Hello Clients, Family & Friends.  First off, we hope you all are healthy and safe.  A home has a new meaning to most of us. We are here on the ground in the Keys if we can help you with anything if you are away.

Please reach out to me if you would like for me to check on your home or Facetime you from that listing you've been checking out.

We're monitoring the real estate trends closely to keep you ahead of the market and in the know. That's #Goodtoknow
 

Peaceful surroundings, grand sunrises and tranquility abound in this magnificent ''Signature Estate'' on the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the private, gated Community of Shark Key, this 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, Office & theater room home sits 14,850 Sq. Ft. of paradise. This estate has a fabulous open floor plan, exquisite finishes, beautiful rooms filled with natural sunlight and sweeping views of the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Multiple living areas and a multitude of decks make this home a perfect place to gather with family and friends around the numerous fireplaces.Entertain your family and friends in your private theater room ideal for family movie nights and sporting events. The state of the art gourmet kitchen is equipped with designer appliances Wolfe, Fisher & Paykel & Sub Zero custom cabinetry by Hansen & Bringle and a generous pantry and dedicated area & pre-wired for an elevator. Stunning vistas start at your front door and continue throughout the home with an abundance of sliding doors and windows. The timeless design of the home showcases all 4 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms on the second floor. (Elevator can be installed in the dedicated area that has been pre wired)The large master suite and bath have an oversized shower, tub programed for heat, bubbles & waves, fireplace for cool mornings, two designer closets, large balcony for enjoying the gorgeous open water views & White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. Shark Key is minutes from Key West and boasts two miles of shoreline, lush foliage, sparkling lagoons and some of the most exquisite waterfront homes. Enjoy the luxury of Shark Key's Caribbean Island Ambiance and its amenities: Inland Swimming Lagoon & Beach, Two Tennis courts and Club House. Visit: 49Cannonroyal.com

By The Weekly Staff

"At the beginning of June, Realtors in the Florida Keys were banking on something they called “pent up demand.” Sales were down that month by more than 20% compared to 2019 numbers. 

A month later, sales exploded. 

In Monroe County, sales of residential properties jumped 50% over 2019 numbers. In 2019, 191 homes sold. In 2020, the number soared to 286. In terms of dollar volume for the entire Florida Keys, that represents $209 million in sales, an increase of $72 million just for the month of July 2020 over July 2019."

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LIVING WITH CANCER IS A REALITY FACED BY THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Here are a few things we can do to help kids with cancer:

• Raise awareness and volunteer.
• Promote gold. Wear gold this month: hair ties and ribbons, shoelaces, t-shirts, crowns, bling with a purpose and pediatric cancer pins will all do the trick.
• Donate to The Sunshine Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has been a national sponsor of this organization for more than 25 years and has playeda major role through its many network fundraising activities, helping to put smiles on the faces of kids with cancer everywhere.

Learn more. www.sunshinekids.org

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