Realty Check

Written by Sherie Ranston Realtor Associate at Howard Johnson Realty Since the major crash of various investment schemes, coupled with the swift global recession which invariably affects us here in Jamaica, there has been a serious “hoarding”. The Real Estate Market activity has slowed down. On the surface, it is easy to understand the reasons [...]

Sort of, but not like in the US, say Realtors By Julian Richardson Assistant business co-ordinator richardsonj@jamaicaobserver.com Sunday, April 12, 2009 There are deals to be had in Jamaica’s residential real estate market, but Realtors say they are not as widespread nor as ‘eye-popping’ as in the US, where that country’s real-estate crash has made [...]

So you’ve worked hard, and finally the time has come to find the right place worthy of your years of earnings, to call home. Better yet, you’re still years away from retirement, but yearns for an occasional “island escape” so a vacation home in “paradise” has been a recurring dream of yours. Alas! It’s the [...]

Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Jamaica Observer During the economic downturn Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) has found a way to increase revenues via its ongoing campaign. It has nearly 20,000 entrants enough to justify the $70 million in prizes and promotion. “We have been experiencing increased business from point to point,” Hugh Reid chief operating [...]