Top 15 Reasons to live in Cayman Islands

1) Grand Cayman is the Safest Country in the Western Hemisphere. We have a strong and respected police department that contributes to the Peace and Order of the Island.2) Best Climate. It surpasses Palm Springs or Palm Beach in the United States. 80’ to 90’s year round.3) It is not in the middle of nowhere. You can travel anywhere in the world with relative ease. Only one hour flight from Miami.4) No Income tax and No Property taxes and No Capital Gains in Cayman real estate!5) There is no onerous tenant/anti-landlord legislation.6) We are a British...

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How to save for a down payment

Owing a home is the start to building your wealth. It is a forced savings plan because instead of paying your landlords mortgage in rent you are pay yourself and building up equity. But how do you get that 5 or 10% down payment and another 7.5% for stamp duty? Here is a few ideas: 1) Pay yourself first! I know you will say “but I live pay check to pay check and I cannot make ends meet now” Try to put aside 5% or even 10% of your paycheck in a separate...

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8 Tips to stage your home for selling

1) Clean your front porch and door and it’s called curb appeal.2) Say goodbye to clutter! All that stuff on the kitchen counter must go, if you cannot throw it out, hide it!3) Float your furniture in the room, resist the urge to push it up against the wall, this makes the room look larger.4) Remove a non-essential pieces of furniture from each room to make the room look larger.5) Lighting! So important, make sure the windows are clean and let the...

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5 things you Should ignore when house hunting

Paint, Carpet and Wallpaper: Try and ignore the ugly or bold paint colour in the room. Paint is one thing that is very inexpensive to change and easy to change in a day! Same thing applies to wall paper, it may not be your personal taste but it is easy to change.  Yes, the shag carpet is so 70’s but that is an easy fix, you can go with porcelain tiles to travertine or hardwood floors. Visit @ http://www.capitalrealty.com.ky for more information...

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4 ways to keep your home ready for Showings

...live in the home but have it ready on a days notice for your realtor to present your home. If you are realistic about your list price then hopefully it will sell quickly and shorten your time. Here are a few suggestions that can assist you: 1)    Start packing now, get motivated to clean and remove all the items you do not use. Start with one room at a time, pull everything out of the closets and only put back the items you...

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Prepare Yourself to Own your Home

Start a savings account: We all know how expensive Cayman can be, but make sure you put a little something away from your paycheck every week. 5 to 10% of each paycheck should automatically be transfer to your savings account. (My savings account is not connected to my debit card, so I have to actually go into the bank to withdraw it, helps me control the impulse buys).     Pre-approved: Contact at least 2 local banks and arrange...

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Grand Cayman property for sale!

Engaging the services of a Professional Real Estate Agent is wise and sensible. Whether you are selling or buying, leasing a commercial space or relocating your family, you will find the services that the Team at Capital Realty can make moving a less stressful. Over 10 Real Estate agents have many years of experience and valuable market knowledge of real estate in Grand Cayman. We are known for our outstanding customer service. We care about you...

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