gay: Bank Owned Homes in Key West - 10/03/08 11:02 AM
I just created a new list of Bank Owned Homes in the Key West area. Homes from Old Town up to Sugarloaf Key. CLICK HERE to checkout the list. I must add that the list does not contain all bank owned properties. Some Realtors have not entered all of their … (0 comments)
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gay: Key West Short Sale Opportunities - 10/02/08 11:12 AM
A Short Sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured by the property, upon payment of of an amount less than is actually owed.
In yesterday's blog I reported that about one-half … (0 comments)
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gay: Out of Business - 10/01/08 10:07 AM
Those of you who come to Key West know the Pegasus Hotel at the corner of Southard and Duval Streets. There are several store front shops on the Southard Street side including the now Out of Business Psychic. The Psychic of all people should have seen the downside--you'd think.
It's … (0 comments)
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gay: Bewitched in Key West - 09/30/08 10:08 AM
Just Listed by Preferred Properties Christies Great Estates (that's where I work these days) 927 and 929 United Street Key West. These enchanting houses are located on the cusp of Old Town and the Casa Marina Area. Both are brand spanking new.
927 United Street is a 3 bedroom 2 … (0 comments)
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gay: 537 Caroline Street Old Town Key West - 09/26/08 09:01 AM
Just Listed (but not by me) 537 Caroline Street Key West, Florida. Those in the know recall this prime location as the former Banana's Foster Guesthouse.
This is how the listing Realtor describes this property: "Built in 1888 by William Curry...A rare combination of a Classic two-story conch with five … (0 comments)
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gay: A Done Deal for Sure! - 09/25/08 03:08 PM
Way back on May 14th I wrote about a new Short Sale that I thought looked interesting. It was a recently remodeled home at 917 United Street in Key West near the Casa Marina area. CLICK HERE to read what I wrote then.
That nifty house just sold (closed). The … (0 comments)
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gay: 408 William Street - Old Town - Key West - 09/22/08 11:29 AM
Just Listed (but not by me) 408 William Street, Old Town, Key West,Florida. This historically important home known as the Richard Roberts House was brought to Key West from Green Turtle Cay in 1847, and settled into its current home on one of the best streets in Old Town. It … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - September 19, 2008 - 09/19/08 09:15 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1753 total Active listings on the market.
211 listings Sold in the last 30 … (1 comments)
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gay: 716 Southard Street Old Town Key West - 09/18/08 09:14 AM
Just Listed (but not by me) 716 Southard Street in the heart of Old Town Key West.
This is the one you have been waiting for. Adorable sawtooth, two bedroom, two bath home in the most desirable area of Old Town Key West on the top of Solares Hill between … (0 comments)
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gay: Key West Dreamin' - But Not Make Believin' - 09/17/08 12:28 PM
I was looking at one of those slick destination magazines last night. You know the kind I'm talking about. Magazines that promote destinations like Aspen, Vail, La Jolla, Palm Beach, Savannah or Charleston. Magazines that feature photos of designer show homes, fancy restaurants, hot spots, trendy fashions, and society types. … (2 comments)
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gay: Key West Beach Club Condos - 09/15/08 09:29 AM
Not everybody wants to own a place directly on the ocean where you can wake up in the morning to the sound of gentle surf rolling ashore just below your bedroom window. But a whole lot of people would love the opportunity to own such a property. Especially if it … (2 comments)
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gay: 1800 Atlantic Condominiums --Key West - 09/13/08 05:51 PM
"When you finally feel like you are really there. Warm sand." CLICK HERE to see why so many people travel so far to enjoy Key West.
Most people in the United States work 50 weeks a year just to make enough money to have a vacation. For many people it … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - September 12, 2008 - 09/12/08 11:07 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1783 total Active listings on the market.
218 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - September 5, 2008 - 09/05/08 11:20 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1786 total Active listings on the market.
220 listings Sold in the last 30 … (1 comments)
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gay: UPSIDE downside Key West Real Estate Sales August 2008 - 09/03/08 02:50 PM
It's that time again to report on real estate sales in Key West. During the month of August 2008 there were 13 single family (and duplex) sales in Key West. The least expensive house sold for only $325,000. The median sale was $530,000. And the top sale was the old … (0 comments)
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gay: 1119 Von Phister St. - Key West - Bank Owned - 08/30/08 12:39 PM
This foreclosure stuff is starting to get personal. Just Listed: 1119 Von Phister Street in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. I'll be your lucky neighbor. I live next door. These are neighboring homes CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK.
Let me tell you about the house and why I think … (0 comments)
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gay: The Curry House - Key West - For Sale - 08/29/08 09:50 AM
Just Listed: The Curry House Key West. No, not The Curry Mansion. The names sound similar, but the inns are quite different. CLICK HERE to read all about the historic Curry Mansion. It is located just off Duval on Caroline Street near one of the loudest locations in Old Town. … (0 comments)
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gay: 1601 Patricia Street Key West - Short Sale Opportunity - 08/28/08 08:59 AM
1601 Patricia Street is located on the east end of the Casa Marina area near the beaches. This 1721`sq ft remodeled ranch 3 bedroom two bath home is now offered as a short sale. The list price is $695,000 or $404 per sq. ft. Shop and compare. I don't think … (0 comments)
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gay: Bank Owned Homes in Key West - 08/27/08 11:51 AM
It's that time again. Time to roll out the list of Bank Owned Single Family Homes for sale in and near Key West. CLICK HERE to look at the list of active single family homes. Some are "challenged" and a couple actually look really interesting.
I used to manage the … (0 comments)
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gay: Ocean Front Condo - Key West - 08/22/08 01:51 PM
Attention Maties! There is treasure to be found in this sweet listing of Unit 421 in the new Beachside Resort. People that read my blog know I don't just hype things. I try to get people to consider options when they are looking at purchasing a permanent home or a … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - August 22, 2008 - 08/22/08 09:30 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1792 total Active listings on the market.
240 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - August 21, 2008 - 08/21/08 12:12 PM
I've just secured another price adjustment on 3406 Dunnica Ave. We are now listed at $55,000. I feel this is a great price for a two bedroom home in South City. For more info, please visit http://www.3406DunnicaAve.com.
We learned some very bad news last night. A friend of ours just … (0 comments)
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gay: The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - 08/20/08 06:00 PM
As part of the Housing Bill - H.R. 3221 - President Bush signed into law on July 30, 2008, a tax credit has been created for first-time home buyers who purchase a home between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009.
Purchasers must not have owned a home int he last … (2 comments)
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gay: Two Done Deals - 08/20/08 10:14 AM
Last week I wrote about the deal that was. The deal that got away and that will not return. A real deal in a down-trodden economy.
Yesterday two properties sold and closed. Our office used to have the listings on both properties, but lost them when the properties did not … (0 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - August 18, 2008 - 08/18/08 04:43 PM
Saturday was a busy day. I wrote up an offer on a property with a buyer. Then I went over to work on the Miami rental. I got a call from my seller on Sunnybrae telling me that the agent who showed the home locked the inside garage door and he … (1 comments)
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gay: 3041 Flagler Ave. Key West -- Bank Foreclosure - 08/16/08 10:13 AM
Bank Owned four bedroom / 2 bath home at 3041 Flagler Avenue, Key West, Florida needs to be sold soon. This is our sad listing. This 1478 sq ft house sits on a large (60' x 104.88' lot -- 6292 sq ft)is now offered for quick sale at only $279,000 … (1 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - August 15, 2008 - 08/15/08 09:12 AM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1772 total Active listings on the market.
220 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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gay: That Was the Deal That Was - 08/14/08 10:36 AM
You Old Timers may remember a TV show called That Was the Week That Was. It was hosted by glib Brit David Frost and it was a fast paced re-cap of life in the 1960s. It was a snapshot looking back.
A property that has been on the market for … (0 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - August 12, 2008 - 08/12/08 09:59 PM
I just got off the phone with Mom. It's been a stressful last few days for the family. On Thursday, Grandpa (Mom's Dad) fell and broke his hip. He's 99 years old - will be 100 this October - and was in good health except for his mental state. He has … (1 comments)
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gay: When Your Gaydar goes off like an ALARM! - 08/10/08 01:18 PM
This is going to be a along and controversial post and I cannot wait to read your responses. To many of us out there REALTOR or not, there are black and white's in life. There is a bridge you don't know how to cross. With respect to life I'd absolutely agree. With … (9 comments)
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gay: 1116 Seminary Street Key West, Fl - 08/10/08 08:03 AM
Here is a deal that might work just for you. 1116 Seminary in the Casa Marina Area of Key West has tentatively been approved for a Short Sale by the lender. Some details still need to be worked out. There is a contract in place but the prospective buyer may … (0 comments)
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gay: The Key West Bank Dick - 08/08/08 10:42 AM
I've complained before that the Key West Association of Realtors mls database does not automatically show bank owned properties. Some Realtors believe that lender-owners do not want to disclose to the public that a bank owns a piece of property. I guess that is possible, but having worked in the … (0 comments)
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gay: Architectural Icon - 1415 Alberta Street - Key West - 08/07/08 10:20 AM
The French Polynesian style home at 1415 Alberta Street in Key West's tony Casa Marina area was just listed for sale at $1,275,000 or only $504 per sq ft. The property was built in 1963 and it was featured in Architectural Digest in 1968. To read the article and view … (0 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - August 6, 2008 - 08/06/08 09:41 PM
August already! Where has the summer gone? And I feel like I've gotten nothing accomplished this year so far...
It's felt like summer, though, this past week. We had 100 degree temps over the weekend in the city; with the humidity, it felt hotter...
I showed condos to a mother and … (0 comments)
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gay: 707 Washington -- Key West -- Short Sale - 08/04/08 12:28 PM
Just Listed: 707 Washington Street Key West, Florida. This great two home property is a legal duplex but it is actually two separate houses on the same lot and it is located on one of the best locations in the Casa Marina area.
This property was constructed in 2004. I … (0 comments)
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gay: 3533 Flagler Avenue Key West Florida - 08/03/08 11:39 AM
Bank Owned house at 3533 Flagler Avenue in Key West, Florida is begging for a buyer. This 1950's vintage house has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a new kitchen, a separate laundry room, an enclosed backyard with a nifty pool, and balcony off the master bedroom overlooking the pool. The house … (0 comments)
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gay: July Sales in Key West - 08/02/08 11:33 AM
Some Realtors think we are at or near the bottom of the real estate market. I'm not so sure about that myself. I watch the new foreclosure filings every few days, and they are not stopping. Maybe there are not as many filings nor are they as fast as before. … (0 comments)
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gay: 8 Passover Lane Old Town Key West, Fl - 07/31/08 12:56 PM
I have often written about the virtues of living life on one of the slow lanes of Key West. Well, 8 Passover Lane is about the slowest of the slow lanes as possible. It is so slow that it is really just walkway about 6' wide that provides access to … (0 comments)
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gay: Mad Men and Key West Real Estate - 07/30/08 04:42 PM
I discovered Mad Men a couple of weeks ago. It is an AMC Cable TV series that is executive produced by Scott Hornbacher (The Sopranos). The first season of Mad Men takes place in the year 1960, and you can watch every episode if you have On Demand on your … (1 comments)
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gay: Sink or Swim -- Key West Real Estate - 07/29/08 10:15 AM
Two sales went through the mls yesterday that give us some insight into how the Key West real estate market is fairing these days.
Sale No. 1 was a bank foreclosure of a single family home at 1116 Eaton Street in Old Town. I showed the house about 5 weeks … (0 comments)
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gay: Shipyard Units -- Key West - 07/25/08 03:40 PM
The Shipyard Condominiums in Truman Annex have become favorite entry level properties for second home purchasers in Key West.
Although the units were almost identical when constructed in the early 1990s, many have been remodeled or updated to accommodate usage as vacation rentals. (Photos to the right are of unit … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - July 25, 2008 - 07/25/08 12:50 PM
Following is my market report for single family residential homes in the city of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service and are provided as a service to the public:
There are 1175 total Active listings on the market.
227 listings Sold in the last 30 … (0 comments)
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gay: 623 Grinnell St. Old Town Key West, Fl - 07/24/08 01:08 PM
Just Listed: 623 Grinnell Street, Old Town, Key West, Florida. Absolutely charming historic home on a quiet street in the heart of old town. Original details throughout. High ceilings, 3 generous bedrooms including downstairs master. Off Street parking for 2 vehicles in tandem, wonderful porches and covered outside living area. … (0 comments)
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gay: Ybor...GaYbor - 07/21/08 04:22 PM
Ybor City has seen it's ups and downs. It became Tampa's entertainment district in the 90's. Today it competes with nearby Channelside with both areas linked by the trolly that runs between them. In the 1980's the biggest happening in Ybor was the El Goya, the largest gay club north of … (2 comments)
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gay: Finnegan's Wake -- 320 Grinnell St Key West, Fl - 07/18/08 02:39 PM
Want to have a party every night? Want to own a Key West Landmark? You can do both. Just Listed: Finnegan's Wake at 320 Grinnell Street, Old Town, Key West.
This bar and restaurant is a locals hangout and a tourist draw. It is located a stone's throw from the … (0 comments)
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gay: Fear Factor -- Key West Reality - 07/17/08 04:24 PM
It seems like Déjà vu all over again. Back in the 1970's we were in a war that would not end, President Nixon had been deposed, the American automobile industry was reeling, gas prices were making us change our driving habits and lifestyles, the stock market was in turmoil, President … (1 comments)
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gay: 31 Seaside South Ct - Key West -- Ocean View - 07/15/08 11:25 AM
31 Seaside South Ct is a beautifully decorated home with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ideally located in a secluded quiet location at Seaside Key West Residences this luxurious 3 level home includes many amenities. A few of the features of this home include designer decor, multiple outdoor spaces, … (0 comments)
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gay: What Happens When a Bank Fails -- My Experience - 07/14/08 10:37 AM
I have two sets of personal experiences dealing with bank failures. I thought my experiences might prove somewhat helpful in understanding the closure of Indymac Bank and the theoretical possibility of more closures in the near term.
In the late 1980's I managed the Special Assets Department of a national … (5 comments)
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gay: Key West on National Open House - 07/10/08 10:09 AM
Announcement from the Key West Association of Realtors
Key West will be featured in HGTV’s popular television series “National Open House”. Hosted by local real estate Broker, Rudy Molinet, the show compares homes in Key West with those in Las Vegas and Virginia Beach. The show features local homeowners showing … (3 comments)
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gay: Price Adjustment on Two of My Listings - July 16, 2008 - 07/09/08 09:19 PM
I've secured price adjustments on two of my listings:
9 Sunnybrae Ct is now listed at $279,900 from $289,900. For more information on this wonderful Ranch home in Ballwin, please visit: http://www.9SunnybraeCt.com.
3406 Dunnica Ave is now listed at $60,000 from $67,000. Please visit http://www.3406DunnicaAve.com for more information.
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gay: 1211Catherine Street Key West Bank Owned Home - 07/07/08 09:04 AM
Behind the once carefully manicured ficus hedge at 1211 Catherine Street sits a hidden 1930's vintage home with great potential. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home totals 1463 sq ft. The living room has really interesting architectural features including original hardwood floors and elegant windows. CLICK HERE to see the … (1 comments)
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gay: Gay and Lesbian Marketing - 07/06/08 04:37 PM
There are several development that I marketing that I do not want to not include certain groups that may feel very comfortable in such a development. In this case, I am trying to find numerous sources to include (not focus) on the gay and lesbian population not only in the Austin … (6 comments)
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gay: Fixers - Key West - 07/06/08 03:53 PM
I don't get enough of real estate working it full time almost every day of the week. No, I gotta watch those stupid "reality" TV shows like Flip That House and Property Ladder. My favorite is Flipping Out on BRAVO. I was showing a $3.4 million house last Saturday when … (0 comments)
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gay: Single Family Homes in Key West under $500,000 - 07/05/08 10:05 AM
I just went through the Key West Association of Realtors mls database and created a list of select single family homes under $500,000. There were a total of 67 such properties, but our system will not allow me to generate a report with that many listings. CLICK HERE to see … (0 comments)
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gay: Licensed to Make Money in Key West - 07/03/08 12:04 PM
Many people dream of buying a really charming home in Key West with a pool that they can eventually retire to. But in the meantime they want to be able to rent the house to help make the mortgage payments. Sounds easy. It isn't.
The City of Key West has … (0 comments)
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gay: Six Months Sales Report for Key West - 07/01/08 09:45 AM
I've said before that I am no statistician. I did failed miserably in algebra. But I got an "A" by being able to distinguish "Up" from "Down".
I always go back to 2005 to use as a comparison point to current market activity. In 2005 there were 197 single family … (1 comments)
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gay: Bank Owned Condos in Key West - 06/26/08 01:03 PM
The good news is that there are only 14 active Bank Owned condos and town homes for sale in Key West. The bad news is that there are undoubtedly many more on the way. As of June 27, 2008 the Key West mls shows a total of 345 active condo … (0 comments)
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gay: Busted! - 06/20/08 02:02 PM
One big item in yesterday's news was the arrest of two Bear Stearns hedge fund accounts senior managers charging them with conspiracy, securities fraud and wire fraud. On the same day more than 400 others including Realtors, appraisers, and mortgage brokers were arrested as part of Operation Malicious Mortgage conducted … (8 comments)
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gay: Flipping Out - 06/19/08 10:33 AM
You can learn a lot from smart people. They usually don't do dumb things. They usually are successful on the things they do in life. Jeff Lewis and his business partner, Ryan Brown, are very smart people. Jeff is a little eccentric. Correction: he's Flippin' Out! He's the lead in … (0 comments)
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gay: Ready, Set, Go -- 4 Go Lane Key West Bank Owned - 06/17/08 11:15 AM
There is going to be a race to buy this spanking new listing at 4 Go Lane Key West. "Why a race?" you ask. Here's why. The price-$990,000 or $382 per sq ft. The location-Riviera Canal direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. This 2594 sq ft house has 3 bedrooms, … (0 comments)
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gay: 1601 Patricia Street Key West, Florida - 06/16/08 11:26 AM
1601 Patricia Street is located on the east end of the Casa Marina area near the beaches. This 1721` sq ft remodeled ranch 3 bedroom two bath home was recently reduced from $1,195,000 to $1,095,00 or $636 per sq ft. Spanish tile throughout, new bathrooms, new kitchen and tropical landscaping … (0 comments)
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gay: Bank Owned Properties in Key West - 06/13/08 03:20 PM
Every week or so the Key West Association of Realtors conducts a Realtor's Caravan to show new listings to local realtors. The purpose is to let listing realtors show their new listings to fellow agents and to solicit comments and opinions regarding the property and the asking price. Nine houses … (0 comments)
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gay: 612 Griffin Lane Old Town Treasure Key West - 06/11/08 10:37 AM
Way back in February I wrote about a (then) new listing at 612 Griffin Lane in Old Town Key West. CLICK HERE to read what I wrote then.
I got to show the property this past Monday to a prospective buyer who did not want a place with granite, marble, … (3 comments)
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gay: Brand New Never lived in Hillcrest Estates Plan 5, Almost 4000 Square feet,$1,589,000 Listed by Doug Ward the Realtor! - 06/10/08 02:15 PM
NEW Never lived in Hillcrest Estates Plan 5 in the Ocean close city of Laguna Niguel! This is the last of the New Homes in this tract. Highly upgraded and in Turn-key Stunning condition! Asking price is $1,589,000 and is well priced for almost 4000 square feet of luxury living space! … (0 comments)
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gay: 809 Sawyer Lane Old Town Key West - 06/10/08 12:47 PM
What could be better than laying out on by your pool in Key West on Christmas Day sipping a cool one and then taking a nap by the fireplace after a filling Christmas dinner? If you owned 809 Sawyer Lane which is located one half block from the Historic Key … (2 comments)
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gay: The sun is our friend and Brooks Hill Winery does it again. - 06/09/08 01:11 PM
My first blog entry in a while; I just wanted to update everyone on some non-RE things going on in my life and Louisville.
The first thing is my new car. I really needed one and found one that is fun and relatively economical. It is a 2003 Saab 93 … (0 comments)
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gay: Ouch! - 06/09/08 10:57 AM
I was at the gym this morning listening to the talking heads on Good Morning America banter about the price of oil and how it is affecting our entire economy. I think we are all keenly aware that everything has gone up in price. And for food stuffs that have … (1 comments)
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gay: 3 Pinder Lane -- Life in the Slow Lane -- Key West - 06/06/08 12:14 PM
It doesn't get any more Key Westie than this! 3 Pinder Lane is the quintessential Key West Cottage that is the guest cottage of the larger property next door at 4 Pinder Lane. (CLICK HERE for more information and photos on 4 Pinder Lane offered at $2,495,000. The combined properties … (2 comments)
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gay: What Is Happening Here? Ain't Exactly Clear! - 06/05/08 12:43 PM
I don't know if it is a coincidence or a confluence of events, but there is something going on in our little real estate market in Key West.
In the past week we had two sales close on big houses on Sunset Key (the little island just off Mallory Square … (0 comments)
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gay: 410 Simonton Street Key West -- Historic Beauty - 06/04/08 11:22 AM
Major Price Reduction of $500,000 on this Key West landmark property located at 410 Simonton Street in Old Town Key West. Now offered at $1,350,000 or $418 per sq. ft. for a true beauty. There property is presently used as apartments, but could be returned to single family splendor. This … (0 comments)
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gay: Bottom Feeders -- The New Key West Big Fish - 06/02/08 04:11 AM
There's a bit of a debate going on right now in Key West about how well or how poorly the real estate market is doing. Just to set the record straight, I'm not a cheerleader for the Key West Association of Realtors or the Chamber of Commerce. I don't have any … (0 comments)
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gay: Compound Investment -- Key West - 05/30/08 10:45 AM
Price Reduced $800,000 today. Was $1,995,000. Now asking $1,195,000. This is what you get at 610 Petronia Street in Old Town Key West: Four individual cottages fully equipped. Total of 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with total square footage under air of 3468 sq. ft. that sits on a very … (1 comments)
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gay: Key West Writer's Compound Cottages For Sale -- Historic Property - 05/29/08 09:32 AM
Just Listed: two individual properties classified as "condos" that are actually stand alone cottages in the Windsor Lane Compound which was established in 1976. The assortment of restored shacks, shanties, and cottages, were once winter homes for writers such as Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Richard Wilbur, poet, lecturer and "Divine Comedy" … (0 comments)
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gay: Bank Owned REO in Key West - 05/28/08 10:19 AM
REO stands for real estate owned by banks acquired through foreclosure or debt forgiveness. Some banks refer to it as OREO standing for other real estate owned (as in not in the operation of the banking enterprise such as bank building, service center, satellite operation, etc.).
I just completed a … (3 comments)
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gay: Who Do You Trust? - 05/27/08 10:00 AM
Buying a house or a second home is usually the biggest (or second biggest) purchase that most people make in their lives. Some people act out of impulse and make emotional decisions. Others are fanatical in their investigation of the property and the calculus of the deal.
I have become … (0 comments)
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gay: 709 Bakers Lane Key West Open House - 05/23/08 08:36 AM
I am hosting an Open House at 709 Bakers Lane in Old Town Key West on Sunday, May 25th from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. I've written about this property several times. It has to be one of the best deals in Key West.
The perfect island getaway beautifully located … (1 comments)
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gay: 408 Grinnell St. Old Town Key West Half-Price Sale - 05/21/08 09:07 AM
Everybody wants a deal. This is a really Big Deal. 408 Grinnell Street is brand new construction -not a renovation! The 3 bed/4 bath home is a GE Smart Home with all the extras -9 and 10 foot ceilings - coffered & cathedral, reclaimed heart pine floors and walls, 10'' … (13 comments)
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gay: Water-Blogged in Key West - 05/20/08 11:30 AM
I was watching a new episode of HGTV's National Open House last night. The episode featured homes in Minneapolis, Charleston, S.C., and San Francisco, at price points of $250,000, $500,000, $750,000 and $1 million. CLICK HERE for more info on that episode. In the middle of the program there was … (0 comments)
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gay: Mortgage Industry News - May 14, 2008 - 05/14/08 09:59 PM
The following was submitted by my loan officer, Dennis Horman, with Fidelity Mortgage Capital:
"Citigroup announces $400 billion is on the block.
Citigroup the banking icon said it will eliminate non-core businesses over the next two to three years. Its CEO (Pandit) said it is all about getting fit in the … (1 comments)
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gay: 917 United Street Key West, Florida (Potential Short Sale) - 05/14/08 09:54 AM
The neat house at 917 United Street in Key West is now offered as a Potential Short Sale. A Short Sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured by the property upon … (0 comments)
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gay: Sales in the City - 05/13/08 10:37 AM
I have received e-mails and phone calls from potential buyers asking about specific properties I have mentioned here as being buying opportunities. Two separate properties just closed that I had written about, so I decided to let you see how the market acted.
1103 Virginia was wild. It was a … (0 comments)
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gay: 518 William Street Old Town Key West - 05/12/08 10:40 AM
So many people want to buy a cute little house on a great block in the heart of Old Town. But when the chance arises, most shy away. Right now many fear that we have not seen the bottom of the market so they think they will wait it out … (4 comments)
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gay: 601 Caroline Street Key West -- Guest House for Sale - 05/10/08 09:53 AM
Got a few hundred thousand dollars laying around earning only 2% interest or so? Are you as afraid of the stock market as I am? Does the rotten economy scare the beejeezus out of you?
Ever since I made my first trip to Key West many years ago I noticed … (1 comments)
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gay: 728 Love Lane Old Town Key West - 05/09/08 10:10 AM
The charming home at 728 Love Lane in Key West is located down a quiet lane in the heart of Old Town and is an exceptional 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. The location is an easy stroll to the center of Duval Street. This residence is a must see for … (0 comments)
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gay: New Prices on Two St Louis City Homes - 05/08/08 12:53 PM
I've just secured new list prices on two homes in St louis City!
The first one is 3406 Dunnica Ave. We are now at $70,000 for this really cute South City Bungalow located just a block from new construction and all the South Grand redevelopment. For more information, please visit: www.3406DunnicaAve.com
This adorable cottage … (0 comments)
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gay: "Green" Townhome In Tower Grove South Sells! - 05/07/08 08:41 PM
A new construction townhome (3327 Gustine, 63116) was recorded as "SOLD" in the MLS last week. It's located at the corner of McDonald and Gustine in Tower Grove South, the neighborhood in which I live. This is exciting, as I have been watching the progress on this one since last autumn … (1 comments)
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gay: CRS Book Advertising Update Time - 05/07/08 10:41 AM
For all you CRS designation holders out there - I would appreciate your opinions...
I just received the email from the Council of Residential Specialists about updating our profiles and ordering advertising space in the 2009 CRS Membership Freferral Directoryy and Online Directory. I've always just had the standard listing in the book (free), but … (2 comments)
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gay: The Tragedy Of Connotation / My Queer Friends - 05/05/08 04:56 PM
"Connotation... an idea or feeling invoked by a word in addition to its primary or literal meaning."* "Queer >adjective... strange; odd"*
*According to my Correl Word Perfect 12 dictionary.
There are those that say our language is evolving. I say our language is devolving! Our once proud language has languished into a … (13 comments)
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gay: 730 Passover Lane -- Affordable & Adorable! - 05/05/08 10:06 AM
This little charmer at 730 Passover Lane sits directly across the street from the Key West Cemetery. The home has been on the market for some time and the price has been periodically reduced from $795,000 to $499,000. That's right, $499,000. Now it is officially affordable as well as adorable. … (0 comments)
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gay: Ripe for the Picking Casa Marina Oceanfront Key West - 05/04/08 09:16 AM
Sometimes I think I sound too pessimistic about what is going on in the Key West real estate market. I talk about prices going down instead of up. I talk about short sales where sellers potentially (Ha!) owe more money to the bank than the property will fetch at sale. … (1 comments)
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gay: 8 Passover Lane Old Town Key West, Fl - 04/28/08 10:12 AM
I have often written about the virtues of living life on one of the slow lanes of Key West. Well, 8 Passover Lane is about the slowest of the slow lanes as possible. It is so slow that it is really just walkway about 6' wide that provides access to … (1 comments)
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gay: The Fallacy of Short Sales in Key West - 04/24/08 10:51 AM
A couple of days ago the Key West Association of Realtors held a lunch hour lecture on Short Sales. The attorney for our association conducted the lecture. There were about 110 Key West Realtors in attendance.
There are a significant number of active short sale listings in our market. There … (1 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - April 23, 2008 - 04/23/08 09:53 PM
It was downright warm today. I broke down and used the air conditioning in the car on the way to an appointment - I didn't want to sweat through my shirt. Don't get me wrong, I love warm weather, but today seemed more like early summer than spring...
This evening before dark … (1 comments)
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gay: My Career of Real Estate Sales in St Louis - Tim Tanz, Realtor - 04/22/08 08:45 PM
I went on a listing appointment this evening, and I knew the seller would have questions about my sales career in real estate; so this afternoon I sat down and compiled a list of all the homes I have sold since I became a Realtor in 1997. I've been wanting to … (0 comments)
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gay: Today in St Louis - April 21, 2008 - 04/21/08 10:08 PM
This evening we went bike riding over at Horseshoe Lake in Illinois. It's just right across the Mississippi River from St Louis. We're just getting into the biking thing, and I don't really like it when the trails are overcrowded. It was great. We passed people fishing on the lake, but the … (1 comments)
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gay: Citigroup, The Nation's Largest Bank, Showing Losses - 04/21/08 08:45 PM
The following article was provided by Dennis Horman, Senior Mortgage Consultant with Fidelity Mortgage Capital:
"First quarter of 2008 for Citigroup, results in $5.1 billion loss after hefty write-downs.
During the first quarter Citigroup, Inc. lost $5.1 billion and will eliminate 9,000 more jobs.
The write downs related to mortgages and turmoil in the credit markets … (1 comments)
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gay: April 19, 2007 - 17 Year Anniversary - 04/20/08 11:02 AM
Yesterday, Saturday April 19, was a milestone in our lives. We celebrated our anniversary of 17 years together. I know many people don't want to hear about it - a gay couple celebrating their anniversary - but I am proud that Dennis and I have made it this long. And part … (17 comments)
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gay: New Price on Cute Holly Hills Ranch - 04/20/08 10:27 AM
We've just secured a price adjustment on 6409 Lavernell Ct. We are now listed at $169,900.
They don't come much cuter that this Holly Hills ranch & the location doesn't get much better, either - a cul-de-sac street within walking distance of Carondelet Park. The covered front porch welcomes you into … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Condo/Loft Market Report - City of St Louis - April 19, 2008 - 04/20/08 10:02 AM
Following is the Weekly Condo/Loft Market Report for the City of St Louis. These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service:
There are 859 total Active listings.
37 listings Sold in the last 30 days.
The average Days on Market (DOM) was 197.
There were 33 new Active listings on the market this … (0 comments)
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gay: Weekly Single Family Home Market Report - City of St Louis - April 19, 2008 - 04/20/08 09:40 AM
Following is the weekly Single Family Home Market Report for the City of St Louis (Areas 1,2,3). These statistics were gathered from the local Multiple Listing Service:
There are 1827 total Active listings on the market.
178 listings Sold in the last 30 days.
The average days on the market (DOM) was 115.
There are … (1 comments)
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