HOME SALES BEST SINCE 2006

►     Homeowners sold 5 million homes in 2013

►      Report from National Association of Realtors showed there were 5.1 million previously owned homes sold in the year, up 9.2% from 2012

Read the full story at CNN Money:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/23/news/economy/home-sales/index.html

80 DEGREES & SUNNY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS!

JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK today in Key Largo, Florida Keys!
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Swimming on a beautiful January day!
For more info on John Pennekamp park, call 305-451-6300 or visit:
http://pennekamppark.com/

TIME TO GET CRABBY - STONE CRABBY!

Join us for the 5th Annual STONE CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, this Saturday & Sunday at Rowell's Marina, Key Largo, mile marker 104.5 on the bayside. Event starts at 11:00 am both days.Cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts vendors, live music, kids play area & face painting, plenty to eat & drink plus fireworks. Admission $5.00, kids under 12 FREE. For full details & complete schedule, call 305-451-4502 or visit:

http://keylargoseafoodfestival.com/

ISLAMORADA SHOPPING CENTER

Investment opportunity. This attractive complex contains 11,444 square feet of leasable area on 1.31 acres. The existing improvements consist of primarily a one-story building plus one upstairs studio. Property configured with 14 rental bays. Exterior common area includes an open concrete walkway, fountain, ample paved parking and rear loading areas. No interior common area to maintain. Construction is CBS/poured concrete. The property is well located on U.S. Highway 1, with excellent visibility.  There is also convenient rear access from the Old Highway. Shown by appt. only. Offered at $1,900,000.

For information on this and other properties in the Florida Keys, visit: 

http://floridakeysproperties.com/

ARTS AND CRAFTS KEYS STYLE!

Photo courtesy Art Under the Oaks

The 31st annual Art Under the Oaks arts and crafts fair will be held on the grounds of San Pedro Church, 89500 Overseas Highway, Tavernier on Saturday, January 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free parking & shuttle from Coral Shores High School, mile marker 89.9 oceanside. For all the details, visit:

http://artundertheoaks.com/

REAL ESTATE RESOURCE

For information on buying or selling a property, contact a Marr Properties, Inc.real estate agent at:

http://floridakeysproperties.com/

TIME TO GET UNCORKED!

The Annual upper Keys Food and Wine Festival takes place in Key Largo and Islamorada Thursday, January 9th thru Saturday, January 18th. Many tasty, tempting, exciting and fun events at different venues including restaurants, resorts, a riverboat and a progressive dinner. For full details, schedule of events and to get your tickets, call 305-494-3736 or visit:

http://floridakeysuncorked.com/