This is a true story about real people and real estate in Key West. Several years ago I worked in a large real estate office with headquarters in Key West and several offices throughout the Florida Keys. The Key West office had a lot of agents including several "top producers". One of the top pr
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03/31/2021
Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda - The Key West Real Estate LamentKey Wester Shel Silvertein left us with many memories including Woulda-Coulda-Shoula to which I add the Key West Lament All the Woulda-Coulda-ShouldasLayin' in the sun,Talkin' bout the thingsThey woulda-coulda-shoulda done...But those Wou
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03/29/2021
This is the deal. 724 Windsor Lane is bigger than the little house on the prairie - a lot bigger. It is a 460 square foot one bedroom, one bath house with large eat-in kitchen with vaulted ceiling. The bathroom has an old fashioned claw foot tub with shower surround. It has a great front porch f
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03/28/2021
Spring Break is upon us in Key West. The streets are filled with tourists - everywhere. The weather forecast for today is 83 Degrees with Sunny Skies. Life is sorta coming back to normal. People are buying houses like there is no tomorrow. There is till today. Yesterday I did what I never do
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03/27/2021
I have the good fortune to sell houses to people with fortunes - at least some of my buyers have fortunes. A few have many houses in several cities. A couple have houses on multiple continents. People who have made money in real estate like to buy more real estate. And that's where I come in. One
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03/26/2021
From September 30, 2016Knowing the Value of Money I was in New York City a few weeks ago during a truly unbearable hot spell. I had no idea how hot the city gets in the summer. I know now and won't repeat my mistake. I made my way to China Town for Dim Sum then walked around in Little Italy wishi
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03/25/2021
Over the years I have posted photos of various locals and tourists who get arrested and held in the Monroe County Jail. I am not doing that today but will soon. I am, however, reporting on one guy who got busted on 18 Felony and 45 Misdemeanor charges for reportedly not paying sales and transient
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03/24/2021
Just Listed 526 Grinnell Street, which the listing broker describes the property this way:"Located in one of the most desirable blocks in Old Town Key West...Grinnell Street between Southard and Fleming Streets, this beautifully appointed Conch cottage is perfect in every way. The welcoming front
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03/22/2021
Heading to the beach or brunch after church? Open House 724 Windsor Lane 11:00 to 1:00 Cute One Bedroom Cottage with Off Street Parking $679,900 You'll never have to ride your scooter to work again!!!
03/21/2021
Whoa! I really had to dig deep into my shoe box and dust off some of the images. It has been so long since I wrote a blog about a Bank Owned property in Key West. 739 Olivia Street, Key West has been the subject of foreclosure since 2007. That is not a typo. (I'll bet the guys in the foreclosure
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03/20/2021
