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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Showers of blessings
Many prayers were sent up for rain the past few weeks and God has blessed us the past few days with lots of good heavy showers of liquid sunshine. You can already tell how good this rain has been for the grass. The brown crunchy dry grass is already showing signs of perking up and turning green again. In the mornings you can hear the birds singing and pretty soon the plants will be blooming big, bright and colorful blossoms.
Man-O-War Cay is one of the settlements on Abaco that is especially thankful since we depend on the rain as our source of drinking water. My cistern was pretty low and the rain came just in time!
I wanted to make you aware of a listing from the MLS that has recently been reduced.
Two of the best priced condo units available in Abaco. Abaco Towns by The Sea, also known as Regattas, is located in the heart of Marsh Harbour's tourist district, just a short stroll to great shopping and dining. There is one first floor unit and one second floor unit available. Both units are the same layout and each offer two bedrooms, two baths, an open living and dining area, kitchen with bar counter, and spacious patio. The kitchens are well equipped with full size appliances including dish washer. The complex offers a private beach, tennis courts, and pool. Both long term and short term rentals are popular with these units for those looking to not occupy them full time.
These units were listed at $199,000 but are now offered at $149,900. This is fantastic buying opportunity if you are interested in acquiring Abaco real estate.
Call or email me today if you would like to see these units!
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Man-O-War Cay is one of the settlements on Abaco that is especially thankful since we depend on the rain as our source of drinking water. My cistern was pretty low and the rain came just in time!
I wanted to make you aware of a listing from the MLS that has recently been reduced.
Two of the best priced condo units available in Abaco. Abaco Towns by The Sea, also known as Regattas, is located in the heart of Marsh Harbour's tourist district, just a short stroll to great shopping and dining. There is one first floor unit and one second floor unit available. Both units are the same layout and each offer two bedrooms, two baths, an open living and dining area, kitchen with bar counter, and spacious patio. The kitchens are well equipped with full size appliances including dish washer. The complex offers a private beach, tennis courts, and pool. Both long term and short term rentals are popular with these units for those looking to not occupy them full time.
These units were listed at $199,000 but are now offered at $149,900. This is fantastic buying opportunity if you are interested in acquiring Abaco real estate.
Call or email me today if you would like to see these units!
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Friday, May 15, 2009
So is anything selling? Have things picked up?
Well folks these are the two questions I was asked yesterday. My answer- I replied that the market is still soft, yes, however the houses and vacant properties that I have sold within the past 6 months or so sold because they were priced right--Priced realistically. The sellers of these properties were serious about selling and listened to my advice on pricing their property.
In a buyers market a listing must be priced to sell. I've said this many times before and those sellers that heeded that advice reaped the benefits.
Sellers, listen to your real estate agent. They are able to compile a list of comparable properties and effectively price your home so that you maximize your dollar while making it attractive to a buyer.
As many of you know, our Bahamas MLS has been established now for over a year. We are very quickly building a database that is making it much easier to gather comps. Sellers, if you are interviewing an agent ask them if they are a member of the Bahamas MLS. Not only will they be able to print comps for you but will be able to give greater exposure to your property.
Have a great weekend.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
In a buyers market a listing must be priced to sell. I've said this many times before and those sellers that heeded that advice reaped the benefits.
Sellers, listen to your real estate agent. They are able to compile a list of comparable properties and effectively price your home so that you maximize your dollar while making it attractive to a buyer.
As many of you know, our Bahamas MLS has been established now for over a year. We are very quickly building a database that is making it much easier to gather comps. Sellers, if you are interviewing an agent ask them if they are a member of the Bahamas MLS. Not only will they be able to print comps for you but will be able to give greater exposure to your property.
Have a great weekend.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) fishing
Yes folks it's that time again. The dolphin are running in schools.The Man-O-War Marina held their annual tournament and once again the much anticipated event brought people to our shores for a visit so they could participate. The locals look forward to this event also. A few of the men AND even a lady take a few days off of work to compete to see who can reel in the biggest dolphin. This year the weather didn't cooperate so well. It was quite windy and the wave action was a hot topic.
On the final night the Marina hosted an awards dinner at the Dock N Dine restaurant and presented numerous awards. The food was fabulous and included peas n rice, macaroni and cheese, green beans, grilled baby back ribs, fried fish, and prime rib. I worked on the evening of the awards and I must say it looked as if everyone was having a fantastic time!
I was especially happy to see that a past customer of mine who I had sold a home to on Man-O-War had flown in for the special occasion and brought a couple of friends with him. It is so nice to see our second home owners enjoying our island and participating in local events.
The weather the past few days have actually been much nicer and a lot more people are out there casting their rods and reeling them in. I think that many people will be enjoying a few meals of grilled Mahi Mahi over the next few months.
You Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
On the final night the Marina hosted an awards dinner at the Dock N Dine restaurant and presented numerous awards. The food was fabulous and included peas n rice, macaroni and cheese, green beans, grilled baby back ribs, fried fish, and prime rib. I worked on the evening of the awards and I must say it looked as if everyone was having a fantastic time!
I was especially happy to see that a past customer of mine who I had sold a home to on Man-O-War had flown in for the special occasion and brought a couple of friends with him. It is so nice to see our second home owners enjoying our island and participating in local events.
The weather the past few days have actually been much nicer and a lot more people are out there casting their rods and reeling them in. I think that many people will be enjoying a few meals of grilled Mahi Mahi over the next few months.
You Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Monday, May 4, 2009
Coldwell Banker Channel on Youtube.com
Good Morning All,
I just wanted to take a few minutes and announce to you that Coldwell Banker has its own channel on YouTube.com. The internet is the first place that most buyers begin their search for real estate, and Coldwell Banker is the first in its industry to tap into the Power of video for the real estate search.
Visit this link http://www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker and you will find many videos to watch. Some introducing communities and highlighting their features, property listings, and also tips for first time home buyers and more.
Go ahead! Check it out!
Your Abaco real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
I just wanted to take a few minutes and announce to you that Coldwell Banker has its own channel on YouTube.com. The internet is the first place that most buyers begin their search for real estate, and Coldwell Banker is the first in its industry to tap into the Power of video for the real estate search.
Visit this link http://www.youtube.com/coldwellbanker and you will find many videos to watch. Some introducing communities and highlighting their features, property listings, and also tips for first time home buyers and more.
Go ahead! Check it out!
Your Abaco real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
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