The warning in Shakespeare’s Hamlet “neither a borrower nor a lender be” was aimed at keeping money and friendship at arm’s distance. But once you eliminate close friends from the equation, borrowing can be a powerful tool. The real questions are how do you know when borrowing is the right thing to do; and how […]

Praise the good triangle, steer clear of the bad  Common sense tells us to steer clear of the romantic triangle, and beware the Bermuda triangle but we rarely hear where the triangular shape adds value to our home life. But it’s as straightforward as a place that makes a home – the kitchen. That’s right […]

Early in my real estate career, a prominent Buyer said this is how he learned to buy real estate. His advice was based on not wanting to allow the Seller to shop his offer over the weekend. There is some truth to this in a Seller’s market. However, in a Buyer’s market, everyday is the […]

Not so fast – don’t overlook the value of  your toilet. Yeah that’s right, the toilet can have a direct impact on your property value. Why? Because it tells a story about the age of the home and about how much attention you pay to detail. When valuing the property for sale or appraising for […]

One thing men and women can agree on – there’s never enough closet space. No one ever seems to have enough closet or storage space. That’s why you see so many storage units and mini-warehouses popping up. Look at it this way, we are consumers by nature and when we are out having all the […]

Businessman, investor and real estate veteran Mario Carey shares thoughts on the economy, lifestyle, environment and The Bahamas of the future in this series. There’s a reason why the rich, famous and privileged have chauffeurs. If it’s better to be driven than to drive, why is The Bahamas resisting ride share platforms like Uber and […]