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Stage Your Home. Sell Your Home.

Did you know that only 10% of potential home buyers can see past the personal tastes of home owners, whether it’s paint colour, window treatments or clutter? That’s why home staging might be a good option if you’re looking to sell your home. Home staging is the art of professionally preparing homes for sale by creating inviting and warm interiors that appeal to a wide variety of buyers. With so many homes on the market, it’s important to make yours the one that buyers remember by showing off your home’s potential. The first impression is a lasting one, and if your home is messy or badly furnished you could lose a buyer.

Sara Saunders, of Homestaging Bahamas says not many people can see the potential of a home. “Many buyers don’t realize how easy it…

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Ardastra Gardens – Bahamas

Visit Flamingos at Ardastra! If you do not have time to fly south to the Bahamian Island of Inagua to see the flamingos in their natural habitat, you can attend the flamingo march at Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre. The flamingo march is the showcase at this Zoo nestled amongst lush vegetation consisting of hundreds of native plant species. Flamingos are not the only feathered friends you will meet, enjoy the parrot show or go into the Lori enclosure to feed the small birds fruit while they perch on your finger, shoulder or head! Furry friends also reside here and some rascally reptiles! Take the whole family! Ask for the Residents rate if you have ID, and don’t forget your camera. T: 323 5806 www.ardastra.com

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Bahamas Powerboat Adventures

Boating… Just because you don’t have your own boat doesn’t mean you are land locked! Call Powerboat Adventures, book a trip, pack your camera, towel, sunscreen and hat, then get a good night’s sleep. You will need it to enjoy a full day of action! The thrill of the high speed boat alone is worth the experience, but this day trip has everything and includes everything: delicious food, cold drinks (full bar), shark wrangling, stingray feeding, snorkeling, nature trails and a visit to more than one Exuma Island! After an hour at sea the first landfall is on Allen’s Cay where you can feed ancient Iguanas, a native species unique to that island. A minute away is Ship Channel Cay, the beautiful island home of Powerboat Adventures. Relax on one of the scenic…

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The Peanut Man

Need a quick fix for a growling tummy? Don’t worry, there is always a Peanut Man! And he is usually riding a bike and wearing a tam (a cloth wrapped around their head, or a crocheted hat, to protect their dreadlocks). Whether it’s in the car park, at the fundraiser, outside a bar, in the bar, at the Fish Fry, the cricket, at the hairdresser or by the stop light, he’s there! Peeeeanuts! Irie nuts, they shout out loud, and a quick nod gets you a brown paper bag of roasted peanuts for only $1! They are fresh roasted in the shell by Rastas, and so a cheap healthy snack with a blessing from Jah!

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Blue Lagoon Island

Never say you are bored! Feel like you really do live in the tropics by experiencing Blue Lagoon Island! This is a fun day trip by boat, only 20 minutes away from Paradise Island. Blue Lagoon Island, has just that, a blue lagoon! The lagoon has a sheltered beach and shallow areas perfect for children, or you can wander across to the ocean side to enjoy the spacious surf beach. Activities include kayaks, snorkeling, water bikes, and an old lookout tower with an interesting history! Don’t feel like spending energy? Take a book, grab a hammock and chill out. Don’t feel like kids? Hang out at the beach bar with a tropical beverage while listening to the island’s band! A simple lunch is included. Ask for the “locals” rate when you book, you will need to…

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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo We like to celebrate other cultures on our diverse little island, and this week it’s all about Mexican! Cinco de Mayo gives us a reason to celebrate all week. Most Restaurants around town including Senor Frogs are promoting Mexican culture with food and drink specials, and this weekend the Bahamas National Trust are hosting the annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the beautiful gardens at ”The Retreat” on Village Rd. This is a family friendly event with food, music and activities celebrating the Mexican way of life. There will be pinatas and educational activities for the children. Adults will enjoy perusing the unique art and crafts, while sipping a cold cerveza or a margarita while listening to Mariachis. Ole! (May 10-11. Adults $10,…

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Bahamas Newest Restaurant opens in Palm Cay

Nassau, Bahamas – The Bahamas Newest Restaurant opens in Palm Cay. Billfish Grill is now open for dinner 5:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. This Island inspired restaurant offers a signature mojito with mint and cucumber. Relax and sip a few while enjoying the view. For Reservations call (242) 698-0234. For more information about Palm Cay Sales contact one of our Bahamas Real Estate agents at (242)322-7979 or visit our website www.islandlivingrealestate.com

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How To Make A Good First Impression With Listing Photos

With most real estate buyers searching the internet for Bahamas real estate deals. There are a lot of online listings for a buyer to view. Pictures can make your listing stand out and set you apart from the competition. There are some pictures that are must have’s when taking a listing:

Amenities:

Don’t just showcase the house, showcase the amenities too. The selling point of many homes are what they have to offer in the community. Make sure to take photos of the amenities in the neighborhood and surrounding areas. If a beach is close by photograph it so the buyer knows.

Kitchen:

The focal point of any home is the kitchen, buyers want to see updated appliances, solid surface countertops and family style islands. A buyer would rule out a…

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