Hello Clients, Family & Friends!  We hope you had a wonderful April, we have been busy selling the #1 lifestyle in the world!

 We're marketing Florida Keys real estate at the highest level.  Please let me know if I can help you with your real estate goals.

Featured this month:

• The most accurate and updated market statistics
  by Neighborhood and Key
• Listing of the Month
• Berkshire Elite!
• Local Events & News
• #Goodtoknow Real Estate information

Our team studies the market closely to keep you ahead of the market and be in the know.  Over the past several months we have continued to see the same trend- Economics 101- Low Supply and Strong Demand, leading to upward pressure on real estate prices.  Although we are selling fewer properties in the Keys, demand remains strong and prices continue to increase. 

Click on the "Deep Dive Into" photo for a dive into market trends for all the Florida Keys and then broken down by regions.  Key West to Shark Key, North of Shark Key to Big Pine Key, the Middle Keys including Marathon and Key Colony Beach, and then the Upper Keys.  Interest rates and inventory continue to push the residential real estate market forward. 

As always for the most accurate and updated data trends on your island or for your property, reach out to me, your #foreveragent today at www.keysrealestate.com

Rare Luxury Oceanfront Townhome in an Elegant Gated Community with a Mediterranean Flair! Enjoy Ultimate Privacy & Security in this gorgeous 2 bed 2 1/2 bath, 2,292 SFT townhome at CASA CASELLES. This townhome sits on the largest lot (2,577 SFT) in this premiere community of 20 individually owned townhomes nestled between two nature preserves located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Featuring 2 suites with vaulted ceilings & elegant balconies with gorgeous ocean views. The primary suite has a large walk-in-closet off the bathroom. The gourmet kitchen features custom cherry wood cabinetry with separate refrigerator and freezer drawers to maximize space. This townhome is truly unique from the others in the complex as it is the only townhome with a spacious covered private balcony and a sunning deck that wraps around the second floor. The covered private balcony flows effortlessly from the living area making it an extended indoor-outdoor entertainers dream for the ultimate Florida Keys Lifestyle. The courtyard entrance greets you with 2 covered private parking spaces. 3rd open parking space alongside the home. Wrought iron gates lead you into a huge private courtyard oasis that wraps around the side of the home where you can enjoy the lush tropical landscaping & tropical breezes. A staircase connects the back courtyard to the wrap around deck on the 1st level. Casa Caselles was built in 1980 & all townhomes are appointed with beautiful terra cotta tile roofs to accentuate the Spanish-style architecture. The oceanfront heated saltwater swimming pool takes the center stage overlooking the sparkling blue water where you can take a dip any time of the day or night. Relax and sip a cocktail poolside while savoring the endless ocean views during the day or be dazzled by star gazing at night. All townhomes are Owner Occupied & a strictly enforced ''No Rental'' policy ensures residents ultimate privacy with a strong sense of community. Oceanfront Living at its finest!

May 3rd - May 7th, 2023

The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world, and known as a career starter for top country talent. The festival has kicked off the careers of household names such as Kacey Musgraves, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Randy Houser and Maren Morris. In its 27th year, KWSF has grown into a top destination for music lovers who flock to Key West for five days and nights of live music and storytelling from veteran songwriters and the next big hit-makers.

For tickets & additional information, select here.

"The City of Key West thanks the Key West community for its participation in the Mallory Square visioning process. In the fall and winter of last year, the city received over 2,000 survey responses from residents. The feedback has been instrumental in the planning team’s development of the Mallory Square Master Plan.

The planning team recently unveiled the plan, which can be viewed at the Mallory Square Visioning Hub, at mallorysquare.engage.sasaki.com.

The project team will continue to document, incorporate and ask for additional feedback as the Mallory Square Master Plan moves through the next phases of design and implementation."

Article & Photo Courtesy of the Keys Weekly

Houseplants bring earthy beauty to interiors, but they can quickly show signs of decline if they don’t get the correct amount of sun, nutrients and water. When your favorite plant turns into a droopy, brown mess, where can you turn for help?

Google Play or Apple might not be your first move, but they have excellent apps that can help you choose, care for, and grow healthy beautiful plants. You can use an app to help you save a sickly plant, talk to the app’s team of botanists, and set reminders for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other plant care, advises HappySprout.com.

Download PlantSnap.com or PictureThis the next time you visit a nursery to help you choose plants that will thrive in your home or garden. Use the app when you’re on a nature hike to help you identify edible plants and keep you from walking into that tangle of poison ivy.

Bloomscape’s Vera app offers a great way to document your plants, customize watering and fertilizing schedules, and journal about your plants as well as store pics of them as they grow. Plantnote is an app diary that allows pics with a data backup option, and it integrates with Google Lens to identify plants with Apple Maps or Google Maps.

Reader’s Digest rates Planta as the best plant-care app for 2023, and it’s an Editor’s Choice on the App Store. The paid subscription includes a light meter and access to Dr. Planta for troubleshooting plant disease and other advice.

April 25 - July 30: Art in the Garden at Botanical Gardens

May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30: Glow Hours on Hugh’s View

May 3-7: KW Songwriters Festival

May 4, 11, 18 & 25:  Truman Waterfront Market

May 4: 1^st Thursday Open @ Studios of KW

May 5: 1st Fridays on Fleming

May 5 & 6: Kentucky Derby

May 6: Market on the Green – Between Gates Hotel and 24 North

May 7:  Locals Day @ KW Botanical Gardens

May 7: Locals Day @ HTA: Free admission to the Aquarium, the Shipwreck Museum and Little White House

May 13: Stock Island Art Stroll

May 14 & 28: Sheriff’s Animal Farm open

May 14 & 28: KW Artisan Summer Mini Mkt @ VFW Roosevelt

May 15: Schooner Wharf Magic Bar

May 19 & 20: Preakness Stakes

May 20: KW Botanical Gardens Native Plant Sale

May 20 & 21:  Keys 100 Ultramarathon

May 21:  BHHS Knight & Gardner Parade of Homes

May 28: Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta