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September 2012
Listing ID: # 877 Beautiful newly built house that features everything you could want for a home to live in, have as a vacation home or as an investment to rent out! It has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large open kitchen with all appliances. Large covered porch,laundryroom, beautiful large pool and pooldeck with gazebo. Garage with storage area. The house is completely fenced, has an alarm and a fully landscaped garden. in short, this house is turn-key!! In one of the best residential areas of Aruba, near the Tierra del Sol golfcourse, near the high rise hotels and near the beaches. A must see! $680,000
Afl. 1,210.400
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he summer months went by fast, vacation is over for most of us, schools started again so did our busy schedules. The summer months were productive months for the Sales team of Coldwell and we were fortunate to have over 10 closings. Even though that the economic recession and the elections in many of our key markets (The US, Holland, Venezuela) make prospect Buyers, cautious Buyers, we are happy to see that Aruba remains one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean to invest in! That is good news for all of us. I am proud to report that Ellen Aartsen, from our Sales department, was internationally recognized for her sales volumes, both in homes sold as well as in $, Ellen now is a proud member of the elilte Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society!. We also added a new member to our Sales Team, Anne Staal joined us and brings with him a number of years of experience in real estate sales in Aruba. Anne joined us just in time to be present at the Opening of our 2nd office in Aruba, early October we will be opening an office in the Radisson Blue Resort on Palm Beach. This office will allow the visitors to Aruba to walk from their own hotel to our Coldwell Banker Radisson office and receive the latest info about Aruba's real estate. In our next newsletter we will have more info. I invite you to visit our new website www.coldwellbanker.aw, which had a major overhaul and we hope you like the new look, we also now have an iPad App for the increasing number of prospect Buyers who visit Aruba and look for real estate on their tablets. Please feel free to call us or stop by at the office incase you have any questions or suggestions for us. We are here for YOU! Dick A. Sougé.
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LLEN AARTSEN NAMED TO COLDWELL BANKER®
INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY. Ellen Aartsen, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty has been honored as a member of Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society. This distinguished membership was awarded to the top 12 percent of all sales associates / representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.
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happy customer made a wonderful cake for our office. He bought a NEW
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home with Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty
“Thank you and Congratulations with Your New Home”
Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 12, Aruba (297) 588 - 7781 info@coldwellbanker.aw www.coldwellbanker.aw www.coldwellbankercommercialaruba.com
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October 5 & 6 2012 Chaka Khan, Randy Brecker, oscar d’leon, Fourplay, Pete Philly, Kuenta i Tambu, Sven Hammond Soul, Chicago Blues Revue, Tango Extremo and Many more..
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Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Condo When you are considering purchasing ARUBA REAL ESTATE, condos provide an affordable option to single-family houses in many areas. They're perfect for people who like a maintenance-free lifestyle. But before buying, ensure you must do your legwork. Here are some fundamental points to consider:
Listing ID # 878
$122,000 - Afl. 217,160
Listing ID # 875
$195,000 - Afl. 347,100
*Storage. Some condos have storage lockers, however you will not usually find any basements or attics to store your extra possessions. *Outdoors space. Yards and outdoor areas are often smaller in condos, if you enjoy relaxing in a garden or entertaining friends outdoors, a condo may not be the ideal place for you. However if you dread working in the garden, this may be the perfect option for you. *Amenities. Many condos have pools and fitness centers, together with other facilities that would otherwise be very pricey in a family home. *Maintenance. Many condos have on-site maintenance personnel to take care of communal areas, carry out repairs within your unit, and let in workers when you're not home - very good news if you travel a lot. *Security. Keyed entries and security personnel are common in many condos. You're also closer to others just in case of emergency. *Condo rules. Although there is a resident's election, the rules of the managing association will affect how you use your condo. For instance some do not allow home businesses, others prohibit pets while others do now allow owners to rent out their condos. Ensure you are fully aware of all the restrictions before you make the decision to purchase. *Neighbors. You're much closer to others in a condo. Wherever possible, make an effort to meet your nearest prospective neighbors.
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e'd like to welcome a new member to our team. Anne Staal joins us as Sales Associate. Anne is originally from Holland, where he completed his Real Estate Associate Degree. He has extensive experience developing and executing sales strategy, having successfully grown revenue and maximized sales team performance for his past employers. His focus at Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty is just that; growing our business. Anne works every day to expand our customer base while making sure we exceed the expectations of our current clients. When he's not working Anne enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, boxing or jogging.
Listing ID # 879
$491,500 - Afl. 874,870
Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 12, Aruba (297) 588 - 7781 e-mail: info@coldwellbanker.aw website: www.coldwellbanker.aw / www.coldwellbankercommercialaruba.com