Tina's Blog

So? The bad news for an Employer! Employers have a hard time finding full time or year round employees. Instead they get people looking to work summers or to pay for extended vacations. Now there is nothing wrong with this and in some cases this is what they want however in most cases they would ...

Florida Keys and Monroe County ArtsThe Keys are made up of small towns and communities. However, due to the strong economy from our tourist base, the Arts are a primary part of our culture. Most weekends bring festivals and street parties throughout the Keys and especially in Key West. Photograph...

Reasons to consider an investment in a second home! Owning a second home used to be reserved for very few people. With the changes in personal income, ease of travel and the day to day stress of everyday life more and more people are buying second homes.Following are some good reasons to consider...

Renting your home out as a seasonal (vacation rental)or long term.Long-term renters are generally easier to find as there is a shortage of homes for rent. So, if you want to buy something for retirement or a vacation home and rent it out to help your payments-this is typically the easiest way. (L...

Key west Investment opportunitiesWith all the abundant recreational opportunities mixed in with a great climate the Keys attract people...lots of people.Tourists in turn need places to stay and people relocating need places to rent either part time or while they close on a home or find an apartme...

About the Florida Keys and Key West recreationMiles of oceanfront and Gulf front access await you in the Keys.Recreational opportunities in the outdoors are the most important assets of the Keys.The fishing and boating here is incredible-both in the Ocean and the back-country (the Gulf). There is...

I'm going to Key West and the Florida Keys! People all over the world love to say that. Key West and the Florida Keys are in fact, one of the most desirable areas in the world to visit. Because of this, our property is some of the most desirable real estate in the world. The islands here comprise...

Our local economy leans towards goods and services for both new residents and tourists.The retail, construction and hotel industries have the most employees in Monroe County.Business SizeMonroe County is comprised of primarily small businesses.Since there is no state or local income tax, you take...