Lenders can foreclose Florida Keys homes for other reasons, but the most common reason lenders file a notice of default is when a borrower is at least two payments behind.
If the Fl Keys home owner does not bring the loan current, the lender will take the property away from the owner. In the final step of the foreclosure process, the lender tries to auction the property at a public sale.
Not all Florida Keys foreclosures that fall into foreclosure go to public sale because owners have the right to make up back payments up to a point, the time which varies from state to state. Also the property can be bought in pre-foreclosure during the short sale process.
Real estate investors and home buyers see profit in buying foreclosures because they can often buy the property for the amount owed, picking up the home owner's equity for free.
Unlike a foreclosure, investors typically buy the home for even less because investors are not paying off the existing loan nor making up the back payments. Investors are striking a deal with the existing lender to take less than what the lender has coming to avoid dealing with a foreclosure.
It's a myth that lenders are not going to make a deal with an investor unless the seller has fallen behind on the seller's obligation to make timely mortgage payments. Sellers don't need to be in default for a short sale to occur. For a buyer who wants to occupy the home, buying a Florida Keys short sale makes financial sense.
Buying a Florida Keys REO is similar to buying a Florida Keys short sale except the property is already owned by the lender. The property was acquired by the lender through a foreclosure action. Often lenders will sell repossessed homes for less than the past loan balance. Bank-owned properties are called REOs, meaning real estate owned by the lender. Banks end up owning the property when nobody at the public auction bid enough to cover the amount owed against the property. Florida Keys REO homes are often considered the best way to buy a distressed property because the seller is already out of the picture. It's just the Florida Keys investor, the investor's agent, the bank and the real estate agent who are negotiating the transaction. Some Florida Keys Bank Owned REOs can be purchased directly from the lender although it is highly recommended to buy any real estate property through a Florida Keys real estate agent to protect the buyers interest and negotiate the best possible price.
PLAYA LARGO OCEAN RESIDENCES - NEW gated resort style OCEAN SIDE community! - SEA SPRAY model is a beautiful 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath 2,502 Sq Ft under AC residence with a large 484 Sq Ft outdoor terrace with summer kitchen perfect for entertaining with adjoining 201 Sq Ft AC media room designed to enjoy spectacular ocean views. Common areas were inspired by the Playa Largo Resort and amenities include gorgeous clubhouse has indoor and outdoor recreational areas including a beautifully designed infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Community boat launch and dock gets you a few minutes to the open ocean and favorite fishing and diving areas. Playa Largo Resort hotel program TBA. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Sea Garden is located on an impressive landscaped 1.5 acre bayfront parcel sprinkled with orchids and boasts a highly unique bayside coral reef right behind the docks. This completely solar powered home has been built to last and offers over 120 of deep water dockage with 13k boat lift plus kayak/paddleboard ramp and floating dock. Three car garage with upstairs guest house is an added bonus to this already impeccable estate. Watch the bald eagles fly by, the painted sky sunsets and enjoy the natural surrounding beauty of the Florida Keys right from your back porch! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Outstanding Oceanfront Estate Home perfectly situated 5 minutes from Ocean Reef Club and 30 minutes from Miami on a point lot with direct access to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. This 5,100 square foot, 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath estate sits on .72 acres with 300 linear feet of water frontage. It features many luxury appointments and finishes including an ADA accessible elevator, Italian marble floors, sub-zero refrigerator, wine chiller, wet bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hard wood cabinets. This is a solid CBS building built in 2014 with a 50-year metal roof and hurricane impact windows and doors throughout. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
SANCTUARY BEACH HOUSE- This unique Islamorada residence is supremely located on the Florida Bay with year-round sunset views. Tranquil, natural beauty embraces the beautiful azure waters which create a breathtaking backdrop for this beach-style home. One and a half lots on the bay feature a lush tropical vegetation, great lawn, large pool and spa, sandy beach, protected deep-water boat basin with boat ramp, Jacuzzi deck and rock pond with bridge. Once you enter through one of the two electric gated entrances, you are immediately struck by the privacy and tranquility, hence the name Sanctuary. This residence affords stunning, vast panoramas of the Florida Bay. Open and enclosed patios and porches offer abundant opportunities to relax in the sun or the shade. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Pirates Cove Bay Front Treasure! Enjoy boating and sunsets from this lovely bay front home. Relish the Florida Keys lifestyle in this Key Largo bay front home with 3 bedroom 2 & 1/2 bath. Spectacular water views can be seen from open kitchen/dining and living areas. Or sit outside and delight in the views from the large open patio. This home has a gated entry and is located on the quiet cul-de-sac of Jolly Roger Drive. This CBS constructed home has plenty of parking underneath for your cars and toys as well as space for entertaining. Boaters will appreciate the convenience of boat lift and davits. Boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, or just doing nothing, this is the home where you can have it all. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Welcome to Mima Grada... your Florida Keys oceanfront dream estate with everything you desire to live the ultimate island life. Enjoy your own private boat basin with boat lift and jet ski davits, sprawling sandy beach, lagoon-style pool/spa with poolside tiki bar, private lighted tennis court, and of course expansive ocean views. This spacious beach mansion stands out as one of the most elegant on Islamoradas Millionaires Row, which is an eclectic collection of unique open water estates all with distinctive entry gates, winding driveways and lush tropical foliage. Enjoy the serenity and privacy of Mimi Grada with your immediate family or feel free to invite all your friends with plenty of room for entertaining both inside and out including two private guest suites. Must see! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
RARE FIND! ALL OFFERS WELCOME.GORGEOUS!FURNISHED WITH A LARGE OCEANFRONT BOAT SLIP!Rarely available slip NO. 25 is being sold with this property. Stunning property. This large, one story condo comes furnished with a coastal decor and is turn key. You will fall in love with this luxurious property overlooking the rare, private & secured, oceanfront marina. The open water view offers tranquil breezes and magical sunrises. Steps to your boat, the hot tub, and pool!one story condo with a large open concept design with 4 bedrooms & 3 baths! GREAT rental history for investors & a beautiful full time home or get a way for a family. Mandatory refundable at resale equity fee. See HOA fees to include insurance, water & 24/7 security and a capital contribution fee. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
BIG PRICE REDUCTION!!! Brand New Construction with all the bells and whistles. Waterfront 5/3 with storage, pool. 60 dock with boat lift, plenty of room for all your toys. Direct access to the ocean. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Islamorada Venetian Shores 5BD/5BA with 100 dock and boat lift! This one has it all including a custom pool with spa and waterfall, elevator to all three floors and a totally private master suite on the 3rd floor with side den/office. On the ground floor is an elegant entry foyer and a spacious 1/1 guest apartment (above flood), plus a large garage and poolside cabana room. Enjoy Instant big boat access to both the ocean and bay from 100 wide, deep canal. Spacious home offers over 5,000 sf including porches, separate guest quarters and garage. There are booked rentals already in place and the house has a strong rental history to help offset costs. New flooring, camera system, brick driveway, impact glass, landscaping and more! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
90 Tingler is one of a kind, custom estate with striking views of shimmering turquoise water and is located within the exclusive ten home private community on Tingler Island. This oceanfront home offers a two-story grand foyer, a sizable living area with tons of natural light, a showcase kitchen, five bedrooms, four and a half baths, two remarkable master suites, as well as, a media room/library/bar perfect for entertaining. The exterior is just as breathtaking as the interior. As you exit the multiple French doors, you step out into a large deck with an oceanfront infinity pool and spa. This outdoor space ideal for hosting with its stunning ocean views of East Sister Rock Island and beyond. In addition, Tingler has a T-style dock and a two-car garage. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Introducing Manatee Pass The ultimate in modern luxury designed and built by prominent locally acclaimed interior designer. Superbly finished with only the finest materials, every element enhances the next on this priceless masterpiece. Ideally situated along 110 of waterfront leading to one of Islamoradas favorite bays. The second and third floors combine for the main living area which leads to the all-encompassing rooftop deck. The first floor offers a separate living quarters for guests. Full outdoor kitchen alongside the state-of-the-art pool that features complete perimeter overflow and smart phone automation. The stage is set for a show-stopping Keys lifestyle. Photos do not do this home justice, and words fall short, so make it a priority to see it before its too late. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
MAGNIFICENT OCEANFRONT PARCEL WITH JUST UNDER 3 ACRES on Windley Key in Islamorada. This property boasts a huge, IRREPLACEABLE, DEEPWATER boat basin to house and protect many boats PLUS just over 200 Feet direct Atlantic Ocean frontage. Ground Level home offers a fireplace and endless ocean views from the large deck. Catch the endless ocean breezes at the waterfront Tiki. Hut. A rare and unique opportunity. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
This fabulous Port Antigua home is ready for a new family to enjoy! Vaulted tongue in groove ceilings and clerestory windows in the open living area let in the natural light. Features include travertine floors throughout, 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths on the main living level, separate laundry room/pantry and another bedroom and bath on the ground level. The downstairs is above flood and permitted, making this a large home for guests and extended family to share! The backyard is accented with pavers and leads to the 60 ft. concrete dock with a 20,000 lb. boatlift. The carport and garage give protected storage for golf carts, jet skis, etc. The Port Antigua Homeowners Park offers a beautiful sandy beach with tiki huts and BBQ grills for property owners as well as a boat ramp within the community. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Port Largo home Plus - This 5 bedroom Port Largo home has the plus of a new IPE dock, tasteful, expensive, and beautiful Brazilian walnut. You can choose your look, oiled or natural for this attractive dock and decking addition to your yard. Deep water dockage and ease of ocean access is the reason many fisherman, divers and big boat owners, gravitate to Port Largo. Enjoy all the amenities of a community park with tennis courts, walking trails and aquatic amenities. The home is truly inviting with living area open to the dining area and kitchen, very beachy feel and great place to entertain. Plenty of bedrooms for guests too. Another plus, owner put on a new metal roof which enhances the look and integrity of this home. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
This canal front home on highly desired Lower Matecumbe Key in Islamorada boasts over 120 of dockage, 4,000# and 5,000# boat lifts and a private boat ramp! This home sits on a double, cleared lot on a private cul-de-sac road. The location offers immediate access to ocean or bay for all your boating needs! Downstairs storage, covered fish cleaning station and gazebo for shaded entertainment! Brand new metal roof on home, gazebo, and fish cleaning station. New carpet in home. New appliances. Easy to show and shows well! Home and vacant lot also offered separately. Home for $665,000 MLS#585437 and lot for $425,000 MLS#586534. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Light & bright unique beachy style creates a fun & inviting 3 story home. A must see makeover offering calming coastal atmosphere perfect for kicking back & relaxing. Offering a bedroom and bath on each floor for a total of 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Entertaining is easy with new wet-bar with quartz counters & tile floors on 1st floor leading to large tiki. Porch off main level with new kitchen has granite & stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous travertine tile floors & showers. Roof top balcony off the private master bedroom. 75 of dock, 15k lb boat lift & davits on deep direct ocean access. All concrete house including concrete roof, impact resistant windows & doors. Garage &, plenty of parking, room to add pool, store an RV and so much more. Privacy wall on each side. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
This concrete waterfront home situated on a large lot offers an open floor plan, high ceiling and a spacious kitchen with granite counter top and stainless steel appliances. Two invited guest bedrooms and a third floor private master suite with covered porch. The ground level features a recreation room with sliding glass door opening onto the glimmering swimming pool with waterfront custom tiki hut. Nicely landscaped yard with premium 75 concrete dock with boat lift and a wide deepwater canal with direct ocean access.seller finance possible Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
BOATERS DREAM in PREMIER VENETIAN SHORES! Spacious and well-maintained SOLID CONCRETE home offering 3bd/3ba, legal downstairs living quarters. Relax POOLSIDE in a beautiful custom concrete pool with spa! 70 of concrete DEEP-WATER DOCKAGE and 100 wide canal! Immediate ocean and bay access through Snake Creek! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Extraordinary canal front home! This stylish all concrete home features the rare combination of 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Imagine entertaining guests in the chefs kitchen featuring a walk around granite island with Sub Zero and DCS appliances. All three incredible living levels are accessed by a stunning exotic wood staircase, which begins in the downstairs entry and ends in the expansive third floor master suite. Walk barefoot on the cool travertine marble floors on your way to the private concrete rooftop deck with panoramic ocean views. In addition, on the first level entry is a theatre room, legal 1/1 guest suite, tackle room, and abundant storage. Start your motors and you are in Tavernier Creek within 5 minutes for Atlantic and Florida Bay fishing. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Amazing, turn-key investment property with a stellar rental history. The average occupancy is 46 - 50 weeks a year. This impeccably maintained oceanfront residence has a brand new pool and dock. Large double lot perfectly situated so you can enjoy spectacular sunrises daily. The resort-like amenities create the ultimate escape. With four bedrooms, a bonus room, two living rooms and three and half bathrooms, this is the perfect home for entertaining. Sold furnished with custom furnishings, stainless appliance, granite countertops and custom mosaics. Completely turn-key investment property. Please see documents tab for weekly rental rates. Too many upgrades to list, please see documents tab for a more complete list. This home is the ultimate beach vacation home. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
SUPERB LOCATION in desirable Venetian Shores, one property in from Snake Creek, DEEP-WATER DOCKAGE and immediate OCEAN/BAY access! Recently beautifully remodeled, spacious 5bd/5.5ba, rec room on 3rd floor, crows nest on 4th floor offering Snake Creek views, guest apartment on ground level with screened porch, large screened porch off kitchen and living area, 27 ceiling height in great room, fireplace, impact windows, multiple porches, 1000sqft four car garage with storage room, 100x12 concrete dockage with 50/30 amp service. Attractive new brick-paved driveway and new landscaping. This property has so much to offer for you to enjoy the FL Keys Lifestyle! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Tavernier Creek! Exclusive Tarpon Pass home with 120 of Tavernier Creek Waterfront. Featuring a 4 bedroom, 3 bath CBS home located on 1 & 1/2 lots. 50 L shaped dock with lift and room for larger boat. Heated inground pool surrounded by a large waterfront deck with Tiki hut and wet bar. This is your perfect Keys home. Plenty of room for additional parking and boat storage. This property also offers a large garage for vehicles, water toys, and all your fishing/diving gear. Electric gate for main drive and 2nd gate for additional drive provide privacy and security. Also enjoy your evenings along Tavernier Creek in your private waterfront sandy viewing area with wood burning fire pit. This home is finished off with metal roof and accordian shutters on all openings. Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Luxury Waterfront Islamorada Pool Home with Dockage & Elevator! This solidly-constructed, completely custom 4BD/4BA was meticulously designed with high-end finishes and artistic one-of-a-kind touches that make this waterfront home truly unique. Designed with wow-factor curb appeal, the spacious 3,365 sf home is privately gated with a paver driveway curving under an elegant porte-cochere. This concrete fortress also has impact windows and doors on all 3 living levels with both interior central stairs and an elevator. Theres also a large integrated garage with side storage for toys. Desirable Kahiki Harbor neighborhood provides direct boating access to the ocean and bay via Tavernier Creek for the best boating in the Keys. Designed by David Harum, this distinctive home is a must see! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.
Awesome, bayfront, property on Lower Matecumbe with everything a family needs to enjoy the Keys lifestyle! Deep water dockage, natural private sand beach, endless bay views, tiki hut with bar, and thats just outside. Inside enjoy travertine floors, media room, custom glass etched bar, cargo lift, separate laundry room and remolded 1/1 downstairs . Perfect for any fisherman the property is conveniently located with endless access to inshore angling and a short run to ocean with no fixed bridges. Owner financing possible and a realistic price make this a must see. More photos coming soon! Florida Keys Real Estate and Homes For Sale.