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Fifty five percent of usable Bahamas real estate is owned by the government with all other property vested in private ownership or tagged as ‘wet’ Crown land.
Hubert Ingraham, the prime minister of the Bahamas, released the statistics in Parliament on July 22.
Mr Ingraham said there’s a little more than 3.5 million acres of both dry and wet land available in this archipelago.
The Bahamas population stands at approximately 350,000, so this means there’s about 10 acres per person, Mr. Ingraham said.
He said 938,709 acres of Bahamas property are owned privately and 910,341 acres are ‘wet land” that can’t be developed. And 237,583 acres are already leased. So only 1,362,205 acres are available.
The Bahamas government holds 1,362,205 acres of dry real estate.
The total land mass of the Bahamas is 3.4 million acres.
With property somewhat scare, Mr Ingraham said his government will take a more aggressive approach to stop the illegal use (squatting) of Crown land.
This information was gleaned from The Tribune of Nassau Bahamas.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

^Paint ^ Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

^Lawn ^ There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

^Windows and Gutters ^ Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

^Driveway ^ If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

^Lighting ^ As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light ^ you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

^Pressure Clean ^ This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

•Paint – Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

•Lawn – There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

•Windows and Gutters – Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

•Driveway – If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

•Lighting – As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light – you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

•Pressure Clean – This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

^Paint ^ Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

^Lawn ^ There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

^Windows and Gutters ^ Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

^Driveway ^ If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

^Lighting ^ As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light ^ you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

^Pressure Clean ^ This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

Adjacent to the romantic and charming Nisbet Plantation and part of a quaint residential area, this lot offers the perfect location for a holiday home. Large enough to provide privacy and build a sizable villa, the land is perfectly maintained and planted with rows of coconut trees. A gentle walk from the lot and down a sandy path leads to the breezy beach of Newcastle Bay, where spectacular views of St Kitts and the Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed. This idyllic location will provide a great investment for anyone wishing to build a vacation rental villa. Lot size is 26,135.00 sq ft or 0.5999 ACRE. Asking $285,000 US.

Read details on our Coldwell Banker listing page.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

•Paint – Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

•Lawn – There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

•Windows and Gutters – Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

•Driveway – If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

•Lighting – As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light – you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

•Pressure Clean – This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

^Paint ^ Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

^Lawn ^ There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

^Windows and Gutters ^ Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

^Driveway ^ If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

^Lighting ^ As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light ^ you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

^Pressure Clean ^ This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

The all-inclusive resort chain Sandals has contracted to buy the Emerald Bay resort in Exuma Bahamas, according to published reports.
The resort, formerly managed by Four Seasons, sits on one of the most beautiful pieces of Bahamas real estate imaginable. The beach of Old Bight fronts the hotel and overlooks gorgeous Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island.
Sandals hopes to close the sale within 45 days, The Tribune of Nassau Bahamas reports today.
This is the largest Bahamas real estate transaction to take place in a while.
The Bahamas minister of tourism has confirmed government’s priority is to get the anchor Exuma hotel opened as quickly as possible, writes Tribune business editor Neil Hartnell.
Sandals is headquartered in Jamaica and is owned by Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart and his family. Sandals operates the award winning Royal Bahamian resort in Nassau Bahamas.
Sandals declined to comment on the Emerald Bay news.
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, the Bahamas minister of tourism, said the government wants Four Seasons back in business as quickly as possible to boost the Exuma economy.
That island in the south eastern Bahamas was hard hit when the resort closed, resulting in hundreds of job losses.
Indications are that the Bahamas government is fully behind the buyer, The Tribune reports.
Apart from the Royal Bahamian, Sandals has interests in the Royal Plantation chain, which plans to open a 21 villa boutique hotel on Fowl Cay, Exuma by the end of the year.
This is great news for the Bahamas real estate industry.

As more homebuyers and real estate agents use the internet to research properties, first impressions are more important than ever. Before scheduling appointments or visiting open houses, homebuyers and their agents will often drive by homes for sale and make assessments based on the exterior. More often than not, if a homebuyer doesn’t like the outside of a home, they won’t care to see the inside. Yet, it is possible to dramatically alter the appearance of your home with a few simple tasks. As you prepare to list your home, consider implementing some of the tips mentioned here to maximize your property’s curb appeal.

Before you begin making repairs to the exterior of your home, you may want to analyze your home from a distance. Look at your home from the outside and try to pinpoint the best and worst qualities of the property. As you walk towards your home, try to make note of both your first impressions and any elements that stand out. When looking at your home from the exterior, you may also want to compare its appearance to other homes in the neighborhood. This holds true for both single family and condos. While you may feel as if you know the details of your home intimately, this step can help you think like a potential buyer and assist you in maximizing the curb appeal.

When it is time to get to work, you should approach the exterior of your home in the same way you would a bedroom or kitchen. Just as you wouldn’t want a prospective home buyer to see dirty dishes in your sink, you want to make sure the front of your home is as attractive as possible. While the chores associated with maximizing curb appeal will differ from home to home, the following are the most common and effective methods of enticing potential buyers indoors for a closer look:

^Paint ^ Perhaps the most effective of all pre-sale repairs, a simple coat of paint to the exterior, doors, windows, and trim can make your home appear well cared for and in good condition. When painting the exterior of the home, you may also want to consider if new door knobs and other hardware could boost the appearance of your home. If you don’t replace any of the metal on the exterior of your home, polishing brass hardware and cleaning or painting iron fences can also give your home a fresh look.

^Lawn ^ There are a number of landscaping tricks that may improve the curb appeal of your home. First, the lawn should be mowed, raked and edged. Next, try to thoroughly weed all planter boxes, trim larger plants and include some extra flowers near the front of the house. If any large trees hang over your home or obscure the view from the street, you may want to cut away some large branches. You may also want to consider investing some extra money into landscaping by hiring professionals to make your front yard as attractive as possible.

^Windows and Gutters ^ Much like the fresh paint applied to the exterior, taking time to clean the windows can certainly change the appearance of your home. Likewise, try to keep your rain gutters free of leaves and debris as you never know where a potential homebuyer might look.

^Driveway ^ If you have an old, cracked driveway, hiring a professional to reseal the surface can add to your home’s curb appeal. If the driveway rests in direct sight in front of the home, this step can become even more important. If you have off-street parking without a carport or garage, make sure the area is clean and tidy (see Lawn above).

^Lighting ^ As potential homebuyers could drive by your property at any time, you want to make sure your home is inviting at night. By installing outside lighting - even a front porch light ^ you will dramatically boost your home’s 24/7 curb appeal. If you anticipate potential homebuyers coming onto the property after dark, calm lighting that lines the driveway and path to the front door can put your visitors at ease.

^Pressure Clean ^ This process can be applied to both the exterior of the home and the driveway. Just one treatment can eliminate years of dirt, mold and mildew from your property.

If you need to improve the curb appeal of your home before putting it up for sale, the best tool could be your ability to think like a buyer. By repairing or minimizing your property’s flaws and drawing attention to key selling points, you may be surprised by the responses you receive from potential homebuyers. Contact your local Coldwell Banker agent for specific suggestions on how to Improve Curb Appeal to Sell Your Home.

The all-inclusive resort chain Sandals has contracted to buy the Emerald Bay resort in Exuma Bahamas, according to published reports.
The resort, formerly managed by Four Seasons, sits on one of the most beautiful pieces of Bahamas real estate imaginable. The beach of Old Bight fronts the hotel and overlooks gorgeous Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island.
Sandals hopes to close the sale within 45 days, The Tribune of Nassau Bahamas reports today.
This is the largest Bahamas real estate transaction to take place in a while.
The Bahamas minister of tourism has confirmed government’s priority is to get the anchor Exuma hotel opened as quickly as possible, writes Tribune business editor Neil Hartnell.
Sandals is headquartered in Jamaica and is owned by Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart and his family. Sandals operates the award winning Royal Bahamian resort in Nassau Bahamas.
Sandals declined to comment on the Emerald Bay news.
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, the Bahamas minister of tourism, said the government wants Four Seasons back in business as quickly as possible to boost the Exuma economy.
That island in the south eastern Bahamas was hard hit when the resort closed, resulting in hundreds of job losses.
Indications are that the Bahamas government is fully behind the buyer, The Tribune reports.
Apart from the Royal Bahamian, Sandals has interests in the Royal Plantation chain, which plans to open a 21 villa boutique hotel on Fowl Cay, Exuma by the end of the year.
This is great news for the Bahamas real estate industry.