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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a settlement to the class-action lawsuits regarding broker commissions that went in to effect on August 17, 2024 and finalized in November 2024. The settlement includes several changes between the agent and buyer relationship that can benefit homebuyers. The agreement mandates changes to how real estate agents are compensated and how listings are shared, particularly within the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
The Key Changes
Prohibition of com... read more
The majority of the nesting season takes please between March and October. Specifically March 1-October 31 (Atlantic) and May 1-October 31 (Gulf). As the nesting season begins in the Floriday Keys, our park and city staff, as well as biologists are preparing to monitor nests and keep them safe. Staff and volunteers work hard to mark all of the nests and patroll the sites to make sure they are not being desturbed. Patrols help staff protect nests from predators, report stranded or inured turtles and teac... read more
There are lots of celebrations going on this weekend thru Monday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day throughout the Keys. Plenty of live music, great food and great people.
The 25th Annual Upper Keys Irish Festival will be March 15th and will begin at 11am with the parade starting shortly after at noon. The festivities will be held at the Caribbean Club in Key Largo. This is a fundraiser for the Teen Intervention Prevention Services of the Florida Keys.
The Key Colony Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade... read more
On rare occasions, even our little slice of Paradise can suffer from one of Mother Nature's mood swings. Today is one of those days. Boy oh boy, it is windy outside and that may not fare well with our fisherman, boaters and beach goers. But don't think for a minute that there is nothing left to do. Here are a few options for you when the outdoors makes you stay inside or at least sheltered.
Aquarium Encounters - Take a break from the outside and spend the day observing t... read more
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than corporations, according to Census data.1 Moreover, a decade's worth of Bankrate surveys has found that Americans often prefer real estate for long-term wealth building over oth... read more
MLS Internet Data Exchange (IDX) information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the Florida Keys Board of Realtors.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site come s in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Marathon and Lower Keys Association of REALTORS®, Inc. MLS. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Key Colony Beach Realty are marked with the MLS logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker’s office.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site come s in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Marathon and Lower Keys Association of REALTORS®, Inc. MLS. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Key Colony Beach Realty are marked with the MLS logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker’s office.
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