Karen Carter's (kwaimee) Blog

LOCATION! LOCATION! This newer 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The property features canal on two sides, and the lot measures just under 7000SF. The interior features 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, oak wood flooring, and upgraded appliances. One owner is a licensed real es...

Listing #106112 $494,000 (LP)Price/SqFt:  542.86 1212  Catherine St,  Key West, FL  33040 *     Active Beds: 3Baths: 1 (1 0) (FH)Sq Ft: 910*Lot Sz: 2356sqft*Key/Island: KeyWstYr: 1933*Just Reduced Again!!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Seller will consider all reasonable offers. This is a must see! This 3be...

Here is an excellent opportunity to replace this 1962 Mobile home, with the home of your dreams. Great location, nice sized lot with sea wall in place, deep canal, and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.Listing #107182 $299,000 (LP)Price/SqFt:  285.31 19  Puerta Dr,  Key Wes...

Here is an excellent opportunity to replace this 1962 Mobile home, with the home of your dreams. Great location, nice sized lot with sea wall in place, deep canal, and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.Listing #107182 $299,000 (LP)Price/SqFt:  285.31 19  Puerta Dr,  Key Wes...

Coastal Barrier ResourcesSystem Act (CBRS):  Certain properties in Monroe County may be affected by the Federal Coastal Barrier Resources System Act or proposed amendments. For information contact the United States Department of the Interior, the Monroe County Planning Department or your legal re...

The buying process in the keysnformation unique to buying a home in the Florida Keys”As you may be aware, the environment that makes the Keys so attractive to thousands of people is a fragile environment the requires considerable attention to protect its health and beauty. This fact has created a...

Buying a fixer upperAsk many a home buyer about the type of house they are looking for and many will reply "We are looking for something we can fix up and live in (or resell). We like the idea of gaining some quick sweat equity." The classic "fixer-upper" home. Unfortunately, there is a bit of fa...

Summerland KeyImagine flying your own plane to your island paradise home where you step onto your sports fisherman or cabin cruiser for a weekend of sun and fun. It's all possible here. Summerland is a mecca for large boat owners and private pilots. It’s one of the few places in the whole country...

Florida Building Codes• http://www2.iccsafe.org/florida_building_code/The purpose of the Building Code is to protect the safety, health, and general welfare of the citizens through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life from hazards attribut...

Building a Home in the Florida KeysBuying a lot and building your dream home may be the way to go. The cost of building will vary widely from $50.00 per square to $300.00 and up.Basically lots in Florida as far as price goes will run as follows.Most expensiveOpen-water—Atlantic or GulfOpen-water ...