Florida KeysHurricane IreneIsaacTropical Storm August 22, 2012

All eyes in the Florida Keys are on Tropical Storm Isaac

This time of year, it’s not unusual for locals to be tuning into The Weather Channel or browsing the NOAA webpage for the latest in the tropics.

Right now we’re watching Tropical Storm Isaac.  This comes from William Wagner, Fire Chief for Islamorada Fire & Rescue:

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“As the entire error cone includes the large landmasses of
Hispaniola and Cuba, the intensity forecast is low confidence than the track
forecast. The more time Isaac spends over those large, mountainous islands, the
weaker Isaac will be. The more time Isaac spends over the water, the stronger
Isaac may be. By Sunday night when Isaac may be in our neighborhood, there is a
46% chance that Isaac will be a hurricane at that time. However, due to some
interaction with Hispaniola and Cuba as implied in the official NHC forecast,
there is currently only a 4% chance that Isaac will be a major hurricane
(category 3 or more) at that time.
Since the forecast track has not changed significantly
since yesterday, the chance for wind impacts in the Keys has been increasing
steadily.
For Key West:
19% chance for tropical storm force winds (34 knots – 39
mph) 6% chance for 50-knot (58 mph) winds 2% chance for hurricane force winds
(64 knots – 74 mph)
For Marathon:
22% chance for tropical storm force winds (34 knots – 39
mph) 2% chance for hurricane force winds (64 knots – 74 mph)

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Bottom Line: Isaac is a threat to the Florida Keys. If
there are no significant changes to the forecast, at a minimum, tropical storm
force winds are possible in the Florida Keys Saturday and Sunday night. It is too
early to predict whether Isaac will pass over the Keys, east of the Keys, or
even south and west of the Keys.”
Florida KeysHurricane IreneIsaacTropical Storm August 22, 2012

All eyes in the Florida Keys are on Tropical Storm Isaac

This time of year, it’s not unusual for locals to be tuning into The Weather Channel or browsing the NOAA webpage for the latest in the tropics.

Right now we’re watching Tropical Storm Isaac.  This comes from William Wagner, Fire Chief for Islamorada Fire & Rescue:

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“As the entire error cone includes the large landmasses of
Hispaniola and Cuba, the intensity forecast is low confidence than the track
forecast. The more time Isaac spends over those large, mountainous islands, the
weaker Isaac will be. The more time Isaac spends over the water, the stronger
Isaac may be. By Sunday night when Isaac may be in our neighborhood, there is a
46% chance that Isaac will be a hurricane at that time. However, due to some
interaction with Hispaniola and Cuba as implied in the official NHC forecast,
there is currently only a 4% chance that Isaac will be a major hurricane
(category 3 or more) at that time.
Since the forecast track has not changed significantly
since yesterday, the chance for wind impacts in the Keys has been increasing
steadily.
For Key West:
19% chance for tropical storm force winds (34 knots – 39
mph) 6% chance for 50-knot (58 mph) winds 2% chance for hurricane force winds
(64 knots – 74 mph)
For Marathon:
22% chance for tropical storm force winds (34 knots – 39
mph) 2% chance for hurricane force winds (64 knots – 74 mph)

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Bottom Line: Isaac is a threat to the Florida Keys. If
there are no significant changes to the forecast, at a minimum, tropical storm
force winds are possible in the Florida Keys Saturday and Sunday night. It is too
early to predict whether Isaac will pass over the Keys, east of the Keys, or
even south and west of the Keys.”
closed salesFlorida KeysIslamoradanew listingspending salesreal estate marketSugarloaf Key August 21, 2012

Market Update – Florida Keys real estate activity August 13th to 19th, 2012

17131 Marlin Drive – New Listing

While it won’t officially be fall until September 22nd, it certainly feels like the end of summer here in the Keys. Kids are going back to school, locals like myself are back from vacation and soon our snow birds will be coming back the their places in paradise.

27 East Ridge Road – Pending Sale

Activity this past week include 66 new listings, 47 pending sales and 43 closed sales.

Executive Bay Club – closed sale

New listings included a very Keysy home on Sugarloaf Key. This 3 bedroom home has open water views over Sugarloaf Sound.  The home has a beach area and boat lift for easy boating access. It is listed at $599,000.

Pending listings include a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on Plantation Key. Listed as a short sale, it was on the market just 12 days before it went under contract. It was listed at $205,000 at the time of contract.

Closed sales include a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Islamorada at Executive Bay Club. It was listed at $200,000 and sold for $180,000. It was listed as a short sale.

Follow the links below to see the listings:

New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales

Listing information gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing System

Links will automatically expire after 9/20/2012

closed salesFlorida KeysIslamoradanew listingspending salesreal estate marketSugarloaf Key August 21, 2012

Market Update – Florida Keys real estate activity August 13th to 19th, 2012

17131 Marlin Drive – New Listing

While it won’t officially be fall until September 22nd, it certainly feels like the end of summer here in the Keys. Kids are going back to school, locals like myself are back from vacation and soon our snow birds will be coming back the their places in paradise.

27 East Ridge Road – Pending Sale

Activity this past week include 66 new listings, 47 pending sales and 43 closed sales.

Executive Bay Club – closed sale

New listings included a very Keysy home on Sugarloaf Key. This 3 bedroom home has open water views over Sugarloaf Sound.  The home has a beach area and boat lift for easy boating access. It is listed at $599,000.

Pending listings include a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on Plantation Key. Listed as a short sale, it was on the market just 12 days before it went under contract. It was listed at $205,000 at the time of contract.

Closed sales include a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Islamorada at Executive Bay Club. It was listed at $200,000 and sold for $180,000. It was listed as a short sale.

Follow the links below to see the listings:

New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales

Listing information gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing System

Links will automatically expire after 9/20/2012

Florida KeysKey LargoKey WestLuxury EstatesPrivate Island August 21, 2012

Island Luxury – The top priced listings of the Florida Keys

Your own private island

From idyllic conch homes in Old Key West to luxury estates along the shores of our turquoise waters, there’s certainly no lack of luxury properties in the Florida Keys.

Private, two acre point
Perhaps you’d like your own private island? No problem, we can accommodate that. Melody Key, located 1 mile off
shore, includes a land lot w/ dock on Summerland Key. You also find modern top
of the line appliances, heated pool, central a/c, beautiful views and all
of the peaceful tranquility that island living can offer.

How about a historic estate in Old Key West?
For the first time
in three decades the historic Lowe Mansion is being offered for sale.
This majestic property stands alone in its beauty ,historical
significance,and renovation. The privacy of this property is
unparalleled. It sits on one of the largest parcels of land in Old Town
amidst a magnificent tropical garden atop the highest point on the
island, Solares Hill.

Ranging in location from Key West to Key Largo,  these unique properties each offer the luxury buyer a lifestyle like no other. Take a look at the highest priced homes being offered on the market in the Florida Keys.

Listing information gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.

Florida KeysKey LargoKey WestLuxury EstatesPrivate Island August 21, 2012

Island Luxury – The top priced listings of the Florida Keys

Your own private island

From idyllic conch homes in Old Key West to luxury estates along the shores of our turquoise waters, there’s certainly no lack of luxury properties in the Florida Keys.

Private, two acre point
Perhaps you’d like your own private island? No problem, we can accommodate that. Melody Key, located 1 mile off
shore, includes a land lot w/ dock on Summerland Key. You also find modern top
of the line appliances, heated pool, central a/c, beautiful views and all
of the peaceful tranquility that island living can offer.

How about a historic estate in Old Key West?
For the first time
in three decades the historic Lowe Mansion is being offered for sale.
This majestic property stands alone in its beauty ,historical
significance,and renovation. The privacy of this property is
unparalleled. It sits on one of the largest parcels of land in Old Town
amidst a magnificent tropical garden atop the highest point on the
island, Solares Hill.

Ranging in location from Key West to Key Largo,  these unique properties each offer the luxury buyer a lifestyle like no other. Take a look at the highest priced homes being offered on the market in the Florida Keys.

Listing information gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.

closed salesIslamoradaKey LargoMarket Activitynew listingspending salesTavernier July 17, 2012

Market Update – Florida Keys real estate activity July 9th to July 15th, 2012

Interested in the lateset news from the real estate market here in the Keys? Read on!

The past week saw 71 new listings come on the market, 56 listings go under contract and 20 listings closed. Not bad for the off season!

Summer Sea Condominiums – Listed at $389,900

New listings include a rare double unit at Summer Sea Condominium in Tavernier.  This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is nearly 1,200 sq. ft in size – well above average for a condo. It has been totally renovated and amenities include large pool, boat storage, first come dockage. Short term rentals are allowed.  It is offered at $389,900.

Pending Sale – Listed at $642,900

Pending sales include a bank owned property in Key Largo I wrote about last week.  This large custom home has over 3,500 sq. ft. under air and offers immediate ocean access. Custom kitchen, marble floors and huge roof-top deck are among the features. It was listed for $642,900 at time of contract.

Sold in Islamorada for $485,000

Closed sales include a spacious canalfront home in Islamorada. This 2 bedroom,2 bath home has over 2,100 sq. ft. of living space and a concrete dock with boat lift. It was sold turn-key, ready for the new owner to start enjoying the Keys life. Originally listed for $699,000, it sold for $485,000.

To view the listings, follow the links below:

New Listings
Pending Sales
Sold Listings

Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors MLS. Listing links will automatically expire after August 16th, 2012.

closed salesIslamoradaKey LargoMarket Activitynew listingspending salesTavernier July 17, 2012

Market Update – Florida Keys real estate activity July 9th to July 15th, 2012

Interested in the lateset news from the real estate market here in the Keys? Read on!

The past week saw 71 new listings come on the market, 56 listings go under contract and 20 listings closed. Not bad for the off season!

Summer Sea Condominiums – Listed at $389,900

New listings include a rare double unit at Summer Sea Condominium in Tavernier.  This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is nearly 1,200 sq. ft in size – well above average for a condo. It has been totally renovated and amenities include large pool, boat storage, first come dockage. Short term rentals are allowed.  It is offered at $389,900.

Pending Sale – Listed at $642,900

Pending sales include a bank owned property in Key Largo I wrote about last week.  This large custom home has over 3,500 sq. ft. under air and offers immediate ocean access. Custom kitchen, marble floors and huge roof-top deck are among the features. It was listed for $642,900 at time of contract.

Sold in Islamorada for $485,000

Closed sales include a spacious canalfront home in Islamorada. This 2 bedroom,2 bath home has over 2,100 sq. ft. of living space and a concrete dock with boat lift. It was sold turn-key, ready for the new owner to start enjoying the Keys life. Originally listed for $699,000, it sold for $485,000.

To view the listings, follow the links below:

New Listings
Pending Sales
Sold Listings

Listing information is gathered from the Florida Keys Board of Realtors MLS. Listing links will automatically expire after August 16th, 2012.

Affordable Keys HomeFlorida KeysKey LargoKey Westsingle family homes July 17, 2012

Single Family Homes under $250,000 in the Florida Keys – Key Largo to Key West

People often think that buying a home in the Florida Keys is over-the-top expensive.  While the Keys certainly are home to some of the most priciest real estate in Florida,  there are also plenty of lower priced homes to choose from. 

Many of these properties are homes that are smaller in size to other homes or homes that are in need of some repair. A little “sweat equity” can turn these homes into something very nice, giving you a chance to own in the Keys at an affordable price. 

Still, there are homes under the $250,000 price range that are move-in ready. 

Check the list of available properties; one of them might be just what you were looking for!

Affordable Keys HomeFlorida KeysKey LargoKey Westsingle family homes July 17, 2012

Single Family Homes under $250,000 in the Florida Keys – Key Largo to Key West

People often think that buying a home in the Florida Keys is over-the-top expensive.  While the Keys certainly are home to some of the most priciest real estate in Florida,  there are also plenty of lower priced homes to choose from. 

Many of these properties are homes that are smaller in size to other homes or homes that are in need of some repair. A little “sweat equity” can turn these homes into something very nice, giving you a chance to own in the Keys at an affordable price. 

Still, there are homes under the $250,000 price range that are move-in ready. 

Check the list of available properties; one of them might be just what you were looking for!