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10 Holiday Safety Tips For Preventing Fire and Electrical Hazards

The holidays are all about resurrecting ornaments, twinkling lights and motorized Santa’s. While holiday decorating is all about fun, sparkle, and warmth, it’s important to remember that many of our favorite decorations carry the risk of fire or electrical injury if not used carefully. Holiday safety is important, follow the tips below to stay safe […]

Real Estate Investing: What is negative gearing, and is it for you?

Gearing means borrowing money to buy an asset. There are three types of gearing: negative, neutral, and positive. What is negative gearing? Negative gearing is when you borrow money to invest in an asset (usually a property) and the income you make from that investment (rent). The idea is to buy properties to rent out […]

Investment for Beginners
 – Vacation Rentals

Vacation rentals are a type of real estate investment that falls under the category of short term rental properties. These rentals are alternative to hotels and are usually rented out for a period of fewer than 30 days. Thanks to the internet, vacation rentals have increased dramatically and have opened up new opportunities for real […]

The FOUR Ways Real Estate Investors Make Money

When investing in real estate, the goal is to put money to work today and allow it to increase so that you have more money in the future. The profit, or “return,” you make on your real estate investments must be enough to cover the risk you take, taxes, utilities, and maintenance.   Here are […]

Why Sellers Should Exclusively List their Property With One Agent

When you make the decision to sell your property, you’re going to be faced with many decisions. One of them will be, how you are going to list your property. Will you use multiple agents or or list exclusively with one? It has been eight years since The Bahamas MLS was introduced to our Real […]

Questions To Ask Your Mortgage Lender

Before committing to a mortgage lender, you should research, read reviews and ask tons of questions. Get ready to provide the mortgage loan officer all of your personal information so they can give you the best advice and assistance. If you don’t like the answers to any of the questions continue shopping around. Even if you […]

Fixer Upper: Can you afford to renovate it?

When considering purchasing a home, a fixer upper may be tempting. The low price can look attractive but it usually reflects the condition of the home. Here are a few things to think about before buying a fixer upper. Evaluate The Condition Obviously a fixer upper will need work, but how much work is the […]

Five things to consider before making an offer on a home | Bahamas Real Estate

So you’re ready to make an offer on a new home. WAIT! Before you make your offer make sure to consider a few final details, learn as much as you possibly can about the property and process. When you ask questions, the answers you receive will help determine whether you are ready to make that […]

Can I Sell My Own Home? | Bahamas Real Estate

Can you sell your own home? The answer is YES! But it might be a stressful process and why punish yourself like that? If you must let’s investigate the duties of a realtor to see if it is worth the hassle.   How Do I Determine The Price?  There are many considerations when determining how […]

A Quick Home Buying Guide For Millennials | Bahamas Real Estate

Taking real-life advice from the housing and finance experts can help make the transition from renting to owning easy. Here is a quick home buying guide for millennials. Count the cost If you can afford to buy there’s a silver lining, says homebuying expert Wiedman. Don’t forget to take into account down payment, buyer’s closing […]

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