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, cheese spreads, delicious cakes and cheeses and so much more. There were quiet a few art tables and jewelery tables as well as the peopel who were just selling used items.
I heard that the ferries may have brought over as many as 500 people, and that's besides the sail boaters, and people who showed up from the surrounding Cays on their private boats. I would venture to say that this is one of the biggest annual events in Abaco. If you've never been, please plan to come and attend next year!
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Monday, February 16, 2009
Developement at Schooner Bay
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 reserved location that is designated for a school.
I am happy that they are an eco-friendly development and are going to great lengths to remove the invasive plants that are on the property and replace them with plants that are friendly to our environment and will help hold the beach dunes in place, and prevent erosion.
They also have a large number of acres leased from government that will be available to property owners to farm on. This is an awesome feature in my opinion.
There are many more details to this fantastic development, such as the beaches, the harbour, the special island and more, so please email me a mailin@coldwellbankerbahamas.com to learn more.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
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 reserved location that is designated for a school.
I am happy that they are an eco-friendly development and are going to great lengths to remove the invasive plants that are on the property and replace them with plants that are friendly to our environment and will help hold the beach dunes in place, and prevent erosion.
They also have a large number of acres leased from government that will be available to property owners to farm on. This is an awesome feature in my opinion.
There are many more details to this fantastic development, such as the beaches, the harbour, the special island and more, so please email me a mailin@coldwellbankerbahamas.com to learn more.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Thursday, February 5, 2009
MOW Annual Flea Market
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 are lots of tables set up with people selling off items... art, dinners, conch salad, fruit preserves, desserts, items that they just don't need anymore. Remember one man's junk is another man's treasure. Of course there are games for the kids such as take a chance, raffle, and even sojer crab races most of time!
This is the big fund raiser for the Man-O-War All Age School. It seems that for the last 7 - 8 years I've missed the majority of the event as I always have to show property that Saturday, but I do my part and have someone pick up a few items for me and buy a few raffle tickets.
If you're in Abaco, please come on out and support the school. You can catch the 10:30am ferry from Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War and there are ferries going back to Marsh Harbour through out the day.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
There are lots of tables set up with people selling off items... art, dinners, conch salad, fruit preserves, desserts, items that they just don't need anymore. Remember one man's junk is another man's treasure. Of course there are games for the kids such as take a chance, raffle, and even sojer crab races most of time!
This is the big fund raiser for the Man-O-War All Age School. It seems that for the last 7 - 8 years I've missed the majority of the event as I always have to show property that Saturday, but I do my part and have someone pick up a few items for me and buy a few raffle tickets.
If you're in Abaco, please come on out and support the school. You can catch the 10:30am ferry from Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War and there are ferries going back to Marsh Harbour through out the day.
Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
~Mailin Sands
Monday, February 2, 2009
Man-O-War Hertitage Day- called Sojer Day!
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 that is working on putting this day together is very enthused and committed to making this day a big success.
I will be posting more details as the much anticipated event draws near. Just remember to save the day of April 4th so that you can join us on this family fun occasion!
~Your Abaco Real Estate Agent,
Mailin Sands
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 that is working on putting this day together is very enthused and committed to making this day a big success.
I will be posting more details as the much anticipated event draws near. Just remember to save the day of April 4th so that you can join us on this family fun occasion!
~Your Abaco Real Estate Agent,
Mailin Sands
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
a snap of cold
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
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
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
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
2009 approaching
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 gotta try buy me a piece of land to build my house', and I think that this year will be no exception. People still have the desire to own their own home and will pursue this when they realize we are in a buyers market and they can take advantage of that.
What a better way to start off the new year then making preparations to build or buy a place for you and your family.
~Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
Mailin Sands
When a new year rolls in people tend to set goals for themselves. I hear people saying 'oh next year I gotta try buy me a piece of land to build my house', and I think that this year will be no exception. People still have the desire to own their own home and will pursue this when they realize we are in a buyers market and they can take advantage of that.
What a better way to start off the new year then making preparations to build or buy a place for you and your family.
~Your Abaco Real Estate Agent
Mailin Sands
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Abaco Home Show
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 booth was visited by a few potential buyers. I was proud of this as I love to see young locals try and make something for themselves. I'm glad there is that desire of home ownership and that they aren't just going to settle on renting for a long time. They are realizing that they can achieve the dream of owning their own home, and the smart investment of purchasing property. I am looking forward to the Second Annual Abaco Home Show next year!!!
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 booth was visited by a few potential buyers. I was proud of this as I love to see young locals try and make something for themselves. I'm glad there is that desire of home ownership and that they aren't just going to settle on renting for a long time. They are realizing that they can achieve the dream of owning their own home, and the smart investment of purchasing property. I am looking forward to the Second Annual Abaco Home Show next year!!!
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