Real estate is all about negotiation and Kristen Norman, principal of Key West mediators, discusses conflict resolution and strategies for buyers, sellers or agents. Show hosts Barbara Bowers, Darla Guevremont and Sue Puskedra make notes from the "difficult conversation checklist."

Julio Torrado explains to show hosts Barbara Bowers and Darla Guevremont how Keys Energy municipal utility ownership in the Florida Keys differs from coops and private ownership. He also notes that while average household costs are more here than in other parts of S. Florida, it's because of the county's unusual 130-mile island chain. 

Rick Davis of Key West Printing assures real estate agents that print materials are still highly important for cross marketing in the age of internet. People read. They save and store brochures, flyers, business cards so Rick puts new print products out there to showcase Keys real estate.

Chris Elwell, principal at Royal Furniture, discusses latest trends, many reintroduced from decades past: Terrazzo, Mamie pinks and grays. He explains to hosts Barbara Bowers, Sue Puskedra and Darla Guevremont how good design always stays in style.

Realtor Everett Watkins shares how his listings often feature fund-raising open houses for charities. Show host Barbara Bowers is on the board of Old Island Restoration Foundation, and talks about OIRFs upcoming 60th Anniversary home tours--one of the longest running home events in the US, and the grandmother of house fundraisers in Key West. 

Talk show hosts Barbara Bowers (Old Town Realty) and Sue Puskedra (Susie's KW Estate Sales) welcome back former host Jim Smith (LoKation Company) for a real estate round robin. Conversation touches on smart houses, interior design and much more.

Cindy Benson, a North Carolina broker for 14 years, talks about being a licensed real estate instructor--she teaches pre, post and continuing education. Host Darla Guevremont, CEO of Key West Association of Realtors notes differences in education between NC and FL. Hosts Barbara Bowers (Old Town Realty) and Sue Puskedra (Susie's Estate Sales) ask about Cindy's newly created real estate school in NC.

NOAA meteorologist John Rizzo explains how Atlantic hurricanes develop, while radio show hosts Barbara Bowers (www.bbowers.com), Sue Puskedra (Susieskeywestestatesales.com) and Darla Guevremont (KWAR) rehash some from the past and what homeowners need to do to prepare--just in case because, well, everyone who lives in the Florida Keys knows hurricanes happen. 

Bob Pabian, owner and developer of Pabian Properties, talks about how his modular homes are built out of state then transported to the Florida Keys. Keysmodular.com homes meet all state, county and Key West City building codes. Radio hosts Barbara Bowers (www.bbowers.com) and Darla Guevremont (KWAR) feature one of Bob's houses for sale on segment 3. 

Photographer, videographer, musician, he does it all with lots of techy tools: SLRs, 360-cameras, drones, and more. Giancarlo notes what cameras are best for shooting real estate and where phone-cameras have their place.