Keys Information

This is the time of year in the Florida Keys to think about Mahi Mahi fishing. The reports say fishing is excellent for these delicious fish and there have been some really big ones caught. A young lady landed a 70+ pound fish a week ago and others in the 50 to 60 pound range have been seen hanging from racks on the local docks. If you don't want to spend gas dollars trolling for Mahi Mahi you can go out to one of the reefs and bring in Yellowtail Snapper and Grouper.



If fishing isn't your thing then give diving or snorkeling a try.



There is so much to do in the Keys and almost every day brings with it beautiful weather. You'll be glad you bought in Paradise.



HOME SALES



Florida Realtors reported an upswing in existing home and condo sales from March to April 2008, according to FAR's latest housing statistics. A total of 11,200 existing single-family homes sold statewide in April, a 20 percent increase over March sales activity, while statewide existing condo sales rose 21.6 percent over the same time period.





THAR' SHE BLOWS. OR NOT.



Government forecasters officially predict six to nine hurricanes in 2008, with up to five becoming major storms. However, forecasters say the chances for an above-average season are about 65 percent; the chances for a normal season about 25 percent; and the chances for a slow season about 10 percent, making the outlook sound almost like a guess. Coupled with two recent years of above-average forecasts and below-average storms, Floridians may be getting confused. Two major points must be made, however: One, it doesn't matter if there is only one major storm in 2008 should that one major storm hit your home. Two, less-than-accurate forecasts could make Floridians apathetic about hurricane preparations and forget that they live on a peninsula that sticks out into the ocean like a giant hurricane "Kick Me" sign. Every state homeowner should prepare for the worst even as they hope for the best. For more information, visit floridarealtor.org's "Hurricane Information and Resources" page at: http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/Before-disaster-strikes.cfm.



When you begin thinking of buying or selling property in the Upper Keys, please give me an opportunity to work with you on your Real Estate needs. I'll get the job done hassle free.



Thanks





Rob Skeel

Realtor

Century 21 Prestige Realty Group

305-393-6300 800-541-5019

http://www.robskeel.com/

http://robskeel.com/homes_for_sale.shtml