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A New Era in Real Estate in the Turks & Caicos Islands

With over 100 years of knowledge and experience, outstanding online tools and thousands of dedicated full time real estate agents, Coldwell Banker is uniquely positioned to assist today’s home buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. It’s a name you know and recognize at home and in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

The original real estate industry innovators, Colbert Coldwell and Benjamin Banker formed what has grown to become one of the premier residential real estate organizations in the world - Coldwell Banker.

Clients looking to sell their properties today expect more than a website posting, a weekly magazine ad, an open house each week and a For Sale sign in their front yard. They are selecting Sales Associates that can offer them the very best in representing what is often their most valuable asset.

Selling your vacation home or property in a foreign location is often an emotional experience as you have fond memories of the time spent with family and friends at your vacation property.

Sales Associates at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos can work with you to market your property to qualified buyers looking to purchase real estate in your neighbourhood. High-tech online tools, innovative marketing strategies, access to multi-channel media delivery, the ability to market your property to our 3600 offices in 47 countries (and that’s before we start marketing your property to the public), a dedicated Marketing Department for Island Properties along with exceptional customer service are just a few of the services we provide to our clients when listing their property for sale in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

We are the ears that hear what your home means to you,

We are the eyes that seek out the perfect buyer,

We are committed to your satisfaction,

We will guide you through every step of the way.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos, the largest recognized Brand company selling real estate in the TCI.

Contact us at reception@coldwellbankertci.com or visit our website at www.coldwellbankertci.com.

Coldwell Banker - we never stop moving……

Located on prime Bahamas real estate, this luxury 3 bed, 3 bath, ground floor condo in Nassau has magnificent sea views.
Only 15 minutes from the international airport, it is conveniently situated in the private enclave of Caves Point. It has a gym, outdoor BBQ and entertaining facilities, wooden sun decks, a dock with gazebo, three state of the art swimming pools and 24 hour security.
Stroll across the street and enjoy the shops and restaurants of Caves Village.
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“Luxury Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Previews International program is the most dominant force in the luxury real estate market today” says Jim Reed, Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates.

Justluxe.com, a luxury lifestyle website featuring articles on Luxury Homes, Yachts, Auto’s and Jets, recently interviewed Mr. Reed who noted that the Coldwell Banker Offices in the Caribbean are turning out top numbers in what was to be one of the toughest years in real estate in a long time.

“Despite the current state of the world economy, sales figures remain up” comments Reed. With three of the Caribbean offices, Coldwell Banker Land-de Wilde Realty of St. Croix, Coldwell Banker Jamaica, and Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos, reporting September 2008 as their best month of sales.

To view the full article go to:

http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/real-estate/article-240772.php

Coldwell Banker…..we never stop moving

Operated by Miami-based Carnival Corporation & PLC, the Grand Turk Cruise Center is open for business in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Following not one but two hurricanes this past September, the Turks & Caicos Islands have been busy rebuilding and preparing for this years tourist season. The island of Grand Turk is one of the many destinations you can visit while vacationing on these ships. With the colder weather in the US and Canada, January is a popular month to take a cruise.
The warm Caribbean sun, plenty of on-board activities, good food and the ability to visit several ports of call along the way is a great way to spend a few vacation days this winter.

This week on the island of Grand Turk we welcome the Silver Shadow, Grand Princess, Carnival Destiny, Carnival Miracle and Crown Princess ships.

The ships dock at the Cruise Center pier allowing guests the ease of embarking and debarking at their leisure. Duty free shopping is everywhere at this 45,000 sq ft outdoor center. The site is 14 acres and sits on an 800 ft stretch of private beach. Swim and snorkel in the clear blue ocean, enjoy numerous water sports activities, rent a private beach cabana and enjoy a sea-side massage, and be sure to visit Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville - a restaurant and bar on the beach.

Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos Islands, located 575 miles southeast of Miami Florida, stretching 7 miles long and about 1.5 miles wide. The island enjoys about 350 days of sunshine per year. The official language of the TCI is English, we use the US Dollar and most credit cards are widely accepted.

The islands are world-renowned as a scuba diving and fishing destination. Tourists from all over the world visit the Turks & Caicos each year to enjoy the luxury beach front hotels, clear blue water and pristine beaches.

Wayne Hall and Myrna Been, Sales Associates at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos, have several listings on the island of Grand Turk. Please visit our website for additional real estate information on properties for sale in the TCI.

For more information on our islands you can visit our website at www.coldwellbankertci.com and select “Islands”, an overview for each of the islands is provided.

Coldwell Banker - we never stop moving……

Dellis Cay, between North Caicos and Providenciales, has always been prized for its white sand beaches, turquoise calm waters, ultra-private location, and the best shell collecting in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

The Cay was purchased by Dr. Cem Kinay, and the 560-acre private island is now part of the prestigious O Property Collection, an innovative, design-driven international real estate development group. Kinay promises to make Dellis Cay among “the world’s rarest living experiences” with a limited collection of private villas and residences.

Dr. Kinay’s vision is to make design in Dellis Cay an interactive part of the living experience. Design would create the basis from which essential concepts like comfort, technology, aesthetics and ecology would work together to achieve balance.

Some of the world’s leading architects and designers, who share his vision, will create the luxury destination community. Amenities and service will be managed by the award-winning luxury hospitality group Mandarin Oriental Hotels.

Check back here for news of the progress of this unique development.

Carib Sands #212. See it here.Conveniently located just minutes from the airport, shopping, dining and banking - this offer is too good to be missed. Steps from the beach, this unit comes fully furnished with stainless steel appliances. Rare 2nd floor 3 bed, 3 bath unit! Great rental property with on site management company. Two storey cabana on dock offers breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets, or step into your boat off the dock for a day of sports fishing or a quick trip over to Little Cayman! Asking $495,000.

A recent report from the United Nations said that although it expects the economies of the Caribbean to grow this year, it predicts that unemployment will also increase.

The UN is projecting a 2.3 % growth in economies of the region, however it said that the jobless figure was expected to exceed 8 %.

“The rise in unemployment is set to reverse the positive trend of recent years, when employment quality had improved and the unemployment rate had fallen to 7.5 per cent,” the UN said in a report called World Economic Situation and Prospects 2009.

One of the key factors noted in the in the fall of the economic growth of the Caribbean, is the fall in world commodity prices, further causing domestic credit to tighten in many economies.

The document said another major factor that would have implications for the region was the recession in the United States. The UN said inflationary pressures, which surged during 2008 because of the increasing costs of energy, transportation and food, should decelerate in 2009. The document estimates global inflation of 7.3 per cent in 2009, compared to 8.1 per cent last year.

There are great real estate opportunities available on both St. Kitts and Nevis. Contact us for details.

A recent report from the United Nations said that although it expects the economies of the Caribbean to grow this year, it predicts that unemployment will also increase.

The UN is projecting a 2.3 % growth in economies of the region, however it said that the jobless figure was expected to exceed 8 %.

“The rise in unemployment is set to reverse the positive trend of recent years, when employment quality had improved and the unemployment rate had fallen to 7.5 per cent,” the UN said in a report called World Economic Situation and Prospects 2009.

One of the key factors noted in the in the fall of the economic growth of the Caribbean, is the fall in world commodity prices, further causing domestic credit to tighten in many economies.

The document said another major factor that would have implications for the region was the recession in the United States. The UN said inflationary pressures, which surged during 2008 because of the increasing costs of energy, transportation and food, should decelerate in 2009. The document estimates global inflation of 7.3 per cent in 2009, compared to 8.1 per cent last year.

There are great real estate opportunities available on both St. Kitts and Nevis. Contact us for details.

There is no doubt about it: there are a lot of homes on the market. Understanding that, how do you—as a seller—cause your home to stand out from your competition? Home staging, says Barb Schwartz, CEO of StagedHomes.com, is an oft overlooked function of real estate selling.

Home buyers need to mentally “move in” to a home to see themselves living there. If you cannot accomplish that then you’ve lost them. Schwartz offers six simple tips to help sellers in a downtrodden market improve their position. Here are the final three:

4.) Work in ones or threes. Arrange items on hard surfaces—such as coffee tables—in ones and threes. If you have a large surface use 3 items, for smaller surfaces use one. If you put 10 things out you’ve overdone it and created clutter. For three items, they should be closely grouped in a triangle.

5.) Decide from the doorway. A buyer will get their first impression of a room from the doorway, so when evaluating your staging efforts you should do the same thing. Stage the room, go back to the doorway, re-stage, go back to the doorway and keep doing that until you have it right.

6.) Make your place “Q” tip clean. The home should be immaculate. If you were selling your car, the first thing you would do would be to have it completely cleaned up, inside and out. A home is no different and it goes beyond simply making a presentation. Buyers will wonder what other, less visible problems might come with an unkempt property.

For the whole article go to: http://realesatemsn.com/Selling/Article_usnews.aspx?ep-documentid=10963752

Magnificent beachfront estate. See it here.This magnificent beachfront estate is located on Princess Isle, a private gated beach community on Grand Bahama Island, just 90 miles from Miami. Overlooking a stretch of sandy beach alongside the turquoise Bahamian sea, this estate on lot # 22 features a 3 car garage and 100 ft dock slip on # 22R with deep water draft to accommodate a yacht and water toys. Elegantly designed, this home boasts a living room with 23 foot ceilings, marble floors, formal dining room, 2 spacious master bedrooms with walk in closets and modern bathrooms, maid’s quarters and 3 luxurious guest bedrooms, each with full baths. The sunlit family room with panoramic sunset and ocean views comes complete with wet bar and media center. The kitchen features handsome granite counter tops, state of the art appliances and is a gourmet cook’s dream. This captivating home has been created expressly for the enjoyment of island living and entertaining in a tax-free environment. Offered exclusively for $5.8 Million furnished.