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There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else’s, no more landlords, and of course tax benefits. In addition, consider these other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.

1. You may feel a sense of freedom when you have achieved this major goal in life. Many first-time homebuyers find that once they have bought a house, other aspects of their personal lives seem to fall in place. The security and peace of mind that come with home ownership are great accomplishments, and buyers find their other goals become much easier to attain.

2. There is a great sense of belonging to a community once you own a home. You begin to feel more attached to a location and its people. You may find yourself more involved with community events and planning issues.

3. Home ownership can be a strong anchor for your life. You now own something that represents a strong commitment and a sense of stability. You won’t have to worry about a landlord telling you it is time for you to move, your children won’t have to worry about whether they will have to change schools, and you can plan for the future.

4. By owning a home, you will find yourself in more control of your immediate surroundings. You can change things and decorate to your tastes, and not be limited by the standards of a landlord. You do not have to seek someone else’s approval if you decide to remodel or alter the landscaping.

5. If you have children, you will find that they feel more secure when coming home to a house that is not owned by someone else. They are free of the worries of moving, making new friends, reforming their lives because of the decision of someone else. You will probably get to know your neighbors. If they have children, lifelong friendships can be formed.

6. You will feel pride when you own your own home. You have proven to yourself that you can achieve monumental goals and can give your family the security it needs to move forward in life. Once you have built up equity in your first home, you can leverage your equity to purchase a nicer home later.

Come by our Coldwell Banker office and talk about how you can become a homeowner and start a real estate investment portfolio to last a lifetime.

There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else’s, no more landlords, and of course tax benefits. In addition, consider these other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.

1. You may feel a sense of freedom when you have achieved this major goal in life. Many first-time homebuyers find that once they have bought a house, other aspects of their personal lives seem to fall in place. The security and peace of mind that come with home ownership are great accomplishments, and buyers find their other goals become much easier to attain.

2. There is a great sense of belonging to a community once you own a home. You begin to feel more attached to a location and its people. You may find yourself more involved with community events and planning issues.

3. Home ownership can be a strong anchor for your life. You now own something that represents a strong commitment and a sense of stability. You won’t have to worry about a landlord telling you it is time for you to move, your children won’t have to worry about whether they will have to change schools, and you can plan for the future.

4. By owning a home, you will find yourself in more control of your immediate surroundings. You can change things and decorate to your tastes, and not be limited by the standards of a landlord. You do not have to seek someone else’s approval if you decide to remodel or alter the landscaping.

5. If you have children, you will find that they feel more secure when coming home to a house that is not owned by someone else. They are free of the worries of moving, making new friends, reforming their lives because of the decision of someone else. You will probably get to know your neighbors. If they have children, lifelong friendships can be formed.

6. You will feel pride when you own your own home. You have proven to yourself that you can achieve monumental goals and can give your family the security it needs to move forward in life. Once you have built up equity in your first home, you can leverage your equity to purchase a nicer home later.

Come by our Coldwell Banker office and talk about how you can become a homeowner and start a real estate investment portfolio to last a lifetime.

There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else’s, no more landlords, and of course tax benefits. In addition, consider these other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.

1. You may feel a sense of freedom when you have achieved this major goal in life. Many first-time homebuyers find that once they have bought a house, other aspects of their personal lives seem to fall in place. The security and peace of mind that come with home ownership are great accomplishments, and buyers find their other goals become much easier to attain.

2. There is a great sense of belonging to a community once you own a home. You begin to feel more attached to a location and its people. You may find yourself more involved with community events and planning issues.

3. Home ownership can be a strong anchor for your life. You now own something that represents a strong commitment and a sense of stability. You won’t have to worry about a landlord telling you it is time for you to move, your children won’t have to worry about whether they will have to change schools, and you can plan for the future.

4. By owning a home, you will find yourself in more control of your immediate surroundings. You can change things and decorate to your tastes, and not be limited by the standards of a landlord. You do not have to seek someone else’s approval if you decide to remodel or alter the landscaping.

5. If you have children, you will find that they feel more secure when coming home to a house that is not owned by someone else. They are free of the worries of moving, making new friends, reforming their lives because of the decision of someone else. You will probably get to know your neighbors. If they have children, lifelong friendships can be formed.

6. You will feel pride when you own your own home. You have proven to yourself that you can achieve monumental goals and can give your family the security it needs to move forward in life. Once you have built up equity in your first home, you can leverage your equity to purchase a nicer home later.

Come by our Coldwell Banker office and talk about how you can become a homeowner and start a real estate investment portfolio to last a lifetime.

There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else’s, no more landlords, and of course tax benefits. In addition, consider these other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.

1. You may feel a sense of freedom when you have achieved this major goal in life. Many first-time homebuyers find that once they have bought a house, other aspects of their personal lives seem to fall in place. The security and peace of mind that come with home ownership are great accomplishments, and buyers find their other goals become much easier to attain.

2. There is a great sense of belonging to a community once you own a home. You begin to feel more attached to a location and its people. You may find yourself more involved with community events and planning issues.

3. Home ownership can be a strong anchor for your life. You now own something that represents a strong commitment and a sense of stability. You won’t have to worry about a landlord telling you it is time for you to move, your children won’t have to worry about whether they will have to change schools, and you can plan for the future.

4. By owning a home, you will find yourself in more control of your immediate surroundings. You can change things and decorate to your tastes, and not be limited by the standards of a landlord. You do not have to seek someone else’s approval if you decide to remodel or alter the landscaping.

5. If you have children, you will find that they feel more secure when coming home to a house that is not owned by someone else. They are free of the worries of moving, making new friends, reforming their lives because of the decision of someone else. You will probably get to know your neighbors. If they have children, lifelong friendships can be formed.

6. You will feel pride when you own your own home. You have proven to yourself that you can achieve monumental goals and can give your family the security it needs to move forward in life. Once you have built up equity in your first home, you can leverage your equity to purchase a nicer home later.

Come by our Coldwell Banker office and talk about how you can become a homeowner and start a real estate investment portfolio to last a lifetime.

There are many financial and personal reasons why you should own your own home rather than rent. The obvious reasons include pride of ownership, building your own equity instead of someone else’s, no more landlords, and of course tax benefits. In addition, consider these other reasons why owning your own home can make your life better.

1. You may feel a sense of freedom when you have achieved this major goal in life. Many first-time homebuyers find that once they have bought a house, other aspects of their personal lives seem to fall in place. The security and peace of mind that come with home ownership are great accomplishments, and buyers find their other goals become much easier to attain.

2. There is a great sense of belonging to a community once you own a home. You begin to feel more attached to a location and its people. You may find yourself more involved with community events and planning issues.

3. Home ownership can be a strong anchor for your life. You now own something that represents a strong commitment and a sense of stability. You won’t have to worry about a landlord telling you it is time for you to move, your children won’t have to worry about whether they will have to change schools, and you can plan for the future.

4. By owning a home, you will find yourself in more control of your immediate surroundings. You can change things and decorate to your tastes, and not be limited by the standards of a landlord. You do not have to seek someone else’s approval if you decide to remodel or alter the landscaping.

5. If you have children, you will find that they feel more secure when coming home to a house that is not owned by someone else. They are free of the worries of moving, making new friends, reforming their lives because of the decision of someone else. You will probably get to know your neighbors. If they have children, lifelong friendships can be formed.

6. You will feel pride when you own your own home. You have proven to yourself that you can achieve monumental goals and can give your family the security it needs to move forward in life. Once you have built up equity in your first home, you can leverage your equity to purchase a nicer home later.

Come by our Coldwell Banker office and talk about how you can become a homeowner and start a real estate investment portfolio to last a lifetime.

BestYachtChartersInfo recently gave a glowing report about visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands, calling them “an Earthly Paradise.” In a mix of history, descriptive prose on the islands’ natural attributes, and a short tour of things to do and places to go, the article does a thorough sales job for anyone trying to decide where to vacation in the Caribbean.

They introduce the islands with superlatives: “Turks & Caicos are renowned for the world’s most beautiful beaches, pristine coral reefs, diving, fishing, offshore investments, luxury condominiums and villa vacation rentals. The Islands are protected by a government dedicated to preserving the islands natural beauty.”

After talking about the colorful architecture of Cockburn Town, on Grand Turk, the author says, “Grand Turk is six miles long and just over a mile wide. Like the other islands, Grand Turk is blessed with miles of quiet sugary beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays just waiting to be explored. At the north point of the island, a channel to the sea gives access to North Creek, the only hurricane shelter for yachts traveling between Nassau and Puerto Rico.”

Explored are the diving opportunities on Grand Turk, the lifestyle, and the activities. Then described are Providenciales and North Caicos.

“Providenciales is the urban centre of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Familiarly known as ‘Provo,’ the island offers all the modern conveniences one could desire while remaining a superior vacation destination for one who wants an escape from stress and overpopulated cities.”

North Caicos, connected to the other islands by boat and interisland flights, has been the bread basket of the islands, and there are still tomato and cucumber farms on this island.

Read the complete blog post to find out in a nutshell about our beutiful islands.

David Dodwell, owner of The Reefs in Bermuda and Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis, has been recognized by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association as 2010 Caribbean Hotelier of the Year.

Dodwell has more than 4 decades of hospitality career experience. He was chosen for excellence in the areas of hotel operations, food and beverage, marketing, property maintenance, staff training and motivation, and commitment to the environment and the St. Kitts and Nevis community.

He purchased the 36-room Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in 1989. The resort is the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn located on the beach. Under his ownership, Nisbet Plantation has gained international attention with many industry awards. Both of Mr. Dodwell’s properties have recently earned #1 spots on prestigious lists. Nisbet Plantation debuted on the 2011 Travel + Leisure 500 as the #1 hotel in the Caribbean, Bermuda and Bahamas, and The Reefs was the #1 hotel in the Atlantic in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the second year in a row.

Dodwell’s efforts to support and develop the people of Nevis have included cross-training the Nisbet Plantation staff at The Reefs in Bermuda, involving the team in decision-making and promoting the local economy by employing Nevisians, utilizing local produce and seafood, and adopting a local primary school.

Our congratulations to David Dodwell for this honor.

Nestled on top of the ridge at Leverick Bay, Altamera is the perfect spot to enjoy the breath taking vistas of North Sound and beyond. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is positioned to maximize the 270 degree view. The home is wrapped by a very large covered terrace; a well-equipped kitchen and dining area is adjacent to a spacious lounge. The bedrooms and bathrooms are to the rear of the home, on the same level as the main living area. Each has its own unique and private balcony and ocean view. There’s a large cistern and the property is connected to city water. The electricity supply to the home has been buried underground. There are one or two perfect sites for a pool, both with stunning views. Leverick Bay community features a restaurant and bar, beach, pool, and grocery store. With Sir. Richard Branson planning to build on neighbouring Moskito Island, the Oil Nut Bay development making good proress, and a new yacht club being formed, North Sound is clearly going to be the place to be in the BVI in the coming decade. Asking $1,200,000.

More information on photos on our Coldwell Banker Listing page.

The feeling’s laid back, the home’s exquisite and the location is Paradise.
Just on the market, this gorgeous condo is placed within the coveted community of Ocean Club Residences and Marina on Paradise Island off Nassau.
From the beautiful furnishings and high end finishings to the sweeping harbour views, this home has it all.
Whether you want to relax in luxury, soak up the sun on the nearby powder white sand beach or play golf on the world class course is up to you. A club, spa and marina are at your fingertips.
And the world class Atlantis Resort, with its casino, numerous restaurants, clubs and amazing water theme park, is only a short drive away.
It doesn’t get better than that!

The feeling’s laid back, the home’s exquisite and the location is Paradise.
Just on the market, this gorgeous condo is placed within the coveted community of Ocean Club Residences and Marina on Paradise Island off Nassau.
From the beautiful furnishings and high end finishings to the sweeping harbour views, this home has it all.
Whether you want to relax in luxury, soak up the sun on the nearby powder white sand beach or play golf on the world class course is up to you. A club, spa and marina are at your fingertips.
And the world class Atlantis Resort, with its casino, numerous restaurants, clubs and amazing water theme park, is only a short drive away.
It doesn’t get better than that!