"Real Estate Review", H.G. Christie Newsletter, February 2004

Welcome to the February/March issue of "Bahamas Real Estate Review". Our feature picture this issue is taken at Sandy Beach, one of Grand Bahama's most beautiful waterfronts on one of those indescribable Bahama days.

In the Review this issue, we focus on the rise in private islands. Over the past few months, interest in the private islands of the Bahamas has been high. Sales of some choice island properties have resulted in more islands of distinction coming onto the market, and "From John's Desk" shows you some of the best island buys available.

.Also, we have a look at technology in the Bahamas from two angles - work and play. Smart homes now have more than typical island comforts. In "Smart Home Trends, Bahamas-Style", you can read about the latest trends in Bahamas home entertainment and automation.

As a work tool, technology has sped along the science of appraisals. In "Appraisals, Technology and Tools", we look at some of the advances now part of the professional appraiser's arsenal.

In "Meet our People", read about Elisa Pyfrom, Eleuthera's Senior Estate Agent, and a veritable walking encyclopedia of local Eleuthera information and for those of you establishing your home, its gardening and plant life.

Please enjoy "Bahamas Real Estate Review". We sincerely hope that this issue helps to demonstrate why a lifestyle choice that includes our beautiful island country is a good one.

	From John's Desk
	P1	Private Islands
		An increase in interest in private islands means more islands are now on the market. Read about highlighted properties for developers, and for those seeking the perfect island lifestyle.

	lifestyle feature
	P2	Smart Home Trends, Bahamas-Style
		The Bahamas Advantage now includes the most up-to-date home entertainment and automation choices. Bahamas companies have been quick to meet the demand.

	Buyer's Page
	P3	Title Insurance in Paradise - Necessary or Not?
		A standard ingredient of purchasing a home in other countries, explore title insurance for home purchases in The Bahamas.

	Seller's Page
	P4	Selling "As Is", and Disclosure
		Find out what seeing a disclosure in the presentation package means to the comfort of a potential buyer.

	Premier Property
	P5	Crab Cay, Exumas' Private Sanctuary
		One of the most exclusive private islands is just a few feet from everything. Come for a visit to the Bahamas newest distinctive residence island.

	From our Specialists
	P6	Freeport Grand Bahama, Business Hub of the Caribbean
		As a city of business, nothing beats Freeport. See how the busy port city is reacting to the demand for more services.

	Feature Listings
	P7	A sampling of listings and a cross-section of what's been selling in the HGChristie listings last month.


	Meet Our People
	P8	Elisa Pyfrom's family has been on Eleuthera for over 200 years. Nowadays, Elisa freely shares her knowledge of Eleuthera and her love of plants with her many clients...

	Island Profile
	P9	Long Island, Beautiful Island
		A rugged beauty sets quiet Long Island apart.

	Bahamas News Digest
	P10	Lead stories and items of interest from the last month.

	APPRAISAL CORNER
	P11	"Technology, Tools and Appraisals
		Technology has always been the friend of the professional appraiser, and it doesn't take long for something new to be used to the advantage of appraisal clients. Read about some of the new tools that are now being adopted by the HGChristie appraisers.

	HGChristie News
	P12	Happenings around the regional offices, and HGChristie people in the news...

	From the Past
	P13	Come with us as we dig into the old records, files and memorabilia of the Bahamas' oldest realty firm.