Florida Keys Real Estate Blog
What are the Best Beaches in the Lower Florida Keys?
The Florida Keys are known to be one of the best getaways for those looking for a tropical paradise. Palm trees blow in the salty breeze, life operates on island time, and the waters are crystal clear, blue, and teeming with marine life. It is, truly, the perfect place to...
...read moreNew Law You Need to Know About if You Are Buying or Selling a Condo in this Market
If you are in the market to purchase or sell a condo, there are new financing laws that you need to be aware of, as they very well may impact your transaction. Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both passed laws that signal a significant change for the...
...read moreThe Troubles Facing the Building Industry and What They Mean for the Real Estate Market
One of the biggest struggles facing homebuyers today is the severe lack of inventory in most markets. When coupled with the high demand, it is easy to see why buyers are so frustrated. According to the Florida Association of Realtors, experts estimate that the current supply of homes is more...
...read moreHomeowners and Sellers Sitting Pretty As Home Appreciation Tops Most Annual Salaries
We all keep hearing about the rising home prices, and it is true. The vast majority of markets across the country, especially here in South Florida, have seen massive jumps in listing prices in the past two years. It has become common for home prices to increase by 15%, 20%,...
...read moreNew Regulations Could be Coming to Islamorada Residents Taking Part in Local Farmer’s Markets
Farmer’s markets are a great way to promote local food, drink, and wares as well as encourage the local economy. This has been a growing trend in recent years, as more people are looking to eat local and many people are seeking alternate ways to make a living. Outdoor farmer’s...
...read moreInvestors Continue Their Drive into Real Estate Markets in South Florida
The real estate market in South Florida has been experiencing huge changes and expansion since the pandemic began, with new trends becoming the norm and South Florida experiencing a huge boom in interest. One of these trends has been the huge influx of real estate investors into our markets, purchasing...
...read moreIslamorada Private Estate Lists for Staggering $23 Million
The Florida Keys luxury real estate market is absolutely booming! The market is seeing some of the finest properties hitting the market in years, with unbelievable homes available that rival the finest beachfront resorts. The latest to hit the market is a stunning beachfront property in Islamorada - and it...
...read moreKey West’s Bicentennial Celebration Takes Center Stage
Key West, one of the nation’s most iconic and beloved cities, celebrates its bicentennial on March 25, 2022. 200 years ago, on March 25, 1822 - after John Simonton purchased the island from Juan Pablo Salas - Lt. Matthew C. Perry famously drove the American flag into the soil of...
...read moreMarathon Residents Facing Delays in Permitting Due to New State Ordinance
Residents of Marathon homes are currently facing long wait times for anything permit-related due to a rift between the city and the state via the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The state is currently requiring all permit and development requests to be brought before the state for review and approval....
...read moreNew NAR Study Investigates Wealth Gains Over a Decade Via Homeownership
Owning a home has long been considered part of the American Dream. Aspirations to own one’s own home spring from a variety of motivations, but one common thread over time is homeownership’s ability to provide long-term wealth to Americans. Not only do we accumulate equity over time by owning real...
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