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American Buyers Are Bringing More Cash to the Table. They Have No Other Choice.

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Who Is Actually Buying Jamaica’s New Homes?

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New MLS data shows diaspora buyers account for roughly 70 per cent of major residential development sales, while an apartment oversupply is beginning to soften rental rates.

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Jamaica Wants Its Own Home Back

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Jamaica’s residential property market is not shifting to gated communities. It is simply running out of standalone homes, the Realtors Association of Jamaica says.

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Kingston, Jamaica, 28 June 2026American mortgage rates took a noticeable dip this week, with the average thirty year fixed rate falling to…

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Diaspora Dollars Are Flowing Into Jamaica’s Property Market. The Question Is Who Benefits.

By Jamaica HomesJune 26, 20260

Kingston, Jamaica — 26 June 2026 Real estate has become the dominant destination for diaspora capital flowing back to Jamaica, and a…

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Diaspora Dollars Are Flowing Into Jamaica Property. The Question Is Who Benefits.

By Jamaica HomesJune 26, 20260

Kingston, Jamaica — 26 June 2026 Real estate has become the dominant destination for diaspora capital flowing back to Jamaica, and a…

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Mortgage Rates Hold at 6.49 Percent, A Plateau Worth Watching

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Kingston, Jamaica, 25 June 2026Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of American mortgage rates showed little movement this week, with the average thirty year…

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Thinking Thursday: Why Jamaica Is Finally Building for the Next Storm, Not Just the Last One

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As rebuilding continues after Hurricane Melissa, government and developers are placing new emphasis on storm resilient construction, a shift that could eventually reshape how Jamaican homes are valued.

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Tenant Tuesday: What Renters in Jamaica Actually Need to Know

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UK Mortgage Rates Are Falling — But Diaspora Buyers Should Stay Cautious

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