Based on the January–May 2026 Florida Keys market report, Keys-wide sales are up 14%, dollar volume is up 23.8%, average sale price is up 8.6%, inventory is down 7.7%, and months of inventory improved from 12.3 months in 2025 to 10.0 months in 2026. The market is active, but buyers are more selective, and pricing remains a key consideration.
How Is the Florida Keys Real Estate Market?
One of the most common questions I hear from both buyers and sellers is:
“How is the market?”
The honest answer is: the Florida Keys market is active, but it is not the same market we experienced during the frenzy years. Buyers are still purchasing, sellers are still closing, and waterfront properties are still moving — but today’s market requires better strategy, stronger pricing, and clearer expectations.
From January through May 2026, the Florida Keys market showed positive movement compared to the same period in 2025. Keys-wide sales increased by 14%, dollar volume i; ...

Homes Don’t Sell by Chance. They Sell by Strategy.
In today’s real estate market, buyers and sellers are moving differently than they did even a few years ago. Buyers are searching online first, comparing homes quickly, watching every detail, and making emotional decisions before they ever walk through the front door. Sellers, in turn, need more than basic exposure. They need strategy, storytelling, pricing intelligence, skilled negotiation, and a clear plan designed to attract the right buyer at the right time.
That is where experienced, modern real estate representation matters.
 
 
With 29 years of real estate experience, I understand that buying or selling a home is not just a transaction. It is one of the most important financial decisions a person can make. Every detail matters — from pricing and presentation to contract terms, inspections, timelines, negotiations, disclosures, financing, appraisals, and closing. My role is to oversee those deta ...

Price Reduced: Waterfront Living in Key Colony Beach
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Has anyone shown you what your home's true value looks like in today’s market?
Coldwell Banker Schmitt is pleased to present a newly reduced opportunity at 180 9th Street, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051.
Offered now at $1,211,000, this waterfront residence captures the lifestyle so many buyers come to the Florida Keys to find: boating, relaxation, community, and easy access to open water.
Key Colony Beach has a special way of making life feel slower, softer, and more connected. It is the kind of place where neighbors wave, sunsets feel personal, and every day offers the peaceful rhythm of island living. Conveniently located approximately two hours from Miami, and within easy reach of Marathon’s private aviation hub at MillionAir, this home makes the Keys lifestyle more accessible than many imagine.
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The Florida Keys real estate market is unlike anywhere else. Buying here means understanding more than just price—it’s about boating access, insurance costs, rental regulations, and storm readiness.
That’s why local representation matters. Knowing each neighborhood, water access, and market value can make all the difference in finding the right property at the best price.
A new listing has just hit the market, and opportunities like this don’t last long. If you’re thinking about owning a piece of paradise, I’d be honored to guide you every step of the way.  Click HERE to View The Details https://bit.ly/4vH2TsC
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If You’re Dreaming of Owning in the Florida Keys… This Is Your Moment
Many people tell me, “I’d love to own a place in the Florida Keys… but it feels out of reach.” The truth is, timing matters more than perfection. Right now, inventory has increased — which means buyers have more choices, stronger negotiating power, and greater opportunity to secure the property they truly love. When selection rises, leverage shifts.
Today’s market is creating a strategic window. More available homes mean sellers are competing for qualified buyers. That opens the door for thoughtful offers, inspection negotiations, and intelligent pricing conversations. This is not a rush market — it is a positioning market — and that favors prepared buyers who act with clarity.  View the Property of the Week: Great Income-Producing home in Mid Marathon.

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