Pat & Curt Barlow's (patandcurt) Blog

  Distressed, Depressed Florida Vacation Properties with Potential Buying a home, whether for investment or actually planning to live there is challenging in today’s real estate market. And with current economic conditions, you may be hesitant to take the plunge, always thinking in the back of yo...

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN One of the few WEEKLY RENTAL condos still available in the Keys. Great location. Well maintained, ready to move in! SELLER SAYS BRING OFFERS - HE WILL LOOK AT THEM!Directions: At MM 104 Bayside. Enter gate, turn left, 2nd floor. 550924 Residential Active $215,000 Pro...

GORGEOUS BAY VIEWS from this immaculate 2 bedroom townhome! All the amenities: pool, beach, tennis, boat storage. Close to restaurants and shopping! BONUS!! 14' Laser Sailboat! Dry dockage for $100/month, with unlimited in/out service at no extra charge!! You don't want to miss this one. Best pr...

Islamorada (MM 85) is one of the most popular spots in the Keys. It’s not call a "Key," because it’s actually made up of six different islands including Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Plantation Key, Windley Key and two offshore islands: Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key. Islamorada has ...

Once you leave civilization at Florida City, Key largo is the first town and first island you come to as you travel down US 1 -- across a dozen plus miles of beautiful and still totally pristine Everglades country, then along a narrow strip of mangrove splitting Barnes Sound from Blackwater Soun...

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN One of the few WEEKLY RENTAL condos still available in the Keys. Great location. Well maintained, ready to move in! SELLER SAYS BRING OFFERS - HE WILL LOOK AT THEM!Directions: At MM 104 Bayside. Enter gate, turn left, 2nd floor.$215,000 Provided as a courtesy of Pat ...

WOW! OVER 170 FT. OF CONCRETE SEAWALL - including 2 docks, and davits. This large lot is at the point of 2 canals that are jumping with sea life! Huge back yard with palms and fruit trees and a nice covered patio. Spacious,open floor plan, 2 bedrooms and a study/office, tiled floors, fireplace f...

   The Florida Keys offer many of the same laid back characteristics as the Caribbean, without ever leaving the United States. Amazing sunsets and a free spirited attitude all contribute to the laid back atmosphere of the Keys.   There are many activities to do, like sport fishing, scuba diving a...

  Why a Lifestyle Change Can Benefit Your Health   There appears to be a consensus that an urban life style is stressful, expensive and perhaps unhealthy. Cities like New York or Chicago may provide certain economic opportunities, but the question is, at what cost? Most sense that the pace of lif...

This Spacious all concrete home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large laundry room and a large screened porch in the rear with a custom wood wet bar. The back yard is fenced for your four legged friends + includes several storage sheds and a working jacuzzi! The Home-Owners park includes an ocean s...