Key West

If you think you are being price gouged there is a hotline you can call to turn in the evil doer or cheater business.  Call the Attorney Generals hotline at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226).

It is illegal to raise the price of gas, ice, water or other needed hurricane supplies when a storm is approaching.  The best thing that you can do is be prepared so that you don't need to buy these items at the last minute.

Make a list of the items that you will need for hurricane season and go buy them.  Then make a hurricane evacuation plan.  Exchange phone numbers and addresses with family members.  Come up with a method to communicate effectively such as Facebook or MySpace.

Your pets may not be welcome everywhere so if you are going to be staying in a hotel make sure you start making calls early and find a hotel on each side of Florida and in 2 or 3 central locations that fit your budget and allow pets. 

Be sure to take a moment to think about the people who live on your block.  Are there elderly people or people with ailments or injuries that need help?  Stop by and ask them what you can do to help them prepare.  Share your emergency plan and encourage them to make a plan and let them know that you would be honored to help them if you are needed.  Be a Good Samaritan.  It's so important that we all help each other in times of need.

If you are taken advantage be sure to make a complaint.  If enough people stand up for themselves then things are going to change and people will be punished and the world will be a better place and it will all be because of you!  Be safe!

Maya Thomas
Realtor®
Exit Realty Old Island Key West
1511 Truman Avenue
Key West, FL  33040
(305) 522-1398
MyRealPro@gmail.com
www.ShowcasePortfolioProperties.com

MLS 109444
Price $384,000
Address 1797 Von Phister Street, Key West, FL  33040
Bed rooms 3
Bath rooms 3
Sf Home 1,900
SF Lot 4,862
Pool yes
Built 2007

http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?SK=13&T=1673945 TO SEE the VIRTUAL TOUR! 3/2.5 BRAND NEW (built 2007). P-O-O-L! $30,000 of beautifully polished vanilla swirl 24 X 24 dense limestone Travertine stone floors, bay window, grand lv rm, 2 central a/c units, crown molding, LG Stainless steel appliances, oak cabinets, double convection ovens, Sile Stone counters kitchen and baths, Jacuzzi bath tubs, 10 X 20 concrete pool, breakfast room, formal dining room.  Low E double pane insulated break away energy efficient windows, Chandelier, oak staircase, laundry room on 2nd floor, extra outlets in every room, pre-wired internet, Hardi Board siding. $220 electric per month!

MLS                  110390
Price                  $1,795,000
Bed/Bath           3/3
Square Feet       2,224
Lot Square Feet  4,596
Year Built           1943
Zoning                HHDR
Flood Zone          AE
Construction       Frame
Roof                 Hip / Gable
Roof Type          Metal
Floor                 Dade Co Pine
Interior Walls     Dade Co Pine
Ceiling              Dade Co Pine
Subdivision       Old Town Unlisted
Taxes,             $8,112, Year 2008
Pool                 In-ground
Central Air        3 Units
Off Street Parking Yes
Appliances Viking, Bosch, Kitchenaid
Area Old Town

SEE the Virtual Tour! http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?SK=13&T=1885118 2009 winner Old Island Restoration Foundation Tour of Homes, gas lamps, opulent turn of the century eyebrow home, Dade Co pine floors, ceiling, walls, Statuary Carrera marble slab countertops w/ Blanco sink, antique turn of the century push button light switches w/ dimmers, 6 burner Viking gas range w/ double ovens, dual refrigerators, ice machine, wine cooler, DW, WD, cherry wood cabinets. Carrera marble tile baths. Pre-wired wrap around covered porches. Heated pool, river rock waterfall, flagstone river rock deck, bamboo, Royal Cuban palms. Gated OSP with XL carport w/ storage. Rear storage bldgs. Sec. system, new 3 zone a/c system, zoned irrigation system.

MLS 110638
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Square Feet 1274
Lot Square Feet 3570
Virtual Tour go to:  tiny.cc/C44Tenth 

SEE the VIRTUAL TOUR at www.tiny.cc/C44Tenth or click the link to Virtual Media! 2004 1,200 sf 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Large living room, roomy deck for grilling dinner, enjoying soft breezes and shimmering gold sunsets and close to Bernstein Park. Lemon yellow hardi board siding, lovely landscaping with avocado, papaya, banana, lemon and lime trees. This may be the prettiest street on the island. Huge master bath, 2 walk in closets. Inexpensive insurance. Easy to use accordian hurricane shutters. Ample storage in the attic. Attractive and easy to maintain p-rock driveway. Well maintained and neat as can be. Proof of funds or pre-approval letter rqd. to submit offer. Washer and dryer do not convey.

Judge Lee Haworth has seen a 600% increase in foreclosures in the 12th circuit court which covers Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.  500 families are having their homes taken away by foreclosure every month.  The 12^th circuit court has the 2^nd greatest number of foreclosure cases behind Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.

To slow the tsunami Judge Haworth made some changes in December that are just now beginning to sprout.  The new procedures require lenders to talk to homeowners and explore options to help them stay in their homes.  The judge is convinced that there are people abandoning their homes who can afford them.

Judge Haworth gave a 4 page memo to lenders outlining his plan to open communication and seek a solution to the flood of foreclosures.  Some lender law firms are on board and some aren't.  The law firms that are ignoring the Judge's memo are not getting a hearing date.

This ‘tough love' is designed to stabilize the Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties and stream line the foreclosure process.  All foreclosure filings are now electronic.  This increases efficiency and saves trees.

Maya Thomas
Realtor®
Exit Realty Old Island Key West
1511 Truman Avenue
Key West, FL  33040
(305) 522-1398
MyRealPro@gmail.com
www.ShowcasePortfolioProperties.com