Coldwell Banker Islands Blog

A narrow and shaded country lane leads to the delightful 3-cottage home. Facing south, each villa is elevated to enjoy the beautiful sea views and the hills of Montpelier Estate. Covered wooden walkways link each individual building, creating privacy and intimacy. Two of the three villas are bedrooms with ensuite bathroom while the third one has a pleasant living area opening up to a large veranda. Furniture and furnishings have been carefully selected by the owners to provide a simple but yet refined lifestyle. Asking $525,000.

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In the 19th century, stones from Ballast Bay were used by trading ships to balance their vessels as they sailed to and from the islands. In more peaceful times, fishermen would cast their nets from these shores. Today, Ballast Bay is the perfect spot for the more relaxing pursuits of soaking up the sun and enjoying the spectacular views of Cane Garden Bay and the sailboats that choose to drop their hook at one of the BVI’s favourite anchorages. One of Tortola’s finest sandy beaches is only moments away for those who love to feel the grains between their toes yet far enough to guarantee peace and tranquillity. Lot size 0.358 acres. Asking $120,000.

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Mikaya is quite simply the right house at the right price. With a spacious open plan of lounge/kitchen/dining area, 3 bedrooms, large shady terraces and a pool, it ticks all the boxes. Two bedrooms and bathrooms are on the upper level and the third, again with ensuite bathroom is on the lower level, next to the pool. There is also an inviting jacuzzi on the lower level. The views out over North Sound are nothing short of spectacular. Whether you are simply looking for a home in the sun or a vacation home with rental income potential, Mikaya will prove ideal. Leverick Bay Resort, a short distance down the hill, provides a bar, restaurant, shop, beach, tennis and watersports. Leverick is also one of the few places in the BVI you can own a home and park your boat out the front. Asking $1,600,000.

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Who said the Bahamas real estate market is soft?
Certainly not Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty agent Natasha Vythoulkas.
Natasha closed on three high end Paradise Island real estate sales in just one month!
The soft spoken, hard working agent has everything to be proud of.
Natasha just gave birth to a baby girl. She and her husband, Lightbourn Realty managing director Colin Lightbourn, also have a two year old daughter.
As busy as she was on the domestic scene, the super mum never missed a beat, racking up sales one by one in the multi millions.
Natasha is a Paradise Island real estate specialist. She worked exclusively for leading hotel developer Kerzner International as an onsite sales associate for their luxury condominium development, Ocean Club Residences & Marina, on Paradise Island and knows the market well.

This Villa offers an extensive plot of land centrally located in Calabas. The landscaped property boasts a two-story Dutch caribbean style country home. On the ground floor are a porch, entrance, sitting room, living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, patio, two bedrooms, bathroom and half bath. On the first floor is the master bedroom, bathroom, closet and balcony. On the rest of the property you will find the apartment, maids room, laundry room, swimming pool two-car carport and horse stable. The home is 262 m2/2820 sq/ft, the apartment is 46 m2/495 sq/ft, the maids room is 28 m2/301 sq/ft and the laundry room is 17m2/183 sq/ft on 2614 m2/28137 sq/ft of property land. Asking $759,000.

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Who said the Bahamas real estate market is soft?
Certainly not Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty broker Natasha Vythoulkas.
Natasha closed on three high end Paradise Island real estate sales in just one month!
The soft spoken, hard working broker has everything to be proud of.
Natasha just gave birth to a baby girl. She and her husband, Lightbourn Realty managing director Colin Lightbourn, also have a two year old daughter.
As busy as she was on the domestic scene, the super mum never missed a beat, racking up sales one by one in the multi millions.
Natasha is a Paradise Island real estate specialist. She worked exclusively for leading hotel developer Kerzner International as an onsite sales associate for their luxury condominium development, Ocean Club Residences & Marina, on Paradise Island and knows the market well.

Fresh is Best, Lobster Season opens in Turks & Caicos on August 1st……

Only 10 more “sleeps” until the lobster fishermen (and women too) in the Turks & Caicos Islands are back in the water fishing for lobster and its on the menu at most island restaurants. Known as the “Big Grab” August is the month when the residents of TCI begin to once again find fresh lobster in the stores and at the restaurants. The chefs prepare numerous exotic dishes using the local lobster yet the most popular requests from guests is boiled or steamed, as an entrée with melted butter, or in soups and salads - fresh and simple.

The “season”, which is closed between April 1 and July 31 due to the spawning time for the lobsters, lasts through the fall and winter months. Lobster fishery is an important marine resource for the Turks & Caicos islands. With large stretches of shallow sandy banks that surround the coral reefs, lobsters are plentiful in the waters close to the islands and cays.

On the island of South Caicos you will find the only HACCP (internationally acceptable technique for ensuring food safety) certified seafood plant in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Caicos Pride Products Ltd. Locally owned and operated since 1999, this plant processes scale fish, conch and lobster. Seventy-five percent of working residents in South Caicos are tied to the fishing industry. Their company website has terrific information on local lobster and fishing in the TCI.

Caribbean Lobster Oil (made in the Turks & Caicos) has the color, scent and taste of lobster. The oil is made from an extraction process using sunflower oil, TCI lobster, tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Visit their website for more information about the oil, which stores in the Turks & Caicos Islands offer it for sale, or you can simply order it directly from the site. The Caribbean Lobster Oil website also features a couple of “must try” recipes, Crispy Lobster & Vegetable Spring Roll with Soya Lobster Dressing, and Julienne Vegetable Salad with Roasted Lobster topped with Balsamic Lobster Dressing. Two excellent recipes!

So as we countdown to the lobster season opening date of August 1st we invite you to visit our islands and taste the local food, island style.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Turks & Caicos, www.coldwellbankertci.com

Online Degrees.net offered to share their blog on hurricane preparedness with us. We wrote some tips in June, but one can never be too prepared. Visit their blog for all of the 100 tips. Here are the 1st 12, for General Supplies:

1. Pack a to-go bag: This overnight bag should be easy to take with you if you have to evacuate in a hurry and should include a change of clothes, bottled water, flashlight and important documents.
2. Cash: ATMs and credit card machines may not work for a while after the storm.
3. Battery-operated radio: Make sure you have extra batteries too, so that you can keep up with news reports and alerts. Hand-crank radios work well, too.
4. Secure a two-week supply of prescription medicine: Anyone on prescription medications, as well as pregnant women, should pack a two-week supply of their meds in a sealable plastic bag, clearly labeled. Include instructions for taking the medications, too.
5. Flashlight and lanterns: Make sure you have a couple of flashlights, candles, matches, lanterns and other alternate sources of light.
6. Personal hygiene items: It might be hard to get to the store to buy toilet paper, tissues, soap and other sanitary items after the storm.
7. Extra keys: Having an extra set of keys in your kit is a good idea in case people get separated or if they’re lost in a flood or the confusion.
8. Pet items: Remember food, medicine and water for your pet, too.
9. Disinfectant: You never know what mess you’ll have after a storm.
10. Checklist: This printable checklist can serve as a guide for your own personal checklist. Give one to each family member to personalize.
11. Extra batteries: You’ll need extra batteries for your radio, flashlights, and other items. Get these early before they all sell out.
12. Prepare early: Emergency items sell out quickly at the stores, so stock up your kit before hurricane season even starts, and replenish food supplies every six months.

Other categories in this extensive review are
*First Aid
*Repair & Maintenance
*Food & Water
*Power Outages
*Entertainment
*Special Needs
*Evacuating
*Paperwork
*Staying Informed
*Safety

Be sure and read the full blog, as you will probably find some ideas to help you and your loved ones be ready for our next major storm.

Online Degrees.net offered to share their blog on hurricane preparedness with us. We wrote some tips in June, but one can never be too prepared. Visit their blog for all of the 100 tips. Here are the 1st 12, for General Supplies:

1. Pack a to-go bag: This overnight bag should be easy to take with you if you have to evacuate in a hurry and should include a change of clothes, bottled water, flashlight and important documents.
2. Cash: ATMs and credit card machines may not work for a while after the storm.
3. Battery-operated radio: Make sure you have extra batteries too, so that you can keep up with news reports and alerts. Hand-crank radios work well, too.
4. Secure a two-week supply of prescription medicine: Anyone on prescription medications, as well as pregnant women, should pack a two-week supply of their meds in a sealable plastic bag, clearly labeled. Include instructions for taking the medications, too.
5. Flashlight and lanterns: Make sure you have a couple of flashlights, candles, matches, lanterns and other alternate sources of light.
6. Personal hygiene items: It might be hard to get to the store to buy toilet paper, tissues, soap and other sanitary items after the storm.
7. Extra keys: Having an extra set of keys in your kit is a good idea in case people get separated or if they’re lost in a flood or the confusion.
8. Pet items: Remember food, medicine and water for your pet, too.
9. Disinfectant: You never know what mess you’ll have after a storm.
10. Checklist: This printable checklist can serve as a guide for your own personal checklist. Give one to each family member to personalize.
11. Extra batteries: You’ll need extra batteries for your radio, flashlights, and other items. Get these early before they all sell out.
12. Prepare early: Emergency items sell out quickly at the stores, so stock up your kit before hurricane season even starts, and replenish food supplies every six months.

Other categories in this extensive review are
*First Aid
*Repair & Maintenance
*Food & Water
*Power Outages
*Entertainment
*Special Needs
*Evacuating
*Paperwork
*Staying Informed
*Safety

Be sure and read the full blog, as you will probably find some ideas to help you and your loved ones be ready for our next major storm.

Online Degrees.net offered to share their blog on hurricane preparedness with us. We wrote some tips in June, but one can never be too prepared. Visit their blog for all of the 100 tips. Here are the 1st 12, for General Supplies:

1. Pack a to-go bag: This overnight bag should be easy to take with you if you have to evacuate in a hurry and should include a change of clothes, bottled water, flashlight and important documents.
2. Cash: ATMs and credit card machines may not work for a while after the storm.
3. Battery-operated radio: Make sure you have extra batteries too, so that you can keep up with news reports and alerts. Hand-crank radios work well, too.
4. Secure a two-week supply of prescription medicine: Anyone on prescription medications, as well as pregnant women, should pack a two-week supply of their meds in a sealable plastic bag, clearly labeled. Include instructions for taking the medications, too.
5. Flashlight and lanterns: Make sure you have a couple of flashlights, candles, matches, lanterns and other alternate sources of light.
6. Personal hygiene items: It might be hard to get to the store to buy toilet paper, tissues, soap and other sanitary items after the storm.
7. Extra keys: Having an extra set of keys in your kit is a good idea in case people get separated or if they’re lost in a flood or the confusion.
8. Pet items: Remember food, medicine and water for your pet, too.
9. Disinfectant: You never know what mess you’ll have after a storm.
10. Checklist: This printable checklist can serve as a guide for your own personal checklist. Give one to each family member to personalize.
11. Extra batteries: You’ll need extra batteries for your radio, flashlights, and other items. Get these early before they all sell out.
12. Prepare early: Emergency items sell out quickly at the stores, so stock up your kit before hurricane season even starts, and replenish food supplies every six months.

Other categories in this extensive review are
*First Aid
*Repair & Maintenance
*Food & Water
*Power Outages
*Entertainment
*Special Needs
*Evacuating
*Paperwork
*Staying Informed
*Safety

Be sure and read the full blog, as you will probably find some ideas to help you and your loved ones be ready for our next major storm.