Buying land and building gradually can be a cheaper route to homeownership. But the big issue is finding a plot you can afford. Let’s discuss how you can find land for sale in Jamaica to build your home.
How to Find Property for Sale in Jamaica
You have been searching for that house or land to buy for a long time! It seems like the minute you see a property you love; it’s gone! I am here to help you get the right property search mindset and learn how to find property for sale in Jamaica.
Buying a House in Jamaica? You Need These Pros!
Buying a house in Jamaica involves several steps and professionals. But, not to worry! Once you know who you will need at each step of the way, you will achieve your goal of homeownership. Let’s get started!
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How to Buy a House in Jamaica When You Are Self-Employed
It’s another year, and you’re tired of renting. You need a mortgage, but you keep running into the roadblocks of not having any NHT contributions and payslips to give the bank. If you are self-employed, these hurdles seem huge! But what if I told you that you could get your mortgage preapproval? Here’s how to buy a house in Jamaica when you are self-employed:
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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps and the Jamaican Reality
I grew up in a single-parent home with the sole breadwinner being my mother. My mother was a domestic helper and we lived hand-to-mouth. Mommy sacrificed a lot to push me to excel in my educational pursuits. So I owe a lot to her – may her soul rest in eternal peace.1 However, my childhood poverty makes me a keen student of everything to do with financial independence and wealth creation. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to consider Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps and see how well they translate within my Jamaican reality. Let’s go!
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