Well the temp dropped last night and is now 59ยบ...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 of planning a trip here to Abaco and this will be your first visit you may want to check out a forum where you can post questions and get lots of replies from friendly folks just wanting to help out. Here is the link.
http://www.abacomessageboard.com/
~Your Real Estate Agent in Abaco
Mailin Sands
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
The Positives
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 before the worst of the economic times struck they are still in a position to travel and spend a bit of money. I've noticed Americans, Canadians, and Europeans.
Second, gas prices did fall in the US as well as here and even though that may sound like a negative thing, in a big way this is good for the everyday consumer.
Thirdly, in an article in Real Estate Outlook: What's in store for 2009? by Kenneth Harney, Realty Times, Jan. 6, 2009, he mentions that Americans are actually saving again, the national savings rate took a nearly 3% jump last month. That might sound small, but it's hugely important if it is the start of a trend.
So there are positives out there, especially for those who may be or soon will be in position to buy. Take advantage now during the buyer's market!
Your Real Estate Agent in Abaco
~Mailin Sands
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 before the worst of the economic times struck they are still in a position to travel and spend a bit of money. I've noticed Americans, Canadians, and Europeans.
Second, gas prices did fall in the US as well as here and even though that may sound like a negative thing, in a big way this is good for the everyday consumer.
Thirdly, in an article in Real Estate Outlook: What's in store for 2009? by Kenneth Harney, Realty Times, Jan. 6, 2009, he mentions that Americans are actually saving again, the national savings rate took a nearly 3% jump last month. That might sound small, but it's hugely important if it is the start of a trend.
So there are positives out there, especially for those who may be or soon will be in position to buy. Take advantage now during the buyer's market!
Your Real Estate Agent in Abaco
~Mailin Sands
Friday, January 9, 2009
BREA Abaco Board
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 December 08. We, as a board held our first meeting yesterday. I feel that we have a very strong board that will endeavor to represent the Abaco agents very well. I am responsible for BREA Abaco's Public Relations. We are striving to educate people that we do in fact have a board and are taking it upon ourselves to make the public aware that when purchasing real estate please make sure that your agent is in fact a BREA licensed agent. This will be one of the task that I will be undertaking. What better way to begin than posting it on a blog!
I hope 2009 bring you all lots of health and happiness and should you decide to look for that special place in Abaco as a second home, I am here to help.
Until next time,
Your Real Estate Agent in Abaco,
~Mailin Sands
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 December 08. We, as a board held our first meeting yesterday. I feel that we have a very strong board that will endeavor to represent the Abaco agents very well. I am responsible for BREA Abaco's Public Relations. We are striving to educate people that we do in fact have a board and are taking it upon ourselves to make the public aware that when purchasing real estate please make sure that your agent is in fact a BREA licensed agent. This will be one of the task that I will be undertaking. What better way to begin than posting it on a blog!
I hope 2009 bring you all lots of health and happiness and should you decide to look for that special place in Abaco as a second home, I am here to help.
Until next time,
Your Real Estate Agent in Abaco,
~Mailin Sands
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