Real Estate Market

Author: Kelsey Higgins For many of us, a vacation home represents something of a lifelong dream, and retirement can be an opportunity to see this dream realized, but it’s important to approach the purchasing process with a little vigilance. In this article, CaribHomes provides a couple of key tips to put you on the right track. Location When it comes to picking a vacation property, there are many...

Author: Katie Conroy  Home renovations can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. From finding the right contractors to budgeting and even understanding the types of home renovations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. But with research and careful planning, homeowners can navigate home renovations with confidence. Caribhomes takes a look at what you need to consider when...

Author: Charlotte Meier Investing in property is usually a long-term investment. But with a long-term investment usually comes long-term rewards, which is one of the reasons that many people go into this business in the first place. However, it’s important to understand what you are getting into before you make your first real estate investment. Here, CaribHomes presents some important information to...

Author: Shirley Martin So the time has come to stage your property for open houses. If you’re new to the process, you might be wondering where to begin - there are all kinds of decluttering, depersonalizing, decorating, and deliberating ahead of you. Here are a few tips for getting started. Organizing Good organizational sense is key to the process of staging a home. If you’re starting from...

Author: Katie Conroy Finding your first home can be overwhelming, and with limited financial resources, it’s not always easy. While many young people look at starter homes as small and cheap apartments to live in for a few years before moving on to something bigger, there are other benefits of buying a starter home. In this blog post presented by Caribhomes, we’ll take you through the considerations...

Arthur: Ted James  If you have a good chunk of savings and looking to start a profitable side hustle, a vacation rental business is the way to go. This article by Caribhomes will explore all you need to know about buying, maintaining, and earning from a rental property. Purchase the Right Property The ideal property is one that can be rented year-round. Here are the prominent features you should look...

Author: Katie Conroy    Many seniors choose to buy a new home in order to accommodate their changing lifestyles. This can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The main things to consider are how you plan to finance a home at this stage of your life and whether you could use some help in the process. CaribHomes presents a few tips you need to know. Finding and Buying the Right...

Author: Katie Conroy Getting ready to sell your home? Prior to putting your property on the market, there are dozens of factors to consider. From getting a home appraisal to finding your new residence, the moving process can be complex. One of the most important first steps to take is to consider which home improvements will make your house more valuable and desirable to prospective buyers. Not sure...

Author: Katie Conroy When you have a newly remodeled fixer-upper in Florida, deciding what to do with it can be challenging. If you’re torn between renting it out and selling, here are four steps that can help you decide, brought to courtesy of CaribHomes. 4 Steps to Decide Between Renting and Selling 1. Look at the Financials Selling or renting out the property affects your finances in...

  Author: Katie Conroy Buying real estate as an investment can provide you with long-term financial rewards. When you're looking at buying your first investment property, there are a number of things to take into consideration before purchase, including location, cost, and management needs. A popular destination location can be a win-win, allowing you both a vacation property, as well as a rental asset....

Is it your dream to own a piece of paradise? A lot of people do, and only a small percentage of people actually end up in their dream home. Buying a home in the Caribbean differs from what you might be used to. Make sure to always work with a local trustworthy real estate agent. I have been working in real estate in the Caribbean for several years. So sit back and learn from the experiences I had in all...

DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO BUY PROPERTY IN JAMAICA Are you considering buying property in Jamaica and wondering where the best places to buy property in Jamaica are? With miles of breathtaking beaches, misty mountains and spectacular waterfalls, a unique reggae beat that has left its mark on the world and world-famous cuisine such as jerk, Jamaica is one of the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations. It...

Can I buy property in Jamaica as a Foreigner? Yes you can but… If you want to buy property in Jamaica, in the West Indies, you better be careful. Sure, the island is a gem, the real estate offer is tempting, but there are many stumbling blocks on the way to own a home in Jamaica. Lots of foreigners and particularly tourists are coming to the beautiful Caribbean island. Many of them would love to buy...

What a whirlwind this last year has been! COVID erupted, sanitizer and face masks became the new norm and nearly everything was canceled; including long-awaited holidays to Barbados. Property owners who in the past rented out their holiday investments on the short-term market experienced a surge in cancellations due to ever-changing travel protocols and country restrictions. A lot of potential income...