Found 2 blog entries tagged as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations.

Why People Fall in Love with the Florida Keys

"The best place to begin isn't with homes. It's with lifestyle." - Jaclyn Kelley, Broker

When most people begin searching for a home in the Florida Keys, they naturally start by looking at listings.

Beautiful waterfront homes.

Private docks.

Swimming pools.

Ocean views.

It's exciting—but it's also easy to fall in love with a property before understanding the lifestyle that comes with it.

The Florida Keys stretch for more than 100 miles, yet each community offers something distinctly different. Some neighborhoods cater to avid boaters who want quick access to the Atlantic Ocean or Florida Bay. Others appeal to families looking for parks, schools, and a close-knit atmosphere. Some buyers…

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From Boston Harbor to Florida Bay: Celebrating Independence Day in the Florida Keys

As seen in Keys Life Magazine

As a Boston-area native, I never expected Independence Day in the Florida Keys to feel just as patriotic as it does in Massachusetts—a state proudly known as "The Spirit of America." Yet after more than two decades living in the Keys, I've come to appreciate that the Conch Republic has traditions every bit as meaningful and memorable as those I grew up with.

One of my favorite Fourth of July traditions is the annual parade hosted by the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce. Our Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Destinations office sits right along the parade route at Mile Marker 99, giving us front-row seats to one of the community's most…

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