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My name is Abby Oglesbee and it is my goal to help you attain yours.Whether you are looking to buy, sell or find an investment property, we have the resources to make ithappen. Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. is the most trusted Real Estate name in the FloridaKeys. We have the top 5 offic...

Adorable Big Pine Key Canal Home. This 3BR/2BA has a partial wrap around deck from which you can enjoy our amazing Keys sunsets. The kitchen has just been remodeled and it has brand new wood cabinets, porcelain sink and corian counters. Great family home.620,000Control Depth:3 FeetWaterfront:Cana...

Immaculate and furnished 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Summerland Cove. Complete with walk around balcony, workshop, tiki bar, fish cleaning station, concrete sea wall and davits, this tropical getaway will enchant you. The home offers an open floor plan with beautiful slider doors that give you magn...

FloridaHomes Prediction: GettingBack on Track Despite the headline news coverage of turmoil in themortgage market, mortgage rates have actually been falling for borrowers whotake out prime conforming loans. Per The national association of REALTORS: Despite theheadline news cov...

FloridaSchools achieving Educational Excellence.  Per an article in Florida Trend Magazine, "The range of choices in Florida makes us astate with real opportunities for both high school students and adults topursue all kinds of career education," says Vice Chancellor Marmor.  ...

  PARADISE FOUND! Own your own slice of a tropical island with over 13 acres and a 1 bed/1 bath tree top bungalow. Nestled high amidst the gumbo limbo trees affording stunning sunset views over Kemp Channel and out to the Gulf of Mexico. Hiking trail traverses the hardwood hammock island. Kayak t...

Perect for your fleet! This 2BD/2BA CBS offers 158' of reinforced concrete seawall, breathtaking open water bay views and immediate access to Atlantic and Gulf waters. Swim right of your seawall in to Summerland Cove's pristine flow through canals. This home has endless potential and it is a MUST...

Welcome to Your Keys to Paradise and everything you need to know about Florida Keys Real Estate inclusing Key West Fl Real Estate. My name is Abby Oglesbee and it is my goal to help you achieve yours.Whether you are looking to buy, sell or find an investment property, we have the resources to mak...

Florida Keys EmploymentThe local economy leans towards goods and services for both new residents and tourists.The retail, construction and hotel industries have the most employees in Monroe County.Business SizeMonroe County is comprised of primarily small businesses.Since there is no state or loc...

WHAT TYPES OF INSURANCE WILL I NEED?There are 3 forms of insurance you will need to get if you plan on financing your home here in theKeys.Flood Insurance:There are 2 types of flood zones in the Florida Keys: AE and VE. Flood insurance for AE is veryaffordable and varies depending on the elevatio...