Coldwell Banker Islands Blog

Saturday will be the Grand Opening of Grand Bahama’s newest fast food restaurant, Pollo Tropical. Owners Paxton and Patrice Cooper, with their substantial investment, obviously have confidence in the economy. The restaurant will employ about 40 full-time workers.

Previously, the Coopers have established several other businesses which created employment opportunities for residents.

Parliament member Obediah Wilchcombe said, “It is the Bahamian investor that is going to cause the sustainability of our economy, that is going to cause for us to lift from where we are today and put us on a period where we don’t have to worry about the bust but we can always concentrate on the boom.”

Read more in the Freeport Nassau Guardian.

Nicoyan Jones of St. Kitts and Mudassar Hanley from Nevis have been announced as this year’s scholarship recipients by the CHTAEF, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Educational Foundation.

Chairman of St. Kitts-Nevis Hotel and Tourism Association Michael Head said Jones won the major Virgin Holidays Scholarship, US $5000 for each year of his tertiary-level education at the University of the West Indies, Barbados.

Hanley was awarded a minor scholarship of US$ 6000 to help finance his studies at Southern New Hampshire University.

“This is the first time that St Kitts-Nevis students have been awarded two such high scholarships, and it is even more significant because over 90 applications were received by the Foundation,” added Head. The association hopes the 2 recipients will return to the islands in the future and help develop tourism.

(source: SKN Vibes)

Your very own Caribbean Hideaway with unsurpassed Views! Four minutes from a pristine beach and crystalline water with great snorkeling and swimming, Two other great beaches are also within walking distance. Nestled below Gorda Peak National Park. There will never be anything between you, your stunning views and the beach and you will never find views like this again on Virgin Gorda at this price! Relax on your deck and watch the sailboats pass you by then watch the spectacular sunsets. Asking $695,000.

View our Coldwell Banker Listing page for details.

Paradise Island in the Bahamas recently launched a blue tourism initiative aimed at educating people about marine habitats, the necessity of conservation programs and the utility of fragile coral reefs, which are in rough shape due to human interference throughout the hundreds of Bahamian islands.

The Blue Project is administered by the Kerzner Marine Foundation in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Bahamas National Trust and Bahamas Reef Education Environmental Foundation. The project is based at The Reef, part of the massive Atlantis resort on Paradise Island.

Elgin Hepburn, marine manager at Atlantis, says that the Bahamas is only now discovering how much damage has been done to reefs and is struggling to figure out how to balance industry and investment with the preservation of dwindling natural resources.

Read more at Leader-Post.

On the road to the old Gold Ruins in the Aruban countryside is located an eco project Called the Aruba Ostrich Farm. Beside the adventure of offering the visitors an exciting tour through the world of the Ostrich, there is also a restaurant serving the famous Ostrich steak and other dishes and a souvenir store of local handcrafts. The buildings are situated on long lease land surrounded by rental (government)land for the farms and surrounding area. Commercial licenses and permits are all included. Asking $1,850,000.

Visit our Coldwell Banker Listing page for details.

Here are more tips, to continue our previous blog, on protecting your privacy if your home is on the market. The first two were Hide your Mail, and Take Down Photos & Diplomas.

3. Clean the closets and drawers

If you have ever been to an open house or toured a home for sale, you can probably understand the desire to dig around. In most cases, prospective homebuyers simply open closets and cabinets to inspect the space or make judgments about the construction of the home. While most people who view your home will not try to snoop in your personal belongings, try to pack away anything that could tell an unwanted story about your life.

You may want to clear out all drawers and closets entirely before the home is shown to buyers. After your personal belongings have been removed from the home or carefully packed away, work with your agent to stage closets and large cabinets. By replacing your own belongings with examples of how the home can be utilized, you will take the focus off yourself and help prospective buyers visualize themselves in your home.

Bathroom cabinets have to be included here - hide or remove ALL drugs of any kind. Don’t leave the temptation.

4. Turn down the answering machine

This final step is probably the most overlooked by home sellers. Just as you can not anticipate what arrives in the mail each day, you cannot predict when you might receive an unwanted phone call. If you are engaged in an open house or private viewing, you certainly don’t want a prospective buyer to overhear a message from a collection agency or credit card company. Furthermore, as you are in the process of selling a home (and possibly buying another), you don’t want buyers to know anything about your personal business. So, before any prospective buyers enter your home, mute your answering machine to prevent any uncomfortable exchanges.

In conclusion, when you are ready to show your home to prospective buyers, try to remove anything that might drive a buyer away or create an unwanted bias. Whether it’s as simple as removing your personal mail or staging the closets of your home’s bedrooms, a bit of work can not only protect your privacy but can potentially help sell your home.

Here are more tips, to continue our previous blog, on protecting your privacy if your home is on the market. The first two were Hide your Mail, and Take Down Photos & Diplomas.

3. Clean the closets and drawers

If you have ever been to an open house or toured a home for sale, you can probably understand the desire to dig around. In most cases, prospective homebuyers simply open closets and cabinets to inspect the space or make judgments about the construction of the home. While most people who view your home will not try to snoop in your personal belongings, try to pack away anything that could tell an unwanted story about your life.

You may want to clear out all drawers and closets entirely before the home is shown to buyers. After your personal belongings have been removed from the home or carefully packed away, work with your agent to stage closets and large cabinets. By replacing your own belongings with examples of how the home can be utilized, you will take the focus off yourself and help prospective buyers visualize themselves in your home.

Bathroom cabinets have to be included here - hide or remove ALL drugs of any kind. Don’t leave the temptation.

4. Turn down the answering machine

This final step is probably the most overlooked by home sellers. Just as you can not anticipate what arrives in the mail each day, you cannot predict when you might receive an unwanted phone call. If you are engaged in an open house or private viewing, you certainly don’t want a prospective buyer to overhear a message from a collection agency or credit card company. Furthermore, as you are in the process of selling a home (and possibly buying another), you don’t want buyers to know anything about your personal business. So, before any prospective buyers enter your home, mute your answering machine to prevent any uncomfortable exchanges.

In conclusion, when you are ready to show your home to prospective buyers, try to remove anything that might drive a buyer away or create an unwanted bias. Whether it’s as simple as removing your personal mail or staging the closets of your home’s bedrooms, a bit of work can not only protect your privacy but can potentially help sell your home.

Here are more tips, to continue our previous blog, on protecting your privacy if your home is on the market. The first two were Hide your Mail, and Take Down Photos & Diplomas.

3. Clean the closets and drawers

If you have ever been to an open house or toured a home for sale, you can probably understand the desire to dig around. In most cases, prospective homebuyers simply open closets and cabinets to inspect the space or make judgments about the construction of the home. While most people who view your home will not try to snoop in your personal belongings, try to pack away anything that could tell an unwanted story about your life.

You may want to clear out all drawers and closets entirely before the home is shown to buyers. After your personal belongings have been removed from the home or carefully packed away, work with your agent to stage closets and large cabinets. By replacing your own belongings with examples of how the home can be utilized, you will take the focus off yourself and help prospective buyers visualize themselves in your home.

Bathroom cabinets have to be included here - hide or remove ALL drugs of any kind. Don’t leave the temptation.

4. Turn down the answering machine

This final step is probably the most overlooked by home sellers. Just as you can not anticipate what arrives in the mail each day, you cannot predict when you might receive an unwanted phone call. If you are engaged in an open house or private viewing, you certainly don’t want a prospective buyer to overhear a message from a collection agency or credit card company. Furthermore, as you are in the process of selling a home (and possibly buying another), you don’t want buyers to know anything about your personal business. So, before any prospective buyers enter your home, mute your answering machine to prevent any uncomfortable exchanges.

In conclusion, when you are ready to show your home to prospective buyers, try to remove anything that might drive a buyer away or create an unwanted bias. Whether it’s as simple as removing your personal mail or staging the closets of your home’s bedrooms, a bit of work can not only protect your privacy but can potentially help sell your home.

Here are more tips, to continue our previous blog, on protecting your privacy if your home is on the market. The first two were Hide your Mail, and Take Down Photos & Diplomas.

3. Clean the closets and drawers

If you have ever been to an open house or toured a home for sale, you can probably understand the desire to dig around. In most cases, prospective homebuyers simply open closets and cabinets to inspect the space or make judgments about the construction of the home. While most people who view your home will not try to snoop in your personal belongings, try to pack away anything that could tell an unwanted story about your life.

You may want to clear out all drawers and closets entirely before the home is shown to buyers. After your personal belongings have been removed from the home or carefully packed away, work with your agent to stage closets and large cabinets. By replacing your own belongings with examples of how the home can be utilized, you will take the focus off yourself and help prospective buyers visualize themselves in your home.

Bathroom cabinets have to be included here - hide or remove ALL drugs of any kind. Don’t leave the temptation.

4. Turn down the answering machine

This final step is probably the most overlooked by home sellers. Just as you can not anticipate what arrives in the mail each day, you cannot predict when you might receive an unwanted phone call. If you are engaged in an open house or private viewing, you certainly don’t want a prospective buyer to overhear a message from a collection agency or credit card company. Furthermore, as you are in the process of selling a home (and possibly buying another), you don’t want buyers to know anything about your personal business. So, before any prospective buyers enter your home, mute your answering machine to prevent any uncomfortable exchanges.

In conclusion, when you are ready to show your home to prospective buyers, try to remove anything that might drive a buyer away or create an unwanted bias. Whether it’s as simple as removing your personal mail or staging the closets of your home’s bedrooms, a bit of work can not only protect your privacy but can potentially help sell your home.

Here are more tips, to continue our previous blog, on protecting your privacy if your home is on the market. The first two were Hide your Mail, and Take Down Photos & Diplomas.

3. Clean the closets and drawers

If you have ever been to an open house or toured a home for sale, you can probably understand the desire to dig around. In most cases, prospective homebuyers simply open closets and cabinets to inspect the space or make judgments about the construction of the home. While most people who view your home will not try to snoop in your personal belongings, try to pack away anything that could tell an unwanted story about your life.

You may want to clear out all drawers and closets entirely before the home is shown to buyers. After your personal belongings have been removed from the home or carefully packed away, work with your agent to stage closets and large cabinets. By replacing your own belongings with examples of how the home can be utilized, you will take the focus off yourself and help prospective buyers visualize themselves in your home.

Bathroom cabinets have to be included here - hide or remove ALL drugs of any kind. Don’t leave the temptation.

4. Turn down the answering machine

This final step is probably the most overlooked by home sellers. Just as you can not anticipate what arrives in the mail each day, you cannot predict when you might receive an unwanted phone call. If you are engaged in an open house or private viewing, you certainly don’t want a prospective buyer to overhear a message from a collection agency or credit card company. Furthermore, as you are in the process of selling a home (and possibly buying another), you don’t want buyers to know anything about your personal business. So, before any prospective buyers enter your home, mute your answering machine to prevent any uncomfortable exchanges.

In conclusion, when you are ready to show your home to prospective buyers, try to remove anything that might drive a buyer away or create an unwanted bias. Whether it’s as simple as removing your personal mail or staging the closets of your home’s bedrooms, a bit of work can not only protect your privacy but can potentially help sell your home.