RudyMolinet.com is Key West Real Estate
About
If you're ready to indulge your fantasy of living in the American Caribbean - of warm balmy nights, and sun and fun filled days as a way of life -- Key West Real Estate Broker Rudy Molinet can help you find your dream home. Marquis Properties specializes in the historic Old Town district of the Southernmost City.
Molinet's love of Key West and its quaint distinctive architecture made him a top producing agent and office of Key West properties. He has earned recognition as a top producer -- #1 Key West Realtor 2010 in "total dollars sold"; #1 Key West Realtor in Old Town Key West Properties Sold for 2009; Top Producing Key West Realtor - Old Town, Casa Marina & Truman Annex.
Meet Key West Realtor Rudy Molinet
"Real Estate has given me the opportunity to use my sales & marketing experience and combine it with something I really love; architecture and Key West," Molinet said. “Buying a property is very complex for all parties; my job is to make it easier and to remove barriers to success.”
Rudy was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States when he was six years old. He was raised New York City and moved to Florida in 1987. Rudy is married to his partner of 17 years Harry Hoehn, who is also his business partner as co-owner of Marquis Properties Realty.
Rudy is 2010-11 President of The Rotary Club of Key West, serves on the Key West Historical Architectural Review Commission, and is a past board member of The Key West Association of Realtors.
Why Live In Key West?
"Because it's is the American Caribbean, says Key West Broker Rudy Molinet. If you love balmy, tropical breezes, warm water for swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing, and the easy laid back lifestyle of island life with the cultural amenities of a small, trendy city, Key West should be pretty high on your list of places to live.
In Key West, the sun shines brightest when it sets. Every evening, locals and tourists alike gather to celebrate the setting sun. Some flock the traditional Sunset Celebration where the sun’s nightly show is framed by jugglers, mimes, musicians and street artists. Others take in the fiery slide into the sea from the Fort Zachary State Park, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
As the sun sets, the beat of the city rises. A night beat. The streets overflow with fun, people fill the sidewalk cafes and the world famous open-air bars, such as the Green Parrot and Sloppy Joe’s come alive. Gourmets and gourmands alike treat their palates to island specialties. Key West stages offer theatricals, drama, musicals and comedy, as well as symphonies, classical concerts and jazz greats.
The island's seafaring tradition continues at Historic Seaport district, known locally as the Key West Bight. Dozens of shrimp boats once called this harbor home. Today, "the Bight" offers numerous charters for day sailing, sunset cruises, ferries to the Dry Tortugas, fishing, diving and snorkeling, eco tours and dolphin watches. Wonderful restaurants line the boardwalk on the edge of the water.
It’s easy to find yourself at the center of this welcoming, warm-hearted town. Everyone is embraced! The city’s “ancient” history is steeped in an embrace of diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds – and recent economic history was spearheaded by Key West’s vibrant Gay and Lesbian Community, which led island's economic and social revival in the 1980's. We hope to welcome you home to Key West soon!
Key West Listings and Neighborhoods
If you’re ready to adopt our island lifestyle, we invite you to browse our Key West real estate listings. You can also search the MLS for homes throughout Key West. Our neighborhoods: Molinet specializes in Old Town, Truman Annex, The Meadows, Sunset Key and the Casa Marina.
Market Reports and Innovations
Molinet publishes monthly statistical reports on the Key West real estate market, as well as his own quarterly analysis of the local market activity. Prior reports and analyses are archived to allow buyers and sellers to get the big picture of the area market.
Historic Old Town
Key West has a colorful history, and the Old Town Historic District is Key West’s most prestigious neighborhood. This area, which has nearly 2,500 registered historic buildings, is home to famous homes and buildings such as The Hemingway House, the Key West Light House and Truman's Little White House. There are many more modest cigar maker’s homes, as well. Old Town neighborhoods include Solares Hill area, the Meadows, Downtown Key West, Bayview Park, Casa Marina, Truman Annex and Bahama Village. All are loaded with charm. More details on Key West neighborhoods.
Key West Architecture
One of the reasons Key West remains a popular destination -- and vibrant real estate market -- is the eclectic and fascinating architectural styles that comprise the historic district of Old Town.
As in everything else in the Southernmost City, diversity reigns – and it’s not an exaggeration to claim that almost every home in Key West is unique. From simple shotgun homes (as in New Orleans) which are commonly referred to as cigar maker's houses, and the distinctive “eyebrow” houses to the glorious “near mansions” that are a marriage of Victorian, Bahamian and New England styles -- all combine to embody the colloquial Key West Architecture that is a style all its own.
That so many of these homes survived hurricanes, termites, neglect, and the Great Depression is a testament to the quality workmanship of the shipbuilders and their descendants who built Key West.
During the past forty years, Key West homes have undergone tremendous restoration and renovation. By the 1970's many of these homes were in states of serious disrepair. A group of creative people -- artists, gays and lesbians and hippies -- moved to the island city, purchased distressed properties and restored these gems. Today homes that sold for $10,000 in 1970 often sell for more than $1 million. The current market owes much to these “pioneers” who had the vision - to polish up these grand, old Key West Homes.
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We learned that buying a dream house today is only possible if your realtor knows how to navigate the financial landscape. Rudy Molinet's team helped us move the deal forward until the keys were in our hands. Thanks, RudyChristopher Kush and Kevin Schultze
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