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DEVELOPERS DIRECT COMMERCIAL LAND OFFICE LEASE HOME RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LOTS

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Jolika Buckner, Broker

Interested in Income-Producing Investment?

13 Jacaranda Close “Calypso Cottage”

Purchaser’s Rental Guarantee for two years at $5,800 per month including two-year Management contract.

Stunning 4-bed 4-bath single family home on corner lot with Grand Canal Views and over 125 feet canal frontage and boat mooring.

Quality finishes throughout, including bamboo wood floors in bedrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-end ceramic tile, raised wood cabinetry in the kitchen and raised ceilings. Two central air-conditioning systems.

Back-up power generator. Fenced-in garden with tropical landscaping. Brick driveway.

$1,072,000 Lovely 4-bed 4-bath single family home features quality finishes throughout, including bamboo wood floors in all bedrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, highend ceramic tile, raised wood cabinetry in the kitchen and raised ceilings and brick driveway.

Private pool and patio provides perfect space for entertaining. Home also includes beach and dock, and generator.

2 Coral Beach “Ballymena”

Purchaser’s Rental Guarantee for two years at $7,400 per month including two-year Management contract.

$1,200,000

19 Poinciana Cay “Villa Santorini”

Purchaser’s Rental Guarantee for two years at $7,100 per month including two-year Management contract.

6 Coral Beach “Coral House”

Purchaser’s Rental Guarantee for two years at $7,250 per month including two-year Management contract.

www.sandyport.com

Soothing sunset canal views complement this 4-bed 4-bath home.

Perfect Sandyport Style with granite counter tops and stainless steel front appliances and a separate office/bedroom and bathroom downstairs. Home also includes private pool, beach and dock, and generator. $1,120,000

Spacious 4-bed 4-bath single-family home features quality finishes throughout, including bamboo wood floors in all bedrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, highend ceramic tile, raised wood cabinetry in the kitchen and raised ceilings and brick driveway.

Home also includes private pool, dock and beach, and generator. $1,250,000

Contact: Jolika Buckner, Broker | Work: 327-2425 | Cell: 376-1662 | E-mail: jbuckner@sandyport.com

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HOME SWEET HOME

By Mike Lightbourn

IF there’s one thing living under curfew has taught us, it’s the importance of home.

This has been an extraordinarily difficult period for all of us and I’m sure it’s made us value and cherish the freedoms we have always taken for granted.

Sitting on my patio on a beautiful Spring day, I couldn’t help but marvel that while the world seemed to be collapsing around us, homeowners were still able to find joy and satisfaction in their homes turned havens.

If it had to happen, at least it was in a period of warm sunny days with a cooling breeze in the shade and not many mosquitoes.

Some of the winter birds from the north were still hanging out, like the gorgeous painted buntings, the males dressed in their bright colours of red, yellow and blue.

It was dry so the bougainvillea and hibiscus splashed colour all about.

It’s turned hot, but it’s still ok if there’s a breeze.

My dogs were delighted by my presence as I was with theirs. I rediscovered my neighbourhood, taking walks I never had time for. I got to dress comfortably and tackle odd jobs that would never have got done under normal circumstances.

Was I happy with the situation? Heck no! Besides all the concerns about the future, I missed going to the office and to Starbucks to grab a coffee. My wings were clipped. I couldn’t take off to the islands in my plane.

At the same time, I was able to rediscover my home and my garden and enjoy a sense of security away from COVID-19 spread.

I was able to carve out a workspace so I could establish a routine, separating work from my relaxation zone.

My patio and garden provided a getaway from the tedium of being indoors.

I realise now more than ever how important it is to have somewhere that’s more than just a place to shut down in

at the end of the day. No matter how humble, home is a sanctuary in times of turmoil.

Under curfew, home took on a whole new meaning.

Rethinking our Homes

You can bet buyers are going to be looking at homes in a new light after this terrible experience.

For instance, homes with extra space for the kids will score high and so will outdoor space they can run around in.

A whole lot more people will be coveting outdoor space.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a lot of it, but even the tiniest bit of land can be turned into a calming retreat.

Who knows better than the people in some of the historic Family Island villages with their beautiful outdoor sitting areas framing cottages painted in the pastels of the islands?

Bring it Indoors

How can you make your indoor space more appealing in times of isolation?

Try bringing the elements you like most into your home.

For instance, green is calming so bring plants inside. Add a vase of colourful flowers for cheer.

Make an extra cozy area with your most comfortable furniture, throw cushions and favourite photographs.

Make inside smell great with a deep Spring clean. Wash the curtains and clean the grout. Wipe smudges from door frames and walls.

Throw open the windows and allow the fresh air to circulate. Polish those windows until they sparkle.

Take comfort in your home.

Questions or comments?

Email me at info@cbbahamas.com

Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

STAY HOME

STAY SAFE

SAVE LIVES

HURRICANE Tips At the start of the hurricane season: • Check thoroughly the roof of your house, hurricane shutters, hooks and latches and repair where necessary.

• Make sure that galvanized sheeting on the roof of your house is properly fastened.

• Keep in stock extra plastic bags and sheets of plastic. Plastic is essential to prevent important documents, paintings, equipment and furniture from getting wet.

• Keep handy a supply of lumber, plywood, timber, etc. for battening down purposes.

• Trim trees that touch power lines or hang over the house and other buildings.

• Make sure that emergency cooking facilities such as portable stoves are in good working condition as these may be necessary • Make sure you have a supply of kerosene and coal. Keep

coal dry by wrapping in a plastic bag or other waterproof material.

• Latch down securely all small buildings in the yard such as outdoor kitchens, tool sheds, etc.

• Store extra food, especially things that can be eaten without cooking or which need very little preparation. Electricity may be off during a hurricane, leaving you without refrigeration.

• Place emergency food supply in a waterproof container and store in a closed box, cupboard or trunk.

• Make sure you have emergency equipment in your home.

These include waterboots, raincoats, flashlights, batteries, portable radio, kerosene lamps and matches. Have simple first-aid equipment such as iodine, bandages, eye lotion, etc. at home. http://www.odpem.org.jm

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