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The 4 Types of Florida Keys Homes You Need to Know
Florida Keys Homes Buying a home in the Florida Keys can be a bit confusing at times. While searching for a Florida Keys home, you’ll come across words like, Mobile, Modular, Frame and Concrete Block and Stucco (CBS). So what do all these types of homes mean exactly,...
The Best Roof For Your Home
Metal Roofs - The Golden Standard in the Florida Keys. Have you ever looked at the roofs of the homes in the Florida Keys? If so, you will notice most of the homes have opted for a metal roof. A metal roof is the gold standard when it comes to protection in a...
Go Get your Re-Entry Stickers Now
We might be getting a hurricance. Remember to get your reentry stickers in case you need to evacuate! Often in times of emergencies such as hurricanes or a pandemic, Monroe County closes the Florida Keys to visitors and sets up check points that only allow residents...
Mom Friends in New Places
Mom Friends It’s always a bit of a challenge when you move to a new place and have to make new friends. It’s even more challenging when you add in being a mom and have limited time for yourself. Today we will explore different ways to help make your transition to the...
The Best Guide to Shopping in Marathon, Florida
Shopping in Marathon, FL Living full time in the Florida Keys is a lot different than just coming on vacation. One of the first things you notice is the lack of stores to obtain everyday items. Each area of the Florida Keys has it’s own little section where items can...
What you need to know about Flood Insurance in the Florida Keys
When you are purchasing a home in the Florida Keys, one of the lender requirements is to obtain Flood Insurance. The big question is how much does Flood Insurance Cost? Well, there is no straight forward answer to this question as each house is unique. I will go...
Are there Homeowners Associations in the Florida Keys? -Learn More
Homeowners Association for single family homes are few and in between in the Florida Keys. Typically, if a neighborhood has a Homeowners Association, it is voluntary. The average cost of an HOA in the Florida Keys is around $200.00 - $300.00 yearly. Although there are...
Need to Know – Property Taxes in Monroe County, FL
Monroe County has the lowest property taxes in Florida! As a buyer, you can expect to pay about 1 percent of the purchase price. For example, if you purchase a home for $400,000, property taxes will be about 4,000 dollars a year. The actual amount will be a little...
Breaking Down Flood Maps in the Florida Keys
Flood Maps in the Florida Keys, can be a bit confusing. So I am going to break it down for you to make it as simple as possible. So lets get one thing straight, basically everywhere in the Florida Keys is in a Flood Zone. I know some of you are going to come at me...
Top 10 Tips for Building in the Florida Keys
10 Tips for Building in the Florida Keys The time has come, you have secured your parcel in the Florida Keys; you have your building allocation; you paid for your permit and impact fees. Finally, you are ready to move on to the next adventure of building a home in the...
Must Know – Market Rate Building Rights Vs. Affordable
Understanding Market Rate Building Rights Vs. Affordable Building Rights I know building in the Florida Keys is complicated! Often you will see real estate listings that say, “Market Rate Building Right or Affordable Building Right.” So what are they and what’s the...
Facts you need to know about Rogo Exempt Lots
So what does ROGO Exempt mean? Rogo is an acronym that stands for Rate Of Growth Ordinance. Rogo is a point system that the state of Florida uses to regulate how much NEW construction is allowed in the Florida Keys. Read more here, on Rogo. A vacant parcel that is...
The Truth about Rogo Points.
Ok, so here is the truth about Rogo points. Any person who is looking to build a new home in the Florida Keys must obtain a building allocation. You can get an allocation by purchasing one on the open market ( transferable building right) or going through Rogo. Rogo...
Secrets Of Building Allocations In The Florida Keys.
Building Allocations In order to build a new construction home on a vacant lot, you must first obtain a building allocation in the Florida Keys. There are two ways to obtain a building allocation. The fastest and easiest way is to buy a Transferable Building Right....
How many ROGO points do you need to build in the Florida Keys?
How many Rogo points do you need to build in the Keys? Well, that depends on the current rankings. In order to obtain a building allocation, an individual’s application must be evaluated by the score sheet, or also referred as Evaluation Points Criteria. The person...
Explore The Island Of Marathon Now – Grassy Key
Grassy Key is one of the first islands that make up Marathon. Grassy Key is a little outside the City of Marathon. Going to the grocery stores or Home Depot would take you about 20 minutes to get there from Grassy Key. I am sure many of you are used to that, but after...
What Does Rogo Stand For? – All the Essential you need.
For SaleFor SaleFor SaleWhen looking into building in the Florida Keys, you will come across the word ROGO a lot! So what does it mean? Rogo is an acronym that stands for Rate Of Growth Ordinance. Sometimes you will also run into the word, BPAS, which is another...
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