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There are moments in life when silence says more than any word could. When the noise around you fades, and you’re left alone with the sound of your own breath, the slow beating of your heart, and the ache of a question that won’t leave you: what if they were never meant to come with me? We spend so much of our lives believing that progress means addition — more people, more success, more...

"Nanny didn’t just fight for freedom. She fought for land. And to this day, we dishonour that legacy when we let that land go to waste." — Dean Jones Across the winding hills of St. Mary, the red dirt paths of Portland, and the sun-drenched plains of Clarendon, there are stories buried in the soil—of courage, migration, hardship, and above all, ownership. As a direct descendant of the...

Standing there, on the edge of the Reading Peninsula, I found myself imagining what Kevin McCloud from Grand Designs might say. The sun danced off the water as I stepped out onto the vast construction site of The Pinnacle, Montego Bay's most ambitious residential high-rise project to date. As Dean Jones—Realtor, Chartered Builder, Project Manager, and Founder of Jamaica Homes—I’ve walked more...

By Dean Jones, Founder of Jamaica Homes Over the last three to four years, I’ve noticed an exciting trend emerging in Jamaica’s residential architecture—homes with bold, modern lines and practical designs that are reshaping the landscape of our real estate. The style features homes that have a square or rectangular form with protruding windows, often set back within the wall, and flat concrete...

"Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world." – Franklin D. Roosevelt Real estate, often considered the pinnacle of tangible investments, is at a crossroads. A fiercely competitive market, coupled with changing consumer expectations and...

For Jamaican real estate agents, pricing a property involves much more than just assigning a number; it's crucial for ensuring a successful sale. Whether it's a beachfront villa in Montego Bay or a cozy home in Manchester, getting the price right from the start is vital. As agents, managing your clients' expectations while setting a competitive and appealing price is a top priority. Price too high, and...

REIMAGINING JAMAICA'S REAL ESTATE FUTURE: ADVOCATING FOR A PROJECT RESET" IS MORE ABOUT PROPOSING A BROADER STRATEGIC APPROACH TO REVITALIZING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES WITHIN JAMAICA, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO REAL ESTATE. IT EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT RATHER THAN SUGGESTING ANY FAULT OR INADEQUACY WITHIN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY SPECIFICALLY. HOWEVER, AS WITH ANY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP...

Selling a house in St. Ann, Jamaica, isn’t just about slapping a ‘For Sale’ sign in the yard and waiting for the highest bidder. Oh no, my friend! It’s an adventure—a strategic dance between paperwork, market know-how, and good old-fashioned charm. Whether you’re selling a beachfront villa in Runaway Bay, a cozy home in Brown’s Town, or a sleek modern spot in Drax Hall, here’s everything...

Dean was lead Project Co-ordinator and collaborated with various engineers, contractors and other professionals during the development of CAD design and construction processes for 12 large-scale, multi-utility installation projects (for Gas, Water, Electric, BT & CAT). Dean produced drawings that incorporated asset maps. He also monitored and adhered to project budgets and...

Value: 250M Dean delivered a large-scale growth programme inclusive of £250m in new home openings and acquisitions. Dean developed a detailed programme of activities required at all stages of the new care homes openings from construction, commissioning and pre-handover, through to operational start and on to steady state 18 months post opening. Dean also agreed a KPI framework for measuring the...