I have written about the two new houses located at 727 and 731 Waddell Avenue in the Casa Marina area on several occasions. The houses were built in 2007. 731 Waddell Avenue is located at the corner of William Street and 727 Waddell Avenue is located next door to the west. Both properties are no
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07/30/2009
When I found the photo above of a ship coming into Key West I was reminded of one of my very favorite songs ever, Michel Legrand's "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?". Of course the lyrics deal with one's desire to spend the rest of his or her life with that special someone. But if you t
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07/24/2009
The Old House at 922 Thomas Street in Bahama Village needs a new owner. It needs an owner that has vision, some cash, and a good contractor. And, oh yeah, a green thumb would be really useful. CLICK HERE to see the listing info and a couple of listing photos. 922 Thomas Street is a very modest t
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07/23/2009
The modified eyebrow house at the corner of Catherine and George Streets was just put back on the market after taking a bit of a rest during the price adjustment in Key West housing. The house was listed on and off for a couple of years and was even featured on one of those "help me swell my hou
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07/22/2009
James Hilton created the mystical place called "Shangri-La" in his novel Lost Horizon. That term has become synonymous with paradise; a totally remote utopia isolated form the rest of the world. Yesterday, Laurie McChesney of Preferred Properties sold Shangri La in the Florida Keys for $3,250,00
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07/21/2009
1124 William Street just got re-listed for $1,200,000 or $671 per sq ft. It is a new house constructed in 2007 at the corners of Amelia and William Streets just south of the rear of the church grounds of St. Mary's of the Sea Catholic Church and School. I mention the location for starters becaus
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07/20/2009
I moved to Key West a couple of days before Christmas in 1993. I had been here many times on vacation but usually hung out around familiar Old Town locations. I got invited a party at a fancy Casa Marina estate on my first visit, but that was my one and only foray outside of Old Town. A few days
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07/16/2009
I learned something new this morning. I have been mistakenly calling 809 Sawyer Alley "809 Sawyer Lane". I checked the Monroe County Property Appraiser's website CLICK HERE to find out the details on this house and that is when I learned the correct name. There is no street sign to advise what t
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07/15/2009
"You can only not fall before you run off the edge of the cliff, not after." A sale of the large home at 44 Floral Avenue in the Key Haven section of Key West was posted in our mls late yesterday afternoon. CLICK HERE to see the 3650 square foot, three story house with four bedrooms, five baths,
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07/14/2009
Do you want to buy a nice house near the ocean that has a big yard, a big pool, lots of outdoor space, three bedrooms, a covered outdoor living area, a new kitchen and that is affordably priced? The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes 1717 Atlantic Boulevard this way: "This home is
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07/13/2009
