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How a Buyer's Agent Works for You

Posted by Key Colony Beach Realty on April 11, 2025 in  Buying  Real Estate  The Florida Keys
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
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Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

Investing in The Florida Keys
Posted by Key Colony Beach Realty on October 26, 2023 in  Real Estate  The Florida Keys
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
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…

Posted by Key Colony Beach Realty on August 01, 2022 in  Food  To Do
Its 5 o’clock somewhere and where should you go for the best happy hour in Marathon?  When some get together to enjoy some time off for drinks and food we always look for a place that has excellent atmosphere, drinks, food, and entertainment. We always seem to head back to the same place, Spark’s Landing. Located in a convenient place in Marathon right on the water, this place has it all. Sparky’s is located behind the Fairfield Inn and Suites right off of Oversees Highway.   This rest... read more
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Lobster Mini Season 2025

Posted by Key Colony Beach Realty on August 01, 2025 in  uncategorized
The historically favored 2025 Lobster Mini Season just came to an end. The two day event took place on Wednesday and Thursday (July 30th & 31st), and is considered a holiday by most visitors and locals alike. For many it is the last hoorah before summer ends and school starts and is looked forward to year after year. Opening day of Lobster Season will take place here shortly on next Wednesday, August 6th, and close March 31st, 2026.  Did you catch your limit of lobsters and wondering what to do with them?... read more
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Market Summary

Posted by Key Colony Beach Realty on March 03, 2025 in  uncategorized
Market Summary  downloaded on 3/7/2025 at 01:20 PM                           Property type Residential; Key/Island like =Key Colony.                             Month/Year Active Listings New Listings Sold Listings Active Listings New Listings Sold Listings Absorption Rate Sale to Original List Price Ratio Avera... read more
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