old town: 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 … (2 comments)

old town: 730 Southard Street - Old Town Landmark - Key West - 11/13/09 09:55 AM
I have written about the landmark home at 730 Southard Street on several occasions and I have actually received both phone calls and emails from potential buyers that were genuinely interested in the property. But none of the contacts has yet resulted into a written offer from my buyers. It … (0 comments)

old town: 627 Caroline Street - Historic Seaport Area - Key West - 11/11/09 09:50 AM
Just listed (but not by me) 627 Caroline Street just one block from the Historic Key West Seaport. View Larger Map shows you where it is located. Or CLICK HERE. I know you will recognize the house next door. Almost every traveler to Key West takes a picture of this … (2 comments)

old town: 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)

old town: 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)

old town: La Casa Roja - 1403 Catherine Street - Historic Key West - 10/11/09 06:36 AM
Just listed by Preferred Properties Coastal Realty (but not by me) La Casa Roja at 1403 Catherine Street in Key West, Florida. La Casa Roja is the kind of home that you would expect to see featured in Architectural Digest or Coastal Living magazine. It is of that caliber. But you … (1 comments)

old town: 810 Carey Lane - Old Town - Key West - 09/20/09 08:19 AM
Just Listed, but not by me, 810 Carey Lane in Old Town Key West, Florida. CLICK HERE to see this precious two bedroom two bath home located on arguably the quietest little slow lane in Key West. This is how the listing Realtor describes 810 Carey Lane: "Perfect! Beautifully remodeled … (1 comments)

old town: Pied-à-terre pour vous? 526 Wiiiam Street - Old Town - Key West - 09/15/09 08:53 AM
The term "Pied-à-terre" comes to mind when you first see 526 William Street Unit #3. This sharp 2 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath two story unit is located on the second and third floors of the chic Delancey Hall Condominium. The living room and kitchen share the second floor space … (0 comments)

old town: 915 Angela Street - Old Town - Key West - 09/10/09 10:14 AM
You will either love 915 Angela Street or you will hate it. Oh, you'll love the house. There's nothing not to like about the house. It's the neighbors. This is how the listing Realtor describes 915 Angela Street: "Pristine Old Town cottage with a little bit of everything including 3bd/2ba … (1 comments)

old town: 811 Carey Lane - Old Town - Key West - 09/08/09 07:28 AM
JUST LISTED, but not by me, 811 Carey Lane, which is located on one of the best little slow lanes of Key West. This is how the listing Realtor describes this charmer: "Located in an area of million dollar properties, this charming home has an exceptional location on one of … (4 comments)

old town: Million Dollar Babies - Key West - 09/07/09 07:19 AM
I hosted an open house yesterday 1502 Petronia Street in The Meadows CLICK HERE. The property is currently priced at $975,000. It was originally priced at $1,795,000. It is now bank owned and priced to sell. There was a good turnout of "lookers" and there were some actual buyers out … (4 comments)

old town: 1021 Washington Street - Casa Marina Estate Property - Key West - 08/28/09 05:25 AM
In a place like Key West where there are so many "one of a kind" properties, it sometimes seems silly of me to tout a listing as being one of a kind. But I must on 1021 Washington Street which is located in the Casa Marina area of Key West. … (0 comments)

old town: 728 Windsor Lane - Old Town - Key West - 08/25/09 01:00 PM
If you are a potential buyer that is looking for a "small" project house, I may have found the house you are looking for. You may have driven by or walked by this house before and thought "cute" but decided it is too small or needs "too much work". Let … (3 comments)

old town: Thank you Joe - 08/21/09 12:21 PM
I want to share a moment with you. Just one moment. It speaks loudly about the kind of people some people are. Yesterday afternoon my buyer and I were doing the final walk thru of the house my buyer and his wife closed on today. She had to stay at … (0 comments)

old town: Key West - The Meadows Town Homes - Now Bank Owned - 08/17/09 03:45 PM
Preferred Properties is now the Listing Broker for The Meadows Townhomes in Key West. I have written about these beautiful properties before. Eight units were designed and built to sell just below the $2 million price point. They came onto the market a little after the Key West real estate … (0 comments)

old town: 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)

old town: Key West Real Estate Investment Properties - 08/08/09 07:01 AM
Some fool killed the Golden Goose. And most of the famed Money Trees in Key West got wiped out. But three investment properties in Key West just got a lot more affordable yesterday. I wanted to share those potential buying opportunities with you before someone else beats me to the … (0 comments)

old town: Love Muscle? Buy this House in Key West! - 08/07/09 08:33 AM
Love Muscle? Buy the appropriately named "Love Muscle House" located at 819 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida. If you are expecting kink, forget it. This place does rock, however. The listing Realtor describes the property this way: "Tropical little gem in Old Town. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Large … (0 comments)

old town: What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Will You Spend "It" in Key West? - 07/24/09 10:52 AM
When I found the photo above of a ship coming into Key West I was reminded of one of my very favorite songs ever, Michel Legrand's "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?". Of course the lyrics deal with one's desire to spend the rest of his or … (0 comments)

old town: Will "History" Repeat Itself ----- 1124 William Street - Key West - 07/20/09 07:36 AM
1124 William Street just got re-listed for $1,200,000 or $671 per sq ft. It is a new house constructed in 2007 at the corners of Amelia and William Streets just south of the rear of the church grounds of St. Mary's of the Sea Catholic Church and School. I mention … (0 comments)

 
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