Key West BrewFest to Flavor Labor Day Weekend
Those who revere beer or love lager can indulge their cravings in the Florida Keys over Labor Day weekend during the annual Key West BrewFest.
Author: Key West Mortgage Syndicated User
Four Florida Keys Resorts Named to Prestigious ‘Favorite’ List
Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Key West Florida News, Key West News.
Readers of Travel + Leisure have ranked four Florida Keys properties among Florida’s top 10 of 15 favorite resorts in its acclaimed “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2023.
Responsible Harvesting Urged During Florida Keys Lobster Season
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The annual two-day spiny lobster sport season and beginning of the traditional lobster harvesting season in the Florida Keys are only a few weeks away and area officials want visitors and residents to have an enjoyable, safe and environmentally non-impacting experience.
Key West Lobsterfest to Star Sensational Crustaceans Aug. 10-13
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Lobster lovers can savor the sensational Florida crustacean during the 26th annual Key West Lobsterfest, scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 10-13. The festival commemorates the Aug. 6 start of the Florida Keys lobster season with a tasty “menu” of events highlighted by an open-air lobster feast on the island’s famed Duval Street.
Key West Angler’s 43.48-Pound Fish Wins Florida Keys PBA Dolphin Tournament
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Captain Jimmy Johnson of Key West, Florida, caught a 43.48-pound mahi-mahi to win the Florida Keys PBA Dolphin Tournament that concluded June 25. The monster mahi, caught while Johnson fished on his boat Double J, far outweighed all others during the annual challenge.
Key Lime Pie Eating Contest Highlights July 4 in Key West
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Twenty-five competitors chowed down on the Florida Keys’ signature dessert July 4 in Key West — without using their hands — but no one did it faster than Joshua Mogle.
Team Natural II Wins Key West Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament
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Team Natural II scored a 22.06-pound dolphin fish to take first place in the Key West Association of Realtors Charity Fishing Tournament that ended July 1.
Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Key West Florida News, Key West News.
Some HighlightsAn agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process.They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed in the contracts and disclosures involved.Connect with a local real estate agent to ensure you have an expert helping you sell your house successfully.
Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.
Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction.
Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory.That means when you go to put your house on the market this summer, considering newly built homes is crucial for expanding the options you’ll have for your next move.Near-Record Percentage of New Home InventoryNewly built homes today make up a near-record percentage of the total number...
Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News.
You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it. Every month, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) releases the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website:“The MCAI provides the only standardized quantitative index that is solely focused on mortgage credit. The MCAI is . . . a summary measure which indicates the availability of mortgage credit at a point in...