preferred properties key west: Follow Us to the Open Houses in Key West - today - April 24th
- 04/24/22 06:12 AM
None of the following listings are mine. I do hope that you will go and checkout the new listings and see what you can get for your dollars. I know prices are high. Nobody ever expected them to get this high. But I never expected a $100,000 cigar maker cottage in Old Town selling at $500,000 either. They are fetching over one million dollars today. Let's venture around the island including Key West by the Sea, Old Town, Casa Marina Area, Casa Marina East, Mid-Town, the Key West Golf Club, and the waterfront house located on the former Key West drive-in … (2 comments)
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preferred properties key west: The Least and Most Expenseve Homes Sold in Key West in the Past Week - No. 1
- 04/21/22 10:19 AM
Since there are few new listings to discuss, I thought it would be interesting to note the sale of the least and most expensive single family home sales in Key West during the prior seven days. I got this idea from a Realtor I just started to follow on TikTok who by the way discussed the concept of slandering particular neighborhoods. I understand exactly what he said and meant. I try not to do that but sometimes fail miserably. Anyway, let's see what happened last week.
Only four single family homes closed during the past week. The least expensive was 312 Amelia … (1 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Julia
- 04/10/22 03:17 AM
A few weeks ago I saw the trailer of Julia on HBO. I knew in an instant it would be must see tv for me. I binged the first two episodes and have been seen all four as of now.
I was a Publix on Friday afternoon. I was waiting for the bagger to load groceries. The clerk asked "What are your plans this afternoon? " I played along. I said I would probably watch something on Netflix. He said something and then I asked "Do you have HBO?"and suggested he watch Julia. He had a puzzled look on his face. I … (7 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 317 Whitehead Street, Key West - Dream Small
- 04/08/22 03:54 AM
Robert F. Kennedy said "Some men see things as they are, and say why. I dream of things that never were, and say why not."
Senator Kennedy was not talking about houses. I know that. Nor was Martin Luther King Jr when he said "I have a dream."
Neither was talking about real estate. They were exploring what might be, what could be, what should be. Aspirations.
I applied for a job one time. The lady interviewing me asked me why I was not involved in more civic activities. I told her I was doing the best I could taking care of myself and … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Throwback Thursday No. 45
- 04/07/22 02:37 AM
from May 26, 2017
5 Brothers Key West - An Homage
My friend Ronny Bailey dropped by my office a few days ago to show me his latest piece of folk art, a wood cutting depicting 5 Brothers Grocery and Sandwich Shop located at 930 Southard Street in Key West. Ronny is a native Key Wester, a multi-generation Conch. He was a carpenter by trade until he retired a few years ago. He hung up his saw, stowed the hammer, and began the second phase of his life as a folk artist. I don't think he started out to become an artist … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Mid Town Queen - Key West
- 04/01/22 03:11 AM
Attention buyers lurking on the Internet in all the wrong places for a piece of Key West that you can call your own.
There is more to Key West than the high priced houses in Old Town and Casa Marina. You need to venture out. Open your eyes. Go places you have never been before.
Take a walk on the wild side. Or ride your bike or drive your car. But do not go at night. Just sayin!
This is the before photo. Before it got reshaped and resided. Gypsies lived here or whatever they called themselves. It got queened up, ... Er cleaned … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Throwback Thursday No 44
- 03/31/22 03:44 AM
from February 6, 2014
Key West's Newest Beach
A tourist recently captured a couple of photos of Key West's newest beach - The Fleming Street Beach located opposite the Monroe County Public Library.
If you would like to buy a place in Key West that has a pool and more privacy, contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place (with a pool!) in Paradise.
Update A few weeks ago I was driving on Fleming Street and saw the same guy still tanning on Fleming Street. A … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Throwback No. 44
- 03/24/22 03:54 AM
from February 14, 2018
Strange Love in Key West - A True Story
I always preference my little tales of Key West by telling my Dear Readers that the stories are true as opposed to stuff that comes out of Washington and reality television. You can't make up the truth, and, sometimes, the truth hurts.
A few years ago on the week before Christmas, I was setting up a listing of my office to host a Saturday afternoon open house. I turned on the lights and opened the door to the pool at the rear. I placed my open house signs out in front … (5 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 19269 Bad George Rd, Sugarloaf Key, Florida
- 03/19/22 04:46 AM
19269 Bad George Road, Sugarloaf Key, Florida was just listed for sale by Preferred Properties Key West. If you have ever driven U.S. 1 from Miami to Key West, you will have passed the cutoff on Upper Sugarloaf Key that leads to this amazing property situated between Bad George Road and Mad Bob Road (must of been feuding neighbors back in the day). That stretch of U.S. 1 is continually referred to as one of the most scenic roads in the United Stares. I don't drive up to Miami very often, but when I do I take in every bit of … (5 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 806 Pearl Street, Key West - Better Be Quick
- 03/18/22 02:18 AM
Jack be nimble, Jack be spry
Jack jump over the candlestick
Jack be spry
Jack buy this Legal Duplex
Before somebody else does!
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West is this cute two stories duplex located at 806 Pearl Street in The Meadows Area of Key West. This has been the craziest real estate market I have ever seen. Houses get listed for sale and then go under contract a day or two later. This place is a duplex, does not have off street parking, and it does not have a pool. But it is in good condition and it is located in a great … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Throwback Thursday No 43
- 03/17/22 02:41 AM
from March 17, 2009
614 Greene Street - Old Town - Key West
They've already started the party without you folks. I just went down to take a photo of 614 Greene Street and the area is a bustle of activity with people wearing O'the green. How appropriate they are doing it on Greene Street. If you think I jest, look at the photo above with the couple in green t-shirts that read "St. Patrick's Day 2009".
Anyway, St. Patrick's Day or someday soon may be your lucky day if you were to buy 614 Greene Street which is located at the epicenter of … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 1215 Truman Avenue, Key West - Just Listed
- 03/16/22 06:15 AM
I have written about 1215 Truman Avenue, Key West a couple of times over the years, including in my Projects of Key West series.
Locals refer to this style of house as a Conch House. It is large impressive house with the strong architectural lines identified elsewhere as a Classical Revival. In his book The Houses of Key West Alex Cammerer described Conch Houses as "...a simple rectangular block of more than one story. It has a low-pitched roof; the main entrance is on the gabled end. The attic story extends beyond the vertical plane of the vertical stories, forming a portico. … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Key West Real Estate Throwback Thursday No. 42
- 03/10/22 02:50 AM
from April 7, 2016
1521 Seminary Street, Key West - Affordable Home in Paradise
The newly listed home at 1521 Seminary Street in the Midtown neighborhood of Key West just may be the answer to the impossible dream that so many would be buyers have. What's that - you ask. It's a cute little place with character with a large yard that you could add to over the coming years to create your version of the perfect place in paradise and to do so at an affordable price. The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes this unconventional delight this way:
"Lovely Mid Town Artist … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: Emotional Support Dog for Real Estate Sales
- 03/04/22 04:37 AM
Selling a home, buying a home, dealing with inspection issues, structural defect or boundary line issues, unpleasant renter issues, code violation issues, fake news issues, and more can make anyone go half-crazy. Some sellers, buyers, agents, neighbors, renters, city officials are crazy to begin with. Many become more crazy if given the chance.
I'm sure you have seen TV ads with actors pretending to be real people discussing how much money they saved by using a "Perfect Realtor"website where they saved thousand of dollars in real estate commissions. After all that Realtors do is put up a sign and collect the commission. … (3 comments)
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preferred properties key west: True Tales of Key West Real Estate in the Times of Covid 19 No. 16
- 03/02/22 10:57 AM
Sine there isn't much real estate being offered for sale or being sold these days, I decided to look through my old shoebox photos of buildings or events that readers might find of interest. This story really happened several years ago at the Bank of America branch located about fifty feet or so west of my office.
The building at 510 Southard Street, Key West has long been a bank building. The black and white photos were taken in the 1960s when the building housed First Federal Savings. I don't know when the ownership or signage of the building changed to Bank … (2 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 533 Petronia Street, Key West - JUST LISTED
- 02/23/22 03:47 AM
I just listed 533 Petronia Street, Key West. I held a Broker's Open House yesterday and everybody was delighted to see the home.The remembered back a couple of years ago when an older version of the house was sitting atop wood blocks waiting to be relocated forward on the lot.The relocation of the house allowed room to expand the residence to the rear and a guest cottage and a cool pool. Oh, it's cool. Let's look at a couple of the original house and during renovation.
CLICK HERE to see the former house and progress photos.
The house was designed by architect … (4 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 410 Louisa Street, Key West - Just Listed
- 02/20/22 10:56 AM
Just Listed 410 Louisa Street, Key West. The listing Realtor describes this home thus:
"This traditionally styled home was new built in 2002. It is on the one-way block of Louisa Street which does not go all the way through to Duval, so it is right downtown but still kind of secluded. It has a pretty front porch and off-street parking. The rear porch runs all the way across the back of the house and overlooks the heated and chilled swimming pool and covered dining lanai. There are three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a spacious and well-appointed master suite with … (5 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 317 Whitehead Street, Key West - Bring Your Imagination
- 01/30/22 02:27 PM
Just Listed 317 Whitehead Street, Key West. The building at the top left is an historic structure and cannot be taken down. The building on the right is actually concrete block construction and has been approved from demolition by the City of Key West Historic Architectural Approval Commission. The plans provide for the construction of a similar new Conch Style building plus second floor addition that extends far to the rear. The photo just above show the approximate location of where a new pool and sundeck area could be located. The area woul have a new fence and garden and would … (7 comments)
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preferred properties key west: 1003 Seminary Street, Key West - Casa Marina Area Redux
- 01/23/22 02:09 AM
1003 Seminary Street, Key West. Casa Marina Area. All new exterior. All new interior. Pool. Guest Cottage. Two bricked off street parking spaces. Near the beach. Near Old Town. Near Perfect. Furnished. Interiors by BEN TEAGUE DESIGN
SUNDAY 11:00 to 2:00
$2,300,000 Furnished
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Offered by Gary Thomas Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West
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preferred properties key west: 58 Golf Club Drive, Key West - Killer View
- 01/21/22 02:02 AM
Just Listed 58 Golf Club Drive in the Key West Golf Club Community. The original developer selected this and the adjacent unit as model units because of their prized views of the second fairway. The 2,449 Sq Ft lot is larger than most and features a gorgeous private pool. Most homes do not have pools.
Styled as a "cottage, this 1,060 Sq Ft town home has two bedrooms, two and one-half bath."s. The home has a recently updated kitchen and bathrooms. But it is that killer view that commands attention as soon as you enter the front door. What a killer view … (6 comments)
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