11262018 HOME BUYERS' GUIDE

H ome Buyers’ Guide The Tribune

Monday, November 26, 2018

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www.grahamrealestate.com | Phone: (242) 356-5030 Mike’s Commercial Building (2 Story)

Bay Street | Total Size: 9,000 sq.ft. | MLS: 34262

$3,200,000

Ref: 21073

903 Columbus Cove

3Bed, 3Bth | Beachfront Townhome Total Size 1,498 sq.ft. | MLS: 34424

Ref: 21184

$529,000

#82 Sunset Drive

3Bd, 2Bth | 1Bd, 1Bth apartment 10,363 sq. ft. Lot | 10,363 sq. ft. Lot

Ref: 12159

Serenity Gardens

President/Broker

Forest Drive

Eastern Road | Off Camperdown 13,805 sq. ft. Lot | MLS: 25879

$100,000

Laura Kimble Broker

$6,500 p/m

Ref: 21094

Block 38 Lot 6 | Single Family Lot 6,400 sq. ft. | MLS: 34756

Gregory Graham

$385,000

4Bd, 4Bth Pet Friendly

$7,000 p/m

Ref: 21483

Reduced

Little Beach - Eastern Road

3Bd, 4Bth | Port New Providence Fully Furnished | Pet Friendly

Ref: 21943

Sea Breeze - Motivated Seller

Ref: 13373

June Russell Broker

Reduced

Dolly Griffin Sales Agent

$159,000

Sophia Porras Sales Agent

DS2 Montagu Villas

Two Story Townhouse | Village Road 2Bd, 1Bth. | Living 1,008 sq. ft.

Ref: 21685

Reduced $189,000

Elizabeth On Bay - Unit 15A MLS: 29303 | 3,696 sq. ft. Lot Business Opp., Commercial Bldg.

Ref: 16529

$7,785p/m

Cape Santa Maria

Lot B11 | Long Island 1.24 Acres | MLS: 18536

Ref: 6595

Greg V. Miller Sales Agent

$430,000

Kevin Bastian Sales Agent

Sears Hill Home

2Bd, 2 Bth | Lot 5,350 sq. ft. | Living 2,158 sq. ft.

Ref: 21442

$385,000

Elizabeth On Bay - Unit 15C

MLS: 32205 | Size: 2,977 sq. ft.

Bus. Opp, Restaurant, Comm. Bldg.

Ref: 19201

$5,000 p/m

Cape Santa Maria

Lot B12 | Long Island 1.23 Acres | MLS: 18537

Ref: 6508

Delerese Pratt Sales Agent

$644,000

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House Hunting at Your Fingertips

By Mike Lightbourn

DON’T let anyone fool you.

The internet plays a dominant role in the home buying process.

When it comes to searching, most buyers look beyond the slick pages of high gloss colour magazines to find their dream home.

Eighty three percent of American buyers said they used the internet frequently when they were looking for a home, according to the National Association of Realtors’ just released annual survey of homebuyers and sellers.

That’s not surprising because it’s in keeping with the trend of recent years.

The information, however, highlights how quickly the internet has overtaken other home buying search sources.

In 2003, for instance, only 42 percent of buyers used the internet frequently to search for a home.

The information was gleaned from more than 7,000 consumers who purchased a home between July 2017 and June 2018.

Today’s buyers use multiple sources of information when looking for a home.

The most used sources are on websites (93%) and real estate agents (86%), according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey.

A growing number of buyers are using mobile or tablet apps – 73 percent, NAR said.

Typically, a buyer sees a home they’re interested in on the internet and then contacts an agent to help them navigate through the buying process.

Locally, we’ve seen a phenomenal increase in internet driven sales; that’s why local brokers put a lot of effort into promoting their websites.

In small communities such as ours, networking and contacts play a major role in sales, as well.

Fewer than one percent of the NAR survey takers found their home through a home book or magazine.

Although this is a U.S.-based survey, it mirrors the trends we are experiencing locally.

TAX BILLS ARE OUT Real property tax bills for 2019 are now available.

Bills must be paid by December 31 of the tax year (in this case, 2019).

You will be entitled to a 10 percent discount if you make a full payment by March 31, 2019.

Senior citizens can claim a special benefit. After the $250,000 exemption, they may apply for a 50 percent discount on the balance of the home value not exceeding $1 million if paid by March 31.

In order to qualify, a senior person must be 65 years or older and have a NIB Senior Citizen’s card.

Pay your 2018 bill before December 31 to avoid an additional five percent interest on the outstanding amount.

SNAIL MAIL Tax bills are usually issued in mid-October of the preceding year. However, given the state of the postal service, it is advisable to create an online account with the Department of Inland Revenue portal to retrieve your bill and make payments. If you are unable to do so and you haven’t received your billing, we suggest you either try to get them by phone or visit the department.

Payments may be made to the Department of Inland Revenue on Carmichael Road, online or at any Royal Bank of Canada. You can also pay by credit card,

Visit Us: http://www.tribune242.com

Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

manager’s cheque or wire transfer.

Make sure you include your property assessment number.

Real property tax relief is available under certain circumstances.

Contact the department for details.

Bahamians on the Family Islands do not pay property tax.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Email me at: info@cbbahamas.com

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Old Fort Bay 6 BR I 6 BA I Gated $15,000 P/M Vista Bella 2 BR I 2 BA I Cable Beach $3,500 P/M PORT NEW PROVIDENCE Luxury Gated Community

226 Feet On The Canal 0.4 Acres I Private Dock $1,999,000 I MLS: 31354 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

WESTRIDGE Corner Location

Ocean Views from Hilltop 121’ x 327’ Estate Lot $310,000 I MLS: 32216 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322

EASTERN ROAD HOME 140 Fe et On The Ocean

Backyard Boat Dock 4 BR I 4.5 BA I Private Beach $1,088,000 I MLS: 33042 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

HARBOUR BREEZE Paradise Island

Historic Harbour Views 3 BR I 3 BA I Pool I Gym $810,000 I MLS: 32379 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

Mira Mar 3 BR | 3.5 BA | Ocean Views $4,500 P/M Nautica 3 BR | 2.5 BA | Gated $3,500 P/M Prospect Ridge 2 BR I 3.5 BA I Ocean Views $2,800 P/M Sandyport 3 BR I 4 BA I Canal Front $4,800 P/M

GLADSTONE ROAD Growing Commercial Area

Unique Investment Opportunity 1.274 Acres $599,000 I MLS: 34672

CHRISTOPHER ARMALY / 242 394 7070

ROSE ISLAND Private Beach

Dream Home or Airbnb 2.17 Acres $422,500 I MLS: 32374 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

CARMICHAEL RD. I 3.75 ACRES Development Property Warehousing/Office/Plaza 433’ East of Gladstone Road $1,450,000 I MLS: 30734 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322

OLD FORT BAY Luxury Gated Community

210 Sq. Ft On The Canal 6 BR I 6.5 BA I Private Dock $3,400,000 I MLS: 32339 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

Eleuthera 19,600 Sq. Ft. $40,000 Freeport Canal Front 0.36 Acres $45,000 Westridge Estates 50,207 Sq. Ft. $380,000

SUCCESS PLAZA Bernard Road

Newly Constructed Plaza Units From 1,194 to 8,197 Sq. Ft. $20 Per Sq. Ft. I MLS 35218 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

WESTWARD VILLAS Cable Beach Fully Enclosed Yard

3 BR 2.5 BA Home I 1 BR 1 BA Cottage

$475,000 I MLS: 31672 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

OAKRIDGE ROAD Lake Cunningham Views

Panoramic Private Possibility 0.674 Acres I Single Family Lot $205,000 I MLS: 25100 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322

TRADEWINDS Eastern Road

Sweeping Ocean Views 4 BR I 3 BA I Hillside Haven $591,000 I MLS: 35257 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

Exuma 2.46 Acres $316,000 Oakridge Road 1.78 Acres $426,000

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DEVELOPERS DIRECT COMMERCIAL LAND OFFICE LEASE HOME RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LOTS RESTAURANT SPACE

19 Poinciana Cay Lovely views from this 4-bed 4-bath home with own pool, dock, beach and generator.

Open-plan kitchen and dining area great for entertaining.

We can guarantee a rental for two years at $7,100 per month

Jolika Buckner, Broker

6 Coral Beach Spacious 4-bed 4-bath single-family home features quality finishes throughout, and own pool and generator.

We can guarantee a rental for two years at $7,250 per month

$1.3 million

$1.2 million

206 Church Street Open plan office downstairs with two rooms upstairs, 1,182 sq ft. With 24-hour security, CCTV and backup generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $3,550 per month rent | $788 per month CAM

7 & 8 North Buckner Square Available May 2019 908 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24-hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,750 per month rent | $605.33 per month CAM

www.sandyport.com

6 South Buckner Square Available March 2019 710 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,150 per month rent $473.33 per month CAM

15B & 16 North Buckner Square Available early 2019 907 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,750 per month rent | $605.33 per month CAM

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

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Sandyport Drive Home Modern canal front 4 bed 4 full bath plus powder room home situated within the gated community of Sandyport. This two-story luxury home features a home office, Gym (that can be converted to an additional bedroom) a private dock, pool, covered patio balconies, stand-by generator, hurricane impact windows and doors and energy efficient appliances. Sandyport is a highly desired gated community in the western district offering clay tennis courts, children’s playgrounds, waterways, 24-hour security and is located near shopping. REF#1786 - Carmen Massoni

$1,140,000

Pyfrom’s Addition Commercial Building Commercial building is strategically located on a busy corner lot off Mackey Street with banks and other businesses in close proximity. The building is structurally sound and is a perfect layout for a doctor, lawyer, dentist or an accountant. It offers 910 sq. ft. of space, fully walled with gated entry, ample parking available, neatly landscaped and easily accessible to bus routes and traffic. Ref#1863 - Vanessa Ifill

$265,000

Westward Villas Townhome

Blue Hill Rd Comm. Building

Gamble Heights Triplex

1 West Business Park

Charming 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1,344 sq. ft. townhome on the Cable Beach strip. A GREAT investment opportunity. REF#1857 - Rudy Carroll

3 Unit building offering 2 store fronts and a 1 Bed Apt in the rear that can be converted to an office or space.

REF#1862 - Rudy Carroll

Great Investment property, THREE 2 Bed, 1 Bath units, security screens and ample parking available.

REF#1855 - Rudy Carroll

$175,000

$290,000

$320,000

Commercial Unit offering 2,000 Sq. ft. in a newly constructed plaza situated near the exclusive gated community of Charlotteville.

1 West will offer more than 30 new outlets for upscale boutiques and businesses. Lease $3,333 p/m Ref#1833 - Carmen Massoni

$395,000

Coconut Cove Condo

#9 Pear Street, San Souci

Royall Beach Estates

2.3 Acres Open Zoned Opp.

Luxury 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,590 sq. ft. condo in new secured gated community, central A/C, quartz countertops, stainless steel fixtures pool and many other amenities. Ref#1860 - Advara Joos

Single family home 3 beds, 3 baths on a 11,500 sq. ft. enclosed lot. Features include: burglar bars, alarm system, his/her closet, , hardwood kitchen with granite counter tops, central A/C and much more. Ref#1798 - Rudy Carroll

Two Bed, 2 Bath Villa, End Unit, Wraparound balcony, Ocean View, ALL NEW kitchen, NEW master suite, and NEW furniture in a prestigious community. Turn Key Opportunity. REF#1717 - Marilyn Ayearst

$430,000

$575,000

10 Lots each 9,900 sq.ft! Open Zoned. Potential Gated Community.

Minutes to beach, plus international & domestic airports. For more info call Marilyn. Ref#1821 - Marilyn Ayearst

$429,000

$795,000

Dunmore Court – Canalfront 2 Bed, 1 Bath, open floor plan, appliances, A/C, laundry facilities and mini docking space. $1,500 Lival Estates – Private townhome, 3 bed, 2.5 baths, 3,000 sq. ft., fully furnished, appliances, split A/C & ceiling fans in quiet community. $2,500 Delaporte –Enjoy Oceanviews from this 5th floor 2 Bed, 2 Bath, condo with new furniture & appliances, smartTV, pool in gated community. $2,800 West Grove – PET FRIENDLY 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,500 sq. ft. townhome, gated community, open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen and pool. $3,700 Turnberry – Charming 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,200 sq. ft. townhome PLUS loft, fully furnished, pool, tennis court & stand by generator. $5,000

East Street – Highly visible commercial corner lot offering 5,648 sq. ft. in major traffic area and minutes from downtown. $78,000 Opulent Heights – Multi family 6,840 sq. ft. corner lot in developing subdivision near shopping and other amenities. $80,000 Roosevelt Avenue – Commercial 4,531 sq. ft. LOT with an unfinished building. Approved Plans available with building. $99,900 South Ocean – Single family 13,491 sq. ft. in a secure gated community with utilities in place. $120,000 Hanna Road – Single family 29,905 sq. ft. lot in family friendly neighbourhood near schools and shopping. $181,000