The economic down-turn has affected many people; some have lost their job and others have tightened their budget to help during lean times.  Key West has felt the tourist pinch, but hasn’t been hurt as badly as other vacation locations.
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You can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about personal financial problems and international economic failures.  Have these events affected Key West?  You bet they have! Read More »

We live through this fear of demise by a huge storm every year.  We actually became somewhat complacent for years, until Wilma flooded our island in October 2005.  So we watch the National Hurricane Center reports with much more interest these days. Read More »

I have been up North a couple of months for personal reasons and get a call today.  The house I rent on “The Rock” is for sale and I have to move by October 31st (happy Halloween).  So what’s available?  What’s the real estate market look like in Key West?  Is it time to buy Key West real estate, rather than rent again?  Location, location, location… and supply & demand!
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Atlantic Shores, the venerable swingers and gay motel on the ocean side of “Old Town”, has finally bit the dust. Many are already mourning the passing of the afordable rooms and the beach bar with it’s nude pool.  I guess all things eventually come to an end? Read More »