florida keys real estate: Home for sale 74049 Overseas Hwy Hwy Lower Matecumbe, Fl - 10/22/12 04:57 AM
BAREFOOT ON THE BEACH! A truly beachfront property in Islamorada, offering 3 bdr and 2 ba on the upper level with 1 bdr 1 ba w/kitchen lower level guest quarters. spacious living and dining area, new gourmet stainless/granite kitchen, marble baths, huge terrace overlooking spectacular ocean views, oceanfront custom built pool & spa, 30 ft. of dockage, white sugar sand beach!
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florida keys real estate: Fl Keys OCEANFRONT FAMILY COMPOUND - 07/13/11 05:28 AM

OCEANFRONT FAMILY COMPOUND! Elegance abounds this outstanding, gated direct oceanfront estate situated on 6 acres. Meander through the gate down the winding drive to discover 4 Superior Custom Built Homes offering amenities such as 2 oceanfront grand swimming pools, sandy beach, clubhouse, private (9 slip) Marina w/2 boat lifts, boat ramp, protected deep dockage.
554119 Residential Active $15,500,000
 

 
 
 
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florida keys real estate: The Keys: Get there Before the Next Boom - 02/17/11 02:31 AM
 
The Keys: Get there Before the Next Boom

 The real estate market throughout Florida as in many other area of the country, looks like a dangerous place with the potential that prices may continue to fall…with the possible exception of the Florida Keys. Yes, it is true that during the incredibly oversold market commencing in 2003 and on, prices within Florida spiked only to come tumbling down during 2007 which continues to this day. This was the inevitable consequence of bad lending decisions coupled with buyers lacking the wherewithal to carry the home. This happened virtually everywhere else in … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Fl Keys 3/2 just $125,900 - 07/10/08 05:03 AM

544669 Residential Active $125,900
BANK OWNED - OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL. Why Pay Rent! You can own this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1,150 sf 1993 double wide mobile home with a concrete foundation located on a 5,000 sf lot in Upper Key Largo. This is a great place to call home or weekend getaway! You must be pre-approved with Countrywide and will receive a free appraisal and credit report if closed with Countrywide.

Provided as a courtesy of JAN KELLER Coldwell Banker Schmitt Islamorada Fax: (305)664-4111 Cell: (305)664-7069 Office: (305)289-6623 Toll Free: (800)207-4160 85996 Overseas HwyIslamorada,FL 33036 … (1 comments)

florida keys real estate: Florida Keys transportation - 04/10/08 06:47 AM
Florida Keys and Monroe County Transportation Due to it’s location, the Keys can seem hard to get to and from. However, that’s the way most of the locals like it. If there were 6 roads coming in here we’d be inundated. Whatever your form of transportation though, when you get here you’ll be glad you came Statistics: There is one major Highway in, US Highway 1 Automobile US 1 Driving distances throughout Florida from Key West Daytona 405 Fort Lauderdale 177 Jacksonville 493 Miami 155 Orlando 371 Pensacola 792 Tampa 387 Air Key West International Airport, 3491 S Roosevelt, Key West.....305 … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Florida Homestead Exemption - 02/06/08 02:26 AM
Homestead exemptionsIn Florida, $25,000 of the assessed value of your home is exempt from real estate taxes, but you have to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the exemption. First you much have the title or record to your property as of January 1, and reside on the property. You have to be a legal and permanent resident of Florida as of January 1. When applying for the exemption status, bring along a copy of your deed or tax bill, and a Florida county voters registration or Declaration of Domicile. If you drive, you must also bring your Florida driver's … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Florida Keys Employment Part 2 - 02/06/08 02:24 AM
So. The bad news for an Employer! Employers have a hard time finding full time or year round employees. Instead they get people looking to work summers or to pay for extended vacations. Now there is nothing wrong with this and in some cases this is what they want however in most cases they would like to find steady year round help and offer full benefits.The good news for you. If you are looking for a steady job, have your own transportation and a good work ethic (will show up) there are lots of jobs to be had. For instance in … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Florida Keys Employment - 02/06/08 02:22 AM
Florida Keys EmploymentOur local economy leans towards goods and services for both new residents and tourists.The retail, construction and hotel industries have the most employees in Monroe County.Business SizeMonroe County is comprised of primarily small businesses.Since there is no state or local income tax, you take home more.Employment: The good news. The Florida Keys has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.Why? The Keys is one of the most popular destination points in the world for Divers, Boaters, Fishermen and people looking to get out of the bad weather and enjoy our water and the unique ambiance of The … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Florida keys rental home considerations part 1 - 11/08/07 12:56 AM
Nearby Medical and shopping optionsThese are very important considerations. If there is an accident, how far away is a hospital?In the Upper Keys we have Baptist hospital in Tavernier which is an excellent option.If you need groceries or restaurants, what is nearby? Oftentimes vacation properties can be secluded and don’t offer easy access to the above. At first being remote can seem as desirable, but in the end it can grow old quickly. This also affects home values by the way. If you can have the vacation feel and recreation, yet have amenities nearby, the prices go up.On thing about the upper Keys … (0 comments)

florida keys real estate: Buying a business in the Florida keys - 10/12/07 04:03 AM
BUYING AN EXISTING BUSINESS.There are opportunities for buying an existing business or starting up your own version. Utilizing a better idea or service, better marketing or any other angle that really makes sense to a customer is always welcome. I'd recommend you look at a business that is not just tourist related, one that will draw customers year round. If you currently have a business and/or have an entrepenurial spirit-you'll quickly see where the holes or opportunities exist here. Existing business's generally return at most about 10% that is from strictly an investment standpoint- if you're going to be working the … (0 comments)

 

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