Older readers of today's blog will surely remember Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady where a cockney flower girl was transformed to elegant lady. That is exactly what occurred at 1319 Eliza Street in Key West. Two unassuming cigar maker cottages were thoroughly renovated and bridged together to
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05/31/2018
The Key West real estate "selling season" starts just before Christmas and ends in late May. During that time the Key West Association of Realtors hosts twice monthly Realtor caravans to showcase new MLS listing to local agents. Agents are bused from house to house to see new listings. Agents wh
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05/26/2018
If you are a longtime and loyal reader of this real estate blog, you may remember that I have written several blogs about 715 Frances Street several times over the years. It is one of the most visible of all the eyebrow houses in Key West. It was built circa 1896 and has been renovated to some de
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05/25/2018
I have been posting blogs periodic blogs about the ongoing projects of Key West for the past several years. Today's blog is a continuation of that series along with some comments on trends I am seeing which reflects prices being paid for land when new construction is favored over renovation or r
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05/23/2018
During the height (or depth) of the 2008 Recession (which lasted into 2012 or so), I was taking photos of a bank owned home located in the South of Truman Area of Old Town Key West. A neighbor came outside to talk to me and told me a family member of his used to own the bank owned property. And
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05/18/2018
The asking price for the top floor unit at 800 Fleming Street 3-B was just reduced to $875,000. That makes this unit a buying opportunity in my opinion. This is one of the earliest and finest renovated buildings in Key West and it certainly enjoys the prime location of about any single property i
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05/16/2018
President Trump was in Key West a few weeks ago. I once said I wouldn’t walk across the street to see him even if he came here. But when it was announced that he was coming and would be driving past the block where I live, I did walk to the corner to watch him pass. I stood in the glaring sun
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05/15/2018
I have lived in Key West for the past 23 years and have watched as this little old drinking town with a fishing problem has changed, much for the better, and sometimes for the worse. But it is still the place I would rather be than any other place on Earth.The two above photos show 317 Catherine
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05/10/2018
It's end of season in Key West. Some folks have left town to find fame and fortune in northern towns and territories. Others folks are heading down to Key West to do the same thing. Some people succeed, others do not. That is life. I was in Miami a couple of weeks ago. I cannot imagine why any sa
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05/08/2018
The asking price on 1501 Pine Street, Key West, was just reduced to $1,149,000 making this Meadows of Key West homes one of the very best values in town. This stunning home is part of The Meadows condo association. Newly built in 2007 with top of the line materials and craftsmanship, this home fe
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05/07/2018
