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Century 21 recetly posted a question to their real estate agents asking for the top 5 ideas used when working with buyers in a resort/tourist town.
I’m happy to say that I was chose as #5. Read the full article below:
buyers • Century 21 • real estate •
August 12, 2011
5 Tips For Selling Homes In Tourist Towns | Century 21 Blog
Bank Owned • Beachfront • Big Pine Key • Cooks Island • Florida Keys • Off-shore Island • Private Island • real estate • waterfront •
August 12, 2011
Cook’s Island – A Step Back in Time in the Florida Keys
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| Cooks Island – off Big Pine Key |
When most people think about purchasing property in the Florida Keys, they try to imagine what life on an island is like. The Florida Keys are a chain of islands, connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. Some of the time, it is easy to forget you’re living on an island.
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| 18 Cooks Island – Offered at $299,500 |
But what about life on a real island – one not connected to anything? No bridges, no roads, no phone lines, no power lines?
Cook’s Island, off the tip of Big Pine Key, is just such a place. This 67 acre island was settled by Captain Percy Cook in 1923. Cook’s Island
is a rustic throwback to the original Keys lifestyle that has been sensitively developed. The homes built here are are eco friendly, with solar power and collected rainwater to provide for the basic needs. Cook’s Island is only accessible by boat.
Kayaking, fishing and snorkeling are at your doorstep with reef
heads just offshore. The beautiful beach of Bahia Honda is a short boat
ride away. A nature lovers paradise, the Key Deer are just one of the
animals that inhabit the island.
18 Cook’s Island is on the market for $299,500. It is a one bedroom cottage, reminiscent of an old Florida Keys fishing shack. This is a great opportunity to own a part of Florida Keys history. The property is currently bank owned and in need of repairs. There are also some code violations that need to be brought into compliance.
Despite it’s flaws, the property is quite unique and could be used as a island retreat or vacation rental. For more information, call or email.
Bank Owned • Beachfront • Big Pine Key • Cooks Island • Florida Keys • Off-shore Island • Private Island • real estate • waterfront •
August 12, 2011
Cook’s Island – A Step Back in Time in the Florida Keys
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| Cooks Island – off Big Pine Key |
When most people think about purchasing property in the Florida Keys, they try to imagine what life on an island is like. The Florida Keys are a chain of islands, connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. Some of the time, it is easy to forget you’re living on an island.
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| 18 Cooks Island – Offered at $299,500 |
But what about life on a real island – one not connected to anything? No bridges, no roads, no phone lines, no power lines?
Cook’s Island, off the tip of Big Pine Key, is just such a place. This 67 acre island was settled by Captain Percy Cook in 1923. Cook’s Island
is a rustic throwback to the original Keys lifestyle that has been sensitively developed. The homes built here are are eco friendly, with solar power and collected rainwater to provide for the basic needs. Cook’s Island is only accessible by boat.
Kayaking, fishing and snorkeling are at your doorstep with reef
heads just offshore. The beautiful beach of Bahia Honda is a short boat
ride away. A nature lovers paradise, the Key Deer are just one of the
animals that inhabit the island.
18 Cook’s Island is on the market for $299,500. It is a one bedroom cottage, reminiscent of an old Florida Keys fishing shack. This is a great opportunity to own a part of Florida Keys history. The property is currently bank owned and in need of repairs. There are also some code violations that need to be brought into compliance.
Despite it’s flaws, the property is quite unique and could be used as a island retreat or vacation rental. For more information, call or email.
assistance • Florida Keys • Key Largo • Key West • mortgage • owner financing • property for sale •
August 11, 2011
Florida Keys Homes with Possible Seller Financing
Many banks have started using more rigorous approval methods, making it difficult for some buyers to obtain financing despite being “qualified” for a loan. For a variety of reason, many buyers are now looking for properties that might consider owner financing.
Follow the link below to preview a list of homes throughout the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West that are currently being marketed with possible owner financing. Please note, most owners will have certain criteria they expect a buyer to meet such as putting a percentage of the purchase price down, shorter loan lengths and more.
If you’d like to find out what each particular sellers details are for owner financing, don’t hesitate to call or send me an email.
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assistance • Florida Keys • Key Largo • Key West • mortgage • owner financing • property for sale •
August 11, 2011
Florida Keys Homes with Possible Seller Financing
Many banks have started using more rigorous approval methods, making it difficult for some buyers to obtain financing despite being “qualified” for a loan. For a variety of reason, many buyers are now looking for properties that might consider owner financing.
Follow the link below to preview a list of homes throughout the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West that are currently being marketed with possible owner financing. Please note, most owners will have certain criteria they expect a buyer to meet such as putting a percentage of the purchase price down, shorter loan lengths and more.
If you’d like to find out what each particular sellers details are for owner financing, don’t hesitate to call or send me an email.
(Note: Search results will take a moment to fully load on the next page)
closed sales • Florida Keys • Islamorada • Key Largo • MLS • new listings • pending sales • property values • real estate market • short sales • Tavernier •
August 10, 2011
Market Activity for the week of August 1st to August 7th, 2011 – Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada
The first week of August has provided us with some much needed relief in the form of rain, with many showers helping ease our dry conditions. Despite the rainy weather, the real estate market continued to do well, with an increase in new listings coming on the market. Perhaps sellers are trying to get an early jump on the upcoming “season” or perhaps they are hoping to get their properties sold while interest rates remain low. 34 new listings came on the market, 12 properties went under contract and 14 properties closed.
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| A-502 Moon Bay – listed for $268,000 |
Of the new listings, one of them is listed by my partner Beverly Dillon and myself. It is a 2/1.5 bath condo in Moon Bay in Key Largo. It is offered fully furnished and comes with a deeded boat slip. It has bay views from the living room and the master bedroom. It is listed at $268,000.
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| 203 Mohawk St. – Pending. Listed at $350,000 |
Pending listings include a canalfront home in Indian Waterways in Tavernier. Listed at just $350,000, it is not surprising that this CBS home went under contract quickly. It is marketed as a short sale. Located on a large corner lot, the home has a 2/2 living are upstairs and a 1/1 apartment downstairs.
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| 822 Bonito Lane – Sold for $475,000 |
Closed sales include a home in Key Largo, also on a canal. It has a 2/1 living area upstairs and a 1/1 apartment downstairs. The interior was remodeled less than 2 years ago, with nice counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. It was listed at $499,000 and sold for $475,000
If you’re thinking about selling your home or buying a new one, now is the time. There are ample opportunities for both buyers and sellers alike.
Follow the links below to view the listings:
New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Listing
information gathered from the Florida
Keys MLS. Listing links will
expire on September 9th, 2011.
closed sales • Florida Keys • Islamorada • Key Largo • MLS • new listings • pending sales • property values • real estate market • short sales • Tavernier •
August 10, 2011
Market Activity for the week of August 1st to August 7th, 2011 – Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada
The first week of August has provided us with some much needed relief in the form of rain, with many showers helping ease our dry conditions. Despite the rainy weather, the real estate market continued to do well, with an increase in new listings coming on the market. Perhaps sellers are trying to get an early jump on the upcoming “season” or perhaps they are hoping to get their properties sold while interest rates remain low. 34 new listings came on the market, 12 properties went under contract and 14 properties closed.
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| A-502 Moon Bay – listed for $268,000 |
Of the new listings, one of them is listed by my partner Beverly Dillon and myself. It is a 2/1.5 bath condo in Moon Bay in Key Largo. It is offered fully furnished and comes with a deeded boat slip. It has bay views from the living room and the master bedroom. It is listed at $268,000.
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| 203 Mohawk St. – Pending. Listed at $350,000 |
Pending listings include a canalfront home in Indian Waterways in Tavernier. Listed at just $350,000, it is not surprising that this CBS home went under contract quickly. It is marketed as a short sale. Located on a large corner lot, the home has a 2/2 living are upstairs and a 1/1 apartment downstairs.
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| 822 Bonito Lane – Sold for $475,000 |
Closed sales include a home in Key Largo, also on a canal. It has a 2/1 living area upstairs and a 1/1 apartment downstairs. The interior was remodeled less than 2 years ago, with nice counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. It was listed at $499,000 and sold for $475,000
If you’re thinking about selling your home or buying a new one, now is the time. There are ample opportunities for both buyers and sellers alike.
Follow the links below to view the listings:
New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Listing
information gathered from the Florida
Keys MLS. Listing links will
expire on September 9th, 2011.
Florida Keys • Key Largo • Monroe County • Moon Bay • new listings • real estate •
August 2, 2011
New Listing! A-502 Moon Bay, Key Largo Florida Keys!
Top floor 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Moon Bay with deed boat slip. Offered fully furnished, this unit features split bedroom floor plan, washer/dryer, tile flooring, screened patio, and bayviews from the living room & master bedroom. On-site amenities include electric entry gate, two heated pools, spacious clubhouse, tennis court, and marina. Weekly rentals allowed, with a sound rental history.Offered at $268,000
Learn more at www.A502MoonBay.com
Florida Keys • Key Largo • Monroe County • Moon Bay • new listings • real estate •
August 2, 2011
New Listing! A-502 Moon Bay, Key Largo Florida Keys!
Top floor 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Moon Bay with deed boat slip. Offered fully furnished, this unit features split bedroom floor plan, washer/dryer, tile flooring, screened patio, and bayviews from the living room & master bedroom. On-site amenities include electric entry gate, two heated pools, spacious clubhouse, tennis court, and marina. Weekly rentals allowed, with a sound rental history.Offered at $268,000
Learn more at www.A502MoonBay.com
closed sales • Florida Keys • Islamorada • new listings • Ocean Harbor • Ocean Pointe Condos • pending sales • real estate • real estate market • Tavernier •
August 1, 2011
Market Update – Real estate activity for the week of July 25th to July 31st, 2011
Yet another month has come to a close here in the Florida Keys. We’ve survived lobster mini-season, haven’t had any tropical storms and kids have less than a month before they head back to school.
The real estate market has continued to stay stable during the summer months. Showings are not as frequent, but that is expected during the summer months. This past week we had 21 new listings, 21 properties go under contract and 16 closed sales.
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| Ocean Harbor, Islamorada – $925,000 |
Among the new listings, there is a fabulous end unit at the desirable Ocean Harbor complex in Islamorada. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo offers 2,150 square feet of living space, covered parking, marina, pool and clubhouse. This unit has nice open water views and views of the pool as well. It is offered at $925,000.
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| Ocean Pointe, Tavernier – pending sale |
Pending sales included a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Ocean Pointe. This unit is the popular D floor plan, the only floorplan that offers a balcony and ocean view from the master bedroom. It is not an upgraded unit and needs to have some work done to it. It was listed at $279,000 at the time of contract.
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| Lake Road – closed at $900,000 |
Closed sales include an impressive home on Lake Road in Tavernier. This home has 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and over 2,400 square feet of living space. It is contemporary, with open floorplans, bay windows and stainless steel appliances. It also has a free form swimming pool and lake and bay views. It sold for $900,000
Follow the links to view the listings:
New Listings
Pending Sales
Closed Sales
Listing
information gathered from the Florida
Keys MLS. Listing links will
expire on August 31, 2011.
