Coldwell Banker Jamaica

Buying a home in Jamaica is never just about bricks and mortar. It’s about culture, legacy, and belonging. In Kingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, or the quiet districts of St. Elizabeth, the rhythm of the housing market beats to its own drum. Unlike the U.S. market, where timing is often dictated by mass data reports from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Jamaica has its own complex mix of...

Most Jamaicans know the value of their car, their business, or even their savings account down to the last cent. But here’s the big question—when was the last time you checked the value of your home? Not just a passing guess, but a professional assessment of what your property is really worth today? Chances are, it’s not as often as you should. And that’s important, because for most Jamaicans,...

Jamaica’s real estate market is not the United States—and thank heavens for that. Our island has its own rhythm, its own quirks, and its own realities that shape the way property is bought and sold. Yet, many Jamaicans who follow international housing news might find themselves caught off guard by reports from the U.S.—like the claim that 50% of homes there are now selling below asking price. That...

For years, people have asked: “Is the Jamaican real estate market like the United States?” The short answer? Not really. While the U.S. experienced a wild rollercoaster of record-low interest rates, frenzied bidding wars, and then a cooling period, Jamaica’s property market has always marched to its own steady beat. Here, buying and selling is influenced by culture, diaspora connections, land...

If you’ve ever watched a home go from bare hillside to gleaming rooftop in Jamaica, you’ll know—it’s not just a build, it’s a baptism. There’s the sweat, the setbacks, the moments where the rain won’t let up and the cement won’t set. And yet, somewhere in the rubble, there’s hope. Buying a home in Jamaica today may not mean mixing mortar with your own hands, but it does still demand...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in Jamaica’s real estate market—and it might just flip everything you thought you knew about homeownership on its head. If you've ever glanced longingly at a newly built home and thought, "Too expensive for me", think again. In a surprising twist that’s playing out across Jamaica and echoing trends abroad, newly built homes are sometimes selling for less...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the Jamaican housing market—one that might just benefit you. For years, many aspiring homeowners have felt sidelined by tight lending policies, skyrocketing property values, and the sheer complexity of getting approved for a mortgage. But the tide is turning. Lenders in Jamaica and abroad are slowly loosening the spigot—not recklessly, but mindfully. With...

If you’ve been scrolling through headlines about the Jamaican real estate market — or even the global one — you might have read that home sales are slowing down compared to last year. And maybe you’re wondering: Is it even a good time to sell? Here’s the real talk. Life in Jamaica — just like anywhere else — isn’t perfect. It never has been. Most people are on the hustle, grinding every...

When you list your Jamaican home for sale, you’re likely imagining a quick turnaround and a solid price — perhaps even more than your neighbour’s house went for last year. It’s a common vision. After all, your home is unique, and your memories, sweat equity, and dreams are embedded in its walls. But here’s the hard truth many sellers ignore: if your asking price doesn’t match market reality,...

There was a time in Jamaica when selling land or property was as straightforward as a firm handshake under the almond tree. No online portals, no staging consultants—just a visit from the justice of the peace, a paper title, and a buyer with cash in hand or “bank book in pocket.” But today, selling real estate on the island isn’t as simple as it used to be, and many who try to go it alone quickly...