Well friends and neighbors, we have made it to the end of another year in sunny Key West, Florida. I have to say that this year has had its ups and downs, but hopefully for you the downs have been few.
Speaking of ups and downs, let’s reminisce about what we have seen in the real estate business during 2012. The biggest news of 2012 was the shrinking housing inventory. Everyone thought we would be overrun with foreclosed homes, but this was not to be the case, thankfully. We have also seen the decline in interest rates, and improvement in home sales. Home prices are also starting to move upward again after declining for so long. Plus, all of the statistics are pointing to a slow, but sustainable growth in the housing industry through 2013.
But enough of all that business stuff. We made it to the end of 2012 and that is an accomplishment in itself. We have lived past the end or the beginning, depending on how you believe, of the Mayan Calendar. December 21, 2012 has come and gone with a major winter storm, but other than that, no problems. Of course, New York will probably still see colder temperatures for their New Year’s celebration. But, you will not freeze participating in Key West’s New Years celebrations. So what do you say, let’s party like it’s 1999!
We can start off the festivities with the Key West Dachshund Walk at noon. Bring the whole family and watch those long little doggies strut their stuff! Then, as the evening gears up, we have several choices to count the minutes ‘til the New Year. We can celebrate at the Conch Shell Drop hosted by Sloppy Joe’s Bar, go risqué and watch the 6-Foot Red High Heel Drag Queen Drop at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex, or party as a Pirate Wench descends from a tall ship mast at the island city’s Historic Seaport. Of course, in Key West, if you really don’t like to party in 70 degree weather, you can always spend an intimate night at home with a few friends, and watch that old ball drop on your TV. But no matter how you slice it, Key West knows how to ring in the New Year.
So come down and kick off 2013 in style, whether you’re a tourist, looking to move permanently to the Keys, or just someone who likes the beauty of nature. The great variety of amenities in the homes in our area is just one more reason to want to live in beautiful Key West. If you’re interested in real estate in this attractive area contact me, Jimmy Lane, at Key West Real Estate: 305-766-0585.