You know, in the 30 years I have lived in the Keys, I have thought every year that the real estate market was topping out. Never in 30 years have prices gone down, they shoot straight up for a few years and then stabilize at that level for a while before spiking again. I am a general contractor in the Lower Keys and it amazes me that old dilapidated trailers are now selling for $400,000--$500,000.
My home that I built in 1995 has increased in value 7 fold in 10 years, I don't know where the money is coming from but people are shelling it out.
As to Hendrick, I hope he gets some serious penalties, I hope that they nail former County Administrator Roberts as well.
I know what you're saying.