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Month: December 2024
Exploring the Parable of the Talents: Applying Biblical Stewardship to Real Estate InvestingWhen we think of wealth, success, and investments…
Selling a home in Jamaica can sometimes feel like a puzzle, especially when you’re aiming to close quickly, secure the…
Jamaica’s bauxite mining history has left a complex land rights legacy in which the surface of a parcel may be privately owned while the subsurface mineral rights belong to the Crown or are licensed to a mining company. Landowners in former and active mining areas who are unaware of this distinction can unknowingly purchase or sell properties that are subject to existing mining licences or subsurface claims.
Irie: In Jamaican Patois, “irie” is an expression that signifies everything is alright, peaceful, or in good condition. It is…
Jah know: In Jamaican Patois, “Jah know” is an expression used to invoke a sense of deep truth or certainty,…
As we navigate through 2024, the global real estate landscape continues to experience significant shifts, influenced by economic uncertainties, technological…
“Jelly,” referring to the soft, tender flesh of a young coconut in Jamaican Patois, often carries a sense of refreshment…
If you’ve ever had your eyes on Jamaica’s north coast — particularly Boscobel and its surrounding gems like Oracabessa, Port Maria, and…
From WhatsApp listings to Facebook Marketplace, Jamaica’s informal digital property market is expanding rapidly, changing how people buy, rent, advertise,…
There is a tiredness that has nothing to do with age and everything to do with repetition.It builds quietly over…
As Jamaica continues to embrace technological advancements and innovation, a new frontier in real estate is emerging—digital real estate. While…
The opening of two Princess Hotels in Green Island, Hanover, marks the largest single tourism investment in Jamaica’s history at US$400 million. For the western Jamaica property market, the arrival of a major international brand validates the investment case for the entire Negril corridor.
In Jamaica, owning a home is a dream that many aspire to, but achieving it can often feel out of…
This image reads like an artefact pulled from a contested archive—part proclamation, part warning, part remembrance.At its centre sits a…
This image is a counternarrative to colonial heraldry. Where crowns and crests once dominated Jamaica’s visual history, here the centre…