Island Realtors

Real estate investors come in all forms. Some people prefer residential investments and there are those that love a great commercial deal. In this episode we talk shop with Stephen Facey, the CEO of PanJam Investment Ltd, a company that is one of the largest owners of privately held commercial real estate in Jamaica. 

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What's great about buying a fixer upper is that a buyer has the chance to put their own personal twist on the revamping of the property. In this week's podcast we talk with Interior Designer Vanessa Paisley-Clare, of Clare Designs on the do's and don'ts of renovating a fixer upper.

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It's impossible to buy a property without commissioning a valuation or a survey. What is a valuation? Why do you need a survey? We asked two experts in their respective fields,  David and Timothy Thwaites, who also happen to be brothers, to tell us more about these important services.

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Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty broker Andrew Issa has been in the real estate business for 25 years and is the backbone and voice of reason in a franchise with almost 90 agents. In this episode we talk with Andrew about his early beginnings in real estate, his passion for the business and why he believes that real estate is the most solid investment anyone can make.

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Downsizing can be an emotional task. You have created memories of a lifetime in your home and just like that, it seems as if the time has come to start thinking about the next chapter of your life. How do you know when it is time to downsize and when is the right time to start making plans about the future?

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Deciding to sell your house is one of those major life decisions that should never be taken lightly. If you have never gone through the process of selling a property before, then listen closely, as we guide you through the step by step process. In this episode we are joined by Natalie Barakat-Johnson, another Coldwell Banker agent with over 10 years of expertise in the business.

The way that we live in our homes has significantly changed in the past few weeks. As we are spending more time in our houses, we are realizing that our needs are changing. While a fancy kitchen or 'mancave' may have been important in the past, a home office and work space for both children and adults has become a priority. Join us as we speak with Zuar Ard Jarrett, an Architectural Designer based in Kingston, on modern living and design.

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AirBnB was the future. It was a way for people to make great profits from their real estate investments. In 2018, AirBnB was named one of Time magazine's 50 Genius Companies and was headed for an IPO in 2020 and then the Coronavirus pandemic hit. In this episode we take a look at the Jamaican real estate market and how the fallout from coronavirus is affecting investors. What can AirBnB property owners do right now to generate revenue and protect their investments? Join us as we speak with Navin Chandiramani - an AirBNB Superhost about how his company Hospitality Experts are riding out the Covid-19 storm.

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What's the market like? Every realtor can relate to this question. Anywhere we go, anytime of day, people always like to ask this question. It's a valid question and one that is particularly timely right now as people are wondering how this global pandemic will affect their investments. Join us as we tell you what we think of the market.

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A lot has changed in the space of just a few weeks. Our lives have been turned upside down and we are figuring out ways to navigate this 'new normal' approach to working. Through curfews, partial lockdowns and social distancing, here is how we are trying to keep in touch with our clients and keep the momentum going.

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