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This is the place to find real estate about Key West, Sunset Key, Stock Island, Rockland, Big Coppitt, Boca Chica, Geiger, Saddlebunch, Sugarloaf, Cudjoe, Summerland, Ramrod, Little Torch, Middle Torch, Big Torch, Big Pine and No Name Key Florida and information about real estate between mile marker 0 and mile marker 33.

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Las Salinas Condominium3930 S. Roosevelt Blvd., 305W, Key West, FL  33040MLS 108919Virtual Tour http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=16196603 bedrooms 2 baths.  Professional landscaping, pool, elevators. Relaxing condo living in a prime location. Walnut veneer cabinets, GE appliances, Mexican t...
07/30/2008
The Federal Reserve approved HOEPA which amends Regulation Z Truth in Lending requirements.  The new rules take effect on October 1, 2009, except for the escrow requirement, which will take effect in 2010.  Regulation Z has protects people from unfair and deceptive predatory lending, but NEW to t...
07/30/2008
The Florida Supreme Court has four openings and the Governor makes the final decision.  Charlie Christ has shaken up Florida politics since he was elected and will shape the future with his bold initiatives.  Governor Christ has strong opinions about global warming, drilling for oil on the Florid...
07/29/2008
Who would ever think about the Keys and cotton farming in the same thought?  According to the November 21, 1935 Key West Citizen the Keys had a cotton crop that needed harvesting.  In the 1930's, as a part of the "New Deal" Franklin Roosevelt gave people jobs in the Keys working on building the b...
07/28/2008
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Why aren't there CARTORS® to help you buy a car when we've got REALTORS® to help us buy houses???  Buying a car is worse than having all of my finger nails and toe nails ripped off with pliers.  As I sit in the finance office after 5 horrible hours with someone you wish would burst into flames I ...
07/28/2008
$625,000 is the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac limit!  That's good news for markets like Key West Florida where the bulk of homes cost at least that much.  GSE (Government Sponsored Enterprises) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now refinance homes so people don't loose them.  The sky is no...
07/28/2008
22958 Port Royal Lane, Cudjoe Key, FL  33042MLS 108945Visual Tour http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=16027942 Bedrooms, 1 Bath$1,875 per month F/L/S Energy efficient "green home" on 1.5 lots totaling 9,000 sf of canal front with open ocean access through Cudjoe Bay. Minutes to Little Palm Islan...
07/16/2008
Hi Friends!I'm sure you heard that IndyMac Bank's assets were taken over by FDIC.  Thank goodness for FDIC!  It's good to live in the United States.  We are blessed to have so many safety nets. My clients and customers never stop telling me how horrible their lenders are.  Each person feels victi...
07/13/2008
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For those of you who love Key West it's you'll love this!  Key West will be on HGTV's "National Open House" on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:30 pm on HGTV.  This is our first appearance on the show.  We are all excited about the national exposure for Key West.  If your are in Key West you can see i...
07/10/2008
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When an airline bumps you from your flight they now have to pay you $400 if they get you on a new plane within 2 hours.  If it takes longer the airline must give you up to $800.  The new rule took effect in May 2008.  The old rules applied to flights with more than 60 passengers.  Now a flight th...
07/09/2008
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This is the place to find real estate about Key West, Sunset Key, Stock Island, Rockland, Big Coppitt, Boca Chica, Geiger, Saddlebunch, Sugarloaf, Cudjoe, Summerland, Ramrod, Little Torch, Middle Torch, Big Torch, Big Pine and No Name Key Florida and information about real estate between mile marker 0 and mile marker 33.