real estate: Adorable Cottage in Old Town Key West - 03/19/13 01:16 AM
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real estate: Old Town Key West Oasis: New Construction Meets Old World Charm - 11/29/11 04:23 AM
Quiet and secluded, yet only steps away from the restaurants and attractions of Duval Street, this spacious Conch House in the Gardens of Key West is our newest listing.

The home – of newer construction but in the charming architectural style ok Key West’s Bahama or Conch style  – is tucked at the rear of the Simonton Street compound of free standing, single family homes.
The 3 bedroom, 3 bath house boasts a modern kitchen, and the bright and airy feeling of the open floor plan. There’s a large master suite with walk in closet, ensuite bath and built-in office … (0 comments)

real estate: Exquisite Details And Key West Lifestyle Define Historic Truman Annex Residence - 07/19/11 03:22 AM

Royal Palms Line The Entrance to Historic Mills Place
This elegant waterfront residence in Key West's historic Mills Place offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, an open airy floor plan and fine finishes and details.
The two bedroom, 2 bath apartment is a coveted corner unit in this historic building designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. The beautifully appointed home will please the discerning buyer with a breezy floor plan, soaring ceilings over the living area, a spacious master suite with private, water view balcony, a open plan chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite … (1 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Marketing Today - Follow The Leader? - 07/06/11 07:58 AM
Every business needs a concerted marketing plan, but few businesses have both the challenges and opportunities that real estate marketing offers. Realtors are not just selling – or leasing -- properties, they are selling their own services to help buyers and sellers. Real estate agents need a multi-pronged plan to addressthe various demands of selling real estate.
Web Presence. Market smart agents have not just a website, but a presence across a variety of online platforms. Their website will include a blog for local real estate news and events, or they will have an off site blog like this one on … (0 comments)

real estate: Tips On How To Turn Your Second Home Into A Cash Cow - 04/15/11 06:02 AM
The market for second homes experienced interest rates. According to a survey commissioned by HomeAway – a leading vacation rental website -- as part of the National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) 2011 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey more than 500,000 rental homes were bought last year.
If you’re one of those new second homeowners, you may be want to turn that home into an income producing property. Here are some tips to help you turn your vacation home into a dream rental for someone else and a cash cow for you.
1. Due Diligence – Before you do anything else, … (3 comments)

real estate: Multiple Offers! Are You Seeing This, Too? - 03/23/11 05:07 AM
We're seeing multiple offers on well priced listings. Is this just in the Key West market? Or do you also see an increase in buyers hoping to take advantage of the market before it heads back up?
Buyers seem to be recognizing that if they want to get in at the bottom of the market, the time is now. A buyer’s post on Trulia complained: “I just made another offer on a third house and now it has "another bidder." That is exactly what happened the other two times...The common denominator is that they were all Watson listings. What's going on? … (2 comments)

real estate: Historic Home On Quiet Key West Lane Is Hidden Gem - 02/13/11 04:01 AM

Like so many things in life, hidden gems are all the more valuable for how rare and difficult they are to find. That’s no less true with homes in Key West. Finding such a perfectly renovated historic home on a quiet lane feels like uncovering the perfectly polished jewel.
This four bedroom, three bath single family home has high ceilings, hardwood floors (original Dade County Pine!), bright airy rooms and fine details and finishes. The open plan of the gourmet kitchen and great room creates the live-outdoors-while-you’re-indoors lifestyle that typifies the best of tropical living. Beyond the French doors covered … (1 comments)

real estate: New Price On Key West Artist’s Home - 01/21/11 07:03 AM

If you’re dreaming of Key West living, this artist's home might be for you. This historic gem, on one of the most desirable streets in Old Town has just been reduced to $895,000.
The elegant home features bright and airy rooms and an open floor plan from kitchen to spacious family room. The family room overlooks a lushly landscaped yard and pool. The private tropical retreat also features a covered lanai and a “speciman” Lignum Vitae, one of the Keys prized indigenous hardwoods.
Hardwood floors, downstairs master bedroom, chef's kitchen including gas cooktop and stainless steel appliances. A wonderful front … (2 comments)

real estate: Tropical Luxury in Historic Old Town Key West - 09/03/10 06:38 AM
Just on the market: elegance and sophistication in Key West’s prestigious Truman Annex. The custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath house boasts an attention to style and detail that you expect in a luxury home: custom woodwork, crown molding, high ceilings, built in cabinets and California closets.
Bright and airy great room opens to lush tropical courtyard and the large heated pool with waterfall. The lucky buyer will enjoy an exquisite master bedroom suite with sitting area, tray ceilings, and spacious dressing room and walk in closet as well as tropical tree top and garden views from multiple porches. A private carport … (2 comments)