tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post5265348659694257110..comments2024-03-22T16:30:48.999-05:00Comments on Key West Properties: 1127 Von Phister Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West - Won't You be My NeighborGary Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03006513292595034076noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-2728321914426054182012-08-15T09:09:18.534-05:002012-08-15T09:09:18.534-05:00Gary is absolutely right on target with the needs ...Gary is absolutely right on target with the needs of a 2nd home buyer. After all, he sold us our 2nd home in Casa Marina. We didn't want New-Mid Town. It is our vacation-retirement home. We want to be far enough away so it isn't in our back yard yet still walking distance if we want the excitement. Thank you, Gary!Paul and Angelicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-40660354093079130552012-01-08T19:12:18.745-05:002012-01-08T19:12:18.745-05:00Don't know either of you, but the realtor is c...Don't know either of you, but the realtor is correct. Bought our 2nd home in old town after months of looking. Yes, you will get more for your money in Casa marina and new town.....but it just doesn't have the appeal of old town. Especially to a vacation home buyer.....speaking from personal experience!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-52221700466711644282011-08-23T07:52:48.028-05:002011-08-23T07:52:48.028-05:00Charles A - don't let them steer you away from...Charles A - don't let them steer you away from New Town. It is a great place to live and far enough from the Duval crawl bar scene but close enough for everything Key West can offer. <br />Plus, we in New Town, Mid Town, the Meadows, the Golf Course are not pretentious or arrogant snobs thinking if you don't live in Old Town you are not worthy of mention. <br /><br />I have lived here 30+ years, a native born and bred and know of what I speak. And never rule out the fabulous Lower Keys for waterfront property at its best.<br /><br />Take this newbie blogger and not- so- in- the- know Realtor with a grain of salt as he is not the leading salesperson on housing in Key West. And do your own homework. You will be amazed at how much you have missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-71736153039406592892011-08-23T00:39:15.046-05:002011-08-23T00:39:15.046-05:00Wow! I like everything in this post and how I wish...Wow! I like everything in this post and how I wish I could afford to have that kind of wonderful pool and fabulous bed someday. Big thanks.<br /><br /><br /><br />Charles Amakati condohttp://www.atayala.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-5514254486555710442011-08-22T10:08:59.639-05:002011-08-22T10:08:59.639-05:00Realtors that are Conchs who sell to Conchs?
Are ...Realtors that are Conchs who sell to Conchs?<br /><br />Are you kidding? I know many people who have bought in New Town who have just arrived here to work in banking, in sales, on base and the like. Conchs? Do you realize that many people have lived here 10-20 years and buy in New Town and ARE NOT considered a Conch by anyone.<br /><br />And there are a lot of Realtors who sell in New Town who are transplanted newbies from other areas.<br /><br />You are limiting yourself by being against the area. I would rather live on the far end of Eagle Avenue and use this as my second or third vacation home than live amongst the homeless, vagrant and drunks of some of the less than desirable bar noise infiltrated areas of Old Town. And let us not forget, Flagler and Go Lane both have WATER access via canal - a big plus that Old Town can not offer. <br /><br />If I remember correctly, you once had Go Lane on your blog and sang praises on it's location, canal access and viability as a vacation second home. Or has your tune changed along with the attitude?<br /><br />I am no snob or look down upon those who have chosen to live in New Town. I can't say the same for others in Old Town.<br /><br />I know several well known and highly rated non-Conch Realtors in town (and they are amongst the most visable and highly sought after for their sales ratings) that would love to sell a home in New Town. A commission is a commission. And if you limited yourself to just one area, you have only yourself to blame when the sales are going to other, more informed Realtors (and perhaps a true Conch as well).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-56695798487864118952011-08-22T09:46:37.669-05:002011-08-22T09:46:37.669-05:00Most people looking for a second home in Key West ...Most people looking for a second home in Key West want to be near where the action is. Many won't even consider Casa Marina because they think it is not properly located.<br /><br />I have shown some very nice houses on the far end of Eagle (when prices were much higher!). The buyers turned up their noses at the distance. <br /><br />There are some very good deals on mid-range houses in New Town. I wrote about a bank house a couple of weeks ago. Locals buy those houses. Not second home buyers. It is the second home buyers that normally read my blog. Maybe I'm wrong but most New Town sales are brokered between Realtors that are Conchs who sell to Conchs. They don't look for an agent like me.<br /><br />GaryGary Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006513292595034076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-52085525612738369122011-08-22T06:19:36.049-05:002011-08-22T06:19:36.049-05:00What is so wrong with New Town? Lots of beautiful...What is so wrong with New Town? Lots of beautiful renovated mid-century homes. Gary PLEASE don't be so elitist! You could just put off a lot of buyers wanting to purchase a home there and will go to another realtor who will cater to their specific wants. Many people would love to live in New Town for the space and convenience to shops. Not everyone loves Duval Street, bar noise and traffic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-8285261869746298922011-08-20T03:46:18.674-05:002011-08-20T03:46:18.674-05:00$1,295,000 seems low. You can buy a simple little ...$1,295,000 seems low. You can buy a simple little three bedroom in New Town for much less. Location, quality, and charm cost more.<br />GaryGary Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006513292595034076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-64427245222172849852011-08-19T22:36:17.373-05:002011-08-19T22:36:17.373-05:00$850 per square foot seems awful high.$850 per square foot seems awful high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-49500483202534321602011-08-19T13:36:46.523-05:002011-08-19T13:36:46.523-05:00Cute house, hate the cheap Tommy Bahama logo item ...Cute house, hate the cheap Tommy Bahama logo item on the bed - that would have to go in the trash pronto. Superb street - thanks for this one but I wouldn't think the gym or Fausto's is why people want to live in Casa Marina. There are better places to loiter in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-69379838823840134112011-08-19T11:37:20.196-05:002011-08-19T11:37:20.196-05:00Interesting that you should show Island Gym. When...Interesting that you should show Island Gym. Whenever I've visited Key West, I've been surprised at the very few public gyms. Perhaps folks prefer to get their exercise out in the sunshine.<br /><br />Just my thought de jur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com