12052016 home buyer's guide

H ome Buyers’ Guide The Tribune

Monday, December 5, 2016

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Trafalgar Street, Blair Estates

3 Bd, 2.5Bth | Lot size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Living Area: 3,200 sq. ft.

Ref: 15470

2 Bd, 2Bth | Lot size: 19,100 Living Area: 2663 sq. ft.

$410,000

Ref: 15412

Love Beach Walk

3Bd, 3Bth | Love Beach

Shirley & Elizabeth Avenue 480 sq. ft. each

$850 p/m Lovely West Winds For Sale

2Bd, 2Bth | Single Family

Ref: 5102

Abaco 8 Lots at 12,000 sq. ft. plus

$39,000

$395,000

Union Court Building

3rd Level | 923 sq. ft.

Elizabeth Ave. | MLS: 27483

$4,200 p/m Turtle Cove

Ref: 3692

Two (2) Off. Sp. - Union Court

$3,200 p/m

Chamberlain, Blair Estates

Ref: 5103

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$1,100 p/m The Landing

Hill Creek | Marsh Harbour Abaco

Ref: 7385

Starting from $29,000

Elizabeth On Bay

Commercial Bldg. | Office | Retail MLS: 27988NRA 1,689 sq.ft.

Ref: 15310

$3,800 p/m

Johnson Terrace Lot 6A

7Bd, 6Bth, 2 Half Bath | Fiveplex Off Eastern Road | MLS: 22350

Ref: 10107

$385,000

Lovely West Winds For Rent

2Bd, 2Bth | Single Family

Ref: 5102

$2,500 p/m Cool Breeze

Tarpum Bay | In-House Financing Lots 9,600 sq. ft. plus

Ref: 3305

Elizabeth On Bay

Commercial Bldg. | Office | Retail MLS #27987NRA 1,682 sq.ft.

$3,785 p/m

Ref: 15311

Kisskadee

7Bd, 7Bth | Tusculum | Turn Key West Bay St. | Ocean View Home

Ref: 10025

$2,395,000

Delaporte Apartment 2Bd, 2Bth | Gated

Ref: 7941

$2,500 p/m

Canal Homesite

Sandyport | 14,605 sq. ft. Lot MLS: 28481

Starting from $17,500

www.grahamrealestate.com | Phone: (242) 356-5030

Now

$485,000

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DRESSING YOUR HOME FOR A HOLIDAY SALE

By Mike Lightbourn

IF your home is currently on the market, you may be torn between staging it to sell and decorating for the holiday season.

On the one hand, you want to show your home off to its best advantage. At the same time, you’d like to add a festive touch.

You can have it both ways by striking a balance between the two.

The golden rule of home staging is decluttering.

That means removing knickknacks, making sure the fridge door and all surfaces are free of clutter and even storing a couple of pieces of furniture to create more of a feeling of space.

By now you’re probably asking, doesn’t this run contrary to the idea of dressing a home up for Christmas?

Yes and no.

Any home that’s on the market should already be decluttered.

Dressing up your home for Christmas can actually enhance

staging as long as decorations are simple and elegant.

Forget about an oversized tree.

String a slender Christmas tree in white fairy lights with a few stylish decorations. Avoid gaudy ornaments and tinsel.

Opt for a single clear glass bowl of scented pine cones on the coffee table over Santa figurines. In other words, let the decorations work with the house as opposed to standing out like a sore thumb.

Use white fairy lights in the front yard as opposed to inflated Santas and reindeer.

If you don’t have time for a tree, adding greenery to your house will give it life. A couple of small palms dressed in white fairy lights will create an elegant cascading effect.

Allow prospects to see your home in a clean and uncluttered state and not overshadowed by glitz and glitter.

Keep it simple.

SMELLING CHRISTMAS What can be more enticing than

the smell of lemon or cinnamon wafting from the kitchen?

A small pot simmering with lemon or orange peel or cinnamon creates a welcoming and relaxing environment. So does the smell of chocolate – a good excuse to throw a pan of chocolate chip cookies in the oven.

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SALES The retail world has changed dramatically over the years and sales now seem to run throughout the holiday season, starting with Black Friday and extending to the more traditional post-Christmas sales.

The season provides an opportunity to make smart, more affordable purchases if you need to update your home.

A well-staged front yard will boost curb appeal. A couple of new Adirondack chairs in front of a small water feature will set the stage nicely.

Shop wisely and don’t buy simply for the sake of buying.

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Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

In my opinion, the smartest item you can buy on sale is a few gallons of paint.

A clean fresh coat of paint will probably do more to enhance your home than anything else, assuming the property is in reasonable shape to begin with.

Questions or comments?

Email me at: info@cbbahamas.com

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Patty Birch, BRI

Broker, Appraiser Sales & Leasing Marsh Harbor 9124

Munnings Drive 3046

Chesapeake Road 9056

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Christopher Armaly, BRI

Broker, Appraiser Sales & Leasing

RENTALS Living in Paradise – 2 bed, 2.5 bath condo on Paradise Island. $2,500 p/m Sandyport 1103 – 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath furnished, canal front townhouse. $4,800 p/m

Prime commercial, modern and well maintained building in the heart of Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Ideal for office, retail or service businesses. Ample parking with space for over 25 cars. Seconds away from the Great Abaco Beach Resort and other hotels and shopping. This is premier commercial real estate! $595,000

The subdivision of South Westridge has underground utilities, so views are of lovely landscaped yards and well maintained homes. This lot has Lake Killarney across the way, a beautiful area to kayak and enjoy a variety of Bahamian bird and fish life. The area’s natural beauty, the easy access to everything from banks to gyms, the peace and quiet, are all good reasons to make this area your new home.

Previously used as a thriving tyre business, this two storey commercial building is located on a high traffic intersection and has ample parking. The building has an electronic lift, air conditioning, two restrooms and lots of potential. Owners are motivated to sell!

Columbus Cove 6033

Mira Mar 6013

Wulff Road 9117

$135,000

$375,000

Eastern Road 1098 – 3 bed, 3 bath oceanfront home. $3,800 p/m Cable Beach 6073 – 2 bed, 2 bath home, seconds away from the beach. $2,200 p/m Coral Harbor 1095 – 1 bed, 1 bath apartment, partially furnished. $900 p/m Treasure Cove 1097 – 4 bed, 2 bath newly renovated home. $3,600 p/m Orchard Terrace 1065 – 2 bed, 1 ½ bath furnished townhouse. $1,350 p/m Living in Paradise – 3 bed, 2.5 bath condo located on Paradise Island. $3,000 p/m

LAND FOR SALE This unfurnished, oceanfront condo features a master bedroom with a large walk in closet, a balcony overlooking the ocean and the master bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and solid wood Italian cupboards. Boasting a secluded mile long beach, this high end community is set in beautiful lush tropical gardens with a pool and other amenities. $549,000

Completely renovated and attractively upgraded 3 storey, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo features hurricane windows, new kitchen cabinetry, energy saving air conditioning and more. Situated on the finest beach on Paradise Island, Mira Mar residents have private access to a beautiful white sand beach, a large pool and patio area, and a tropically landscaped common area. $795,000

Two storey commercial building in excellent condition, located on the corner of Wulff Road and East Street. This property includes a walk-in vault, offices upstairs, parking for 10+ vehicles and a standby generator. Excellent exposure on a very busy intersection. Priced to sell!

Cable Beach 6073

Sears Hill 6009

Delaporte 6074

$775,000

Lochaber, Long Island (160’ x 534’ large residential lot) $246,000 Venice Bay 3006 (large multi family lot in a gated community) $110,000 Sentinel Bay, Grand Bahama 3009 (200’ x 200’ large multi-family lot) $149,000 Oakridge Road 3002 (126’ x 640’ large residential lot) $417,000 Seabreeze (100’ x 100’ spacious corner lot) $119,000 Colony Bay, Freeport 3008 (large residential lot with over 50 feet on the canal) $179,000 Tusculum 3027 (10.4 acres located in Western New Providence) $1,250,640

Charming, rare, one of a kind find in Cable Beach! Located on a quiet cull de sac, this well maintained Bahamian cottage is located in an exceptionally well kept secret area. Extremely close to shopping, hotels and restaurants in the Cable Beach area. Beach access is just seconds away! This 46’ x 85’ property is fully enclosed and has rear covered patios and a custom made brick grill for entertaining! $395,000

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Located in an ideal growing commercial area, this building is perfect for a small, professional business. Currently a classic Bahamian home that has been renovated, this building can be converted to a local insurance or architects office or any service business. Building is on a 50’ x 103’ lot and can easily have 3 – offices and has 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and foyer area. $339,000

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Stunning turnkey ocean front unit in the highly popular community of Delaporte!

This one of a kind waterfront gated community has 2 pools, a private beach and 24 hour tropical breezes. This unit faces the north and north east, making it ideal for views of turquoise filled waters and surrounding islands. Waterfront living at this price is a rarity! $299,000

Centreville 3042 (73’ x 95’ commercial lot) $75,000 Lochaber, Long Island 3011 (178’ x 447’ beautiful large residential lot) $186,000 Camperdown 3057 (185’ x 225’ large residential corner lot) $325,000

www.morleyrealty.com

Tel: 394-7070

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

NEW LISTING! 22 KINGFISHER ISLAND 4-bed 4.5 bath canal front home with own boat dock, beach, generator and security system. Spacious and open-plan executive family home with quality finishes and layout design throughout. $7,800 per month furnished.

UND CON ER TRA CT 15A ROYAL PALM CAY

4-bed 4-bath home with own private pool, dock, beach and generator. $1.5 million

15B Royal Palm Cay

4-bed 4-bath home on corner lot with own private pool, beach and generator. Perfect Sandyport Style with large living and dining area and open kitchen. $1.5 million or $8,000 per month.

19 POINCIANA CAY

UND CON ER TRA CT

NEW LISTING! 10 CLIPPER ISLAND Charming 3-bed 3.5 bath townhouse near pool, situated in quiet, peaceful enclave. Fully furnished with dock space and fantastic canal views.

US$559,800.

FOR RENT OR SALE Soothing canal front views complement this charming 4-bed 4-bath single family home. Features include own private pool, dock, beach and generator. Perfect Sandyport Style with open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel front appliances and a separate office. $1.2 million or $7,000 per month furnished.

6 CORAL BEACH

Spacious single family home with private pool, generator, dock and beach. Features quality finishes throughout, including bamboo wood floors in all bedrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-end ceramic tile, raised wood cabinetry in the kitchen and raised ceilings and brick driveway. $1.3 million or $8,000 furnished.

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10 NORTH BUCKNER SQUARE

Great-sized 1,222 sq ft open plan office space in sought-after area with 24-hour security and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym nearby. Ample parking. $3,300 per month

NEW CHURCH STREET COMMERCIAL

New Build purpose built offices with 24-hour security, CCTV, back-up generator and high-speed internet. All of our units are finished to a high standard with attractive modern tile, glass doors and walls, modern bathrooms, a kitchenette with granite top. Please contact us for prices and availability.

www.sandyport.com

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

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If you require further information or require assistance please feel free to contact: (242) 677-3763 | www.bumblebeebahamas.com Nassau, Bahamas

LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS

SO its getting down to the wire starting to feel that certain holiday spirit in the air. You’re likely planning to spend some time relaxing and may be entertaining some family and friends.

How about a party in the garden, the weather is generally perfect, not too hot, not too many insects?

But maybe your garden isn’t exactly perfect for a party, what can you do in this short time to get it looking right for your Christmas comeon-over.

Ok, lets begin with what you already have. If you are a Bahamian or you have lived here for a minute you likely have Bougainvilleas and Hibiscus already in your garden. So lets see if we can get them to light up.

Well first, truth is that most varieties of both hibiscus and bougainvillea flower in this cool weather of our so call Bahamian winter. So that is a great plus, you have mother nature on your side. Now the difficulty you can face with both of these flowering shrubs is that they like to flower best from new shoots. For this reason most professional landscapers would have already cut back their plants and they should be well on there way to having filled out so that they are just waiting to take off.

However, if you have not done this all is not lost, your plants will still shoot maybe not so profusely but that’s fine, lesson learned for next year.

First fertilise your flowering shrubs immediately with what is called a bloom boosting formula. It is simple a fertiliser that is heavier on potassium and phosphorus that are the minerals that promote flowering.

So get that down around your shrubs. If these are older trees be certain to loosen the soil around the plant and you may also need to add some potting soil depending on the quality of the soil you have.

Next, begin an aggressive routine of watering those plants maybe daily for the first week then maybe three times a week there after

and there will be light.

Having fertilised your plants you should expect that the insects and slugs will come out.

They are drawn to the new growth as a food source, so you will likely have to treat your shrubs if you see signs of insect or snail damage.

On Bougainvilleas this usual presents as leaves that have holes or are half eaten off.

Bougainvillea Tree This is the result of snails feeding.

On hibiscus you will see leaves that are deformed and bent there is likely a white cotton looking formation around the flower buds. This is mealy bugs which is the most popular of the many insects that often feed on hibiscus.

For the best flowering results these pest need to be eliminated as they stress the plants, drain vital nutrients from the shrubs and in some cases transmit disease that can prove detrimental. Slugs are relatively easily controlled using either organic or chemical snail baits. Similarly mealy bugs can be eliminated Bougainvillea Plants using organic oils or chemical insecticides easily bought at any plant nursery. Keeping the pest effect to a minimum puts less pressure on you plants and as a result allows them to get busy with the job of flowering.

So you have your plan for the main garden areas but here is the final ingredient to blow the guest away. Buy pots and go crazy with the wide variety of perennial flowers that are in season. From the super popular Impatiens to Pentas or go with the classic holiday route and buy clusters of Poinsettias. One word of caution however is don’t purchase too early Poinsettias as many store bought perennials have been breed to peek within a certain amount of time.

So hold out and purchase close to the date over running your pots. Finally as you expect to display them. If however your regards pots. Depending on your purchasing small perennials that will need to budget there is a wide variety of grow-in and fill out a bit. Purchase those two both hard shell and plastic pots to be to three weeks ahead of your date. This will found locally in every colour you will allow them time to recover from the transplant want. So you have no excuse invite and have the time to spread out and begin them over and blow them away.

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West Bay Street Lot In the Heart of Cable Beach, an unique Real Estate Investment Opportunity is offered consisting of TWO LOTS bordering on West Bay Street. The TWO lots, on 12,000 sq ft., are approved for 2 Main Residences plus 2 Cottages! There is an existing Main House, Plus Cottage on ONE LOT. The buyer can build another Main House, plus a cottage on 2nd Lot. Conveniently located with walking distance to retail shopping, bars, cafes, fine dining, two grocery stores, the beach and the new BahaMar development. Location, Location, Location! Excellent Opportunity to “Buy Now” as a Rental Investment Income property or private residence. Ref#1761 - Marilyn Ayearst

$695,000

Sunset Park Sixplex This unique single storey sixplex is a wonderful income property for first time and repeat buyers alike. The building consist of four 2 bed 1 bath units and two 1 bed 1 bath units and sits on a spacious lot comprising of 11,883 sq ft.

The apartments feature a living/dining room, kitchen, entry porch, central A/C, ceiling fans, tile flooring, security screens, a walkway and driveway. There is also a shared laundry facility on property. Ref#1754 - Krystle Rodgers

$450,000

Palm Cay DOUBLE DOCK SLIP 32ft x 70ft with Power and Water. Location offers Full Service, Deep-Water Marina, Fuel Dock facility, 24 hour Security with Seagate Monitor, Marina store, Wi-Fi and Boat cleaning. Ref#1738 Marilyn Ayearst

$175,000

Lyford Cay, Carboona Rare Pet & Kid friendly, 3 bed, 3.5 bath cottage, 3,050 sq ft, generator, pool, fruit trees, near beach and 24 hr security. Garden, pool and generator maintenance included! Ref#1250r - Kim Aranha

$9,500 p/m

Eden Estates

Seapointe Townhome

Starfish Close

Well kept 2,625 sq ft duplex comprising of two 2 bed, 1 bath units in quiet residential area. Lot is able to accommodate another unit to increase to a triplex if desired. Ref#1755 - Nikki Boeuf

Canalfront 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse with bonus office in a prestigious community offering 24/7 security, a great family environment and a boater’s paradise! Ref#1496 - Marilyn Ayearst

Newly constructed 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,000 sq ft. home in gated community with granite finishes, equipped kitchen, large backyard. Come see your dream home today! Ref#1531- Nikki Boeuf

$275,000

Paradise Island

This 3 bed, 2.5 bath, ground floor 1,800 sq ft condo is in immaculate condition and beautifully furnished. This unit comes along with a dock slip!

Ref#1690 - Nikki Boeuf

$6,000 p/m

$415,000

Turnberry Townhome Well designed 2 bed, 2.5 bath 1,900 sq ft townhome, high quality finishes, granite counter tops, equipped kitchen, hardwood cabinetry and flooring, central a/c and 24 hr security.Ref#1739 - Carmen Massoni

$3,750 p/m

$525,000

Seapointe Townhome

Main House, Plus Cottage on Two Lots, located on West Bay Street, roundabout. Renovate for private residence or choose this location to build rental residences. Two blocks from Baha Mar. Fantastic Opportunity to Buy Now! Ref#1761 - Marilyn Ayearst

$2,800 p/m

Montagu Villas - Charming 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,600 sq ft. newly renovated home, stainless steel appliances, A/C, gated, pool. Call to View! $2,400 Skyline Drive – Charming partially furnished 3 bed, 2 bath home, spacious, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer and gated. $2,600 Sandford Drive – Well maintained 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,000 sq ft condo, equipped kitchen, tastefully furnished, washer/dryer. $3,000 Paradise Island – Spacious 3 bed, 3 bath condo, gated, well maintained, pool, harbor views. A must see. $4,500 Harbour Breeze – Stylish 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,300 sq ft condo in gated community, equipped kitchen, pool, balcony with great views. $6,000

Golden Gates – Affordable single family 7,000 sq ft. with all utilities in place in family oriented neighborhood. $63,000 Imperial Park – Beautifully landscaped 7,500sq ft. lot with mature fruit trees, all utilities, quiet neighborhood fenced lot. $99,900 Lyford Hills – Large 8,234 sq ft corner lot in gated community that offers 24 hr security, clubhouse, bike trails and parks. $120,000 Charlotteville – Secured 8,474 sq ft single family lot in a peaceful gated community with 24 hr security, tennis and golfing. $165,000 Jimmy Hill – Great single family 26,098 sq ft. lot with ocean view with up to 70ft elevations and panoramic views of the emerald waters. $210,000