tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post577315503768224279..comments2024-03-22T16:30:48.999-05:00Comments on Key West Properties: 734 Amelia Street, Key West, Florida Gary Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03006513292595034076noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-15353735809864568152016-03-14T14:37:33.137-05:002016-03-14T14:37:33.137-05:00Exactly the reason we ended up building our house ...Exactly the reason we ended up building our house - of course there are not exactly a lot of buildable lots in Old Town. We house hunted for a very long time and were close to closing but after evaluating the insurance/maintenance costs on the very old houses we were looking at, we decided to go another way and fortunately were able to make it happen.FloridaAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547836143905791494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-73777851150575445122016-03-14T10:08:36.787-05:002016-03-14T10:08:36.787-05:00I don't think people appreciate how much hidde...I don't think people appreciate how much hidden long term value and dollar savings are incorporated into a house like this. The savings on wind storm and flood insurance year over year will amount to tens of thousands a dollars each decade. <br />Likewise, not having to paint a house every three to five years will mean it is less costly to maintain, but also will stand up to our sometimes hot and humid climate. <br />Little things like large closets and big bath rooms means an owner, family, and guests will have real functionality in their private spaces. Too many old houses are contrived situations where owners make-do. <br />GaryGary Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006513292595034076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2740556909864494483.post-73631220866879220512016-03-14T09:48:52.864-05:002016-03-14T09:48:52.864-05:00Additionally, the builder, who also built my house...Additionally, the builder, who also built my house, is top notch and the work is of the highest quality.FloridaAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547836143905791494noreply@blogger.com