Welcome to the latest insights from Key West’s real estate scene. Suzanne shares weekly updates on market trends, buyer and seller tips, and everything you need to navigate property decisions in paradise. From staging advice to local market snapshots, this blog is your go-to resource for all things real estate in Key West.
“I love Key West, but would living on the mainland be easier?” I hear some version of that question pretty often, and it makes sense. Key West gives you a lifestyle that is hard to duplicate anywhere else in Florida. The island is compac...
The price of the home is one part of your Key West moving budget. Getting your belongings here, setting up utilities, arranging insurance, covering closing expenses, preparing for tropical weather, and handling those first few weeks in a new ho...
PCS orders have a way of turning major life decisions into a countdown. Suddenly you're researching neighborhoods, calculating commute times, talking to lenders, and deciding whether buying makes more sense than renting, all while planning an a...
A property can sit two blocks from Duval Street, look perfect on Airbnb, and still not be a legal short-term rental. That surprises plenty of investors who assume tourism demand and location are what determine rental potential in Key West. They...
Two Key West homes can sit in the same price range, look equally appealing online, and still be nowhere near equal once you calculate what it actually costs to own them. The difference may come down to something buyers sometimes investigate muc...
Downtown Key West has a funny way of making everyday life feel like you're permanently on vacation. Dinner might be a few blocks away, you can walk instead of hunting for your car keys, and there is almost always something happening outside you...
Luxury real estate is cooling in much of the country but Key West has never been a market that follows the crowd very neatly. In 2026, that difference is becoming especially clear. While national luxury pricing has softened, the Key West luxury...
Two Key West homes can enter the market at nearly the same price and have completely different experiences. One attracts serious interest within days, while the other collects online views, occasional showings, and weeks of silence. That doe...
A Key West listing can generate plenty of online views and still leave the seller staring at the same question a few weeks later: should we lower the price, or would buyers respond better to help with their immediate expenses? That decision ...
A million-dollar home budget sounds enormous in most places. In Key West, it puts you right in the middle of a market where the choices can still feel surprisingly specific: condo or cottage, Old Town charm or more breathing room farther east, ...