florida keys real estate: Green Growth is heading to the Keys- Press release - 05/09/08 11:08 AM
 
Green Growth is heading to the KeysBy KAREN QUIST kquist@keynoter.comPosted-Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:36 PM EDTIn the keys there is a growing interest in residential and commercial use of alternative energy and energy- and water-efficient systems.Sea Air Land Technologies Inc., better known as S.A.L.T., is moving up the Overseas Highway at … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Green Growth is heading to the Florida Keys - 04/11/08 09:29 AM
Green Growth is heading to the KeysPosted-Tuesday, March 25, 2008 3:36 PM EDTIn the keys there is a growing interest in residential and commercial use of alternative energy and energy- and water-efficient systems.Sea Air Land Technologies Inc., better known as S.A.L.T., is moving up the Overseas Highway at the end of … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: 5 reasons to invest in the Florida keys now - 04/11/08 09:27 AM
5 reasons to invest now 1.  Prices in the Keys have stabilized and are in fact even better than other destination resort areas in the United States. This includes both residential and commercial Real Estate.
2.  Real Estate sales and closings have seen a steady increase in the Upper Keys since January … (2 comments)

florida keys real estate: Using a Keys home as a rental - 02/07/08 09:14 AM
Renting your home out as a seasonal(vacation rental)or long term. Long term renters are easy to find as there is a shortage of homes for rent. So, if you want to buy something for retirement or a vacation home and rent it out to help your payments-this is typically the easiest … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Information about the Lower Fl Keys-Big Pine Key through Sugarloaf Key-Part 3 - 02/07/08 09:11 AM
* There are exceptions to that rule, and they tend to cost more: Cudjoe Gardens, Summerland Key, one section of Big Pine along Pine Channel. There are few deep natural channels between Gulf and Ocean near the more built-up areas which most bigger pleasure boats can use, but unlike most … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Information about the Lower Fl Keys-Big Pine Key through Sugarloaf Key-Part 2 - 02/07/08 09:09 AM
Big Pine “Metro”
The Lower Keys or what I’ll call “Big Pine metro”, includes the islands of Big Pine, Little Torch and Big Torch Key, Ramrod and Summerland, Cudjoe and Sugarloaf. Each Island is unique in its environment and boating access, which does translate down to home prices. More on that … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Information about the Lower Fl Keys-Big Pine Key through Sugarloaf Key-Part 1 - 02/07/08 09:08 AM
Big Pine through Sugarloaf For the Real Estate buyer or investor, the Lower Keys start at Mile Marker 30 or Big Pine Key You have arrived in a world that is more laid back, slower-paced, more isolated in most ways, and geographically shaped differently.
* Until now you’ve been driving along … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: The buying process in the Florida keys Part 2 - 12/06/07 01:33 PM
Coastal Barrier Resources
System Act (CBRS):  
Certain properties in Monroe County may be affected by the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System Act or proposed amendments. For information contact the United States Department of the Interior, the Monroe County Planning Department or your legal representative. Property so designated is not eligible for federally subsidized … (1 comments)

florida keys real estate: Buying Fixer uppers in the keys - 11/29/07 12:55 PM
Buying a fixer upperAsk many a home buyer about the type of house they are looking for and many will reply "We are looking for something we can fix up and live in (or resell). We like the idea of gaining some quick sweat equity." The classic "fixer-upper" home. Unfortunately, there … (1 comments)

florida keys real estate: Summerland Key - 11/29/07 12:51 PM
Summerland Key
Imagine flying your own plane to your island paradise home where you step onto your sports fisherman or cabin cruiser for a weekend of sun and fun. It's all possible here. Summerland is a mecca for large boat owners and private pilots. It’s one of the few places in the … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Lower Florida Keys information - 09/14/07 03:55 PM
The TorchesThe Torch Keys are located just west of Big Pine Key and are comprised of three separate islands know as Big, Middle, and Little Torch Key. Little torch Key is the primary residential area with the majority of development nestled into the canal systems just south of the Overseas Highway … (2 comments)

florida keys real estate: Cudjoe Key in the Florida keys - 09/13/07 08:26 AM
Cudjoe KeyThere are a number of (perhaps apocryphal)stories of how Cudjoe got its unusual name. Many Cudjoe streets are named after either famous or amazingly obscure pirates, which might include a Mr. Cudjoe. Another story has the island described in 19th century Key West scuttlebutt as the location of ”Cousin Joe’s” … (1 comments)

florida keys real estate: Sugarloaf Key in the Florida Keys - 09/13/07 08:24 AM
Sugarloaf Key
Former home to the Sugarloaf Pineapple Plantation, Sugarloaf Key offers quite solitude to its residents. If you are looking for larger floorplans, more luxurious landscaping and privacy this is the Key for you. The majority of homes are located south of the Overseas Highway looking out onto the distinctive blue … (0 comments)

 
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