Archive | May, 2009
Consider Extending The Family House
With wages generally flat or in decline (especially relative to inflation), and the cost to rent a one-room apartment being as high as $50,000 depending on its location, buying your first home may not seem so promising just now. Instead of blowing your money on an overpriced apartment, you could beat the housing blues by [...]
Continue reading...Mandeville, Manchester Townhomes – Moorlands Estate
27. May 2009
Looking for property in Mandeville, Manchester? Check out Moorlands Estate, located 10 minutes from Manchester High School. Model units are available for viewing. Features – 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom duplex townhomes starting at J$19M; gated community; master ensuite bathroom; helper’s quarters; 30 acres of green lush parks; end-units designed for privacy. Contact us for [...]
Continue reading...Whitter Village Centre – Jamaica’s Largest Shopping Centre – Is Coming!
23. May 2009
The Whitter Village Centre at Ironshore in Montego Bay is poised to become Jamaica’s Largest Shopping Centre. You are invited to be a part of the newly constructed 200,000 sq. ft. Whitter Village Centre. It is ideally located at Ironshore along the revered ‘Elegant Corridor’ of Rose Hall in the heart of the exclusive Montego [...]
Continue reading...For Jamaicans In Santa Fe & Nicaragua
23. May 2009
For Jamaicans looking for Santa Fe real estate options, knowingsantafe.com offers detailed Sante Fe, California property listings and area information. Realtors Tim Van Camp and Ray Rush are both long-term residents of Santa Fe and know its properties, culture, and attractions very well, and can provide you with numerous options, particularly with regard to luxury [...]
Continue reading...Buyer’s Property Market In Jamaica Now?
19. May 2009
Undoubtedly there are numerous deals to be had in Jamaica’s residential real estate market right now, but realtors say they are not as numerous and drastically low as in the United States, where their real-estate crash has made properties across many major cities astonishingly cheap. Take a walk or drive anywhere in the parish of [...]
Continue reading...Jamaica’s Real Estate Sector Needs A Stimulus Package?
15. May 2009
Deborah Cumming, First vice-president of the Realtors’ Association of Jamaica, wrote a letter to the Gleaner newspaper editor. It is featured in today’s Gleaner. She writes that the recently announced reduction in stamp duty and transfer tax is commendable, but it is not a short-term stimulus. She also highlights that the Realtors are very concerned [...]
Continue reading...National Housing Trust Question & Answer
13. May 2009
Here are five commonly asked questions about the National Housing Trust (NHT) and their answers (courtesy of the NHT). 1. When I become a mortgagor, do I still have to pay my NHT contributions? Why? Yes you do. All employed citizens between the ages of 18 and 65 years are bound by the NHT Act [...]
Continue reading...Smart Mortgage Solutions
13. May 2009
Here’s something that may be of interest to those of us here in Jamaica that own property in the U.S., or even family and friends up north who own property, or want to own their own property. In these tough economic times, American mortgage lenders are becoming more apprehensive about granting loans, and if you’re [...]
Continue reading...Home Decor Tips
11. May 2009
There is no denying that our home is one of the most personal spaces. For many persons, the home gives them a feeling of accomplishment – a testament to the hard work they’ve done over the years. A home is an investment, and as it is with any other investment, it is important that we [...]
Continue reading...Morris Meadows Housing Scheme – St. Catherine
11. May 2009
Do you live or work in St. Catherine? Would you like to own your first home in a quiet, close-knit community located near to modern conveniences? NHT contributors who live and work in St. Catherine can collect information about applying for one of the 46 two-bedroom detached units being offered in the Morris Meadows Housing [...]
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28. May 2009
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