As we enter a new year we are often asked what the future holds for the Florida Keys real estate market. One way to aid in determining the future is to reflect upon the immediate past, so we compiled for you a 2017 market review using a comparison to 2016. I am pleased to share with you the 2017 market comparison report for the Upper Florida Keys. We have broken down our market into the segments so you can view according to your interest. We have already seen a gain in interest rates, and a definite trend for luxury homes as well as new construction in the non-waterfront market segment. There is activity within the community with up sizing and downsizing sales. As evidenced by our sales and listing record American Caribbean, your Christie’s International Real Estate community brokerage expects to remain a market leader in 2018.