Abaco Real Estate by Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty
Abaco real estate is a hot item in the Bahamas. Perhaps it’s because Abaco is only one of a few islands in the Bahamas that has managed to preserve its charming Colonial architecture, while opening up to the luxury home market.Real estate in Abaco is booming and today, homes are on the market for up to $10 million.
Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty has four real estate agents in Abaco who are committed to helping you find your dream home, or property to build on. They are stationed in Marsh Harbour, Man-O-War Cay, Treasure Cay and Green Turtle Cay.
The Abaco Connection
IF ANYONE’s qualified to talk about Abaco real estate, it’s Mike Lightbourn, president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty.
What makes Mike so uniquely experienced to talk about real estate in Abaco?
For starters, he’s been visiting the island since he was a child.
He’s a private pilot, who spends many hours crisscrossing the island by air.
A resident of Nassau, he owns a second home and spends much of his time in Abaco.
And he represented the constituency of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, in Parliament from 1977 to 1982.
You might say Abaco’s played Pied Piper to Mike since 1966, when he launched his career in real estate in the Bahamas.
What makes Abaco so special to this real estate professional?
“The wonderful friends I have in Abaco and the relaxing atmosphere,’ he explains.
“Everything I need is in Marsh Harbour, but I’m away from the city hustle and bustle.’
Bahamians and non-Bahamians fall under the spell of Abaco.
For Bahamians, it’s an island where you can find work if you need it and continue to be active in a wholesome atmosphere.
For non-Bahamians, it’s the incredible beauty of the sea and beaches, the sailing grounds, fishing tournaments and whirl of social activity.
It’s the charm and character of picturesque villages such as Hope Town, Man-O-War, Guana and Green Turtle Cays, which were settled in the 1770s.
American Loyalists (persons loyal to the British Crown) moved to Abaco and other islands in the Bahamas from New York, Florida and the Carolinas.
Their influence is still very much in evidence in the real estate even today, particularly in the charming Colonial architecture found in these villages.
And this, coupled with warm winter weather, says Mike, is what captivates so many people and makes Abaco real estate such a big draw.
Mike has four real estate agents in Abaco who are ready to serve you.
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