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136 SAN JUAN DRIVE, PLANTATION KEY

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

$1,550,000

Direct bay AND ocean access via Snake Creek drawbridge. Bonus storage room on the ground floor for all your tackle! Call Jaclyn 305.923.1042 or text 956102 to 35620

MLS#603450

26 TRANSYLVANIA AVE, KEY LARGO

5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms $799,000 3/2 1,479sqft Upstairs and 2/1 1,131sqft Downstairs. Upstairs has been updated with new bathroom vanities, and new kitchen with stainless appliances. Call Richard 305-360-1948 or text 1121447 to 35620

MLS#602188

43 HIBISCUS LN, KEY LARGO 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $599,999 Newer CBS home built in 2019. 1305 sq ft home on 7000 sq ft lot. Concrete roof. Impact windows and Impact doors. Call Karen 305.394.2898 or text 956883 to 35620

MLS#601824

61 HIBISCUS LN, KEY LARGO 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms $329,000 Keep for personal use or for tenant, or take it down and build! This property is right beside the Community Civic Center, and park. Call Karen 305-394-2898 or Text 956884 to 35620

MLS#603249

116 POINCIANA DR, KEY LARGO

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

$1,000,000

This property includes 2 parcels with 4 total lots and 11,250, Surrounded by lush vegetation that provides ultimate privacy. Call Erin 636-579-8185 or Text 1077056 to 35620

MLS#603285

500 BURTON DR 3202, KEY LARGO 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $680,000

Water views off the balcony of this condo in Ocean Pointe. Heated Pool, Private Sandy Beach, Marina with Direct Ocean Access, Boat Ramp. Call Karen 305-395-2898 or text 956885 to 35620

MLS#602348

808 S SILVER CIRCLE, KEY LARGO 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $395,000 Enclosed front porch with impact windows. 1268 sq. ft of living space. Silver Shores is a 55+ community. Call Jackie 305-389-7536 or text 956889 to 35620

MLS#602254

LOT 9 BOWEN DR, KEY LARGO $245,000 Great opportunity to build in one of Key Largo's most desirable neighborhoods! This Tier III lot offers you wooded privacy to the south and east with conservation lots that should never be built on. Call Michael 305-509-1244 or Text 984085 to 35620

MLS#602843

Jaclyn Kelley

Erin Kiel

Richard Girard

Karen Williams-deCastro

Karen Williams-deCastro

Jackie Valledor

Karen Williams-deCastro

Michael Kanik

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Dream vacation home with dockage in the best neighborhood in Marathon near Sombrero Beach!

Enjoy wide water views, great boating access, and a relaxing back yard that make this home feel like you are always on vacation! 4,750,000.00 MLS:603681 Text RBJKZVG to 52187

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OLD HIGHWAY, MILLIONAIRES' ROW

Oceanfront Estate with DEEP DOCKAGE on 1.5 Acres on Millionaire's Row at Islamorada's premier address. Spacious 4/3 with large heated pool, winding private driveway, and soaring central atrium. RE Zoning allows weekly rentals! $7,000,000 MLS:592095 Text RBBCMPK to 52187

VENETIAN SHORESFisherman's Dream with immediate ocean AND bay access, two boat lifts, 70 ft. dock & a shady fish cleaning station! Beautifully updated 3 bed/3 bath with 2/2 upstairs and 1/1 apt. downstairs. All concrete with pool, garage, cargo lift, paver driveway, tropical landscaping & more! $2,970,000 MLS:603151 Text RBJJRWJ to 52187

BEACON REEF CONDO

Panoramic Open Ocean Views! Top floor renovated 2/2 condo with a gorgeous new kitchen and new baths, plus dockage with shore power, an expansive sandy palm lined beach, and a resort style beach entry pool and spa. This fifth floor unit features a split bedroom plan and has all new impact resistant windows and doors. This beautifully updated unit also includes a covered parking spot. $1,100,000 MLS:601788

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Margo, Brett & Rebecca FloridaKeysLuxuryHomes.com

STEPS TO THE OCEAN! Great location on a corner lot in historic downtown Tavernier a block from the ocean. Original 1958 concrete home with a second floor frame addition. New metal roof and separate garage building. Great spot to renovate or use the existing home as a building right to build your dream home! 795,000.00 Text RBJKZWD to 52187

PEN KEY CLUB - First time offered for sale... the most exclusive spot in Islamorada's most exclusive gated community. This open bayfront 4 bed/4 bath Old Florida home rests on nearly half an acre with enchantingly beautiful shoreline, boat dockage and crystal clear water. One of only seven in the 31-home community directly on the open bay. Large private pool. Call today! $5,450,000 MLS:599529 Text RBHNSJK to 52187

VENETIAN SHORES, Islamorada - Best Boating in the Keys! Canalfront 4 bed/4 bath home with 70 ft. dock, new pool, new poolside tiki hut and new 15,000 lb. boat lift offering near instant boating access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. This stunning home offers great space for a large family with a 3/3 upstairs and a separate 1/1 guest quarters down. $2,999,000 MLS:603407 Text RBHVLFM to 52187

ROCK HARBOR CONDO townhome-style 2 bed/1.5 bath condo in Key Largo with open bayfront beach area for watching the sunset, large pool, tennis courts, pickle ball, basketball, kayak launch, and bayfront clubhouse. Rock Harbor also offers great boating with community dockage with dry rack boat storage. $595,000 MLS:599573

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Deep water access with 40 ft. dock with 56 ft. waterfront. Newly remodeled home featuring all new stainless steel appliances, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new roof, new floors, laundry room, new central air conditioner.

$900,000 MLS:601980

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OPPORTUNITY IS

KNOCKING Two oversized cleared lots, fenced and gated with concrete driveway for your RV, boats and trailers and storage. Room for all your toys and or a pool. Roof top views. Complete privacy with no neighbors.

$829,000 MLS:602599

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an onsite manager and 24-hour security to make your life worry-free. MLS:602730 $1,150,000

ISLAMORADA LOCATION

The ZEN Home Love at 1st sight! Outdoor spaces invite you to relax, fountains in the front and back garden. It sits on lot and a half & comes with your own generator to bring you additional peace of mind.

$850,000 MLS:601450

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CORAL HARBOR CLUB

Nestled off of Old Highway along side multi million dollar homes. This unit has an updated kitchen with granite countertops and LG stainless steel appliances, comes completely furnished. Includes a 30 ft. boat slip.

$800,000 MLS:600911

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Plantation Avenue

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UNIQUE BAYFRONT HIGHWAY TO BAY property with a beautiful sandy beach and lots of mature palms. The house needs repairs, remodel, or buyer may chose to build up larger. This property is for that special customer who wants to have their own Keys piece of paradise, beach and the ambiance that is hard to find anymore. Look no further. This is it. $5,500,000 MLS:603115 Text RBJKZVV to 52187

CONCRETE STILT HOME on a corner lot and surrounded by mature trees for extra privacy. This home has been completely renovated w/a a bright and airy floor plan and includes an all new gourmet quartz kitchen with stainless appliance and a beautiful designer backsplash. Vaulted ceilings give a spacious feel. The Roof, HVAC & hot water heater - all brand new also. The lot provides plenty of room for your boat, plus covered parking too. $739,900 MLS:603113 Text RBJKZVT to 52187

BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEWS AND SUNSETS from this desirable Hammer Point home built with exotic timbers and lumber. 3/2 up and non conforming enclosed room down. Coral rock fireplace in the open living room, skylights, dade county pine flooring, and there's a beautiful large porch plus an amazing observation top deck. Hammer Point features crystal clear canals with immediate bay access and nearby ocean access via Tavernier Creek, with great DEEPWATER dockage with a boat lift. $1,999,000 MLS:602463 Text RBJKZVS to 52187

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spacious lot with a shed and titled patio. Ready for a new family and even as an investment. This is an Airbnb-ready unit ready to make money. $429,000 MLS:600666

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LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY to vacation time in paradise? and or make extra income while you are not using it! This unit is rented almost all the time. Here you could do short- or long-term rentals. Rented now and booked for the next few months. $375,000 MLS:603511

MATECUMBE

Sunset Key is the premier luxury private island of Key West. A true serene tropical getaway, Sunset Key sits on 27-acres rich with lush landscaping and offers breathtaking water vistas from every home. This private island comes with exclusive resort activities such as fine dining, a full service spa, a tennis court and so much more.

Combining a high quality of life and an unparalleled lifestyle, Sunset Key is relaxed luxury island living located in Hemingways Conch Republic - Key West, Florida.

From Bougainvillea laced cottages to a pristine white sandy beach, exquisite luxury abounds.

Sunset Key is just a romantic 3-minute ferry ride, yet a world away from the hectic pace of everyday life. It is here that you will find a respite from parking and traffic, and instead you will find quiet strolls without any vehicles.

From landing at Key West International Airport, your journey to an intimate island paradise begins now, we invite you to enjoy this island paradise unlike anything you have ever encountered before.

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GREAT RETIREMENT OR STARTER HOME near everything in Marathon. Shed with workshop and laundry in back yard. SOME BANK FINANCING AVAILABLE IF IT IS TO BE AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY. $389,000 MLS:600639 Text RBHTJTG to 52187

SEA ISLE CONDOMINIUM 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit on the Ocean in Key Colony Beach, Gorgeous Pool, Ocean view from balcony. active Vacation rental Booked Dec 11 through March 31. Great Investment property. $567,000 MLS:603254 Text RBJKCRV to 52187

GREAT WEEKEND GET-A-WAY UNIT Boat ramp pool, boat slip, tennis court, trailer parking area. I has a screened porch/ Linai with some water view. It is a short boat ride to the Ocean with no bridges. Its on a wide canal which is good for sail boats. $379,000 MLS:601469 Text RBHZGDZ to 52187

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By Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin

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Design Tricks to Revamp Your Home

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend a fortune or go to design school to revamp your home. “It’s all about simplicity,” says Susan Yoder, interior design expert for builder Clayton Homes. “A little goes a long way when it comes to home décor and living spaces. Only a few simple changes can make a big difference and allow you to create a room you’ll be itching to show off to friends and family.”

1. Pops of Color

“Nothing livens up a room like a bright pop of color,” Yoder says. If you have neutral-toned furniture, add lamps, curtains and accessories in bold hues. If you’re up for a painting challenge, an accent wall is a great way to incorporate color into a space. Choose your favorite color from a throw pillow or wall art piece in the room to pull the look together.

2. Varying Textures

A room tends to get boring when it focuses on only one texture, so it’s important to create a sense of balance. Try varying the fabric types on your sofa and curtains. Add in some metal or wooden accents to draw the eye around the room. You can even play with lighting to reflect off certain objects and create visual interest.

3. Antique Feature

Choose an antique or unique piece of décor to be the inspiration for the room. This could be a rug, lamp, chair or even a chandelier – anything that gets you energized and motivated. Get creative and run with the theme it creates. Or if your style is more modern, an antique object will stand out among your contemporary décor.

4. Symmetrical yet Functional

The furniture collection in a room should form a restful, symmetrical layout. It’s all about balance. There should be between three and 10 feet between each seat. Additionally, instead of pushing each piece up against the wall to create more space, give your furniture a bit of breathing room a few inches from the wall. This makes the room appear open and airy.

5. Clutter-free Organization

Getting rid of clutter is a grand challenge for most homeowners. When you decide to take on the mess, drawers and cabinets are your best friends. Take some time to go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate or throw away. Store any leftover items that can cause clutter in an organized, out-of-sight area.