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www.grahamrealestate.com | Phone: (242) 356-5030 Comfortably Numb - Reduced to Sell
Lyford Cay | Canal Front Home | 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath | Lot Size: 28,183 sq.ft. | Living Area: 3,792 sq.ft. | MLS: 26533
$3,450,000
Ref: 13950
Sea Breeze - Reduced to sell 3Bd, 2Bth | 1Bd, 1Bth apartment MLS: 24622 | 10,363 sq. ft. Lot
Ref: 12159
Now
$385,000
Elizabeth On Bay - Unit 16A/B MLS: 35347 | 4,002 sq.ft. Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Cuckoos Nest
Buttonwood Hills | 3Bed, 3Bth 11,800 sq. ft. | MLS: 23442
$475,000
Ref: 10777
DS2 Montagu Villas
Two Story Townhouse | Village Road 2Bd, 1Bth. | Living 1,008 sq. ft.
$199,000
Ref: 21685
Elizabeth On Bay - Unit 16C
Elizabeth On Bay - Unit #3 NRA: 566 sq. ft. | MLS: 28471
MLS: 35343 | Size: 3,106 sq.ft. Business Opportunity, Bar, Deli
Retail, Office Space
Kisskadee
Tusculum Turn Key | Ocean View 7Bd, 7Bth | 23,572 sq. ft. Lot.
$2,595,000
Ref: 10025
Safi Sana
Oceanview | Eastern Road 2Bd, 2Bth | Fully Furnished
Available December 2019
Ref: 22064
$11,006 p/m
Gregory Graham President/Broker
Reduced
Estate Agent
$100,000
Ref: 21483
Dolly Griffin
Estate Agent
Delerese Pratt Estate Agent
$1,200 p/m
Cape Santa Maria
Block 38 Lot 6 | Single Family Lot 6,400 sq. ft. | MLS: 34756
$159,000
Laura Kimble
Ref: 15781
Serenity Gardens
Forest Drive
Eastern Road | Off Camperdown 13,805 sq. ft. Lot | MLS: 25879
Ref: 13373
$8,542 p/m
Ref: 22063
Lot B11 | Long Island 1.24 Acres | MLS: 18536
Ref: 6595
Sophia Porras
Estate Agent/PM Assoc.
June Russell
CRS, BRI Broker
$430,000
Greg V. Miller Estate Agent
Ref: 11955
$3,000 p/m
Cape Santa Maria
Lot B12 | Long Island 1.23 Acres | MLS: 18537
Ref: 6508
Kevin Bastian Estate Agent
$644,000
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THE CONDO CRAZE
By Mike Lightbourn
design lend itself to some privacy?
CONDO living has gained a lot of traction in New Providence over the last decade with new buildings popping up all over the island, especially in the west between Cable Beach and Love Beach. The first condos took root in Cable Beach and included Carefree and Towers (although leaseholds), Conchrest, Harbour Mews, Chertsey and others. They tended to appeal to expatriates more than Bahamians, although several locals owned units back then as well. Today it would be difficult to name all the condos that have sprung up throughout New Providence and on Paradise Island. While still popular with non-Bahamians, condo living has carved out a niche in Bahamian society. A growing number of Bahamians are choosing to downsize to condos later in life and to buy units as an investment. Condos also appeal to young Bahamians couples as starter homes. People who are single and don’t want the hassles that come with looking after single-family homes tend to favour condo living. There are pros and cons to condo living. If you’ve lived in a freestanding home most of your life, it’s important to weigh the positives and negatives before moving into a condo. We often use the expression “condo” to include apartments and townhouses.
MARKET DEMAND What is the sales history of the condos in the building you’re interested in? Has the value gone up over the years? How does it compare to similar properties? Your Requirements Are there laundry facilities or enough bathrooms in your unit? What about storage? How functional is the kitchen?
WHO OWNS WHAT? When you buy a ground floor condo, you’re buying the area confined within the walls of the unit and sometimes a back patio and/ or possibly an adjacent garden area. The section outside the footprint of your unit, the parking area, garden space and any other amenities, such as a beach or gym, are common areas owned by a Home Owners Association (HOA), comprised of all the condo owners. Here are some of the things you’ll want to investigate if you’re considering buying a condo. LOCATION Whether you’re buying a detached home or a condo, it’s important to choose an area you’re happy with. Is there a supermarket nearby, schools, green space or a beach? Is the overall area well maintained? PRIVACY Are the condos constructed in such a way that they are private and soundproof? Does one balcony look into another, or does the
SECURITY Is there a security system in place, such as electronic gates? Is the complex walled in? RECREATIONAL SPACE Is there green space? A community swimming pool, a gym? Space to entertain friends outdoors? PARKING? How many spaces are available per unit and what about guest spaces? PETS What is the policy as it relates to pets and children? Association Fees It’s very important to understand association fees and the potential for increases. What do the fees cover? General building and outdoor maintenance including security would be included. What insurance is included in the fees? RESERVE FUND Every now and then, the building will require substantial work, such as a new roof or paint job. Is there a special reserve fund to cover such expenditures? Are “special assessments” planned? THE ASSOCIATION Associations typically hold regular board meetings to discuss financial, maintenance, and legal issues. Ask to go over the minutes of the last few meetings to get a feel for what has been taking place. RULES Condos come with rules. You may or may not be allowed to make alterations to the unit, paint your front door a different colour or grill. Read the declaration of condominium carefully along with any
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Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty other document pertaining to condo ownership before you decide if condo living is right for you. FREE TO TRAVEL Condos can provide a sense of security and community. If you travel a lot and want fewer maintenance issues, then you may want to think about a condo.
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Old Fort Bay 6 BR I 6 BA I Gated $15,000 P/M Vista Bella 2 BR I 2 BA I Cable Beach $3,500 P/M INDIGO West Bay Stre et
Growing Gated Community 60’ x 120’ Lot I Pool I Tennis Courts $186,000 I MLS: 34911 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591
WESTRIDGE Corner Location
Ocean Views from Hilltop 121’ x 327’ Estate Lot $310,000 I MLS: 32216 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322
EASTERN ROAD HOME 140 Fe et On The Ocean
Backyard Boat Dock 4 BR I 4.5 BA I Private Beach $1,088,000 I MLS: 33042 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254
HARBOUR BREEZE Paradise Island
Historic Harbour Views 3 BR I 3 BA I Pool I Gym $810,000 I MLS: 32379 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591
Mira Mar 3 BR | 3.5 BA | Ocean Views $4,500 P/M Nautica 3 BR | 2.5 BA | Gated $3,500 P/M Prospect Ridge 2 BR I 3.5 BA I Ocean Views $2,800 P/M Sandyport 3 BR I 4 BA I Canal Front $4,800 P/M
GLADSTONE ROAD Growing Commercial Area
Unique Investment Opportunity 1.274 Acres $599,000 I MLS: 34672
CHRISTOPHER ARMALY / 242 394 7070
ROSE ISLAND Private Beach
Dream Home or Airbnb 2.17 Acres $447,500 I MLS: 32374 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254
CARMICHAEL RD. I 3.75 ACRES Development Property Warehousing/Office/Plaza 433’ East of Gladstone Road $1,690,650 I MLS: 30734 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322
OLD FORT BAY Luxury Gated Community
210 Sq. Ft On The Canal 6 BR I 6.5 BA I Private Dock $3,400,000 I MLS: 32339 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591
Eleuthera 19,600 Sq. Ft. $40,000 Freeport Canal Front 0.36 Acres $45,000 Westridge Estates 50,207 Sq. Ft. $380,000
SUCCESS PLAZA Bernard Road
Newly Constructed Plaza Units From 1,194 to 8,197 Sq. Ft. $20 Per Sq. Ft. I MLS 35218 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591
WESTWARD VILLAS Cable Beach Fully Enclosed Yard
3 BR 2.5 BA Home I 1 BR 1 BA Cottage
$475,000 I MLS: 31672 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591
OAKRIDGE ROAD Lake Cunningham Views
Panoramic Private Possibility 0.674 Acres I Elevated Lot $205,000 I MLS: 25100 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322
TRADEWINDS Eastern Road
Sweeping Ocean Views 4 BR I 3 BA I Hillside Haven $591,000 I MLS: 35257 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254
Exuma 2.46 Acres $316,000 Oakridge Road 1.78 Acres $426,000
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DEVELOPERS DIRECT COMMERCIAL LAND OFFICE LEASE HOME RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LOTS RESTAURANT SPACE
19 Poinciana Cay Lovely views from this 4-bed 4-bath home with own pool, dock, beach and generator. Open-plan kitchen and dining area great for entertaining. We can guarantee a rental for two years at $7,100 per month
Jolika Buckner, Broker
6 Coral Beach Spacious 4-bed 4-bath single-family home features quality finishes throughout, and own pool and generator. We can guarantee a rental for two years at $7,250 per month
$1.3 million
$1.2 million
206 Church Street Open plan office downstairs with two rooms upstairs, 1,182 sq ft. With 24-hour security, CCTV and backup generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $3,550 per month rent | $788 per month CAM
7 & 8 North Buckner Square Available May 2019 908 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24-hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,750 per month rent | $605.33 per month CAM
www.sandyport.com
6 South Buckner Square Available March 2019 710 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,150 per month rent $473.33 per month CAM
15B & 16 North Buckner Square Available early 2019 907 sq ft office in sought-after area with 24hour security, CCTV and back-up generator. Popular restaurants, post office, gas station, bank and gym close-by. $2,750 per month rent | $605.33 per month CAM
Contact: Jolika Buckner, Broker | Work: 327-2425 | Cell: 376-1662 | E-mail: jbuckner@sandyport.com
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TREATING FUNGUS IN ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS ST. AUGUSTINE grass with its beautiful blue green color and its high shade and salt tolerance grows well here in our Bahama Islands. However along with these assets there are some deficiencies. One of these is its susceptibility to attack by fungus that can quickly inflict considerable damage on your once picturesque lawn. So how should you avoid fungus damage in your lawn. The key to avoiding or certainly minimizing damage to your lawn from fungus is by quick action and that can only happen with positive identification of the variety of fungus that may be attacking your lawn. Fungus treatments can be specific to particular varieties so lets discuss a few of the most common and how to identify and treat each. BROWN PATCH FUNGUS: This fungus appears as brown dots on the blades, which often spread in a circular pattern across the lawn. Many affected areas die. Nitrogen makes the problem worse, so avoid nitrogen fertilizers during the summer if you’ve ever had a problem with brown patch. There are both granular and liquid fungicides that can be used to treat brown patch however you will need to reapply liquids repeatedly in 7 day intervals until the problem is eliminated. Granular treatments may require less frequent repeats so read all instruction for use as regard the particular treatment you purchased and follow them closely for the best results. TAKE-ALL ROOT ROT: Take-all root rot isn’t specific to St. Augustine grass, but that’s where it is most commonly found. Diagnose this disease by looking for spotty dead patches, which can be small or large. The blades and stolons often turn brown but remain attached to the roots; they aren’t easy to pull off. The root systems become brown or black, and some blades might appear yellow. The fungus usually attacks in the fall or spring, thriving in soil temperatures between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit says Home guides. Again treatments
for take-all can be purchased in liquid and granular from most local lawn care products outlets. Be certain to check the mixture rates for the particular fungus variety that you are treating. GRAY LEAF SPOT: St. Augustine is the grass most likely to suffer from gray leaf spot. Small brown spots appear on the blades, which turn gray with a purple or yellow halo as the spots get bigger. Affected blades sometimes host a light gray cottony growth as well. In severe cases, large areas might look like they are suffering from drought, with a gray cast and scorched appearance. Alternate different fungicides such as azoxystrobin and triadimefon, because the fungus can develop immunity if only one fungicide is used consistently. Fungus thrive during damp cold nights followed by hot days. Though each has its particular seasonal choice when they will generally be most common they are truly promoted by sustained environmental conditions more than any thing else. So for this reason they can pop up at anytime as long as the conditions are ideal. Avoid watering your lawn late in the afternoon so that it will stay wet all night as this is perfect fungus culture. If you feel you are facing an out break reduce your watering as fungus love moisture and treat using chemical or organics like Neem oil. If your fortunate to have a Neem tree or access to one you can boil your own batch using the neem leaves and pop it in a spray bottle and spray it on the affected area. You will have to repeat this a few times to eliminate the issue. You may have to experiment a little to get your mixture rate just right to get the desired results. Should you have questions or comments as regard this or any other landscape topic please feel free to contact me Marcus Sweeting at 525-0933 or at marqleads@ gmail.com or contact us on Facebook
BROWN PATCH DISEASE
TAKE ALL ROOT ROT
GRAY LEAF SPOT
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ROYALL BEACH ESTATES RESIDENCES Distinguished by Impressive Architecture Presenting, a Two Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Villa, Single Level, End Unit, with Wrap-Around Balcony presenting Million Dollar Ocean Views! Featuring: Bonus Single Car Garage, New kitchen cabinetry, top brand appliances, New Master’s ensuite, New furniture, New hurricane resistant windows and patio doors, pull down stairs to the attic for additional storage! New roll down shutters, 24 hour security/ video, and Infinity Edge Pool. A superb property investment for diver and golf enthusiasts. Enjoy the Ambience and Family Island tranquility in this Charming Beachfront Community, only minutes way from prestigious communities Albany, Lyford Cay, and airports. Excellent Value. Turn Key Opportunity! Ref#1717 - Marilyn Ayearst
$575,000
Charlotteville Home Well maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,500 sq. ft FULLY FURNISHED home has an open floor plan and high quality finishes. Features include a large custom kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gym, central A/C, ceiling fans, impact resistant windows and enclosed garage. Home is beautifully landscaped, enclosed yard with electric gate, sprinkler system, stand by generator, and a gazebo in the back yard. Ref#1797 - JC Percentie
$5,700 p/m
Roosevelt Avenue
Roll’s Court Duplex
Westward Villa Townhome
Commercial Property offering a 4,531 sq.ft lot and a 1,620 sq.ft unfinished building. Approved Plans available with building. Ref#1866 - Vanessa Ifill
Two Lovely 2 Bed, 1 Bath Units, spacious, Ductless A/C, Fully Fenced & neatly landscaped. Ref#1864 - Vanessa Ifill
Charming 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1,344 sq.ft townhome on the Cable Beach strip. Ref#1857 - Rudy Carroll
$99,900
$150,000
$175,000
Pyfrom’s Addition Commercial Bldg. The perfect business location for a doctor, lawyer or dentist. Building offers 910 sq.ft of space, fully walled with secured gated entry, ample parking, landscaped and easily accessible. Ref#1863 - Rudy Carroll
$265,000
Blue Hill Rd Commercial Bldg.
Rawson Court Condo
Palm Cay Garden Townhome
Brace Ridge Road
3 Unit building offering 2 store fronts and a 1 Bed Apt in the rear that can be converted to an office or space. REF#1862 - Rudy Carroll
Modern Chic 3 Bed, 2 Bath condo with breathtaking ocean views, fully & beautifully furnished, back up generator, swimming pool and 24hr security. Ref#1865 - Marilyn Ayearst
Two story 3 bed, 2.5 bath home on a spacious 15,393 sq. ft lot in a quiet gated community. Amenities: covered patio, pool and stand by generator. Ref#1779 - Neil McKinney
$290,000
$440,000
Spacious 2-Storey, 1934 sq ft. Townhouse, 3 Bed, 2.5 Baths with Large Patio and Ocean views. AMENITIES: 24/7 security, Beach, Marina, Fitness Centre, Tennis Courts, plus Clubhouse. Ready for immediate occupancy. Ref#1803 - Marilyn Ayearst
$550,000
$595,000
Southern Shores – Newly built 4 bed, 3 bath split level home, stainless steel appliances, ductless A/C, sunken den and double garage. $2,200 Westridge – Newly completed 2 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished condo, open floor plan, breakfast bar & ductless A/C’s and laundry facilities. $2,500 Westward Villas – Turn Key 3 bed, 2.5 bath home, fully furnished, washer & dryer, enclosed yard. Ready for Immediate Occupancy! $3,500 West Grove – PET FRIENDLY 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,500 sq.ft townhome, gated community, open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen and pool. $3,700 Turnberry – Charming 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,200 sq.ft townhome PLUS loft, fully furnished, pool, tennis court & stand by generator. $5,000
Ixora Avenue – This 5,900 sq. ft. property with all utilities to property with great views in a well-established, quiet neighborhood. $75,000 Opulent Heights – Multi family 6,840sq.ft corner lot in developing subdivision near shopping and other amenities. $80,000 Gladstone Rd – Multifamily 6,177 sq. ft. lot in developing subdivision near shopping, schools and other amenities. $82,000 South Westridge – Large 7,140 sq. ft. duplex lot within the gated community of Emerald Coast. Priced for quick sale. $115,000 Saffron Hill – Wonder 7,197 sq ft single family corner lot in a gated community with pool, clubhouse, tennis court and beach access. $165,000