Have you ever sold or owned an island ?

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

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No, However I live in my own little world which is much like my own private island of thoughts and deeds.

Mar 03, 2017 07:53 AM

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Debra Leisek

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No, Skipper, I haven't but that sounds like a dandy idea -- maybe we can get Mr Howell to help us out with the purchase.

Mar 04, 2017 06:21 AM

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Bob Crane

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Only if a big rock in the middle of the river behind our cabin counts.

Mar 03, 2017 08:07 AM

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Maria Sapio

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No - Although I did live on Long island...

Mar 03, 2017 07:59 AM

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No, but there is one for sale about 300 yards from my house. In a saltwater marsh, permitted for one house, the developer spent a pile of money on a bridge that can support the weight of construction vehicles. It's intriguing.

Mar 03, 2017 07:52 PM

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Stevens Point, WI
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

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I am holding out for planets

Mar 03, 2017 01:48 PM

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Stevens Point, WI
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Susie Kay

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No, I haven't. I would be interested to hear what others have to say.

Mar 03, 2017 10:01 AM

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Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

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I have not done either. That looks like nice piece of land to own, I'd consider it if I were closer. -Kasey

Mar 03, 2017 08:26 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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there are days when I wish I were on an island....

Mar 03, 2017 08:09 AM

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Richard Weeks

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No but I do like both scenarios

Mar 03, 2017 07:54 AM

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No, and I hope you sell yours. A

Mar 03, 2017 07:51 AM

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Nathan Gesner

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No, but it sounds intriguing!

Mar 04, 2017 06:11 AM

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Gita Bantwal

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No.

Mar 04, 2017 05:19 AM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

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wow great opportunity

Mar 04, 2017 05:18 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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I haven't.

Mar 04, 2017 05:05 AM

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no

Mar 04, 2017 03:44 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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Jennifer Mackay

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Now that's in interesting question - before we opted to move to Florida, my husband called me at work and asked if I was interested in buying an island!

We looked into it and discovered its location was on a lake just outside of Northern Maine which had a camp on it that rented out all summer long.

Problem was, there was no electricity except for an onsight genny and during the winter we needed to have a snow mobile to go shopping since the lake freezes over.

We opted obviously for Florida instead LOL

Mar 04, 2017 03:42 AM

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Praful Thakkar

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Buzz Mackintosh - yet to be in that league...

Mar 03, 2017 11:29 PM

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Debe Maxwell, CRS

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No but, some days I sure would love to own one!

Mar 03, 2017 09:34 PM

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William Feela

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I am working With a buyer right now

Mar 03, 2017 07:56 PM

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Debbie Laity

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No I haven't done this.

Mar 03, 2017 07:50 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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Les & Sarah Oswald

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Never sold but sure wish I owned an island.

Mar 03, 2017 06:44 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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John Pusa

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Buzz Mackintosh Not yet!

Mar 03, 2017 03:06 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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Richie Alan Naggar

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I am reminded of Johnny Depp who owns islands, homes, mansions & towns & cannot seem to enjoy any of it. The guy gets drunk/drugs, has suffered Real Estate losses & is divorcing. What is the point if there is no peace?

Mar 03, 2017 02:54 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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Diana Dahlberg

1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI

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No I never have ... not sure I would want to be that alone.

Mar 03, 2017 02:50 PM

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Diana White-Pettis

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No I have not.

Mar 03, 2017 02:31 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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Never have and probably never will. The closest island is over 500 miles away to TN.

Mar 03, 2017 01:03 PM

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Michael Scruggs

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No, but I would welcome the chance:)

Mar 03, 2017 01:03 PM

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

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Not an island person in real estate.

Mar 03, 2017 12:47 PM

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No.

Mar 03, 2017 12:26 PM

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

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I have not Buzz Mackintosh but I'm more curious as to why this is a popular question over the last few days here on AR? I believe it's the 3rd time I've seen it this week.

Mar 03, 2017 11:53 AM

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Michael Setunsky

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Buzz Mackintosh Since you can't build on it because it is in a floodplain it doesn't have much utility other than say you own an island.

Mar 03, 2017 10:14 AM

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Lynnea Miller

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Never - and don't anticipate it in Central Oregon.

Mar 03, 2017 09:38 AM

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Michael Jacobs

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

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No, we are the flatlanders with corn fields only. Want to buy one of those, call me.

Mar 03, 2017 09:14 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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I do, but more on the size level of "Jurrasic Park" or Hawaii.

Mar 03, 2017 08:45 AM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

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No, neither. I had a vacation home on one, though! Good luck!!

Mar 03, 2017 08:15 AM

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Not yet but the day isn't over yet so you never know

Mar 03, 2018 08:02 AM

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Dave Halpern

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I heard Guam may capsize

Sep 17, 2017 11:07 AM

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Debra Leisek

Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

No man is an island... but yes I have sold half an island.. and to this day my client still wants to buy the other half. We write a letter about every 3 years and you just reminded me it is time to write another letter!

Apr 02, 2017 01:18 AM

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Wayne Martin

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Never owned one! Never sold one!

Mar 10, 2017 06:32 AM

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

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No, we don't have much water here in Denver.

Mar 06, 2017 06:33 AM

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Buzz - Have never owned or sold an island.

Mar 04, 2017 05:30 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Nope.

Mar 04, 2017 01:29 PM

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

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No I have not but enjoying the comments on this question.

Mar 04, 2017 12:00 PM

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Will Hamm

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Be interesting but never had a deal like this.

Mar 04, 2017 11:26 AM

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No on both counts

Mar 04, 2017 10:06 AM

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No, However I live in my own little world which is much like my own private island of thoughts and deeds.
No, Skipper, I haven't but that sounds like a dandy idea -- maybe we can get Mr Howell to help us out with the purchase.
Only if a big rock in the middle of the river behind our cabin counts.
No, but there is one for sale about 300 yards from my house. In a saltwater marsh, permitted for one house, the developer spent a pile of money on a bridge that can support the weight of construction vehicles. It's intriguing.
No, I haven't. I would be interested to hear what others have to say.
I have not done either. That looks like nice piece of land to own, I'd consider it if I were closer. -Kasey
Now that's in interesting question - before we opted to move to Florida, my husband called me at work and asked if I was interested in buying an island!

We looked into it and discovered its location was on a lake just outside of Northern Maine which had a camp on it that rented out all summer long.

Problem was, there was no electricity except for an onsight genny and during the winter we needed to have a snow mobile to go shopping since the lake freezes over.

We opted obviously for Florida instead LOL
I am reminded of Johnny Depp who owns islands, homes, mansions & towns & cannot seem to enjoy any of it. The guy gets drunk/drugs, has suffered Real Estate losses & is divorcing. What is the point if there is no peace?
Never have and probably never will. The closest island is over 500 miles away to TN.
I have not Buzz Mackintosh but I'm more curious as to why this is a popular question over the last few days here on AR? I believe it's the 3rd time I've seen it this week.
Buzz Mackintosh Since you can't build on it because it is in a floodplain it doesn't have much utility other than say you own an island.
No, we are the flatlanders with corn fields only. Want to buy one of those, call me.
I do, but more on the size level of "Jurrasic Park" or Hawaii.
No, neither. I had a vacation home on one, though! Good luck!!
No man is an island... but yes I have sold half an island.. and to this day my client still wants to buy the other half. We write a letter about every 3 years and you just reminded me it is time to write another letter!