Did you know interest rates are on the rise?

Interest rates are on the rise, click and prepare yourself.

If you know anyone selling, looking to sell or looking to buy real estate, please have them call Monika @ 305-776-2025

http://www.monikasundstrom.com

Foreclosures and redefaulting all over again....

Coming to a neighbor near you?

Call Monika @ 305-776-2025 to sell or buy

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Looking for island living but not interested in buying your own private island?

I often receive calls for the island listings I offer and although the typical buyer doesn't have 15 to 20 million just to run out and buy a new property, you can find great deals for under $3 million where you are removed from the hustle and bustle of the cars, scooters and everyday city noises but at the same time have all the amenities of everyday living with even your groceries delivered to your door. Allow me to introduce 50 Sunset Key to you located just a five minute ferry ride from the Westin Resort in Key West. Less than 10 years old offering 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths just under 2000 sq ft. The beautiful french doors open to the generous back deck with a hot tub and heated pool with outstanding porches and lush landscaping. On island you have private beaches, tennis court, spa and a gourmet restaurant and don't forget your golfcart is included.

~Monika
monika@monikasundstrom.com
305-776-2025
www.monikasundstrom.com

Buying a waterfront property ~ a few things you should ask.

Thinking of buying a waterfront lot or residence, there are a few things you should consider when buying. 

Learn about the water, how is the access during high and low tide. How deep is your access and what does the bottomlands consist of.

 

Does the land extend all the way to the water, do you have bottomland, does the survey stop short, Is there any surveyed, platted or dedicated designation of that land?

Talk to someone from the HOA if there is one.

 

Always review the plat map and the historical plat maps to the property.

Are there any easements to the property, water, etc If there is a dock is it maintained by you or a community or association?

Review the covenants, restrictions, declarations or similar encumbrances to the land and review them

What local, state and federal ordinances restrict (if any) control the use of the waterfront?

Now I would like to introduce 32 Hilton Haven Unit 8 a condo located on the Gulfside in Key West just off North Roosevelt near the City Marina and Key West Yacht Club. Please call Monika today for this great piece of Key West Real Estate or other Key West Real Estate Investments you may be looking for.

 

~Monika

 

Condo living in the Florida Keys

So, your thinking that well a single-unit home just isn't within your budget, maybe you want fewer maintenance issues or requirements....maybe you need to consider a condominium.

Now remember by definition, if you are buying a typical condo, you are buying all the space floor to ceiling and wall to wall (all the space contained within). Codo's come in various asthetics and may look like an apartment, flat, townhouse or even a detached structure. The exterior, grounds, roads, driveways and common areas are maintained usually by an association group of all the owners and/or developer.

Some things to consider are the following:

• Maintenance ~ whats included and what is not
• Insurance ~ what is covered by association
• Parking ~ how many spaces do you have, can you pay more for another spot, is it assigned?
• Amenities ~ do you have a pool, tennis courts, gym, boat dock, shuffle board
• Association fees ~ are fees monthly, quartly, yearly and what do they include?
• Neighborhood ~ schools, commuting shopping, dinning?
• Space ~ balconies, patios, barbecue area?
• Pets ~ are pets allowed or not?
• Security ~ is there electronic gates that require a code
• Future repairs ~ does the association have a reserve fund for big repairs and improvements and are thre any future planned special assessments?
• Important paperwork ~ make sure you check the declaration, rules and bylaws of the condo association.
• Governance ~ what is the form of government and are there more rules, quiet hours, can you play loud music, can you paint your door without asking, can you have plants on porch, can you decorate for holidays, etc......?
• Do you have any special needs?

Although these may not be all the questions you should consider, it is a start to get you thinking in the right direction and the same goes for a home in a planned community.

Now I would like to introduce you to wonderfull condo available in Key West located on the Atlantic with restaurants and boat dockage close by and within normal walking distance.

~ Monika

Relocating to the Florida Keys and Beyond

I know not everyone lives in the Florida Keys forever, sometimes we decide to relocate somewhere else. Before packing the car and just moving to a strange new city, you should always review current buying trends and inventory. The inventory will always determine the price in the market (typically speaking). Follow this link to review the April Real Estate market data for the US, it may just help you with your moving decision on what to expect before you arrive, buy or move.

Remember, whether your moving to Key West, the Florida Keys or even relocating away from the islands, Monika's Key West Real Estate can always help you with buying, selling, investing and relocation referrals.

~ Monika

1400 1st St, Key West 33040, Florida - Virtual Tour