Say Goodbye to The H Word!!! November 30th ... It's Time to Party in The Keys - Hurricane Season is OVER!!!

Phewwww!  And good riddance!! I always get a little tingle in my step on November 30ths.   A busy season quantity wise, but luckily for us, most of the storms had little, if no, direct impact on us this year. So, I guess it's time to stop humming my favorite Jimmy Buffet song, Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season (check out the nice video I found on YouTube..be sure to pause the music playlist on the lower left of this page before you play, so you don't have 2 things at once), put the generator in storage and use all my batteries for Holiday presents.



Hurricane Memorial in Islamorada

I get asked quite a bit by Buyers about the effects of Hurricanes on our market here in the Keys.  My response is...they are a fact of life here. They are wound into the very DNA of Keys Living.  From the storms that ravaged to Spanish Fleet in the 1700's to the tragic Labor Day Storm of 1935 to recent tempests such a Wilma, Hurricanes are, and will be a fact of life here.  That being said...advances in storm preparation, communication, prognostication, and building materials and zoning have made living with these menaces...manageable.   So, to my Buyers I always advise to be proactive!  Preparation, a good plan, strong shutters/impact windows....and great insurance, all help in keeping your property and sanity together.
I lived in California for 10 years and was in the 1989 Earthquake, and like here, those shakers are just a fact of life.  At least Hurricanes, generally, have some forewarning.
So, until at least June 1st, let's say goodbye to the Hurricane parties, the crazed weather reporters outside in 100 mph winds and rains...looking like complete idiots, (no offense Julie Durda and Lizzette Gonzalez, who both read this blog, but what is up with that???), and our tracking charts and get ready for some real craziness...The Holiday Season!!

Ready to find YOUR Port in the Storm???  Put 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.

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WOW... Sold BELOW Appraised Value! Buccaneer Point Waterfront Home - The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 11/30

37 Mutiny Place,  Key Largo
Ahhh Waterfront Living!  The crisp salty smell of the crystalline Florida Keys.
Waterfront Living...the ESSENCE of residing on an Island.  Waking up, grabbing your coffee and heading out on the boat.  Fishing,diving, and plundering are yours to be had! Dolphin Fishing in the Morning, Wreck Diving in the Afternoon and Bonefishing in the Early evening.
The magnetic draw that appeals to the Pirate in all of us who love being on, in, and about the water.

Well, thanks to our sluggish economy and the horrors of the Real Estate Bursting Bubble, those that weathered the storm, continue to have remarkable opportunities to live that Waterfront Life!!

Today's deal is yet another of those opportunities that you wish that YOU had seized!

OPENNNN Water...yet private.  Located in Buccaneer Point, one of Key Largo's premiere communities, this waterfront home was recently sold by my friend, colleague, and broker, Joy Martin.  Stunning Views from inside the home and a long dock that leads to sitting area with beautiful open water.  It had been listed at $1,299,000 and has now sold at $850,000!! WOW.

37 Mutiny Place,  Key Largo

List price: $899,000 / Sold Price $850,000
Original List price: $1,299,000


3 bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms


Mile Marker 98 Bayside


Description: PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! BUCCANEER POINT BAYFRONT! OWNER SAYS SELL! 3/2, CBS construction with pier dock into the Bay. Plenty of storage & room for all your water toys! Property is fenced and beautifully landscaped w/lighting for privacy. Dock can accommodate 30-40 ft boat; walk-around balcony, large screened porch facing the Bay!

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Key Largo Waterfront Homes $750K-$1M

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.

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Waterfront Living!! From $1,000,000 to $700,000 - The Conchquistador Deal of The Day 11/29/11

1318 Calder Road, Key Largo

Gotta love waterfront Homes!! Located right smack dab on Blackwater Sound and just a stone's throw from Adam's Cut (The Key Largo Divide that allows boat Traffic from The Bay to Ocean Side), this home that was just sold by my friend and colleague Joel Young, is one of those fantastic deals that I am always carrying on about.

Originally listed At $1,100,000, it sold for $700,000!!  WIDDDEEEE water views, beautiful interior, and an elongated dock with Boat Lift and just a sampling of the treasures to be found by it lucky new owner!

Are YOU ready to take the plunge into Waterfront Living??

1318 Calder Road, Key Largo

List Price: $795,000 / Sold Price: $700,000
Original List Price: $1,100,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 103 Bayside

Description: Short Sale Circumstance. Beautiful bayfront home with panoramic views. Custom home built in 2007 offering impact windows and doors w/175mph wind load, 14'x8' swim spa, and hot tub.

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Key Largo Waterfront Homes $500-750K

Key Largo Foreclosures

Ready to take the plunge into Waterfront Living??  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.

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Mother Ocean Marine Consignment Hits the Big Time With an Article in The Miami Herald!!

Mother Ocean Herald Article

I Love seeing a success story first hand!  About a year ago, I wrote a blog entry about a super new store that opened in Key Largo as a Marine Consignment shop.

Well now, my favorite little shop in the Keys has finally made it big!

Check out the article from the Miami Herald.   http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/11/18/v-print/2508413/ahoy-bargain-hunters-marine-consignment.html 

Since my previous article, I have made mother Ocean, my Go-To place, for Bumpers, Line, Rods and Reels, and even Stone Crab Traps. Inventory changes daily, so you never know what you may find.  My latest purchase was an anchor retrieval system in excellent, that I got for almost 60% less than at most marine retailers.

And the best part is the warm welcome I and all their customers get when they walk thru the door.

Best wishes and continued success to my friends Lysa and Reuven!

 
Work with an Agent who KNOWS how to spot a Bargain!!  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.

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Third Thursday Artwalk Followed by Late Night Jam at The Green Turtle - There's ALWAYS something Fun to Be Had in Islamorada...Day AND Night!!!

Tonight's the BIG night!! Morada Way Arts & Cultural District's Third Thursday Walkabout! Incredible music, art, food, wine and culture. I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty damn good to me! Let's stroll together in the heart of Islamorada! I  hope to see you there!

More and more our Thursday night Walkabouts are becoming a must do not only for the Keys, but for South Florida in general.   Our burgeoning Art Scene is just one more unique activity that puts us square on the International Map. Take a look at this great video!  (First though, put the Conchquistador Soundtrack to the right in Pause)

Late Night Fun at The Green Turtle

And don't forget the late night Jam session at The Green Turtle afterwards, you never know WHO might show up!!

There's ALWAYS something fun going on in The Florida keys..Day AND Night!

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.

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The Numbers Are In!!! 3rd Quarter Florida Keys Sales Report! Very Interesting Stats!

Number of Waterfront Homes Sold 1st 3 Quarters

Numbers....I love the stories that they tell.  The veracity they hold. The unemotive truth they boldly display.   They do not care what common perception is.  They do not care of conventional wisdom.  They simply ...do not ... care.  They just ... are.

So, while the world in seemingly in a tailspin with nightly reports of the doom and gloom in the Real Estate Market.  Someone forgot to tell they Keys!!

During the first 3 Quarters of 2010, 112 waterfront homes were sold in the Upper Keys.  In 2011, a staggering 172!  A Dramatic positive change of 53.6%!!

Median Waterfront Home Price 1st 3 Quarters

As well, in the Upper Keys, the Median price during that same time of 2010 for a Waterfront Home was $550,000.  In 2011, $620,000!  A 12.7 % increase.

So, there is definitely a MAJOR Change evolving in our Market.  The Supply and Demand paradigm is on the Move and the smart money is jumping on the Overseas Highway and heading to The Keys Before it's too Late!!

Contact Me For Your Full Copy!

There are still Phenomenal deals for Buyers down here and for Sellers, now that they Buzz is in the Air, it's a great time to have your property on the Market, as properties ARE selling.

What story will YOUR numbers tell??

For my full copy of my Florida Keys 3rd Quarter Report, please email or call me.
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.

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Put Your Running Shoes On! It's time for the Third Annual Key Largo Bridge Run!

Put Your Running Shoes On!  It's time for the Third Annual Key Largo Bridge Run!

I cannot image a more scenic run, cresting upon Jewfish Creek, 65 feet up, Barnes and Blackwater Sounds on either side and crisp Keys air.  Talk about a Runner's High!!

I was privileged to run in the inaugural race, and though I will not be running this year, I will certainly be there in spirit!

Below is a great write up from the Florida Keys and Key West Website:

"KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — More than 600 participants have registered for the third annual Key Largo Bridge Run, a spectacular out-and-back foot race offering panoramic views of the Upper Keys and the eastern edges of the Florida Everglades. The race is set for Saturday, Nov. 12.

The 10k, half marathon and 5k run/walk event, presented by the Key Largo Baptist Church, typically entices running enthusiasts of all ages. Entrants in the 2011 challenge hail from 27 American states, the Bahamas, Brazil, Germany and Switzerland. The 2010 race attracted more than 900 contestants.
Runners along the USA Track & Field-certified course cross the 65-foot-high, 1.25-mile-long Jewfish Creek Bridge and occupy the northbound lanes of the bridge and the southern portion of the 18-Mile Stretch, a section of the Overseas Highway that connects mainland South Florida with Key Largo.

The Key Largo Bridge Run is to be held in conjunction with a Health and Fitness Expo sponsored by Florida Keys AHEC. The expo is set for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Key Largo Holiday Inn, mile marker (MM) 100.
A variety of vendors and health screenings are available from noon to 9 p.m., and race participants can pick up race packets during that time. A silent auction is scheduled as well.
A Friday night spaghetti dinner is to be hosted by DiGiorgio's Café Largo, MM 100 bayside, between 4:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person.

Race entry fees are $35 per person for the 5k, $70 for the half marathon and $50 per person for the 10k. Participants age 17 and under pay $12. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10. The first 1,000 race registrants receive a free T-shirt. There is no admission charge for the Expo.
Event proceeds benefit local charities including Key Largo Baptist Church, the Autism Society of the Keys, Florida Keys Down Syndrome Educational Fund and the Key Largo Bridge Run Scholarship Fund.
Event information: www.keylargobridgerun.com
Key Largo visitor information: 800-822-1088 "
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.

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