
Global Real Estate Marketing Approach for the Global Economy
Almax Realty is Real Estate Industry's unrivaled Champion of the Global Marketing Approach and it was only natural for us to take the next step in the development of the concept and partner with the leading Real Estate Broker on the Caribbean Market - Island Dreams Realty of St. Martin. As a VP of Global Marketing and Design, it is my privilege to increase Almax Realty's global reach and work towards expanding our services and partnership network all around the World.
In today's market, real estate investors, as well as regular buyers are spoilt for choice. Even the best location is no longer enough when it comes to competing on a Global Market and this is where Strategic Branding comes into play. Luxury Real Estate Properties do not sell overnight and require a long-term Brand Strategy.
Almax Realty has partnered with the award-winning Duncan Avenue Studio that has more than a decade of experience branding products and services for the Global Market. Duncan Avenue's clients include world-renown global economy players, Fortune 500 Companies, technology startups, wellness, and fitness brands, medical, manufacturing, real estate brands, NGOs as well as government agencies.
Each property listed with Alexander Maxwell Realty becomes a unique World-Class Brand and presented to the local and global audience of real estate buyers through our high-end PR and marketing channels.
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Whether you are shopping for real estate in the Hudson Valley or Sint Maarten, the best thing you can do is to get pre-approved with a bank or a mortgage broker. For the Caribbean real estate, we can recommend a few great local banks to help you. They will let you know what your price range will be which will make your time home hunting most efficient.
We have included a mortgage calculator on the right-hand side of this page to help you see if buying is possible.
Follow these simple rules to use this tool:
A. For Sint Maarten, use approximately 6% as the rough mortgage rate. That will give you a good guideline. Rates vary from the banks depending on which product you go with (open or closed, fixed or variable, etc…)
B. Use 25-year amortization. This is normal.
C. The range for cash you will require (downpayment) also can depend on your financial position, but a range from 20% of the purchase price to 30% is a good average. If you use 30% down, it would be a good number for this test purpose only. Here is an example:
Villa Price: $400,000.
Cash to mortgage required: $120,000
Closing fee required (this is on top of your downpayment): Budget 6.5% of the purchase price to be safe. However, it can be as low as 5%. In this example, it would be an additional $26,000. paid to the notary.
And a rough rule of thumb is most banks use is a 33% debt ratio. So add up all your loans (cars/credit cards) including this mortgage. Your total monthly payments should not be more than 33% of your gross income. You may consider adding co-signer for the mortgage, like your spouse, a family member, etc. The bank will combine all owners on title income and debt for this ratio.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Maxwell Alexander below. He will be happy to point you in the direction of a banking expert to assist you further.
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Our Global Listings - Caribbean Real Estate - Sint Maarten / Saint Martin
Luxury Caribbean Villa for Sale: Zircon Villa, Pelican Key, Sint Maarten / Saint Martin / SXM
This magnificent 7 bedroom villa is located in the heart of Pelican Key, Sint Maarten / Saint Martin / SXM. All of this opulence and luxury in a lush tropical Caribbean setting and you are still within minutes of all amenities, including beaches and the finest dining or amazing local food cookers! Additional to the 7 bedroom main house, the villa offers an additional 2 bedroom condo and a studio with separate gated entrance. The ocean and sunset views of this villa entice any owner […]
Luxury Caribbean Villa For Sale – Villa Amalia – St. Martin (Dutch Side)
This Sint Maarten landmark property is named after Her Royal Highness Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Villa Amalia is truly an architectural gem on the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Maarten. Villa Amalia’s modern design is inspired by the lush landscape, expansive views and to experience the maximum enjoyment of the luxury Caribbean lifestyle. The indoors and outdoors flow seamlessly creating the perfect harmony with nature and the environment. Brilliantly designed, almost every room experiences the beauty of the sea and amazing […]
Luxury Villa For Sale: Villa La Playa, Terre Basse, Saint Martin, Caribbean Real Estate
When arriving at the main gates of Casa de la Playa, Saint Martin this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathrooms beachfront villa, you will no doubt feel like a celebrity on your very own private Caribbean estate. The long cobblestoned driveway, lined by the lush and vibrant gardens, is everyone’s dream villa entrance. Villa La Playa // Terre Basse, Saint Martin // List Price: $13,900,000.00 Walk through the front door and you immediately see the blues of the pool and the Caribbean Sea beyond. Nothing can prepare […]
Luxury Villa For Sale: Twin Palms Luxury Paradise Villa – Caribbean Real Estate
“Twin Palms Paradise” is a luxurious jewel of the Caribbean real estate on St. Martin with breathtaking and endless ocean views. The villa is cradled into the lush hillside inside the very secluded and gated community of Dawn Beach Estates on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. The Villa has been completely renovated! Over $80,000 spent on high-grade hurricane glass. New roof, furnishings, and kitchen. This is a great investment opportunity and a turn-key VRBO cash generator. One of the top earners in Dawn Beach. […]
Approved Development Land for Sale: Oceanfront Cupecoy Prime Hotel + Casino – St Martin – Caribbean Real Estate
Caribbean Real Estate For Sale: OceanFront Cupecoy Prime Hotel + Casino Approved Development Land // $22,000,000.00 Caribbean Real Estate For Sale: OceanFront Cupecoy Prime Hotel + Casino Approved Development Land Over 8,000 m2 of beachfront land in the prime location of Cupecoy, boasting its own private sandy beach. The Pearl of Cupecoy comes with a project ready, and approved, for a 5-star luxury resort and casino, together with a few exclusive, high-end villas. The hotel could go as high as 20+ stories. This very ample […]