Your Best Bahamas Real Estate Connection
The Bahamas, a destination that is so idyllic for so many people. The food, activities, beaches and sunsets make it a huge tourist destination.
Alex Thompson of Island Living Real Estate
Buying real estate can be challenge, so make sure you have Alex Thompson to walk with you during the whole process.
Alex is a licensed real estate agent with the Bahamas Real Estate Association. You can check out the MLS for all Bahamas real estate listings. Bahamas real estate companies all have access to the MLS, along with the agents so everyone can have a complete database of all the listed properties.
Check out this property under $100K USD!
After 20 years in property management and being approached many times by several brokerages to sell real estate, she finally made the decision to become an agent. Alex was also an small business owner in the retail industry. Having familiarity with sales made the switch an easy fit. Alex wants to share the beauty of the Bahamas with everyone that she can and wants them to know that they to can own a piece of property in this beautiful country.
Alex chose to work for Island Living Real Estate because it is a small boutique real estate firm that shares her same beliefs and values. Island Living has a solid reputation and they also promote the island lifestyle to their potential clients.
Alex focuses on helping the client find the right property that suits the clients desired lifestyle.
So what are the top 3 things that makes Freeport, Grand Bahama so great?
1. You are never more than 10-12 minutes away from the beach. There is always easy access to the beach.
2. Freeport is a well built city that is organized, kept clean, provides good infrastructure but yet allows for the simplicity of island life. Freeport boasts a very good infrastructure system.
3. Freeport is only a 25 minute flight to Miami, Florida! How convenient!
Grand Bahama is about 96 miles long and is home to around 40,000 people.
There are daily flights to Nassau and Miami.
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Property Value In Grand Bahama
Purchasing property can be a great way to build wealth, have an asset, and enjoy life. There are many factors that go into purchasing property, and it is important to consider all of them before making a decision. When you buy a piece of property you get a lot of value for your money. Your dollar stretches further in Grand Bahama as far as the real estate market in concerned. Land and homes/condos are cheaper and you are closer to the beach as well!
Beachfront lots for sale!
Freeport gives you the opportunity to have the island experience without any lack of conveniences you want in your everyday life. Grand Bahama is a beautiful place and great investment opportunity. It really is the Bahamas personified!
Ok, let’s talk entry level price points across the board.
– Entry Level Rent: On The Beach, Studio usually for $850 USD / Off The Beach, Studio $650 USD
– Entry Level Property: On The Beach, $150K-200K USD / Off The Beach, Studio $65K USD
– Older studio apt. on the beach, $100K USD
– Land Lot: On The Beach, $150K USD, also depends on location on the island / Off The Beach, $12K USD
Grand Bahama has an ever increasing 2nd vacation home and rental market and it is the industrial capital of the Bahamas. Grand Bahama poised for exponential growth with the expansion of the port and other projects happening on the island. Purchasing real estate in Grand Bahama really is the best investment opportunity in all of the Bahamas.
Beautiful 3BR beachfront condo for sale!
Purchasing
Once you own a residence you can receive a home owners card and you can stay for extended period of time. If you purchase a property at $750K USD or more then your Permanent Residence Application is fast-tracked in order to get your Permanent Residence.
If you have any questions about purchasing real estate then reach out to Alex and she will be more than happy to listen and answer your questions. If you don’t know where to start on your journey to securing Caribbean property then drop us an email. We would love tot guide you in the right direction and see you succeed in purchasing your very own piece of real estate.