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Front Home offers New Kitchen with Quartz Countertops and Viking Appliances, Authentic Chicago Brick Flooring and more.

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OWN YOUR SLICE OF PARADISE with direct ocean access. Comfortable and cozy 3BD/3BA ground level has been updated and needs nothing w/cut in boat slip. Walk to restaurants, shops park and more.

Elizabeth

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Karen Williams-deCastro

JACLYN KELLEY

ABR, AHWD, C2EX, GRI, E-Certified, REOS, RSPS, SFR, TRC, WCR, YPN Broker

Cell: (305) 923-1042

206 HUMPTY DUMPTY DR, KEY LARGO

6 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

$2,700,000

Stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as high-end finishes throughout. Elevator with landings on each floor and a 40ft dock! Call Bret 305.360.9233 or Text 1111109 to 35620

MLS#603762

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

$299,999

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

Karen Williams-deCastro

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

$649,999

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

Bret Laster

Erin Kiel

Richard Girard

Karen Williams-deCastro

Jackie Valledor

Michael Kanik

159 S OCEAN SHORES DRIVE

Centrally located in the heart of Key Largo. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,680 sq. ft. house has two large bedrooms, master bedroom has a walk in closet and bath with a shower. Additional to the second bedroom there is a large laundry/craft room. Downstairs consists of a four car garage with impact garage doors, enough room and storage for all your toys. Near restaurants, marina, Key Largo Park, shopping and more. Minutes from Miami. MLS #602050 $875,000 Text RBJLWTD to 52187

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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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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CALLING ALL ANGLERS

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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Linda L Gaunaurd, PA Broker Associate

TOP SALES AGENT FOR ALL OF CENTURY 21 IN SOUTH FLORIDA!

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PRIME BAYFRONT PROPERTY! Enjoy gorgeous all year round Stunning Sunsets and Open Bay Views from this unique property. Dock extends out into the bay approximately 142' with a 20' x 8' chickee right on the bay. It also offers a four post aluminum 2018 boatlift. This 1974 singlewide with additions has room for everyone. It offers a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, with an open floor plan. Instant access to Bay and to Adams Cut for Ocean access. Plenty of parking for water and land toys. You could enjoy all this as it is, remodel the whole property, or in build your Bayfront mansion. The land is approximately 9100 sqft with approximately 82' on the bay. Many brand new homes are already developed in this neighborhood. Call Robert Valenzuela asking $1,999,999

BLUEWATER CANALFRONT HOME This 5BD/2BA home has been updated & beautifully maintained. Both levels offer very nice large terraces overlooking the water. Concrete dock with 40' of dockage, 2 davits, fish cleaning table & storage. This home has amazing direct ocean access & deep water canal. Cose to Harry Harris beach & park. Call Robert Valenzuela asking $1,299,000

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BRAND NEW OCEAN FRONT COMPLEX Offering seven-acres of oceanfront, and brand new concrete construction in the heart of Marathon and the Florida Keys. This complex allows minimum seven day rentals. This corner townhome unit # 4, is larger than your typical one floor unit. This unit offers 500 square feet of new and modern open living space. Call Robert Valenzuela asking $599,999

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Carlos Lopez

RARE VENETIAN SHORES 4/4 home directly on SNAKE CREEK with the premier boating location in the Florida Keys AND a direct sunset view! This multi-generation home has never been offered for sale, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in Islamorada directly on Snake Creek with immediate access to the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Enjoy expansive water views from every level and be entertained by the variety of boats cruising the channel.

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$5,300,000 MLS:604015

OLD HIGHWAY, MILLIONAIRES' ROWOceanfront 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

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

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 MLS:603681 Text RBJKZVG 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

VENETIAN SHORES - Fisherman'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

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 MLS:603755 Text RBJKZWD 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 Text RBJBWRV to 52187

Joe Vigo Giselle Tovar

(786) 236-8647

JVigo28@gmail.com joevigo.com

ATTENTIONINVESTORS!

BACK ON THE MARKET! SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE. This is a rare opportunity, once licensed for a 4-unit bed and breakfast with 12 plus boat slips. This property is looking for a good new owner and some TLC updates, as it was damaged by Irma. $1,999,999 MLS:603894

ATTENTIONBOATERS

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IMAGINE, TRAVELING DOWN to this beautiful lot in your RV, backing in to this gorgeous 37 by 50 Canal front lot with your own private 37 ft dock with a 20,000-pound boat lift keeping your valuable boat high and dry, a shed, and a spacious tastefully built patio and awning. $749,999 MLS:602913

NEWLISTING!

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TASTEFULLY AND LUXURIOUS this amazing bayfront home features, 3 Bedroom-3 Bathroom, custom built to overlook the open water of the bay offering the most spectacular water views and sunsets you could ever imagine. This house was built in 2017 with luxury and comfort in mind in a great community. $1,800,000 MLS:603768

ATTENTIONVACATIONERS

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GORGEOUS 35 by 50 bayfront lot with your own private 35 ft of dock. Friendly family like atmosphere, with lots of amenities, such as, boat ramp, a beautiful swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, clubhouse, and the right to build a dream home of your choice on this unique lot. $899,000 MLS:602931

XFLOODZONE

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CANALFRONT KEY LARGO 2BD/2BA LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION this property will house a boat of up to 45ft with lift AND on an X zone lot, above flood. If you wish to build your dream home at ground level or up on stilts. $775,000 MLS:603381

TWOUNITSAVAILABLE

TURN KEY PROPERTY is ready, willing and able to be your winter home, summer home or income property. This community offers lots of amenities, clubhouse, pool, boat ramp just to mention a few. Bayfront community with some of the most amazing sunsets you will ever see, overlooking the bay. $429,000 MLS:602714

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. $4,900,000 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

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LOWER MATECUMBE

Encompassing the entire peninsula at the end of Sapodilla Drive, this Residential 4BD/3.5BA Estate borders over 500 feet of crystal clear waters of the Florida Bay & protected deep water dockage. Infinity pool, jacuzzi, salt

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PLANTATION KEY

Fully remodeled 2B/2B condo located oceanside with unobstructed views, large open porch, tile floors throughout, new bathrooms, open kitchen, furnished & ready to move in! Hurry while it lasts.

$685,000 MLS: Text RBJJQYN to 52187

Located in Fort Myers, FL this 5B/5B corner lot, two story home is in the Gated community of Lindsford. Community offers a fitness center heated pool/spa, tennis & basketball courts, bocce ball, playground, and walking/jogging trails.

$685,000 MLS:603855 Text RBJLQHQ to 52187

THE PROS AND CONS OF BOLD COLORS

the home three years before, and Dr. Larsen and his wife trusted me. Little did they know, I had no clue how to build the three simple walls needed for the small new bathroom.

By Tim Carter

DIo you want to build a new wall inside your home? Perhaps you're trying to create a new small space for a home office or hobby room, or maybe you have a bigger appetite and are transforming a dank basement into a finished living space. But you have no idea where to start. I've been there. I've experienced your anxiety.

've had the distinct pleasure of attending numerous editors' conferences over the years sponsored by different manufacturers. I've toured plants that heat-treat hand tools and factories that make everything from saw blades to small engines, to name a few. Each experience is like Christmas morning to me because I got to see new tools and products of my trade.

One of the most fascinating tours was of a paint factory on the West Coast. We got to see the early stages of making a batch of interior paint. I believe the size of the vat was at least 5,000 gallons, but it could have been as much as 10,000 gallons. You need a massive metal stirring paddle to blend all the ingredients. Forget about using a wood stick!

Every now and then it's interesting to go back in time. I clearly remember having to build my firstpartition wall insidea house. I was a soaking wet-behind-theears carpenter working for a small remodeling company. One of my college professors, Dr. Larsen, had asked me to install a half bathroom in his home. I had no idea what to do, so I told him that my boss could do the job.

The most interesting part of the tour for me was the session spent with the on-staff color expert. She explained all the nuances of color, how the slightest shades of color can affect how you feel – indeed, how certain colors can deeply affect your mood.

Once the simple plans were drawn and the contract signed, I was sentto my professor's houseto start the job. I had painted the outside of

If you have toured any open houses recently, you have almost certainly noticed the mania for gray paint. It's rare to find a house that doesn't have at leas one interior room done up in a shade of gray. Visit an art museum and you might not even notice that the walls are often painted gray. It's an interesting color that actually is the absence of color. It makes sense in an art museum: The walls are the background and shouldn't compete with the paintings and photographs.

Gray is most often created mixing pure white paint with some amount of black pigment. When most people think about color, they tend to think about every other color in the rainbow other than white or black. Gray provides a very interesting background for all other colors you might put in the rooms of your home just as it does in a museum.

That being said, you may be like my

I survived with the help of a few phone calls to my boss. It was a humbling experience as I discovered you don't know what

You can't always do this in an existing home, especially if the ceilings in the room are finished with drywall or plaster. As you tilt the wall up, it binds against the ceiling. If you're challenged by a finished ceiling, you'll most likely have to install your top and bottom plates, making sure the plates are

son. He bought a new home that came on the market last spring. The builder had already painted all the rooms a medium gray for the aforementioned reason. Yet when I toured the house with my son, he said: "Dad, what the heck? I don't want to wake up each day thinking I'm a sailor on a battleship. It's just way too much gray! How hard would it be to paint the rooms over?"

you don't know. Keep in mind this was decades before the Internet and YouTube. You have no idea what an advantage you now have when you have to educate yourself about how to repair and build things around your home. Count your blessings!

I recommend that if you're on the fence as to what colors to use in your home, simply buy a quart and paint one wall.

Building a new interior wall in an existing housecan bemuch different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build itflaton thefloor. Onceall the studs are nailed to the bottom and top plates, we tilt the wall up and secure it so it doesn't fall over.

I answered him that we could easily repaint half the rooms in the twobedroom house in just three days. I told him it depended on the colors he'd choose, as some lighter colors such as yellow might require two coats.

He decided he wanted to do an experiment and go with some very bold colors. I thought he was making a mistake. His mother and I both warned him that a color on a small strip of paper from the paint store may look much darker once that color is on the wall. This happens because there's just so much color hitting your eyes than when you're looking at a sample that's 2 inches wide and maybe 3/4-inch tall.

"Dad, paint isn't that expensive," he said, "and since you're helping and it doesn't take long I can always repaint the room."

Oh, how convenient that your dad can help you for the price of a free lunch! If you have children, I'm sure you've been conscripted to help with projects. To be honest, I loved working on his house.

The first room we painted was his living room. He chose a deep blue color. When I opened the can, I gasped as quietly as I could, thinking it was a huge mistake. The gray wall color happened to be a superb base, and the blue covered it in one coat with ease. It was a bright, sunny spring day, and, much to my surprise, after the first wall was finished it looked amazing. I had thought it would make the room appear too small, but I didn't get that feeling. The other benefit to blue is that it's a calming color.

plumb in the same plane. You'll then cut each wall stud to fit snugly between the plates and toenail them in place. Drill angled pilot holes in the ends of the wall studs for the nails. Use no less than 3-inch-long 16d sinker nails to connect the wall studs to the plates.

If there is no ceiling, you can tilt the wall up so long as you orient the wall in the same direction as thefloor joists above. You simply make sure the top of the wall rises up in between two parallel floor joists. Once the wall is vertical, you can then slide it into position under

The kitchen was painted a stunning yellow much like a sunflower, the dining room was transformed using a deep spicy reddish brown, and his rear sunroom was coated with a stunning medium green.

After we were finished, I had to his admit that the bold colors in t open-concept house not only looked spectacular, but they also didn't clash. Once he started to hang paintings and fabrics on the wall, the colors looked even better.

I recommend that if you're on the fence as to what colors to use in your home, simply buy a quart and paint one wall. Understand that the color may look somewhat different at night than it does in the day. Experiment with flat paint vs. semi-gloss. You may find that makes a difference. No matter what, i f you don't like the color, you can repaint a typical room in just hours.

Be brave! Try a bold color or two and you'll avoid that feeling that you're swabbing decks on a battleship when you mop your kitchen floor! ©2023 Tim Carter. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Building a new interiorwall in an existing house can be much different from doing it on a new home job site. When we carpenters build a wall for a new home, we typically build it flat on the floor.

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ISLAMORADA BAYFRONT HOME with boat basin and dockage in the highly coveted Plantation Beach neighborhood. The open floor plan of the home allows for plenty of natural light to flood in and creates a spacious and airy feeling. With two bedrooms

PORT ANTIGUA BEAUTY is your private mini-resort! Fully furnished including all the flat screen TV's. The pool and downstairs entertaining area are resort-like with a grill, flattop griddle, wine cooler, refrigerator and icemaker. Relax in the shade by the pool and watch the game on 3 flat screen TV's with ample seating in 2 seating areas. 17,000 lb. boatlift and it's only minutes to Florida Bay or the ocean. This home has been beautifully remodeled and has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths upstairs. MLS:604082 Text RBJLZQR to 52187

PALMS OF ISLAMORADA condo has ocean AND bay views from the living room and office area. Impact windows & neutral tile extends throughout the condo. Both bedrooms are spacious and the main bedroom has sliding glass doors to your terrace with beautiful ocean views. Minutes from enjoying shopping in the boutiques and galleries and eating in numerous restaurants that are very close by. The Palms has an oceanfront pool, assigned parking with plenty of guest parking, gym as well as kayak and paddleboard storage, Fully furnished, including a fantastic view of Alligator Lighthouse! MLS:603982 Text RBJLXXK to 52187

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Oceanfront cottage w/ beautiful white sandy beach, open water panoramic ocean views, and skiff dockage with a ramp for all your water toys! Located in downtown Islamorada.

$2,450,000

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One-of-a-kind craftsman built 3BD/2BA ''Tree House'' located in a very unique setting featuring premier woodworking skills throughout the entire house!

$785,000

END UNIT IN EXECUTIVE BAY CLUB!! This townhome is in the highly desirable D building and has a larger rear terrace than most of the townhomes. Executive Bay Club is now PET FRIENDLY and has so many amenities including a pool, tennis/pickleball court, beach, first come dockage and a spectacular bayfront location in the Village of Islamorada. Executive Bay Club is adjacent to Founders Park, a 45 acre Village of Islamorada park with beach, boat ramp, dockage, ball fields, dog park, pool, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. MLS:603986 Text RBJLZQQ to 52187

163 FONTAINE DRIVE, PLANTATION KEY

Impeccable Waterfront Pool home w/concrete dock, boat lift, immediate ocean & bay access, outdoor entertaining area, RV hook up & porches with stone decking and impact windows.

$2,399,000

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Great home on a large lot offering 2BD/1.5BA upstairs and a 1/1 studio apartment downstairs just 1 mile from a public beach and boat ramp

$725,000

MAKING SERVICE OUR TOP PRIORITY!

OLD HIGHWAY, ISLAMORADA

OLD HIGHWAY, PLANTATION

SEASIDE AVENUE, KEY LARGO

PREPARE YOUR HOUSE NOW TO SELL IN SPRING

Spring is a popular time for selling homes, as buyers are eager to move in before the start of the summer. To make your home stand out in the market, here are some tips to get it ready for sale:

y Curb appeal: First impressions are crucial, so focus on improving the exterior of your home. Clean up the yard, plant flowers, and fix any broken or damaged items.

y Clean and declutter: Clean your home thoroughly, including windows, carpets, and upholstery. Declutter by removing personal items, knick-knacks, and excess furniture to make your home look spacious and open.

y Paint: Fresh paint can give your home a new look and make it feel more inviting. Choose neutral colors that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.

y Lighting: Make sure your home is welllit, both inside and outside. Replace any burned-out light bulbs and consider adding extra lighting in dark areas.

y Repairs: Make any necessary repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, repairing holes in walls, and fixing squeaky doors.

y Staging: Consider staging your home to help potential buyers visualize how the space could be used. This can be as simple as rearranging furniture or as elaborate as hiring a professional staging company.

y Price: Set a competitive price for your home based on recent sales of similar properties in the area.

By following these tips, you can get your house ready to sell in the spring and attract potential buyers. Good luck with your sale!

251 Plantation Avenue

96000 Overseas Highway

ISLAMORADA BAY-FRONT DREAM HOME! with fabulous sunsets

nightly! This fabulous home has it all. Dockage for several boats, two boat lifts, a private, grotto pool, game room and tons of storage. With over 7,200 sq ft of roomy and private living space, this amazing home has a large, open concept kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Extra large laundry room and pantry right off the kitchen.There are 3 large guest rooms on the main floor with en-suite bathrooms, and a massive private office with a large covered veranda overlooking the shimmering blue waters of Florida Bay. The entire

MOVE-IN READY TOWNHOUSE in Buttonwood Bay! Assigned dock will accommodate up to a 29' boat and is right behind the unit. Also included is a golf cart for cruising to the pool or to visit friends. Buttonwood Bay is a gated 280-unit Key Largo waterfront condo community with a magnificent deep-water coral rock harbor which offers protected dockage with slips for every unit. Amenities include 5 tennis courts, pickle ball courts, 3 heated swimming pools, a well-equipped and newly renovated fitness center, saunas, basketball court, library, a meeting & party venue with kitchen, eight ''martini docks'' & also a rare sandy beach with swimming area! BWB also has a Ships Store with fuel pumps, bait, ice, beverages and snacks. There's a boat launching ramp and on-site

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Imagine an agent relationship that appreciates in value

There is no doubt the real estate industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge and homes are selling quickly and at top dollar, making the real estate team you choose a more critical decision than ever.

Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty, our mission has always been clear: to offer Floridans a luxury real estate experience through our words, actions, and integrity, regardless of a price point. If you are thinking about selling an exceptional residence, please contact us. We’ll prepare a customized marketing presentation to illustrate the unique differences of working with the Sotheby’s brand. Nothing compares.

Bill Hart

Kim Thaler 305.393.2787

Gloria Walters 305.942.6834

Bonnie Ekblom Oliver 305.394.1569

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Billy Hart 305.393.1140

Leslie Leopold 305.942.0215

Jack Niedbalski 305.664.7328

Cheri Tindall 305.664.7661

Michaela Walters 305.923.1337

Jim Mooney 305.552.3383

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Imagine an agent relationship that appreciates in value

There is no doubt the real estate industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge and homes are selling quickly and at top dollar, making the real estate team you choose a more critical decision than ever.

At Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty, our mission has always been clear: to offer Floridans a luxury real estate experience through our words, actions, and integrity, regardless of a price point. If you are thinking about selling an exceptional residence, please contact us. We’ll prepare a customized marketing presentation to illustrate the unique differences of working with the Sotheby’s brand. Nothing compares.

1075 Duval Street, Suite 15C, Key West | 305.294.1117 | oceansir.com

Residential Construction Constructed From the Ground Up Featuring Refined Interiors |Unparalleled Indoor-Outdoor Living Spaces| 5BD, 1/2

$5,290,000 MLS:602477 Text RBJFXYK to 52187

Sunset Key, FL

Plantation Key, FL

Lower Matecumbe, FL

Shark Key Ocean-Front Estate Remarkable Views A One-Acre Homesite Water on Three Sides Only 11 Miles From Key West Only Seventy-Five homesites Amenities Beaches |Tennis 4BR, 3BA

$3,499,000 MLS:599471 Text RBHNNZV to 52187

Sunset Key Private Island Waterfront Home | Panoramic Views of Key West Harbour Elegant Sunset Key Residence 3BR, 2BA

$4,995,000 MLS:595741 Text RBGPLGV to 52187

Newly Constructed Home 4 BR, 4BA Designer John Rudolph Finishes Roof Top Deck 180 Degree of Unobstructed Oceanfront Views

$7,850,000 MLS:603244 Text RBJKCJZ to 52187

Private Oceanfront Estate 5 BR, 3 BA Walk-In Sandy Beach Substantial Rental Income Oppurtunity

$5,490,000 MLS:602942 Text RBJHYQS to 52187

Key West, FL

$9,500,000 MLS:601267 Text RBHZXRR to 52187

Key West, FL

Shark Key, FL Private Island | Minutes from Key West 50 Acres | Easy Access to Mainland via 1/2 Mile Land Bridge

Close to the White Street Pier and Higgs Beach Beautifully Maintained Meticulously Cared For Private Heated Swimming Pool Decking Extended |Beautiful Gardens 3BR,3BA

$1,750,000 MLS:602980 Text RBJJGBM to 52187

Private Island Oasis | Sunset Key | Oceanfront Residence Largeo .19 Acre Waterfront Lot Private Shoreline Ocean and Key West Harbor Views Heated Pool | 4BR, 3.5BA

$6,600,000 MLS:598657 Text RBHKRPK to 52187

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o. 305.294.1117

Plantation Key, FL

Beautiful Bayfront Residence 3 BR, 3 BA 312 feet of Water Frontage Desirable Neighborhood

$4,500,000 MLS:602940 Text RBJHYQR to 52187

Key Largo, FL

Customize Your Oceanfront Home 5 BR, 5.5 BA Located On An End Oversized Lot Great Amenities

$3,990,000

MLS:598250 Text RBHHSRS to 52187

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Each office is independently owned and operated Matt Carlson c. 612.791.2345

bcardenas@oceansir.com

mcarlson@oceansir.com

305.712.8888

Plantation Key, FL

Desired Location on Plantation Key 3 BR, 4 BA Open Water Ocean Views Multi-Family Living

$3,950,000 | MLS:602263 | Text RBJDZDL to 52187

Key Largo, FL

Buccaneer Point Residence 3 BR, 3 BA 81' of Sandy Beach

Amazing Outdoor Entertaining Space Beautiful Bayfront Views

$3,500,000 MLS:603268 Text RBJKDQC to 52187

Plantation Key, FL

Tranquil Canalfront Residence 4 BR, 3 BA | Direct Bay and Ocean Access 65' Concrete Dock

$2,499,999 | MLS:600001 | Text RBHQKNM to 52187

Key Largo, FL

Key Largo Yacht Club Residence | 3 BR, 3 BA Gated Community |Top Floor Master Suite Ocean Views

$1,395,000 MLS:602212 Text RBJDVVT to 52187

Plantation Key, FL

Beautiful Canal Front Home | 4 BR, 4 BA 140' of Canal Frontage

Separate Downstairs Living Space

$3,100,000 | MLS:603904 | Text RBJLSZZ to 52187

Key Largo, FL

Desirable Neighborhood 3 BR, 2 BA Inground pool and Hot Tub Custom Outdoor Bar 75' Concrete Dock

$2,750,000 MLS:600515 Text RBHSTKF to 52187

305.712.8888

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Key Largo, FL

Located in Key Largo Ocean Resort 3 BR, 2.5 BA Beautiful Luxury Finishes | Amazing Community Amenities

$1,190,000 | MLS:603036 | Text RBJJMWC to 52187

Key Largo, FL

Charming Cottage 2BR, 1BA | Heart of Tavernier Above Ground Pool | Private Fenced Yard

$550,000 MLS:598307 Text RBHJBKY to 52187

305.712.8888

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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.

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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.

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Reasons Why Your Home

WON’T SELL

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By Ilyce R. Glink & Samuel J. Tamkin

By Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin

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polished. Remember, the closer your house looks to the homes featured on HGTV and Bravo, the more likely you’ll be to attract an offer.

If you don’t want or can’t to spend the money on a professional stager, consider watching a few staging videos online. You’ll find out that you need to clear out the clutter, clean off the countertops, clean out closets, get rid of things you don’t need or use, and make your home clean looking, spacious and attractive. I have posted several before/after staging videos at ExpertRealEstateTips.net that you

No one knows it’s there. These days, your property needs the widest possible exposure in order to sell. Online marketing should include a Web site that has the property’s address as the URL (you can sell it to the buyer as part of the house deal) and as many photos, floor plans and video

have purchased and most of the Home warranties replacement of The basic plan plumbing and heating with many appliances. items from the sure that you buy However, most add coverage for Some warranties of a specific period and you pay for days later, you won't same problem. For example, may include additional freezers, pools and appliances and specific costs for plan. You may platinum, gold Be sure to read specifically under Keep in mind year and you'll plan. But the home working order on agreed to). They broken) at closing. machine is on its buy a home warranty machine the week Interestingly, plans now cover locks. With this home will have warranty from

Offline marketing needs to be topnotch as well. You’ll want to spread the word in the neighborhood, at the office, at your children’s schools and through friends and colleagues. This isn’t the time to be shy.

Your house won’t pass

If your house looks great, but the faucets leak, the windows don’t lock, the ceilings have water stains, and the furnace is on its last legs, buyers may decide to make an offer on the next house. If you are lucky enough to secure an offer, failing a professional home inspection is one way to lose the only offer you may get.

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There’s no “Wow!” factor inside. Once you get buyers inside the house, you need them to be wowed by what they see. Hiring a professional stager can work wonders, turning a “blah” interior into one that looks sleek and

Hire a professional home inspector to give your home a thorough inspection before you list it. That way, you’ll know in advance where the trouble spots are, and can take care of them before the first buyer crosses your threshold.

If you know what your home’s problems are, you should try to fix those issues well before listing the home for sale.

David Grego www.IslandBreezeRealty.com

Broker / Owner Realtor®, GRI

Mobile: 305 481 1296

Office: 305 743 8328

David@IslandBreezeRealty.com

12220 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

NEWLISTING!

BEACHFRONT SINGLE FAMILY HOME! Unobstructed ocean views. Impeccable 4BD/6BA estate w/ guest home. Lushly landscaped 37,500 sf property w/ 100ft. pier dock. Open concept great room & vaulted ceilings w/ covered porches off every suite. Tucked away in Coco Plum Beach. $4,980,000 MLS# 603830 Text RBJKZTZ to 52187

NEWLISTING!

KEY COLONY BEACH 2BD/2BA single family home with updated granite kitchen, open concept floor plan, vaulted ceilings & beautiful Brazilian Cherry wood flooring. Screened porch overlooking private fenced yard. Newer metal roof(2018). $998,000 Text RBJKZVC to 52187

SEAISLECONDOMINIUM!

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KEY COLONY BEACH CONDO w/ white sand beach, heated pool + the ability to rent weekly. Onsite rental management. 2BD/2BA condo w/ ocean views from balcony. Granite kitchen. Newer A/C w/ brand new programmable thermostat. Impact windows & doors. $539,000 MLS# 603322 Text RBJKHPH to 52187

FULL DUPLEX WITH POOL in Key Colony Beach. 75ft. dock w/ quick and easy ocean/bay access. Upstairs unit 2BD/2BA. Large 3BD/2BA downstairs. Garage, ample parking, tiki hut. Weekly Rentals allowed. Across from golf course. $1,780,000 Text RBJKZVB to 52187

$200KREDUCTION!

INCOME PRODUCING 4-PLEX 0.3 miles from BEACH! Beautifully renovated & fully occupied. Oversized lot w/ a 50ft. dock. Newer metal roof, BRAND NEW impact windows & doors, new appliances, new tankless water heaters, fully furnished. 4 units= 4 market rate building rights! $2,495,000 MLS# 603517 Text RBJKVBT to 52187

CAYCONDO!

OCEAN VIEWS from this spacious 2 story 2BD/2.5BA end-unit condo in KCB w/ updated granite kitchen. Private white sand beach, heated pool & onsite rental management. Close to parks, shops, restaurants & golf course. $769,000 MLS# 603516 Text RBJKVBS to 52187

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DUCK KEY HOME WITH A VIEW Four bedroom two bathroom home on Duck Key. Owner likes her 'Tree house' because of the views. $799,000

MLS:603795 Text RBJLLWJ to 52187

Experience isn’t expensive, IT’S PRICELESS!

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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

STIRRUP KEY LOT Located in the private, gated community of Stirrup Key. Beautiful direct Gulf view. Community boat ramp with deep water access to the Gulf. There is a building allocation available for purchase at $140,000 including the transfer fee that will allow you to build immediately. $549,000 MLS:600528 Text RBHSVRB 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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Outdoor Furniture That Moves Indoors

If you've ever walked through the patio section of your favorite home center, you know how great some of the outdoor furniture looks. Serious upgrades have been made to outdoor furniture, and it almost looks like what you'd see indoors. If you need a few pieces (perhaps a new table or some comfy chairs), look no further than the patio section of your local retailer.

OUTDOORS IN

We've all seen the migration of outdoor living, but that doesn't mean what goes outside can't come inside. There's a real practicality for bring outdoor furniture into your home. For example, pet owners and those will small children will appreciate the durability of spill resistant fabrics and rugs.

And because these pieces are usually budget-friendly, they're real contenders for indoor use. That way, if Fido chews up the sofa cushion, you aren't out $600 on a down-filled pillow that fills your living room with white fluff. Plus, kids can spill grape juice to their heart's content around outdoor fabrics that are washable and resist stains.

For a living room sofa that has seen its better days, don't think twice about replacing it with an outdoor sofa. Maybe what you need is a whole living room set; you can easily put one together that will look terrific and give you a lot of bang for your decorating buck.

QUICK CHANGE

If you like to change things up in your home, adding outdoor furniture inside gives you the ability to change with the seasons. With an abundance of seat cushion choices in various colors, patterns and fabrics, you can swap out cushions with the seasons, or just on a whim, and not be set back for the price and time it takes to reupholster.

Or, you can change pieces altogether. Outdoor furniture prices are more affordable than indoor furniture, so you can swap out with new pieces as you like. Of course, you can always repurpose your outdoor furniture to, well, the outdoors.

EASY SWAPS

One of the easiest uses of outdoor furniture is for seating. Add an outdoor seat in your bedroom, and you can have five for the price of one inexpensive slipper chair. Then you can use the extra chairs in the living area. Or, look for cute design accessories such as small tables that can be set next to chairs. With all the outdoor colors to choose from, your accessories can add a bright and unexpected punch of color to your home.

For something more substantial, try a pair of wicker chairs in any room where you entertain guests. They'll look terrific and give you a natural touch. In the foyer, try a charming outdoor woven settee to create an easy spot to place a purse or put on shoes.

Throw in some poufs for a fun reading spot in the kids' rooms. Always opt for a natural fiber such as seagrass, wicker, bamboo or rattan. These textures have a timeless look and ageless appeal that works indoors as beautifully as it does outdoors, and brings a little of the outside in.

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At Action Keys Realty, we’ve been helping people find the perfect home in the Lower Florida Keys since 1995. As one of the few independently owned and operated real estate companies in the Florida Keys, we are invested in our community and the clients we serve. Whether you’re ready to make a move or interested in the rental market, call us today to see how we can put our experience to work for you.

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ARE THESE DEAL BREAKERS?

After making an offer on a home, you'll enter a contract, part of which should always include getting a home inspection from a licensed professional. It is recommended that any homebuyer make an offer to purchase contingent upon a home inspection that allows you to withdraw your offer if there are any major issues discovered during an inspection.

More than likely, the home inspector will find problems that need to be fixed before closing. Major foundation issues and significant water damage are at the top of the list of signs to walk away from.

On the other hand, there are some home defects found during an inspection that don't have to be dealbreakers. Many of them can be fixed, and they can be used to negotiate with the seller for a lower price point or additional help with the closing costs.

LEAD-BASED PAINT

Lead-based paint was banned in 1978, but it's still possible that you could purchase a home that contains it if it was built before the ban. The sellers should disclose this, but the home inspector may find it, as well. It doesn't have to be a deal-breaker: you can hire a contractor who is certified to remove lead-based paint, and the home will be completely safe.

CONCRETE FLOOR CRACKS

Cracks in a concrete basement floor may seem like a structural problem, but this is natural and not indicative of significant damage. Small cracks occur in concrete because it's a porous substance. These cracks can be fixed at a relatively low cost and shouldn't be a reason for you to back out of a contract. Cracks in concrete walls, however, should give pause for concern.

MOLD

Mold is something that no one ever wants to see in a home you put an offer on, but a little bit of mold by the shower doesn't mean you need to back out of your offer— at least not immediately. If mold is found during the home inspection, have a qualified mold inspector look at it to determine if it is a deal breaker.

When problems arise during home inspections, it doesn't always mean you have to back out of your contract. Home inspectors will often find problems outside of their scope of expertise, so always get a second opinion from a specialist before making a final decision. In many instances, these problems are opportunities to negotiate with the seller. You can request that the seller do the repairs or ask for money to put towards repairs. Either way, hiring a licensed home inspector will put your mind at ease and help you make your final decision on a home.

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Real Estate Investment Consultant

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Our team of devoted professionals is local to Key West and consider ourselves lucky to live in Paradise USA! We are positive, effective communicators who are passionate about properties. We welcome the challenge of finding the best investment, home or vacation for our customers and offer peace of mind that these properties will be impeccably maintained and managed for all to enjoy.

We manage over 100 properties in Key West with a variety of programs that can be customized to meet your needs. Whether your property requires a single monthly visit or is used as an investment to generate rental income, our personable staff is available to provide the services required to ensure your home is well cared for and successful in your absence.

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3633 1/2 Flagler Avenue $1,325,000

3BD/2BA in New Town, 1,458sf, recent upgrades incl. decking, outdoor bar, ext./int. paint, updated bathrooms, impact windows. 5,000sf lot 2/ off St. pkg, & room for pool.

1315 Grinnell Street $2,775,000

BRAND NEW top of the line renovation in Casa Marina area!

3BD/3BA, 1,735sf, high end finishes, guest cottage, saltwater pool, impact windows/doors, custom landscaping, 4,715sf corner lot.

1317 Newton Street $1,500,000

Charming 2BD/2.5BA in the Meadows. 1,656sf, cathedral ceilings, 1st floor primary, Mexican tile floors, kitchen/LR w/ French doors opening to private rear deck w/ pool, hot tub & gazebo.

1620 Steven Avenue $2,200,000

Sprawling 13,481sf lot near beaches & White St. Pier attractions. 3-4BD/2BA, 2,256sf CBS home is ready for a new owner to renovate into a custom KW dream home!

3429 Flagler Avenue $895,000

3BD/2BA in New Town. 1,198sf, single level, open floor plan, terrazzo floor, laundry room. 5,000sf lot with permitted shed, off street parking & room for a pool.

701 Spanish Main Dr. #221 $1,199,900

BRAND NEW turn key oceanfront home w/ 35' dock! Stilted 2BD/2BA w/ impact windows in Venture Out, a popular gated community w/ many amenities, nightly rentals allowed.

Selling the #1 Lifestyle in the World

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Principal Broker

305-394-9020

will@keysrealestate com

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1101 Casa Marina Court, Key West, FL 33040

Widely considered the most grand home in Key West, Casa Altamira has only had 3 owners in the last century This Rare Casa Marina Estate is situated on half a city block on one of Key West's finest streets A unique and sophisticated property like no other Entertain with style and elegance on the nearly half-acre property with lush landscaping, open space and large pool surrounded by an elaborate courtyard The home boasts five large bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms including a separate guest apartment that could be used for a caretaker This unique property is truly the finest of Key West

5 bedroom / 5 bath • 4,666 Square Feet • $8,995,000

123 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040

Old Town Villas at Key West is a luxurious townhome gated community is just 1 block off of Duval Street and located in the historic seaport district This exquisite townhome features 3 bedrooms, 3 5 baths on 4 floors

A private elevator in each unit takes you from the 2 car garage up to the rooftop terrace This townhome is just under 2,600 SF of solid concrete construction, and offers a large shared pool & cabana area, high end appliances and low monthly Home Owners Association dues

3 bedroom / 3.5bath • 2,541 Square Feet • $3,450,000