Your Conchquistador Is Extraordinarily Proud and Honored To Be Named His Office's Top Producer For The 3rd Quarter!

Extraordinarily proud and honored to be named my office's Top Producer for the 3rd Quarter!
Thank you to all of my great Customers who entrusted me with their real estate transactions. And to my potential future Customers, please allow me to put my over 20 years of Experience to work for You!

• I Love what I do
• I am Blessed to Do It in My Favorite Place on Earth 
• I wear Tropical Clothes
• I Listen to Tropical Music
• I have the Privilege of Spending my Days showing off the sublime waterfront vistas and homes that we have here in the Keys.  
• Sometimes, I show properties by Land...Sometimes, by Boat.

So, with all of the above in mind, how could I Not be Excited to get up every morning and want to be of utmost Service to YOU!

"SERVICE...Plain and simple."

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 Was Hawaii or The Keys ...And The Keys It Is!! On Shark Key, My Latest Sale $1,850,000

OK
Very cool story.

My Clients had never visited the Florida Keys before and were considering purchasing a property in Hawaii, which they had
previously visited.  They were told some great things about the Keys and contacted Your Conchquistador to fill them in on our Keys Real Estate options

Shark Key. Named so not because of sharks there, instead because of its SHAPE

Dangerous move!!!  

Well, long story short: They came on their first visit, and in Three Days, under your Conchquistador's spell, looking at properties from Key West to Islamorada, they had a gorgeous estate on super cool Shark Key under contract and have now Closed! 

How could they resist?? The Florida are such a siren song. And as lovely as Hawaii is, it is so much simpler to get to the Keys.  Don't get me wrong. I've been to Hawaii and I loved it, but like so many, so much more enjoy the prettier and more temperate waters of the Atlantic/Caribbean over the Pacific. 

Robbie's Trailer Trash Bloody Mary.  Photo courtesy of Tim Rahn Photography

Plus, working with yours truly, they got to visit some unique spots, like Robbie's to feed the Tarpon and enjoy a Trailer Trash Bloody Mary, and heard about more Keys history than they ever wanted to hear (LOL).  And at the end of the Day.. They "got it".  I love that moment, when I get to see folks unfamiliar with our Island Chain suddenly "get it"... and fall in love.  It is the most rewarding part of what I do (as I really cant call this a "job").


Now, Shark Key, In my opinion, is one of the absolute coolest of our Keys.  A Super private enclave of only about 60 gorgeous estate homes, just 11 miles from the heart of Key West.  It is an oasis within as oasis, with intoxicating miles-long vistas of ever changing water hues, punctuated with verdant green drops of unpopulated mangrove islands.

Check out my detailed page dedicated to Shark Key by clicking the tab above.

And this property, their new home, is incredible!

51 Cannon Royal Drive, Shark Key
List Price: $1,995,000 / Sold Price: $1,850,000
3 Bedrooms / 3.1 Bathrooms
Mile Marker 11

Description:  Breathtaking masterpiece located in the gated waterfront community of Shark Key...Spectacular, Unspoiled & Private....Soaring ceilings & walls of glass are the perfect complement to the incredible open water views of the Gulf of Mexico. Custom designed 3 BR/3.5 BA for the ultimate in one floor living, Living area opens up through glass doors to a large porch overlooking the turquoise waters of the gulf, enjoy gorgeous sunrises from your master suite, huge state of the art kitchen & Breakfast room overlooking the water, walk-in pantry, porcelain floors, custom designed baths, fine fixtures, full laundry room with top of the line washer & dryer, sink & cabinets, multiple carport, enclosed storage room, copper roof & plenty of room for a pool. Amenities include inland swimming lagoon & beach.

View Detailed Brochure and Mapped Location Here
View available Shark Key Properties Here

It was such a privilege to work with such great buyers!!
And this was one of the smoothest transactions in over 21 years of practise.  It was also great to work with other dedicated professionals like Joanne Allen of Prudential who worked with the Seller, and Mendy Alden from First International Title, who was the Closing Agent.

So great when everyone plays nice and gets the job ...DONE!

Let me put a Florida Keys Spell on You!  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.

Mariposa...My Latest Florida Keys Sale ... Art in Architecture $2,700,000

Zen.
What the hell IS Zen??? 
Is it a Place?  Is it a Feeling?
Is it a  ... State of Mind? 
Or, is it a Moment?
A Blissful Moment, when the Ideal meets the Cognitive, when Beauty meets Grace, when the full and complete understanding of what you desire is manifest in your Reality?
Zen.
Zen, is the driving element of my latest sale... Mariposa.  
As much Art as it is a residence.  The essence of what a Luxury Oceanfront Estate should, and could be.
Over 120 feet of true sandy beach (a Keys rarity) along Grassy Key, basking in the ever-changing hues of the Atlantic.
A coral clad 5000sq + residence, with one primary design goal: Bring the gorgeous vistas of the Outside... In.
A Home that is like wearing white linen.  Beautiful and flowing, unadorned by fancy, but tailored by skill and finesse.
Am I a fan of this Home?? You're Damn right!  
It truly is the most unique and and conceptualized home I have had the Privilege and Honor to sell.
A Home, in a Place that grabs you and gently lulls you the Moment you arrive, into Feeling its intoxicating State of...ZEN. 

The Details:
58418 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key  "Mariposa"
Perched on 120 feet of Ocean, beachfront magnificence, this Gossamer, rises from the sand like a Babylonian tower, clad in an exterior of coral rock, and resting on almost an acre and a half of the best of Grassy Key.

Evoking a super Zen vibe, this home is huge by Keys standards, at over 5100 sq ft of interior living space, and has a multitude of bells and whistles, some of which you can see, and quite a few that you purposely don't.

Each of its 5 bedrooms has its own en suite bathroom. Doors cascade and pocket.  
The Master Bedroom is a study of Light and Sea.
In fact, the whole concept of the Home is to bring the visual of the Ocean, the Water, the Sea, INTO the Home.
This is achieved through a multitude of floor to ceiling windows and industrial French Doors, that offer light, light , and more light.

Floating Staircases, Glass Wine Room, pivoting multi-ton doors, an awesome Summer Kitchen, imported stone, and the infinity pool of infinity pools are just some of the, "Oh yeah, they went there", amenities.

The Architecture, Construction, and Design Elements are so distinctive, that the owner, who is also the mastermind and builder behind this creation,was featured on a nationally televised program highlighting this home.  Yes, it's that cool.

58418 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key
List price:$2,999,000 / Sold Price: $2,700,000
5 Bedrooms / 6.1 Bathrooms
Mile Marker 58
Description: Discover Mariposa: Unparalleled and unique, this stunning Florida Keys estate is remarkable in every way The spectacular architecture inspired the name of this magnificent oceanfront estate that spans 120 ft. along the beach on Grassy Key in the beautiful Florida Keys. Secluded behind a privacy gate, this Bali influenced contemporary home was painstakingly built and designed by the owner to standards in which only the absolute best of everything would do. Floor to ceiling impact windows and doors invite you into this 5 bdrm Contemporary residence on the glorious multi-hued waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Elegant, minimalist architecture, high-quality and designer finishes give a Zen vibe of "Cool"


View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here

"Butterflies are self-propelled flowers."
                    - Robert A Heinlien



Work with an Agent who gets your Zen! 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.

Updated, Waterfront, and Double Dockage! Just Closed in Key Largo - $800,000 - The Conchquistador Deal Of The Day 3/2/16!

So, today is March 2nd, it's 75 degrees, powder blue skies with light

Resisting the urge to jump right in!  Grecian Rocks Reef

stratus clouds.  The Water?  Well, the Water is a sparkling melange of hues ranging from a light purple in the shallows to a iridescent blue off in the distance, just past the reef, and gently calmed by a 6-knot wind.

Yes, life IS rough here in the Florida Keys.  The Struggle IS real!  But your Conchquistador soldiers on, resisting the temptation to jump in my skiff, "Sand $", and get some creek fishing in at the Bogies, and instead bring you exceptional real estate service!

I just got my booster shot yesterday, giving me another year of resistance to "Keys Disease" (for those of you that are unaware, it is an affliction to the central nervous system, preventing you from doing anything resembling WORK.  Most often accompanied by copious amounts of rum and or tequila and a propensity to listen to nothing but Trop-rock).

So, since now I'm immune, and I'm not on the boat... Let's talk Real Estate!

175 Corrine Place. Key Largo

The lucky buyer of this Home, will for sure be in for lots of entertaining.  And Why Not?  With a Huge cut in basin that can accommodate two very large boats,  enormous Tiki Hut, ideal entertaining spaces, and a roof-top terrace with views to make you feel like you're in the crow's nest, this home is poised to be tiki party central, and was listed by my friend and colleague, Karan Moller, of American Caribbean Real Estate in Islamorada.


The Details:
List Price: $876,000 / Sold Price: $800,000
3 Bedrooms / 3.1 Bathrooms
Mile Marker 100

Description: 

DOUBLE YOUR WATERFRONT PLEASURE! Multi-watercraft, cut-in, double-wide basin plus plenty of room for all your land and sea toys! Concrete 2 story residence located in desirable Key Largo Ocean Shores on a clear, free flowing, swimmable, deep-water canal with direct ocean access (no bridges!) for the essence of luxury Keys ocean living! Outside entertainment & dock area w/Chickee Hut are amazing!
This functional home features: Glass double door entry, private foyer, interior staircase w/etched glass window, bright open living area w/vaulted ceiling, easy flowing kitchen w/solid wood cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, 2B/2B up, custom 3x2ft travertine slabs in living area and bathrooms, multiple French doors, large screened patio w/2 sets of spiral stairs to dock area & rooftop sundeck, Master bedroom w/en suite bathroom & custom wood closet/entertainment center, bamboo hardwood floors in both upstairs bedrooms. 

View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here

View Available Key Largo Waterfront Homes Between $750K -1M Here

Ready for some Keys Disease of your 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.

WOW. As Much Art, As It Is A Home. Mariposa, My Newest Keys Listing - $2,999,000

Its easy to get complacent in life.  Develop a, been there, done that attitude. Sometimes, the shine can dull and the luster fade.  Sometimes, life goes on, long after the thrill, of livin' it is gone.  

DAMN!!! Oh No, I'm quoting friggin' John Mellencamp Cougar Mellencamp Cougar Mellencamp!!

Anyway, the sentiments of Jack and Diane not withstanding, after so many trips around the Sun, it can be hard to be impressed.

And THEN, it happens...The spark, the unique... The WOW.

And when I say WOW, I mean W...O...W
Architecture meeting Art.
Design, Thought, and Concentration to detail, on a most impressive scale, all cleverly shrouded in a minimalist vibe.
Both subliminal...and Sublime.

So what is it that has my juices flowing and created some intense pep in my proverbial step?
In a Word?
Mariposa.

Mariposa, the Spanish word for Butterfly. A creature of immense beauty and the inspiration for the design of my latest Florida Keys Listing, that I share with our Broker, Joy Martin.

Perched on 120 feet of Ocean, beachfront magnificence, this Gossamer, rises from the sand like a Babylonian tower, clad in an exterior of coral rock, and resting on almost an acre and a half of the best of Grassy Key.

Evoking a super Zen vibe, this home is huge by Keys standards, at over 5100 sq ft of interior living space, and has a multitude of bells and whistles, some of which you can see, and quite a few that you purposely don't.

Each of its 5 bedrooms has its own en suite bathroom. Doors cascade and pocket.  
The Master Bedroom is a study of Light and Sea.
In fact, the whole concept of the Home is to bring the visual of the Ocean, the Water, the Sea, INTO the Home.
This is achieved through a multitude of floor to ceiling windows and industrial French Doors, that offer light, light , and more light.

Floating Staircases, Glass Wine Room, pivoting multi-ton doors, an awesome Summer Kitchen, imported stone, and the infinity pool of infinity pools are just some of the, "Oh yeah, they went there", amenities.

The Architecture, Construction, and Design Elements are so distinctive, that the owner, who is also the mastermind and builder behind this creation,was featured on a nationally televised program highlighting this home.  Yes, it's that cool.

Now, the details:

58418 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key
List price:$2,999,000
5 Bedrooms / 6.1 Bathrooms
Mile Marker 58
Description: Discover Mariposa: Unparalleled and unique, this stunning Florida Keys estate is remarkable in every way The spectacular architecture inspired the name of this magnificent oceanfront estate that spans 120 ft. along the beach on Grassy Key in the beautiful Florida Keys. Secluded behind a privacy gate, this Bali influenced contemporary home was painstakingly built and designed by the owner to standards in which only the absolute best of everything would do. Floor to ceiling impact windows and doors invite you into this 5 bdrm Contemporary residence on the glorious multi-hued waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Elegant, minimalist architecture, high-quality and designer finishes give a Zen vibe of "Cool"


View Detailed Brochure with Photos and Mapped Location Here

"Butterflies are self-propelled flowers."
                    - Robert A Heinlien

Let your Real Estate Dreams take flight.  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.

Challenges? What Challenges. 230 King Avenue in Key Largo - Just Sold at $350,000.

Challenges, a myriad of Challenges. 
You better be organized, and you better have patience, and you better keep your cool even though you want to slap somebody upside the head.

Yes, practicing Real Estate can be full of challenges, and let's not even talk about practicing real estate here in The Keys!!  Challenges unlike anyplace else!!

So, why does your humble Conchquistador put up with this craziness.  A flawed sense of masochism, perhaps??

No...its the Rewards.  And no, I'm not just talking about the financial (which yes, can be PRETTY good), more, I talking about real rewards.  The Clients and Customers that get IT, and let me do what I do best, to make THEM Happy!! 
The greatest? The greatest is to look over at my Client at the Closing Table and see them smiling and exited, being that they are buying a new home or brushing of the stress of carrying the one I just sold for them.
 
People like my latest Client who bought this really cool, 2006-built home at 230 King in Key Largo.

What made this special is that she was a Repeat Client!  I had had the privilege of selling her property a few years ago, and when it was time to buy, she smoke signaled to the Conchquistdor to find her and her husband their new Oasis.

To the Details!

230 King Avenue, Key Largo
List Price: $360,000 / Sold Price: $350,000
3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths
Mile Marker: 104.5
Description: 2006 CBS HOME. METAL ROOF, 12 FT. CEILINGS WITH FANS & 8 FT. INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DOORS. GRANITE COUNTER TOPS & WOOD CABINETS THRU-OUT & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. FRENCH DOORS IN MASTER BDRM & IN DINING RM THAT LEAD TO COVERED PATIO. LARGE LOT HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR RV & BOAT & YARD IS PARTIALLY FENCED IN REAR. HOMEOWNER'S PARK HAS BOAT RAMP. 1 HR FROM MIAMI
Listed by Coral Shores Realty.

This deal was fought with a host of challenges, some minor, some pretty significant, but when we were done and the paperwork signed and the Keys given, her smile and gratitude, and Joy, were like oxygen to the Flame that burns my Real Estate Career.

That's why I do this, THAT'S the Reward.

Challenges...What Challenges??

Challenged to find the right Agent to work with?  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.

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.

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.

Discover Tarpon Point in Islamorada. Elegance, Sophistiation and Details.

Discover Tarpon Point!
Overlooking the serene and multi-hued waters of Islamorada, this private 12 residence enclave is spectacular in every way!
Click on the link for info and contact me today for more detail. 305.439.7730.

77521 Overseas Highway Res-1 - Listing # 563619 - American Caribbean Real Estate

By American Caribbean 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.