key west mls: Price Fights - 12/06/09 10:43 AM
Probably the best Christmas movie ever made was "A Christmas Story" based on a book by Jean Sheperd. I grew up during the Fabulous Fifties and really relate to many of the sub-plots. One of the best sub plots was when Richie finally had enough of getting beat up by … (1 comments)
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key west mls: Pied-à-Terre Anyone? - Old Town - Key West - 11/20/09 10:15 AM
The listing Realtor describes the new offering at 800 Fleming Street #A-1 (The William Fleming House) this way:
"The perfect home for someone who wants carefree condominium living but desires the charm of a historic Old Town Key West home. The William Fleming House was constructed in the mid 1800's … (0 comments)
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key west mls: Affordable* Key West Houses - 11/14/09 04:17 AM
*How would you like to buy a cigar makers cottage made of real Dade County Pine for $2000 or less? Well, you can. Sort of. Ronny Bailey is a fourth generation conch that spent 30 years of his life restoring many of the old houses in Key West. A couple … (4 comments)
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key west mls: Disparate* House Buys - Key West - 11/04/09 11:01 AM
*Disparate
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English desparat, from Latin disparatus, past participle of disparare to separate, from dis- + parare to prepare — more at pare
Date: 15th century
1 : containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements
2 : markedly distinct in quality or character … (0 comments)
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key west mls: October Real Estate Sales in Key West - 11/02/09 04:21 PM
There were several real estate closings in October that mark the resilience of the Key West real estate market. There were 18 single family home sales in all of Key West. I found 4 single family short sales and one bank owned sale during that time. There was only one … (2 comments)
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key west mls: 511 Frances Street - Old Town - Key West - 10/28/09 09:41 AM
Just listed by Preferred Properties (but not by yours truly), 511 Frances Street in Old Town Key West. The front porch is open and inviting. There is a chair on one side and a big swing on the opposite side. The porch provides a great view of the front yard … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 839 United Street - Key West Charmer ! - 10/24/09 10:05 AM
I showed 839 United Street last week. I had not been inside for a few years. The last time it was offered for sale it got purchased right away. I sort of remembered how cute it was -- how it meets the needs of a buyer that wants to buy … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 809 Washington Street - Casa Marina Area - Short Sale - Key West - 10/19/09 08:48 AM
A few months ago I wrote about a short sale at 809 Washington Street. It got some comments after the sale here (and elsewhere) because there were other units priced higher that were also listed for sale. That unit sold for $775,000. It was a short sale.
Preferred Properties (that … (0 comments)
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key west mls: Casa Louisa - 622 Louisa Street - Key West Charmer - 10/13/09 08:49 AM
I tell buyers all the time you can never tell what is behind the facade of some of the houses in Key West. Preferred Properties just listed Casa Louisa at 622 Louisa Street, and boy did my remarks ever hold true. Gee Whiz!
622 Louisa Street is located at the … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 3810 Flagler Avenue - Key West Waterfront - 10/05/09 11:39 AM
I have written about the expansive property at 3810 Flagler Avenue before. I've shown it a few times. It is intriguing but the size of the place almost overwhelms potential buyers.
3810 Flagler Avenue is 3207 sq ft house on a gigantic (by Key West standards) 14,175 sq ft lot. … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 1305 Reynolds Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West - 09/28/09 12:26 PM
The house at 1305 Reynolds Street was constructed in 1976. The house is a CBS with what appears to be a stucco finish. There is a bit of gingerbread on the first floor deck and second floor balcony. The house is 1697 sq ft with two bedrooms and two and … (0 comments)
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key west mls: August 2009 Real Estate Sales Report - Key West - 09/03/09 09:04 AM
It ain't over till the fat lady sings. But she's heading for the mike.
There were 18 single family home sales in Key West during the month of August. Sales prices ranged from $280,000 for a 1240 sq. ft ranch on Harris Street in Mid Town to $1,795,000 for a … (0 comments)
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key west mls: Don't Get Left at the Stable - 08/19/09 07:39 AM
I have been writing about the Key West real estate market improving. I see incremental improvements. Piecemeal. Anecdotal events. Individual deals that happen. And I try to piece them together to see a bigger picture.
Since June first there were seven closings on houses that sold at or over $1,000,000. … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 524 White Street - Old Town - Key West - Short Sale - 08/15/09 07:58 AM
I have not been inside 524 White Street since it was just listed as a short sale. I disclose this because 524 White Street was previously listed by Preferred Properties in January 2007 at the asking price of $1,150,000. CLICK HERE to view that mls listing info and photos of … (1 comments)
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key west mls: Are We There Yet? - 08/14/09 10:35 AM
People ask me if we have reached the bottom of the real estate market or if I think we almost there. It's like a kid asking "Are we there yet?". The uncertainty of the market drives some would-be buyers half nuts. They want to buy, but they don't want to … (2 comments)
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key west mls: 631 Southard Street - Old Town - Key West - 08/12/09 05:55 AM
Here is another real deal. The problem is you need to be kind of rich to afford it. But there are still lots of rich folks in America and some of them are looking for homes in Key West. If you are among that lucky bunch, you might want to … (3 comments)
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key west mls: 922 Thomas Street - Bahama Village - Key West - 07/23/09 09:29 AM
The Old House at 922 Thomas Street in Bahama Village needs a new owner. It needs an owner that has vision, some cash, and a good contractor. And, oh yeah, a green thumb would be really useful. CLICK HERE to see the listing info and a couple of listing photos. … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 1115 Georgia Street - Key West - Priced to Sell - 07/22/09 08:46 AM
The modified eyebrow house at the corner of Catherine and George Streets was just put back on the market after taking a bit of a rest during the price adjustment in Key West housing. The house was listed on and off for a couple of years and was even featured … (0 comments)
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key west mls: Shangri-La in the Florida Keys - SOLD - 07/21/09 09:46 AM
James Hilton created the mystical place called "Shangri-La" in his novel Lost Horizon. That term has become synonymous with paradise; a totally remote utopia isolated form the rest of the world.
Yesterday, Laurie McChesney of Preferred Properties sold Shangri La in the Florida Keys for $3,250,000. CLICK HERE to see … (0 comments)
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key west mls: 1717 Atlantic Boulevard - Key West, Florida - 07/13/09 08:27 AM
Do you want to buy a nice house near the ocean that has a big yard, a big pool, lots of outdoor space, three bedrooms, a covered outdoor living area, a new kitchen and that is affordably priced? The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes 1717 Atlantic Boulevard this way: … (3 comments)
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