Time For A Little Keys Real Estate Stew. A Detectible Bouillabaisse Seasoned by "Bloodline".

Time for a little Keys Real Estate Stew. A Delectable Bouillabaisse.

1. Mix 1 Part Incredible Land and Seascapes created by the Finger of God.
2. Add Unique Homes ranging from waterfront mobile homes to exquisite Oceanfront Estates.
3. Blend in a heaping helping of low interest rates
4. Fold in a record-setting brutal Winter anywhere above the frozen Tundra of Orlando
5. And Sprinkle with International interest fueled by the Netflix series Bloodline.

Let simmer into the perfect blend of Real Estate critical mass.

Serve with an Ice Cold Sandbar Sunday brew from the Islamorada Beer Company or a salty rimmed Margarita.

MMMMM soooo tasty!!!!

The Keys Real Estate Market has been, and continues to be on Fire.  Almost every day I see properties going under contract at a very disproportionate ratio as to those becoming available.  
As cited in my above recipe, there are quite a few variables at play here. That being said, I can not begin to express how Big "Bloodline" has been, and I think, will be in making people DROOL with envy and could be the tipping point as to making people want to visit and eventually buy here in our 127 mile coral rock paradise.

Much like Miami Vice in the 80's, the producers of Bloodline have made a REAL commitment to shoot locally.  Filming in untold local restaurants, resorts, shops, and waterways.  The use very few "sets" and they make the Keys LOOK Amazing!!  And I say this as a local, I can only image how they must look to someone in snow covered who knows where.
If you have not seen the show, I highly recommend you watch it.  Yes,  it moves verrrrrrrry slowly the first1/2 dozen but then it kicks into HIGH gear.  Great acting, especially by Kyle Chandler (who I recently met, super nice) and wow Ben Mendolsohn.  My only criticism ....it rains more in one episode than it does all year!! (Yes, yes, I know its a dramatic metaphor as a bad omen, and bad deeds...but still THAT much rain??? LOL).

Becareful! VERY easy to binge watch.  You may get so engrossed and emerge zonked and looking like some  degenerate stumbling out of  Sloppy Joe's in the wee hours.

It's fun to pick out locales such as the Moorings, Morada Bay, Mrs Macs, Islamorada Tackle, Anne's Beach among others.

All of this beautiful PR is just some great extra seasoning to an already deliciously delirious real estate pot.

Are you Hungry???

Belly up to the table and get your serving of great Keys Real Estate.  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Super Cool Drone Photography of our Mariposa / Papillion Estate

Wow! Check our these fantastic Drone Photography shots of my stunning Mariposa / Papillion Estate
listing that I share with our Broker Joy Martin. Each of these magnificent residencies boasts over 6000 Sq feet and 5 bedrooms /6.1 Baths.

Truly, Livable Works of Art, for those with an affinity for Architecture and Design. Currently available for $5,900,000.
 
Drone Photography is just one of the many Marketing techniques that I use to showcase my listings.
Contact me for more info, or an inspiring, private showing.

 


Oh wait .... You haven't yet learned the full details about this listing have you??? 
Ha, see this was just a juicy teaser!!!

The full blown treatment coming soon.

Mariposa and Papillion... Livable Works of Art.

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more 
information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730.

The Keys Have Gone To The Dogs!! And Aren't We Lucky! Shaggy Chic Dog Boutique Opens in Islamorada.

You've got your Pomeranian, you've got your Shih-Tzu, maybe you're even one of those hipsters that carry a Yorkie in your Purse. Or maybe you like something a little less...feminine?? A Bulldog? Beagle ... Border Collie?

Well whatever your small and midsized breed, the already pet friendly Florida Keys have really gone to the Dogs, with the opening of the Shaggy Chic Dog Boutique, owned and operated by my good friend Lee Ann Naples.  And we are the much Better for it!

Shaggy Chic Dog Boutique is what you get when you combine 30 + years of exceptional dog grooming experience and expertise, great Customer Service, a phenomenal location in the heart of Islamorada, and a fun, low key, Keys-z vibe.

Hell, I'm kind of a hairy guy, I might just stop by and see if they can freshen MY look up!

Located on Upper Matecumbe Key across from the Lor-el-lei , Lee-Ann pampers your four legged friends and gives the Royal Treatment with everything they need to look and smell their very best.  And even though we are super dog friendly here in the Keys, there are few options when it comes to grooming and at that, few are as full service as Shaggy Chic Dog Boutique...even addressing the ...ahem... dreaded anal glands. 

Yeah ...That's Right ... I Look DAMN Good!!

They also carry great pet accessories, toys, and some delicious proprietary doggie treats that looked so good I almost had one as a snack!

So whether you are a Keys full-timer, part-timer, or even just stopping by and you'd like your Rover, Fido, Rex, or Fifi to look Keys Chic, give Lee-Ann a call, and be sure to visit their Face Book Page and website ShaggyChicDog.com.


Shaggy Chic Dog Boutique 
81933 Overseas Highway, Islamorada
Mile Marker 81.9
305.814.5026

Looking for a fantastic Keys Oasis for your four-legged friend and you to call Home??  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

BIGTIME!! Our Florida Keys Property Listings are featured in a Great Article in the Wall Street Journal!

Start Squeezing the Key Limes and crushing up Graham Crackers, 'cause everyone wants a slice of Our Pie!!

Not quite a secret, our Florida Keys Real Estate Market is the hottest that I have ever seen it, with local, national, and international Buyers itching to drop anchor on our 127 mile stretch of coral paradise.

With the brutal winters that have besieged the North over the last few years, demand has become high from our pasty friends in the Northern Territories (Basically anywhere north of Lake Okeechobee).  This fact has not gone unnoticed by our friends in the media.

Check out this great article, that our listings were featured in, that ran in the Wall Street Journal and on their online portal.

Click On the Photo above to go to this great article.  Photo: Alexia Fodere for The Wall Street Journal

Written by Alina Dizik, it spotlights some of the Larger scale estates and homes that have sold, and that are for sale in the Florida Keys.  In detail, she highlights Film Producer, Jon Landau's Islamorada Estate (That our Firm Sold, and whose Oscar I got to Hold!!) and quotes our Broker Joy Martin quite often.

Well, its March, it's 80 degrees, nice breeze, water's warming up and its almost time for a great spring and Summer.

So grab your Mask, snorkel, fishing gear, SPF, come on down, join, the Pirates, Poets, Lovers, and Dreamers, and call me to see some incredible real estate ready for you to call home!

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Gotta Love a Cool Keys Conch House! My Latest Sale $220,000 - The Conchquistador Deal of The Day

You know, the cool thing about the Florida Keys real estate is there there is something for everyone!   And the even cooler part is, quite often you can't tell who owns what.  That Dude in the cut offs, ear ring, and Dolphin Round up T shirt and flip flops?  Yeah, Him...he owns that $2M Estate on Islamorada, and the guy over there at the Bar with the Columbia Fishing shirt? He has the Mobile home at Mile Marker 86. And they both hang out together at the Buoy Bar at Smuggler's Cove.

And the MOST cool part, is that they are Both my customers, as I am privileged to sell property across a broad spectrum to the coolest folks on Earth.  Why?? Because they, like me, LOVE the Keys.

From Waterfront Mobile and Manufactured Homes to Stunning Multi-Acre Oceanfront Estates, our palette is unparallelled.

Today's Deal is a great case in point.  My very cool Buyers used to live in the Keys, moved to California, and missed the Keys so much, that they are Coming Back!!

Ah boy, did we find they a really cool place. A Cozy Conch House, on a Huge lot, in Marathon, steps away from the Water.

Listed by Laura Hutt of Island Breeze Realty, this home made my buyers drool all the way from LA! Though listed as a 1/1, with a very quick and easy modification it will transition nicely into a 2/1.

HUGE DOUBLE LOT

330 63rd Court Gulf, Marathon

1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom

Lot Size:11,071
List Price: $224,000 / Sold Price $220,000
Mile Marker 51

Steps from The Water

Description: This 1949 Conch home was built entirely from Dade County Pine and sits on a large fenced lot with mature trees and landscaping. The house, formerly a duplex, was restored into a single family residence. The metal roof was permitted and installed in June of 2011, and there is plenty of room to put in a pool.

View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here
 
Ready to find a Florida Keys property to make YOU drool??Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Ready For The Relaxed Keys Lifestyle At A Really Relaxed Price?

It's 80 Degrees here in Islamorada Today.  I forgot my hat and think I have a bit of a burn from riding in my convertible with the top DOWN.  In a few hours, I will be on my boat checking to see how many stone crab claws we will have for dinner.

Oh , I'm sorry...are you reading this from upstate New York where it's 25 degrees or even Texas where it is 27? Or maybe even Nashville where it is 32??  Are you shoveling dirty snow?? Why???

Our Florida Keys are beckoning you!! Calling your name!! Head the Sirens' tempting call! Get out of the damn cold and come join us in our Winter paradise!! The Fabulous Florida Keys.

I even have the perfect get-away for you!!

Check out my latest listing In the very cool community of Kawama in Key Largo!

The Property is Ideal for the permanent escape or for seasonal or weekend retreat.  Great potential rental income when you are not using it.

1500 Ocean Bay Drive, P6 - Kawama

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths Mile Marker 100 List Price: $229,000 Description: Exceptional Opportunity to own a corner townhome in Kawama overlooking the scenic lagoon. 3 Bedrooms /3 Bathrooms + storage. Enjoy as a weekender or full time residence. Income producing opportunities as well with vacation rentals. Great amenities. Guardhouse, Pool, Tennis, Private Beach. Dock space in adjoining Molasses Reef Marina is available for purchase as well.World Class Fishing and Diving are mere minutes away! View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here Put your shovel down, get out of the Cold, and come to The Keys!  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Marker 77 ... A Special Location ... A Special Bond ... The Power of Place

Marker 77 ... A Special Location ... A Special Bond ... The Power of Place

In 1970, while driving down US1, our Overseas Highway, in our beige 1968 Ford Falcon (No Air Conditioning.  Roll those Windows down, Baby!) my Father spied a little gravel road leading into the woods and brush just past Marker 77, Oceanside on Lower Matecumbe Key.  As my Father's curiosity was always game, he pulled off the road and followed the trail.  That Moment, that decision, would change both his and my life forever. 

What he found driving the 150 yards off the Highway, and reaching the water was Shang-ri-la! 
Actually, it was a dump.  No, Really, it was a dump.  People used to dump their old appliances, furniture, etc, back here in the woods.  BUT looking beyond the dump, was Paradise!

A Half Mile of natural Sandy Beach, with at that time, only one burnt out house and an Old Hotel at the very end.  Water of multiple hues brimming with so much life, and the loveliness of Indian Key perched just in the near distance.  My Dad had been enjoying the Keys since the mid 50s but this spot was different. It had everything.  Flats that went on forever in low tide, and a coral jetty that bordered a deep channel. In all the years we went there, we never once came back empty handed. SOOOO much Lobster, Conch, and Fish we hauled from those shores

As my parents did not like boating, We would constantly visit this spot for over 20 years. It would become my Dad's favorite place on Earth.  He taught me to snorkel there in 1970 when I was 5. When I was older, he taught me how to catch my first lobster there. This was his escape, his...Happy Place. His de-stress zone. My parents could even be having a raging fight, but when they came here, they would both smile, let their cares ebb away and rejoice in each other and the incredible beauty that was surrounding them.
Yes Marker 77 as we called it then, was for us...Magical.

My Father passed away two weeks ago.  At his burial, I sprinkled fresh ocean water and sand, I had just bottled from Marker 77 the day before, over his casket.  I wanted his to take a piece of our Beloved Keys with him, from his favorite place.  In Know he was smiling.

Though my Father's spirit glides into the Sunset, the Gift he gave to me of the Florida Keys is Indelible.

So much of what I am today, stems from that Magical Strip of land. my love of the Ocean, and snorkeling and fishing.  The whole Keysz lifestyle that I embrace and expound.  It all came from there.  Now, that dump is populated by Multi-Million Estates.  And that Old Hotel?  It is now the spectacular enclave of Luxury Residences that I am now privileged to be marketing and showing for sale, Tarpon Point. But that Magical Essence is still there.

Place is important.  Place is the backdrop of our lives.  The Power of Place can leave an  an indelible stamp on all that we become.  I am so proud and honored to be able to enlighten my Clients to our magnificent Florida Keys and to be able to help them fine not just a Home...but a PLACE that will resonate in their hearts forever.

Let me help you find YOUR PLACE. Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com

Welcome to The Florida Keys Real Estate Conchquistador!

What can I say? I just LOVE the Keys! From the incredible waterways to the funkiness of Key West and Fantasy Fest, the Keys are one of this Country’s true treasures. Some of my fondest and earliest precious memories involve dining at the Coral Grill, fishing off the catwalk on the Cardsound Bridge, running in the inaugural 7 mile bridge run, my high school graduation party at the Cheeca Lodge and lobstering off Indian Key (and yes we only kept the legal ones...lol).

Now as an Adult, I am privileged to be able to market and sell stunning waterfront properties in the area that I love most!

Within this Blog, I aim to share with you pertinent real estate info as well as off the wall and irreverent items of interest for both residents and wishful residents of this incredible island chain.

Please visit Property Search Tab for a comprehensive listing of available properties throughout the Keys. There you can view available properties, view photos, see maps and even schedule an appointment to view your next dreamhome.

Thank you for visiting and

Welcome to the Conch Republic!!!

Waterfront Islamorada Home Under $400,000? You Bet!! - Yes Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus, and he LOVES the Florida Keys!!!

Yes Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus, and he LOVES the Florida Keys!!! Though, for the Buyers of this property, he came a little early, wearing Tommy Bahama with Seahorses pulling his sleigh.

Single Family Waterfront Home...Check
CBS Construction... Check
Islamorada Location ...Check
Under $400,000 ... Triple Check!!!

It's not the prettiest and it's definitely not the biggest, but it IS a CBS,  Islamorada Waterfront home in the great neighborhood of Plantation Key Colony.

Recently sold by my friend Dian Fiddes of of RE/MAX Keys Properties, this home with a little polishing is the ideal weekender.

As properties values have continued to rise, the sub-$400K, waterfront home is ebbing like a full moon low tide.

Here are the details:

175 Azalea Street. Plantation Key

2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bath

List Price: $375,000 / Sale Price: $346,000

Mile Marker: 90 Bayside

Description: Calling All Anglers. here is your chance to be on waterfront in Islamorada at an affordable price 40Ft. canalfront. Concrete home with dockage & Boat ramp.

View Detailed Brochure Here

Looking for your own great prided diamond in the rough?? Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Looking For A Job In The Fabulous Florida Keys? How About This??

How Cool is this??
If your humble Conchquistador wasn't busy being ...well...your Conchquistador, then, this sounds like a super cool gig that I would certainly enjoy, and find challenging.
How about you??
Ready to ditch the cubicle and "Lumburgh and his 'Yeah.. about those TPS Reports'", cold Taco Bell burritos or limp McDonald's fries for days out on our pristine reefs doing something really productive??

This spar buoy is used to warn vessels that they are approaching a shallow reef

Then, Check this out from the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary:

"Looking for a job? We have a position open on our Key Largo buoy team. This is a year round, full-time position with benefits. Apply by November 20 for position 508762 on-line through Florida International University at http://hr.fiu.edu/pshr/"



Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

It's October 15th ...Let's Get Stoned!!! Stone Crab Season Opens Today!

October 15th...one of my favorite days of the year.  Why? you ask?....Well it's time to get stoned....   No, no, no, put down your smokeless hitters and step away from the bong and turn down the Jack Johnson songs ....we're not talking 420, but Stone Crabs!!

October is my favorite time of year here in the Keys.  The obsessive heat has dulled its edge, and the Northern breezes start to glide in, making it, to me, one of the greatest places to be, especially when you are out on the water.

Turn up the Buffett, crack open a Key West Sunset Ale, light up a Partagas, and steer your craft through the turquoise and indigo hued waters to the bounty that lies within your traps.  Sometimes, I just like to take it slow and troll while I go from trap to trap, usually snagging a Mackerel or two...and ponder..yes dinner is gonna be good tonight.

The breeze picks up and the smell of the salt fills you with each breath, you look around and see land to your port and open water to your starboard and realize that God must have been stoned when he created the Keys....Nothing could be this beautiful and serene that was created straight.

All I can say is that if you have never experienced Fall in the Keys, you do not know what you are missing.   Keep your falling leaves, keep your chilly temperatures, and for all means keep your Snow!!!

So break out the melted butter, break out the remoulade, break out the mallets and break out a Lifestyle.  It's October 15th in the Keys and the BEST part of the Season has just begun!

Let me help you lead the Lifestyle that you have dreamed about.

Work with an Agent that will show you how to live the Lifestyle!  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

By The Numbers. Florida Keys Real Estate is SMOKING! Check Out My FL Keys Real Estate Resource Report.

Like a Summer Day out on the Sandbar, with the Sun directly overhead, Florida Keys Real Estate is Red Hot.

Smoldering, a hot cauldron of Real Estate Stew.  Waterfront Single Family Homes, Condos, Townhomes, Mobiles, Commercial, it's cooking into a fine Bouillabaisse of rising property values.

As you will see from our report below, properties are a-movin', with significant gains in both the quantity of properties sold, and an exponential growth in the sales prices. Add to that a nice dip in the Days on Market, and you get a very nice picture of our current blistering Market.

We were also really proud to have several $2 Million + sales in our office last month alone.

So, come on down, grab an Adult Beverage, a slice of Key Lime Pie, and the Florida Keys Home of your Dreams!

Work with an Agent who can turn you onto the Best in Florida Key Real Estate. Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

The Secret is Out! Come Out to The Banana Hut for the Conch-Tails Radio Show, Sponsored By Your Conchquistador!

OK, The Secret is coming out.

No, not the location of my Honey-Hole ( For the uninitiated, I swear that that is not a porn reference), but rather the location of one of my favorite go-to spots for music, great drinks, and fantastic fun.

The Banana Hut at Smuggler's Cove.

Yes, we all know about Smuggler's Cove, but how many of you know about the Banana Hut?  (Again, Not a porn reference)
The Banana Hut is just the coolest place to soak up Keys fun, And Now they have a Raw Bar!

Perched on Snake Creek across from Venetian Shores, right at the Bridge, it affords you the option to visit by Boat, my favorite way to get there, or by road. Usually, The Banana Hut is opened primarily on the Weekends.  But now, The Conchtails Radio Show, that I am a proud Sponsor of, will be broadcasting there on Wednesdays, from 6-7 PM!  How Cool it That???!!!

Come on down to join the fun, with Joey Naples, Captain Matt Bellinger of Bamboo Charters and the Crew where it's always "High Tide" (sorry, Inside Joke..those that get it..Know), or if you are stuck in the real world outside of the Keys, listen in WORLD-WIDE on Iheart Radio at Sun 103.

Work with an Agent who has insider tips to the Keys Lifestyle.  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Everyone Loves a Clean Bottom!! Come On Out To "The Sand Bar Clean Up". Fun and Maybe Even Treasure!

The Holiday Isle Sandbar.
That bastion of good times and Florida Keys Fun.

Countless memories that many can't remember the next day have been created there.
They Idyllic spot to anchor up, soak up the Sun, and get down to the serious Keys business of...Relaxing

Our Sandbar is known World-WIde!! Hell, it's even inspired a locally crafted Beer!!! +Sand Bar Sunday", brewed by The Islamorada Beer Company.  And the folks at Islamorada Beer Company and my friend Captain Matt Bellinger of Bamboo Charters are organizing something Fun and Special, that's great for our Sandbar and for the environment as well.

It's the Sand Bar Clean Up!

Like a great nightclub that looks fantastic at night, and horrendously trashed the next morning when the house lights are up, so it can go with our Sandbar.  Yes, unfortunately some of the visitors do not steward the location as they should, leaving it messier then when they arrived. So, Captain Matt and the gang are organizing this fun community clean up, great for young and old alike

Starting at 9am on Saturday 8/16, bring your mask and snorkel and join the fun as we clean the bottom of beer bottles etc.

Funny thing  though, you may fine Buried Treasure!! Maybe not doubloons, but rather watches, rings, earrings, coins, and more.  I know several people who have Cashed-in on what they have found after a busy weekend at the Sand Bar. So if not for Altruistic reasons head out for...Capitalistic ones!

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Lowest Priced, Available 2-Bedroom Condo in the Upper Keys. I've Got It, and's It's Waiting For YOU!

Landings Of Largo

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!! Get Your Condos Here!!
Beautiful Nice Condos, Great Amentites, Florida Keys Sunshine.  Lobster.
Step Right Up!!

OK, enough Carnival style hawking, let's talk seriously about a FANTASTIC Opportunity.

I have been privileged to list, what is currently the lowest priced, 2 bedroom condo or townhouse in the Upper Florida Keys.

Marina Entry

Located in the idyllic and gated Landings of Largo, this residences is perfectly situated to be a great weekender, vacation home, or even full time Keys Escape.

Landings of Largo offers super amenities and is excellently positioned Bayside in Key Largo, close to Tavernier Creek for Boaters looking to cross over to open water.

Now, to the details:




98222 Overseas Highway
Landings Of Largo

2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms

List Price - $219,900

Description: Exceptional Opportunity for your own taste of the Florida Keys Lifestyle!

Sunset Deck

This spacious, Landings of Largo, two-bedroom condominium is ready for Keys living. Updated baths with custom cabinetry and granite countered vanities, delightful view overlooking the pool, accordion shutters, and utility room are just a few features that make this residence special. Boat storage and Dockage are available in the marina with its own boat ramp and custom fish cleaning station. Secure, gated Community with Clubhouse, two tennis courts, refreshing pool, and Sunset Pier. The perfect vacation getaway or the ideal spot to call home.

View Detailed Brochure with Photos and mapped location here.

Ready to find your own great Keys deal?? 

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Hide Your Honey Hole!! It's the 2014 Mini-Lobster Season! They're Out There and They Are BIG!

Tickle Stick...Check...Net ...Check...Gloves ...Check ....Secret GPS Lobster Spots (AKA Honeyholes) Check!
OK! It's time for Mini-Lobster Season!!!  Get The Butter!

Your Conchquistador With Tonight's Dinner!

For 2014 the Bugs are out and they Are Big!!

Yes it's that crazy two days in July here in The Keys where boat gas prices soar, and Johnny Law is just itching to cite violators who don't measure or exceed their catch.

Hoards of marine hunters motor down here boats in tow, like pilgrims to Mecca to hunt for our tasty crustations and catch a post dive buzz at the Tiki Bar.

Come and Get 'Em!!! Photo courtesy of Capt. Matt Bellinger of Bamboo Charters

For the uninitiated, Lobster Mini Season is always the last Wednesday and Thursday in July.  That gives recreational harvesters an edge on the commercial guys who can't start fishing until August 6th.

It's also a great weekend for real estate, as many people, especially mainlanders finally say, "I need a place down here!"  And that, my friends is when your Humble Conchquistador springs into action!  With all the great deals down here, there is something for everyone.

From Mobile and Manufactured homes to Oceanfront Estates, The Florida Keys offer you your own customized Island Oasis.

Everyone Is in Mini-Season Mode!

So come on down, know the rules, grab some bugs (local slang for Lobster), grab a beer, and then call me to grab a slice of paradise.

Oh yeah and since you read this far, I am going to share with you, my faithful reader, one of my favorite spots! Trust me this is a Major Gift, as Spots are super secret!!! But hey...I am a benevolent Conchquistador.
Try Hog Rocks off Key Largo GPS  N24 59.550 W80 27.440.  7-15 feet down under the rocks.

Ready to stop paying for a Hotel during Mini Season and have a place of your very own?? Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

The Times They Are A Changin' - And I'm Broken Hearted - Another Keys Landmark Fades to Memory. Good Bye Lighthouse.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes .... David Bowie sang that refrain so many years ago in 1971, and it was about that same time, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, that I became aware of what was to be one of the Florida Keys' most enduring Landmarks.
And now, as of this morning...it is gone.
Placed upon the mantle of Memory

The Lighthouse at the Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet was (Pardon the obvious and deliberate pun) a beacon for travelers and locals alike, for so so many years.

With its kitschy decor and never-ending portions, the Buffet and it's iconic Lighthouse were known the world over.

Back In the Day

To me, it  always used to symbolize the entry to the magical locale of Islamorada.  As a kid, I used to believe there was someone up there tending to the lights.

As you may know, the Whale Harbor Buffet suffered a catastrophic fire not too long ago. And though they razed the structure to be able to rebuild, there was an effort to preserve the historic Lighthouse.
But, alas, the ravages of time, and damage from the fire proved too much for it to bear, and the decision came from on high that it had to, regrettably, come down.

And Now...A Memory

Papa Joe's, the old Plantation Yacht Harbor, Coral Grill, the Polynesian Buffet in Key Largo, Bimini Row at Holiday Isle, the Quay, Italian Fisherman, Nike Missile Bases, Erik's Floating Restaurant.  Just some of the Old Keys landmarks that are no more, and now, we add the treasured Lighthouse.

Like everything, my Keys are changing, it's past fading like so many layers of paint in the bright Sun.  There is a new breed of ownership here in the Keys.  We have become a bit more accessible and convenient, than in the old days of the scary two lanes of the stretch, and water coming down from the mainland in a pipe. 

While I am saddened to see so much of our History gently laid to rest, I am excited about being part of the Keys' Future and the prospect of new custodians who cherish the Keys like I do.

People like Jon and Julie Landau who have so embraced out Islands with their love and generosity,  Artist extraordinaire, Pasta Pantaleo, whose magnificent visions on canvas so vividly capture the essence of our waters and wildlife, and the voice of Key's Fishing, Matt Bellinger, who daily educates and entertains with his fishing acumen and  caretaking of of fisheries.   These fine folks and many others are part of the New Breed of the Keys, and I look forward to the New History that they will create.

Until then, my mantle is FILLED with lovely, lovely memories.

"Time may change me.  But You can't change Time."

Make your own bit of History.  Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

What's Happening with FL Keys Real Estate? It My FL Keys Real Estate Resource Report!

Just Another Day In Paradise!

The Fabulous Florida Keys.

Why would you want to be anywhere else?  

The Florida Keys in the summertime are a Paradise like no other.  

Soft, balmy breezes, usually out of the East, married to gorgeous sunsets, and multi-hued aqua and turquoise infused waters brimming with life, beckoning you to fish, dive, and snorkel.  There's no place else that you will rather be, once you savor a taste of the Keys. 

And that taste of tropical serenity is mighty alluring to buyers of properties here in our Island chain.

Take a look at our latest Real Estate Resource Report for July.

As you will see, business is brisk.  Prices have basically been at a stable plateau with a little fluctuation, with days on the market down dramatically.

 

The Bottom line is that we are still seeing an influx of local, domestic and international Buyers all yearning for a taste of our proverbial Key Lime Pie, but prices have not yet spiked up.

 

Are YOU ready to put Your feet in the Water and buy your own slice of Paradise?

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

1 Mangrove Lane, Key Largo - Turnkey Waterfront Home- Just Closed $559,000 - The Conchquistador Deal of the Day 7/9/2014

OK Readers... Time to brush the dust off and get back to some serious hardcore blogging about what's hot in Florida Keys Real Estate.
Your Conchquistador has been tied up lately with a lot of great business, but happy to be once again working out my stubby fingers on the keyboard bringing you the latest and greatest.

To sum it up...The Florida Keys are on Fire!!! And no I don't mean flames but red hot real estate activity.
Check out an upcoming blog post where I will share with you our Florida Keys Real Estate Resource Report detailing recent sales activity.

In the meantime, lets talk about a really great deal that recently closed and was actually listed by our Broker, Joy Martin, who always does a great job for her Customers.

Finishes, Finishes, Finishes.  This home is ideal for those who wanted a turnkey home with close proximity to the Mainland. It's located in the very nice gated enclave of Mangrove Lane right off the calm waters of Blackwater Sound.

A super deal for a ready to go waterfront home!

1 Mangrove Lane, Key Largo 

3 Bedrooms / 2.1 Bathrooms
Waterfront
2296 sq. ft.
Mile Marker: 106
Sold Price: 559,000 - List Price: $559,000
Description: 
IN THE FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS! - You will love the finishes on this 3 story spacious 3 bedroom home. Beautifully appointed kitchen and main open living & dining room with travertine flooring throughout. Second level has a large entertainment deck off the living room where you can bring the party outside. The third floor has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths and another deck area for enjoying the outside. The...
water frontage is over 85ft on the canal with an almost new dock for your watercraft. Easy, straight shot to the bay. Enjoy this modern & expansive Keys home. Great as a vacation home, but large enough for a primary residence.


View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here

View Available Key Largo Waterfront Homes $500,000 -$750,000 here

Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.

Florida Keys Profanity-Yep...It's That Time of Year!

Forget George Carlin's 7 dirty words. Forget the F, S, C, P, D, and just about any other A thru Z words....When it comes to June 1st in the Florida Keys, one word is MOST Profane!!!! Wash your mouth out with bad Zest Profane..and that is The H-Word....Hurricane.

Yep, It's THAT Time of Year Again.

Yes, like most of the Eastern states, The Florida Keys once again hold its collective breath as we start another dreaded Hurricane Season. Our little stretch of 118 miles of dust, gravel, and mangroves are prone to these suckers!

The Lovely, yet Somber,
Hurricane Memorial in Islamorada

All joking aside, Hurricanes have had an indelible effect on the Florida Keys. One visit to the lovely, yet somber Hurricane Memorial in Islamorada, quickly paints the image of the power and destructive capability these massive weather phenomena posses.

Who can deny the impact the 1935 Storm had. It virtually and literally collapsed the Overseas Railway. It fueled Hemingway's creative fires for several of his subsequent novels. Most people are not aware that Hemingway was quite an unsung hero of the 1935 storm, providing great assistance in relief efforts aboard his Boat Pilar.

So, as we break out our shutters and refresh our mooring plans and search for that perfect hurricane hole for our boats. We get ready in true Keys fashion: We throw on Jimmy Buffett's "Tryin' to Reason with Hurricane Season", Mix up a batch of Margaritas, and give the H-word...the F-word.

Ready to find YOUR port in the storm??? Put the experience and expertise of The Conchquistador to work for you! For more information on the outstanding real estate opportunities that exist in the Keys, call me at 305.439.7730 or email me at DropAnchor@TheRealEstateConch.com.