20 Years from Andrew, Here Come's Isaac with his Eye on The Keys ...Who's up for a Hurricane Party?

"Squalls out on the Gulfstream...Big Storm's Coming Soon / I passed Out in My Hammock...God I slept 'till way past Noon"

Jimmy Buffett definitely had the right attitude when it comes to Keys and Hurricanes in his "Tryin' to Reason with Hurricane Season", one of my favorites from the Keys' Bard.

Tryin' to Reason With Hurricane Season.

So here we are ready for Isaac, 20 years to the day of Hurricane Andrew.  20 years, hard to believe it has been that long.  I was right in the eye in South Dade on that day, hunkered in a 1960s fortress of a home, that sustained nominal damage as compared to others. We were one of the lucky ones.

Hunkered is definitely a word I would most use to remember Andrew.

Now when it comes to storms and real estate contracts there is a lot to know, something we call Force Majeure, and who is responsible for what should there be damage.  We learned a great deal about real estate and damage through Andrew. Contact me, I would be delighted to educate you on the particulars.

I am anticipating that Isaac, on the other hand should be not more than a strong Tropical Storm when he slides over our shores, but hey storms in the Keys are always a great reason to party!!. 

Storms here in the Keys are a way of life, a fact of existence.  They come, they Blow, they go.  They leave a trail sometimes benign, sometimes devastating, as in the Labor Day storm of 1935, always an event, always a buzz around town and in the bars where the storm info plays continuously on the TVs.  The hot topics of the day, Whether to put up shutters or not, whether to leave town or not, what are you going to serve at your hurricane party...yep always a buzz.

Of course we take them seriously, preparation and good insurance are they keys, but we take them with a grain of salt, a dash of humor, and a jigger of rum.

The Keys are resilient, this 127 mile stretch of limestone, we have a long history of blood, sweat, and tears, we bounce back, we work hard and God knows we play hard....so come on Isaac..we're ready for you!

Will be Waiting for Isaac with a Hurricane in my Hand!!

Work with an Agent who knows how to weather 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.

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The Heavy Hitters Are Hittin' Hard!!! Another $2Million+ Home Sells in Key Largo!

The Heavy Hitters Have Come to Play!!!

Your Own Private Oasis Is Beckoning

National and International Buyers are recognizing what obscenely great values we have here in the Keys, and the latest run of Luxury Sales in Key Largo is certainly evidence of that.

With several sales in the $2Million range in the last 30 days, Key Largo is on fire.  And why shouldn't it be?? Phenomenal Sunsets and Sunrises, exceptional Fishing and Diving minutes away, and a laid back attitude are just some of the reasons that our little oasis is attracting so much attention.  That, and your investment is much safer in the US, than in other competing ports of call such as Mexico, Jamaica, or say Costa Rica.
This is the ideal time to sell in all phases of the pricing column.

This latest Estate that has closed is another Bayfront jewel that leaves you oohhhing and ahhinhg  like some bad Cinemax adult movie you'd see in a Motel 6 (Not that I would know anything about that).  Almost an acre of land and third of an acre of Bay bottom.  Simply magical.

96130 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

List Price: $2,999,999 / Sold Price: $2,750,000

4 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms

Mile Marker 96

Description: ''Lazy Palms'' This one has it all! Updated 4BD/3BA, downstairs AND upstairs master suites, open floor plan looking out to the gorgeous Florida Bay sunsets, infinity pool, sandy walk-in beach and 150' dock with boat lift. What more could you ask for?!

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View Available Waterfront Homes in Key Largo $1M +

Work with an Agent who is an expert at Luxury Waterfront Keys Homes.  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 to create your own no-hassle shopping cart of available Properties in the Florida Keys, with multiple search capability? Click here: Conchmls.com .

Sailfish Tournament Dates in The Upper Keys

It's time for Sailfish!!
If you are ready to competitively bend some rods on the prowl for some of our majestic Sails, jump into one or several of our many tournaments here in The Upper Keys: 

                                              2012

• November 29th thru December 2nd Islamorada Sailfish Tournament. 

      First Leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship.

  Dianne Harbaugh  305-522-4868

• December 5^th and 6^th   IFC Captains Cup Sailfish Tournament. 

      Islamorada Fishing Club contact 305-664-4735

• December 7^th thru 9^th   Don Gurgiolo Sailfish Classic

      Tammie Gurgiolo 305-240-9337        

• December 14^th thru 16^th    Islamorada Junior Sailfish Tournament

            Tammie Gurgiolo 305-240-9337        

                                                2013

• January 4^th thru 6^th   Key Largo Sailfish Challenge

            Tammie Gurgiolo 305-240-9337

• January 8^th thru 10^th    Florida Keys Outfitters SailFly

      Sandy Moret  305-664-5423

• January 17^th thru 19^th  Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament.       

            Second leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship   www.cheeca.com       

             Liz Hill 305-451-5094

• January 21^st and 22^nd

       Al Flutie Over the Hill Sailfish Tournament

• January 23^rd and 24^th  Islamorada Fishing Clubs Sailfish 2013.  Final leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship

      www.theislamoradafishingclub.com  IFC 305-664-4735

• February 5^th and 6^th    Poor Girls Sailfish Tournament

            Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood 305-664-2012

     

• February 8^th thru 10^th  Women’s Sailfish Tournament

            Tammie Gurgiolo 305-240-9337

• February 10^th and 11^th     Bartenders Sailfish Open

            Dianne Harbaugh  305-522-4868

Work with an Agent who is a Pro at Fishing for 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.

It's Time for The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce's After Hours Event...Always a Great Time!

I really enjoy being a member of our local Chamber of Commerce, here in Islamorada.
One of the really fun things that we do is a month After Hours get together at one of our members' establisments.

This month it is being held at the iconic Green Turtle Inn

Last Month, our firm was privileged to host the event at one of our Waterfront Estates.

Cone on By and have a cocktail and enjoy live Keys style entertainmet.

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.

Your Conchquistador Keeps Conchquering!! Check Out My New Billboard as You Head to The Keys!!

Our New Billboard on US1 at the gateway to The Keys!!

OK, so talk about Coups!!
My friend and colleague Joel Young, was able to use his long time connection at the Visitor Center in Florida City on US1, the gateway to The Keys,  to score us a double sided Marquee Billboard!!!

Super excited to be able to have folks see our banner as they both drive To AND From the Keys!
We even obtained a new toll free number 888-963-KEYS. Program it into you phone now!

In my ongoing efforts to dominate Keys real estate...Veni, Vidi, Vici...this is just one more tool in my belt to offer my Clients Outstanding Service.
Zillow and Tulia Premier agent status...Check
Local Radio show sponsorship ... Check
Featured as Local Real Estate Expert on Radio...Check
Award-Winning Blog....You KNOW that's a Check
Social Media Presence...Check
Membership in a slew of local business and civic organization...Check
And Now Billboard...Gotta Love it..Check.

The whole goal is to create buyer and seller activity that in turn benefits my existing buyers and sellers, by creating more Buyers and Sellers...Confusing???  Nah...It's what I do.
Let me offer you the 5 Star Service that I am know for.

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 to create your own no-hassle shopping cart of available Properties in the Florida Keys, with multiple search capability? Click here: Conchmls.com .

Another Multi-Million Dollar Sale Closes in Key Largo! The Heavy Hitters Have come to Play!

The Heavy Hitters have come to Play!!!

In a mater of days, two properties in the $2Million range have closed in Key Largo!!!
Hows THAT for your 1% !!!  I just hope that we don't get an Occupy Key Largo movement.

As the Keys are certainly the best and SAFEST buy for national AND international Buyers right now looking for fun and sun and all that goes with it, more and more of our $1million+ homes are disappearing.  In fact in our office for the month of July we saw that 30%  of our pending and Closed Transactions transactions involved foreign Buyers, including buyers from Europe and South America.

And, Wow what an amazing estate this is that just Closed!  Easy Bayfront waters, gorgeous sunsets and all the pampered amenities that you could ask for.

Congrats to my friend Kim Thaler on a most impressive listing and sale.

97240 Overseas Highway, Key Largo

List Price: 2,997,000 / Sold Price: $2,800,000

4 Bedrooms / 2.2 Bathrooms

Mile Marker: 97

Description: Magnificent home on the Florida Bay featuring an open floor plan which is great for entertaining. The living areas and master bedroom over look the inviting pool and beyond to the aqua clear waters of the Florida Bay. The main home offers 3 bedrooms plus office, 3.5 baths, beautiful white sandy beach, & deep water dockage along with a detached guest house.

View Detailed Brochure with photos and Mapped Location

View Available Key Largo Waterfront Homes over $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.

Ready to create your own no-hassle shopping cart of available Properties in the Florida Keys, with multiple search capability? Click here: Conchmls.com .