tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7460046879003462592011-08-23T09:58:42.928-07:00I created this blog site and in hopes to be able to help others with their search for real estate in Abaco. We truly live in an amazing paradise and all should be so lucky to enjoy a little piece of it. I am a Sales Associate for Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty and I have just launched my own website! Please visit it at www.realestateinabaco.com or visit www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com Email: mailin@coldwellbankerbahamas.comMailin Sandshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213945833290355386noreply@blogger.comBlogger801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746004687900346259.post-43269449508360311422011-06-17T11:17:00.000-07:002011-06-17T11:18:16.041-07:00

Sunrise Bay in Marsh Harbour is one of the newer developments in the heart of Marsh Harbour, Abaco  and offers many coveted features. Blissfully peaceful and quiet, this gated community development has underground utilizes, paved roads a community beach and probably the most exciting feature is the private marina. The location of Sunrise Bay is on the eastern side of Marsh Harbour allowing for a

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I'm fairly new to twitter even though I have had an account for a while. I am learning the steps and having fun and frustrations while doing so. You can find me @MailinSands. I have just added a 'tweet button' to my blog and will soon be testing it once I'm done here. I wish everyone a happy and productive Monday tomorrow. Make it a great week people. Your Abaco Real Estate Agent ~Mailin Sands

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There are a lot of buyers out there who value quiet and peaceful surroundings. Those who say to me "I live in a big city. When I come here I don't want so much hustle and bustle." But yet they want something nice and if they can't afford direct waterfront they at least want a view. Well have I got the property for one of those buyers! This house is in a quiet area but only minutes from Cherokee

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Who said you had to be a millionaire to own a piece of paradise? This cute cottage is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath getaway. It's very suitable name of 'Tucked Away'  is simply because it is tucked away in the natural vegetation in a private and quiet area on the SC Bootle Highway between Marsh Harbour and the famous Treasure Cay. A gorgeous 3 mile beach is about 10 minutes away. The property runs 80' on

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Well it would seem it was a success again this year. The ferry boat loads full of people mingled in with the second home owners on Man-O-War and the locals, this made quite a crowd. All are very anxious to support the school and lend a hand. Not too mention sift thru the many tables of crafts, food goodies, dinner items and just plain old STUFF. I guess it's true. One man's junk is another man's

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This year has started off rather interesting. I put a great little cottage under contract the first day back to work for the new year, closed on a transaction and have had multiple offers. That combined with the numerous inquiries flowing in every day give me great confidence in 2011 and what it has in store for us. Stay tuned for more blogs and up to date happenings in the market. I am making a

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Exceptional property with a new price! Tilloo Pond, an 11 acre sea to sea estate, has been reduced to $4.98M! All the bells and whistles included! Private deep water dock in a protected harbour, beach, day dock, unsurpassed view, luxurious residence, and the list goes on. Click Here to be directed to the listing. Who will be the lucky new owner? Call today! Your Abaco Real Estate Agent ~Mailin

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For those sellers out there who seriously want their property to sell here's the first thing you need to do. Talk to your Coldwell Banker agent today about helping you realistically price your property. A buyer sometimes will  not even opt to see your home if it is overpriced, assuming you have unrealistic expectations. Your agent will be familiar with the current market conditions and can show

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Hi Folks, It was a nice surprise to come in at the beginning of the week and find that the actual Above and Beyond Award  that I won a few months ago from Coldwell Banker had arrived. It's very pretty and I am honored to have been chosen to receive it. It gives me pleasure just to know that I can brighten up someone's day by going the extra mile in whatever it is I'm doing for them. I don't need

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Bookie's Bay is about a 25 minute drive South of Marsh Harbour. It's a mile or so before you hit Little Harbour. This area is off the grid meaning it does not have city power. The homes there are powered by solar. The view from the ridge that runs along there is just simply awesome. Looking out over the Atlantic in this peaceful and quiet area is certainly very relaxing.Here is a link that will

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Well folks. I've neglected the blog a bit lately as I've been quite busy which is a good thing! Not complaining at all.One of the exciting new properties that has kept me buzzing around is called Tilloo Pond. From it's extremely protected harbour where the fully equipped dock is located, right down to the fact that it is sea to sea, 11 acres and includes a beach, this luxurious estate has many

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http://www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=2517Paste this link in your browser to read about 'Daybreak' that is new to the market. Call me for a showing of this awesome waterfront home located in Man-O-War Cay, Abaco!Your Abaco Real Estate Agent~Mailin

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HI All,I've neglected my blog a little bit and realized I needed to post a few pictures of a Sea of Abaco cruise my husband and I had a few weeks ago. It was really a party for some friends of ours from Germany who are second home owners on our lovely little cay if Man-O-War.They chartered Froggies Out Island Adventure for 3 hours and we had an enjoyable evening on the calm sea mingling with

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We have been blessed with gorgeous days in Paradise! Hot! Yes, but simply beautiful. A refreshing dip in the ocean as the sun is going down is a perfect ending to any day.Above are a few photos of the beautiful days we've been experiencing!I just had to post the link to a property new to the market. It's in Little Harbour, near Pete's Pub and simply commands the most awesome views of the

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I took a trip out to Casuarina Point about 2 weeks ago. That's about a 20 minute drive South of Marsh Harbour. I took a few pictures of a property that is new to the market. It was quite the perfect day for viewing such a property. The breeze was light, the sun was shining bright and the water and white sand banks looked so inviting.This property is an income producing property and is what you

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Well everyone, I've been neglecting my blog for the past 8 weeks. What can I say? I have seen the market take a bit of an upward turn and it's kept me busy. This is great news!I trust everyone enjoyed the Easter holiday weekend. It was just gorgeous here. The past week we've had beautiful weather and I was able to enjoy our beaches and so did my puppy.Actually, I have just listed a beachfront

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Hi Folks,I'd like to direct you to my website and invite you to browse through the Abaco listings. The newest addition is a private island here in Abaco that has much potential. This island is called Cornish Cay If you're in the market for a private island so that you can have a fantastic retreat then email me today at mailin@coldwellbankerbahamas.com or call me at 242-367-2992Your Abaco Real

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'Summer Place' on Man-O-War has recently had a price reduction. An island home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths located in the heart of a charming community on the harbourfront road and across from the ice cream parlor, this property would be the ideal vacation home. A short walk and you're at any number of beaches.This home is offered at $325,000 and is sold furnished.Your Abaco Real Estate Agent~

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I hope everyone's Christmas and New Years Holiday were fantastic and blessed.My family enjoyed a white Christmas in Canada and came back home to what feels even colder than the temps in the Great White North! It has certainly been very cold here with the temps dropping in the low 50's and even in the high 40's over certain parts of Abaco. It is most definitely the topic of conversation in Abaco!

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Well Christmas is nearly here! Hope everyone is feeling the Christmas spirit by now. I think we would be feeling it a bit more if we could have a little bit of cold weather. But then again we're in the Bahamas!One of my exclusive listings in Yellowwood has had a price reduction. This lot has been reduce to $88,500. It is elevated and looks over the creeks of Cherokee Sound and is very close to

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today I want to feature a new exclusive on my my blog. This house is one that over the years has been admired by many. No, it's not luxurious, but simply charming and cute. It is located on a large lot and has lots of room for those who enjoy landscaping and the therapeutic hobby of just working in the yard.The house does need a bit of TLC and can be turned into a

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Three listings new to the market! These properties are located in Yellowwood Creek, only minutes from the famous Ritz Carlton's 'The Abaco Club on Winding Bay'.These listing adjoin an existing listing in this neighbourhood and present a fantastic opportunity for someone to buy all four parcels and have themselves a lovely estate property.These links will direct you to the listings on my web-site.

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Well all seems right with the world this week. Yep, the Yankees won the World Series in 6 games. Hideki Matsui walked away with the well deserved MVP award. 6 RBIs in one game. Wow, he sure came though for the Yankees. Congrats to the Joe Girardi and the team from this Abaco lady.On a more serious note-We agents in the real estate world have been seeing more and more cases when we sell a house

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Well today, Monday, 2nd November is a happy day. The New York Yankees took Game 4 against the Phillies in the World Series last night. That's 3-1 for the Yanks in this series. One more win tonight for us and it's lights out Phillies!It was a nice Halloween for the kids on Man-O-War again this year. The kids were out in scary, beautiful, ugly, and funny costumes as usual. All carrying a big bag of

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A lot people with ask 'why should I list my property with a real estate agent?' A seller should want and needs a professional who understands this business to qualify buyers before having them take up time looking at your property when they can't afford it to begin with. Another reason is we have the experience and the education needed to guide you through this process which can be stressful.A

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Hi Folks,Just had a nice long holiday weekend here. I showed property out at Schooner Bay on Saturday and it was a gorgeous day for it. Worked for just a wee bit on Sunday and then relaxed at the 'Low Place', a spot on Man-O-War that is ideal for just wading in the water and capturing the cool breeze. Monday was the actual holiday. It was our Discovery Day. Yes, when Christopher Columbus

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Yep it's Friday :) This afternoon Grant ( my husband) and I will be heading 'up the cays' as we call it for the weekend. Pigeon season opened on Tuesday and unfortunately Grant only shot 3. So we are heading back to spend 2 nights on a house boat and try our luck again. Also we are looking forward to getting a bit of diving in. We'll look for a few conchs to make a conch salad and hopefully find

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On Friday I will be hosting an Agent's Open House for a newly listed property in Marsh Harbour. This is an event where I have the opportunity to showcase a fabulous property and promote it to my fellow real estate agents.This house is exceptional and warrants the attention. I feel that this is a very important service to offer to a seller as the more exposure a property gets the better. I will

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Everyone out there probably dreams of owning their own home one day. Not everyone has the cash to buy any house on the market. How disappointing it is to search for a home, fall in love with one only to go to the bank and be told that you don't qualify for the amount needed to purchase the house.Here's your first step when looking for property or a house. Make an appointment with your loan

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Happy Friday Folks,Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be a town meeting next Thursday, 10th Sept at 7:00pm to discuss the new Bahamas Electricity Corporation's power plant at Wilson City. The venue will be held at New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour. This is a very important meeting and all who are able to attend should make the effort so that we can educate ourselves on the type

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Last month one of Abaco's Real Estate greatest passed away after a battle with cancer. Derek Lee (affectionately called Ricky by the MOW residents) of Abaco Cays Realty was a mentor to me and many other real estate agents in the Bahamas but especially Abaco. This great man practiced business with the highest standard of ethics and helped bring our real estate industry into the 21st century. He

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It is official effective tomorrow, 1st Sept, 2009. The Bahamas Government has placed a full ban on sea turtles. One can not capture them, posses them, or sell any part of them including the eggs.For the past 12 months the Bahamas Government has engaged in extensive consultations with the Bahamian public over this issue. The Hawksbill Turtle has been protected since 1986 but now the government has

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Recently I have noticed a significant increase in inquiries for Abaco real estate. As you know we have not seen a strong real estate market here in Abaco, for the past 2 years and we have definitely been in a buyer's market. We know that in order for things to sell they have to be priced correctly. And even still the market has remained soft.I would venture to say that over the past 3-4 weeks

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Sunday August 23rd marked an historic day for our country. The Ms. Universe 2009 pageant was held at Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas. This was a very proud moment for our small country. The eyes of the world were watching!The contestants arrived weeks before the pageant and was fortunate to have traveled to various parts of our beautiful country to witness the island life. 29 of the contestants

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Hip hip hooray! Yes, Lobster season opened this past Saturday. I was fortunate enough to get to go out in the boat and look for a few tails. My husband of course did the spearing and my 11 year old nephew speared his very fist crawfish that day. We did not find a lot but we did manage to get enough for a meal for our family. Needless to say we enjoyed a very tasty dinner of grilled crawfish!If

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July 10th marks the Bahamas 36th year of Independence! Tomorrow is the day that will be up held for the holiday. So what's happening you ask? Well in Man-O-War there will be the annual Independence Day races and celebration! People from all over Abaco bring their kids to this much anticipated event. In the morning there are running races, sack races, three legged races, egg and spoon races, disk

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Budget for BEC's Abaco plant balloons by $20mBy INDERIA SAUNDERS ~ Guardian Business Reporter ~ Inderia@nasguard.com: The government appears to have revised upward by $20m its budget for a new BEC plant in Abaco, with the minister responsible yesterday confirming the projected price tag stands at $90m. According to State Minister for Utilities Phenton Neymour, the money would come out of the

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Congrats to Coldwell Banker for being one of the finalist for the 2009 Inman Innovator Awards, Media category!Coldwell Banker recently launched its own channel on Youtube.com called Coldwell Banker on Location where you can find videos of listed properties, articles on Green Home Improvements, How to do your own home inspection and much much more!

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The Bahamas Real Estate Association celebrated it's 50th Anniversary recently. An awards Banquet was held recognizing some of those who have been in the real estate business for a long time. Our very own Anne Albury of Treasure Cay was among the ones who was honored for her hard work and contributions to Abaco real estate industry. Congrats Anne!The Prime Minister The Right Honorable Hubert A.

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Good Day Everyone,Summer Place has had a price reduction. The owners are ready to sell! Copy and paste the below link in your browser to see this home in Man-O-War Cay!http://www.realestateinabaco.com/Summer-Place-REDUCED-PRICE-FOR-QUICK-SALE-a74187.html

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For those of you who are searching for Abaco real estate here is a link that will take to you to a page on my website where you can send me a personalized detailed request of the type of real estate you are seeking. You can also add comments at the bottom. CLICK HERE

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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Good Morning,The news today is- www.coldwellbanker.com has been named one of the top 30 most beautifully designed websites by Smashing Magazine (www.smashingmagazine.com) People who browse the internet like user friendly websites. Having a website that is beautifully designed AND user friendly is just what coldwellbanker.com offers.Congratulations Coldwell Banker for maintaining such a website!

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Good Day Folks,Thought I'd tell you about a listing that has recently had a price reduction. Many of you are familiar with Lubbers Quarters but for those of you who are not, it is a small cay located near Elbow Cay and it is accessible only by boat. This waterfront lot is 100 x 200 and is now offered at $199,500. Located on the East side of the island this lot would be suitable for one to build a

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Happy Easter to all!Every Easter Sunday morning the community gathers at the beach on the cemetery road in Man-O-War for a sunrise service where we all remember that this is the day Christ rose from the grave. All are welcome and there usually is a nice turn out of natives, second home owners and even tourist. Afterward there is a lovely breakfast at the fellowship hall of the Church of God for

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Also wanted to invite you all to visit my new website www.realestateinabaco.comFeel free to email me with your search criteria and I'll be happy to search for that special property for you.Your Abaco Real Estate Agent~Mailin Sands

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HI folks,Boy the weather is not sure what it wants to do right now. The past few days were hot and bright with sunshine. Today it's blowing a heavy breeze and the Sea of Abaco is full of white caps! I guess I'll have a rough ride on the ferry tonight.Today I listed a new property in Yellowwood Creek, near Cherokee Sound and The Abaco Club at Winding Bay. This property is on a hill and has views

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Hello Everyone,Well you all know how slow it's been here in Abaco, not only in the real estate business but it seems everyone was feeling the pinch. On the bright side of things, as many of you are aware, I work some evening at the Dock N Dine restaurant in Man-O-War. A lovely restaurant set out on the deck and overlooks the Man-O-War Marina, and Man-O-War's harbour. I must say that we have been

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Hello Everyone,It is certainly a beautiful day in Abaco! The boat ride over this morning was certainly a pleasant one.I just wanted to point out a price reduction on two listings in Sunrise Bay.As some of you may know Sunrise Bay is a private, upscale gated community and features underground utilities, a common beach area and a marina.Copy and paste the below links in your browser to view them,

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HI All,I just wanted to remind you all of Sojer Day (Man-O-War's Heritage Day) on April 4th 2009. This will be a day where we will celebrate our heritage, our forefathers, our traditions and culture. It will be a fun day with food served, arts and crafts tables, antiques on display, songs, and honoring those in our community who deserve to be recognized. I'll blog about the ferry schedule as the

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Hi Folks,It's a beautiful day here in Abaco. The sea is so flat calm and the sun is shining and the temperature is great that so far everyone is wishing they were in the boat!Everyone is always looking for a great deal. Here it is!Located on the highest ridge of the postcard pretty island, Green Turtle Cay. Island Reach has 360 degree views of the entire island. Owner says sell! It has 3 bedrooms

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Hi Folks,Well last week the Abaco Real Estate Agents were invited to the Abaco Club on Winding Bay for an update on the Fractional Ownership portion of this exclusive upscale development. We were very excited about this opportunity and have been waiting for specific details on this. We have these request that come in occasionally where prospects are looking for a nice home on the beach or near

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Hi Folks,Well sometimes it goes weeks and I don't submit a blog and today I have three! Oh well, I guess that means I have been busy.I joined the Horticulturist Society on Saturday and am so glad I did! This month's meeting was focused on Orchids. We had a guest speaker from Nassau who has been growing orchids for about 20 years. He did a demonstration on separating and re potting. Members bring

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Well the Flea Market was Saturday past, and it turned out to be quiet a success for the Man-O-War All Age School as usual. I did show real estate on Saturday so I missed most of it, but all of my reports were the same. People enjoyed a variety of food, and games, and there were some fantastic items from 'The Pantry'. 'The Pantry' always has a table that is just filled with homemade jellies, jams,

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Last week Wednesday members of the Coldwell Banker Team toured Schooner Bay, and what a lovely day it was. We toured by bus, and stopped and walked around at a few special locations. We all were excited about this development as it will be a community. Not an exclusive resort, but a place that will have shops restaurants, offices, and more, and all open to the general public. There is even a

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It's that time of the year again! That's right the annual flea market held by the Man-O-War All Age School. This is always held near the MOW Marina property. Locals from all over Abaco and visitors a like look forward to this event every year. People start asking from December if I know what date the Flea market is set for next year? lol. This event generally draws several hundred people.There

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Man-O-War Cay is having its first Heritage day on April 4th. We are calling this event Sojer Day, since Man-O-War people are nick named 'Sojers'. We will have items from our grandparents and great grandparents era on display in several of the old homes that are still around. There will be food, arts and crafts, games, old pictures, and more.I am on the committee and I can tell you that the team

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Well the temp dropped last night and is now 59º...brrrr...so the snow birds would laugh at me right? But when we add in the wet cold wind that we have with it, it sure can seem a lot colder. These cold fronts don't last long. Usually a day or two and then it's over, the warm sun is beating down again and people are back out in the boat and enjoying the outdoors. For those of you who are thinking

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~The Abaconian January 15, 2009

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Sometimes we find ourselves dwelling on the negatives when there are a lot of positives that we should be focusing on. The media plays a big roll in that I'm sure, and most of the time all we hear is doom and gloom.I want to point out a few positives today.First of all there have been a lot of tourist around over the holidays. This tells me that even though some may have had their trips booked

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Happy New Year to all. Well 2009 is here and I am optimistic that the economy will pick up. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many tourist here in Abaco over the Christmas and New Years holiday. Hopefully that within itself is a sign that people will be traveling this year.As many of you know I was elected once again as a Director on the Bahamas Real Estate Association board (Abaco Chapter) in

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Well Christmas is getting closer and closer and so is the New Year! I've been talking and talking about how the locals have been buying or at least going through the financing process hoping to buy. Generally at the beginning of any year I see a rise in locals having an interest in real estate. When a new year rolls in people tend to set goals for themselves. I hear people saying 'oh next year I

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HI Folks,Hope all had a very Happy Thanksgiving! Just wanted to drop a few lines here to let you know that I thought the First Annual Abaco Home Show went pretty well. There was a nice turnout and thought that the participation was well rounded. Meaning that there were many different types of businesses represented. From banks, to hardware stores, to landscaping and cabinetry and more. Our BREA

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Hi Folks,I just listed a property in Man-O-War called 'Summer Place'. A low maintenance simple house that is an ideal place for a getaway! It has three bedrooms so there is room to bring your children and grandchildren to enjoy the charming community of Man-O-War. There are numerous beaches on Man-O-War and the neighbourhood is quiet, safe and peaceful and maybe best of all is located across the

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The Abaco Beach Resort recently started having Full Moon Dinner show. The setting is the beach right there on the grounds. The first dinner started out with cocktails and teh guests enjoyed Bahamian conch salad, boiled fish and an old time favorite 'Johnny Cake'. Guests enjoyed the sounds of Bahamian musicThe resort is under new management as of earlier this year and this is a new idea that he

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Well I am back from cruising the Western Caribbean. It was a nice trip and the ship was lovely. The down side of things was it was cloudy and rainy almost the entire time. I had originally booked the cruise mainly to go to Grand Cayman. Unfortunately due to the heavy sea surge we were not able to tender in to that port. I was quite disappointed but had to make the best of it. We took a tour of

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HI folks,Well I'm off tomorrow on my annual cruise! We'll be going to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. My husband and I love cruising and totally enjoy everything about it. From the large ship, to the food and entertainment right down to the total relaxation. I imagine its the same type of relaxation as those of you get when traveling here to Abaco for vacation. You can just stretch off in a

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First impressions are always the lasting impressions and are important when a buyer is viewing your house. There are a few things that you'd want to do when you know your house is going to be shown.Keep your lawn mowed and trim and looking fresh as this is what the buyer sees first when driving by. It's curb appeal can determine whether or not a buyer even calls to inquire on the listing. You'll

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OK, so you’re thinking about putting your property on the market. You’re thinking I want to list with a Real Estate Agent. You’re thinking I want to try to get as much as I can so I’m going to ask more for it than I should in case someone makes an offer and I have to come down. Here’s where you start going off track. Listen to your real estate professional and let them guide you. They have the

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Here are few scenery shots from around the island of Abaco.~Mailin Sands

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Good Day All,I thought it would be a good idea to include a link here that will direct you to the Buyer's page on our website. This page gives you the break down on the stamp tax that's payable when buying/selling a property, as well as the rates on property taxes. Follow this link for that information. You can copy and paste it in your web browser.http://www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com/page-Buyers

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This weekend is a long weekend as Monday is a holiday. Oct 12th is the day that is recognized as our Discovery Day when Christopher Columbus discovered the Bahamas. The 12th falls on a Sunday therefore the holiday is upheld on the Monday. Many people will take advantage of this day to go boating, fishing, or simply relax.In Man-O-War this is the weekend that The Gospel Chapel hosts their annual

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For anyone out there that may be reading this blog, I wanted to let you know that in addition to our companies main web-site of www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com, we have created an Abaco website, www.realestateabaco.comWe are still building this site everyday. We are constantly trying to add fresh and new material to enhance your web experience. Be sure and keep checking for the recipe page that

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This immaculate 2-level, 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is set on a double waterfront lot on a postcard-pretty island. Capture amazing views of the Atlantic from your dining room, living area and kitchen thru the floor to ceiling windows. This waterfront delight is outfitted in ceramic tiles and Corian countertops and entertaining has never been more enjoyable.The lower level is self contained and is the

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I am proud to tell you all that The Bahamas Real Estate Association launched a Multiple Listing Service earlier this year. While the MLS has been around for a long time in the US and Canada this is our first national MLS. So far there have been quite a number of companies joining with more following. I have no doubt that this will prove to enhance our service to our sellers and buyers alike.

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Several weeks back our little Abaco community of Man-O-War Cay was buzzing! I had just got off the ferry when I was told that if I wanted to see Kenny Chesney in concert , be at the Dock n Dine restaurant at 6:30 as he would be there playing his guitar and singing on the open air deck. I was actually feeling under the weather that day , but just couldn’t pass up this special opportunity.

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