WHO IS Sarah Heck
REALTOR ®
Sarah Heck is a trusted REALTOR ® with Coldwell Banker West. She has been representing buyers and sellers in all areas of San Diego County since 2007. As an added benefit for her clients, Sarah Heck also owns a Short Sale negotiation company called SDH Processing to help distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure.
ADVOCATE
After the collapse of the real estate market in 2007, Sarah made it her mission to help distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure by working with their lenders to negotiate short sales. She and her team have successfully negotiated over 2,000 short sales in the state of California. Their efforts saved homeowners from foreclosure and allowed new buyers access to properties they might not otherwise have been able to purchase.
LEADER
Sarah has served as the President of her local REALTOR ® Association, Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS ® , and has been a Director for the California Association of REALTORS ® . She’s involved in the community and stays current on legislation that is going to affect real estate so she can advocate for her clients private property rights.
VOLUNTEER
Sarah strives to give back to the community she loves so dearly. She has served on the board of directors for the Coldwell Banker West Foundation, and a portion of her income from each transaction goes directly to that charity. She also volunteers annually for the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Day, Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Day, and participates in multiple events throughout the year with the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS ® Charity committee.
HECK YES! We were so thrilled with Sarah Heck! We were about to leave town on a 2 week vacation and got orders to move from my husband’s job. Panicked doesn’t even begin to describe our state of mind! Sarah took care of everything. We literally handed her the keys to our home and got on a plane. I know she worked tirelessly (photos, open houses, private showings, answering a million questions), and somehow she managed to make it look effortless with a smile that I could feel through the phone. In one week we accepted a full price offer and were in escrow! She even made it easy for us to do paperwork from across the country. Inspections, appraisals, you name it, it was done by the time we arrived home. Thanks to Sarah we were able to simply come home and move out! We’ll never forget our experience and future agents we use will have a tough time filling her shoes.
- Lynn C.
Nobody does it better than Sarah Heck! She was able to sell and buy our home in such a short period of time. She will do whatever it takes to make sure you get what you want. Best agent you will ever have.
- Kellie S.
Sarah was recommended by a friend and she responded quickly with a marketing plan that we thought was very workable. She suggested movers, painters and others who were essential to making the place ready for sale. She worked through all of the large and small details to ensure all took place in a timely manner. We received a very credible offer within days of the first open house. Her attentiveness and efficiency ensured that all aspects of the sale moved in a timely manner. We were very pleased with her professional services.
- James L.
Sarah Heck helped us find our first home and we couldn’t have asked for a more caring, trustworthy, respectful, professional, helpful and extremely knowledgeable REALTOR ® . This is a REALTOR ® that doesn’t back down from no one or anything. She’s persistent and positive regardless of the circumstances. Not to mention that we commend her in being so receptive and consistent when it came to our particularity. Anybody can be a REALTOR ® and show people homes, but not everyone can be a good REALTOR ® and not all good REALTORS ® can be a “Heck” of a REALTOR ® like Sarah! My wife and I learned so much from Sarah. She is the aficionado of realty! We entrusted Sarah with our first home and she couldn’t have done better by providing us with the highest level of service and care. We’re so thankful and blessed we were able to find her from all of the REALTORS ® out there.
-Liron S.
GUIDING YOU Home
ALPINE
3759 VIA CIELO AZUL
6 BR | 4 BA | 4,353 ESF
$2,250,000
MLS# PTP2404947
1852 SCENIC VIEW PLACE
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,936 ESF
$1,260,000
MLS# PTP2404384
1360 S GRADE ROAD
2 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 3 BA | 1,382 ESF
$1,250,000
MLS# 240018887
ALPINE
ALPINE
1841 TAVERN ROAD
5 BR | 4 BA | 3,168 ESF
$1,199,000 - $1,249,000
MLS# 240020168
2620 BIG WAGON ROAD
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,348 ESF
$1,199,000
MLS# 240018742
704 SKY MOUNTAIN LANE
3 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 2 BA | 1,598 ESF
$1,150,000
MLS# 240018799
ALPINE
ALPINE
ALPINE
BONITA
4055 BERMUDA DUNES PLACE
6 BR | 5 BA | 3,866 ESF
$1,899,000
MLS# PTP2404617
BONITA
2857 VIA DEL ALLAZON
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,632 ESF
$1,885,000
MLS# PTP2402869
BONITA
6572 SAN MIGUEL ROAD
4 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,907 ESF
$1,499,900 - $1,699,900
MLS# PTP2403389
BONITA
3609 BONITA VERDE DRIVE
4 BR | 2 BA | 2,040 ESF
$1,500,000
MLS# PTP2404711
BONITA
5636 GALLOPING WAY
3 BR | 2 BA | 2,107 ESF
$1,285,000
MLS# PTP2404323
BONSALL
30270 MONTRACHET STREET
4 BR | 6 BA | 5,618 ESF
$2,165,000
MLS# 230023915
CARLSBAD
7531 MAGELLAN STREET
4 BR | 3 BA | 3,000 ESF
$2,650,000
MLS# NDP2405682
CARLSBAD
7141 SITIO CORAZON
4 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 4.5 BA | 3,563 ESF
$2,299,000
MLS# 240017068
CARLSBAD
2016 SALIENTE WAY
4 BR | 3 BA | 3,069 ESF
$2,199,000
MLS# NDP2406615
CARLSBAD
3012 RANA COURT
4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,462 ESF
$1,899,000
MLS# NDP2407214
CARMEL VALLEY
5252 AVENIDA CANTARIA
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,842 ESF
$2,500,000
MLS# NDP2406108
CHULA VISTA
415 HILLTOP DRIVE
4 BR | 5 BA | 5,067 ESF
$2,199,900 - $2,499,900 MLS# PTP2305399
CHULA VISTA
871 PADERA COURT
5 BR | 4 BA | 4,072 ESF
$1,750,000
MLS# PTP2404566
CHULA VISTA
1118 CAMINO CANTERA
5 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 4.5 BA | 3,704 ESF
$1,400,000
MLS# 240017935
CHULA VISTA
1288 SILVER HAWK WAY
5 BR | 4 BA | 3,462 ESF
$1,350,000
MLS# PTP2402894
2434 ALCOTT COURT
Own a piece of San Diego history! Welcome to the Bridges Estate, one of Point Loma’s finest with stunning panoramic views of San Diego Bay, city, and ocean. Situated on over half an acre of fully usable land, this estate includes a private, full-size tennis court.
The home spans approximately 7,247 sq. ft. and features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and two half baths. Enjoy stunning views from nearly every room! Meticulously maintained inside and out, the estate boasts a grand double-door entry into the Solarium, with terrazzo floors, marble pillars, and expansive windows overlooking the lushly landscaped grounds and tennis court.
This three-level home also includes a rooftop deck. On the main level, you’ll find multiple indoor and outdoor patios, a Music/Solarium room, formal dining and living areas, a den, a kitchen with a breakfast area, a bedroom with an ensuite bath, 2 guest half baths, a laundry/mud room, a pantry, and two separate staircases.
The second level is home to the primary retreat, complete with a dressing area, multiple closets, 2 Juliet balconies, and a fireplace. Additionally, this level features a game room with sweeping ocean views, a living area, a large patio overlooking the Coronado Bridge and Downtown, and 2 additional ensuite bedrooms with an office area.
A stairway leads to the rooftop deck, offering 360-degree views that will take your breath away. The basement level, with a private entrance, offers potential as an ADU. Currently, it includes a bedroom, workshop, wine cellar, bathroom, and massage room. The private Ottis elevator services the main and upper levels of the home.
As one of the few homes built in the early 1900s, the Bridges Mansion occupies a prime location perched on the crest of the hill, offering unparalleled views in every direction. This historical gem was built by Amelia Timken Bridges, daughter of Henry Timken, the inventor of the roller bearing.
5 BR | 6 BA | 7,247 ESF | OFFERED AT $4,250,000
CHULA VISTA
987 ROSAL COURT
5 BR | 3 BA | 2,994 ESF
$1,299,900
MLS# PTP2404859
CHULA VISTA
2890 SILVER MEDAL ROAD #5
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,465 ESF
$825,000
MLS# PTP2401180
4623 KLEEFELD AVENUE
4 BR | 2 BA | 1,599 ESF
$1,350,000
MLS# 240019954
CLAIREMONT
CLAIREMONT/BAY HO
3309 CADDEN DRIVE
4 BR | 2 BA | 1,824 ESF
$2,200,000
MLS# 240019145
CLAIREMONT/BAY HO
3221 CADDEN COURT
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,854 ESF
$2,050,000
MLS# 240019239
CLAIREMONT/BAY HO
3934 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,988 ESF
$1,675,000 MLS# PTP2404838
CORONADO
3 THE POINT
7 BR | 8 FULL & 3 HALF BA | 11,715 ESF
$43,000,000
MLS# SW23197501
CORONADO
43 ANTIGUA COURT
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,941 ESF
$2,700,000
MLS# PTP2404805
CORONADO
269 EL CHICO LANE
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,104 ESF
$2,695,000
MLS# PTP2404269
EL CAJON
1919 JALISCO ROAD
5 BR | 3 BA | 2,584 ESF
$1,199,900
MLS# PTP2405114
ENCINITAS
1669 BURGUNDY ROAD
6 BR | 3 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 5,424 ESF
$4,800,000 - $5,300,000
MLS# NDP2404432
ENCINITAS
194 NEPTUNE AVENUE
2 BR | 2 BA | 1,282 ESF
$2,975,000
MLS# NDP2402656
ESCONDIDO
10138 SAGE HILL WAY
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,920 ESF
$999,000 - $1,099,000
MLS# NDP2405490
FALLBROOK
246 YUCCA ROAD
5 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,787 ESF
$2,150,000
MLS# NDP2405753
GOLDEN HILL
1075 32ND STREET #17
3 BR | 3.5 BA | 1,600 ESF
$1,099,000
MLS# 240017299
JAMUL
3307 WENTWORTH DRIVE
5 BR + 3 OPTIONAL | 6 FULL & 2 HALF BA
7,373 ESF | $3,995,000 MLS# 240015305
JAMUL
2340 MOUNT ELENA WAY
3 BR | 3 BA | 2,438 ESF
$1,250,000 MLS# PTP2403886
JULIAN
4641 LUNETA VIEW
3 BR | 2 BA | 3,006 ESF
$995,000 MLS# 240017588
LA MESA
9216 BRIER ROAD
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,698 ESF
$1,275,000
MLS# NDP2405014
MISSION BEACH
731 YARMOUTH COURT
3 BR | 3 BA | 1,411 ESF
$2,799,000
MLS# 240014588
MURRIETA
35132 INDIAN GRASS DRIVE
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,955 ESF
$749,000 - $789,000
MLS# PTP2404642
VACATION The Next
Every traveler has his or her own tolerance for risk, so while some define adventure by sampling scorpions in Bangkok, others prefer plunging into frigid polar waters. Remote destinations like Greenland, Patagonia and Antarctica first come to mind, but serious adventures can also be found closer to home, with thrill-seekers gravitating to whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon or bungee jumping from a Chicago skyscraper. Extreme travelers, for whom even those adrenaline rushes are too routine, may opt for chasing tornadoes, wind walking or even confronting Mount Everest.
Storm Chasing Adventure Tours (bottom left) provides guests close encounters with Mother Nature’s most destructive outbursts in Tornado Alley, under the supervision of veteran storm chasers on six-day tours originating in Oklahoma City or Denver. “Our goal is to share our knowledge and appreciation for severe weather, to seek out and witness spectacular, explosive supercell thunderstorms, stunning, vivid lightning, large hail, massive wall clouds, and violent tornadoes,” says tour leader and severe storm expert Todd Thorn. “We can’t guarantee tornadoes, but you’ll witness supercell thunderstorms on most tours,” he reports.
Because traversing 26.2 miles is challenging even for pro athletes, marathons are not usually held in harsh environments — but intrepid runners drawn by the romance of the Sahara Desert may nonetheless
HORIZONS
consider competing in Marathon des Sables (pictured below). The most arduous of their formats is the MDS Legendary, a seven-day ultra-marathon that covers 155 sunbaked miles through Morocco. Shorter 43 to 73-mile formats are also available, with editions in Jordan, Peru, and beyond.
Skylodge Adventure Suites (above and bottom right) combines comfort and adventure on a sheer cliff overlooking Peru’s breathtaking Sacred Valley. Guests ascend to their precarious-looking accommodations by scaling a steep rock formation outside the ancient city of Cusco. The destination, 1,300 feet above ground and 11,000 feet above sea level, is reached via ferreta (clutching onto cables) or ziplining. Hugging the side of the steep cliff are luxury pods that provide occupants with the illusion of floating above the valley. The suites, approx. 200-square-foot capsules with 300-degree visibility, feature solar-powered electricity and private
bathrooms with spectacular views. “Skylodge offers you the opportunity to sleep hanging on a cliff with all the comfort of a regular hotel, plus the magic of starry skies and views of Inca ruins,” states Natalia Rodriguez, CEO of Natura Vive, the property operator. Those afraid of heights may demur, but no previous climbing experience is required, and food is prepared at a restaurant in Urubamba – carried up by the guides – so you can enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal. Natura Vive also operates Starlodge Adventure Suites, which hang over Sacred Valley but require no hiking or ziplining to access.
Most skiers are dependent on the existing ski lifts at alpine resorts, thereby missing out on better powder and more audacious runs found in truly remote settings. Eliminating such constraints is heli-skiing, which transports skiers to pristine wilderness settings by helicopter, a high-end adventure gaining popularity from Alaska to Iceland. Northern Escape Heli-Skiing (left page) provides skiers and snowboarders access to a spectacular mountainous area of British Columbia so vast its size rivals that of some nations. Overnight accommodations range from a rustic, quintessential Canadian lodge to a private luxury villa with a dedicated culinary team, concierge and massage therapist. Guests are drawn to British Columbia’s copious snowfalls, scenic alpine terrain and favorable weather, some spending more than $100,000 for private packages. President and CEO John Forrest reports, “Heli-skiing is growing into a very high-end holiday. It’s very decadent to be flown to the top of a mountain for skiing, then enjoy five-star lodging and cuisine in a private chalet.”
Not everybody is prepared to climb Mount Everest, but Highland Expeditions (below) gives travelers an opportunity to trek to — and sleep overnight at — the storied base camp of the world’s highest mountain. This is a vacation that affords lifelong bragging rights without risking one’s life attempting to reach Everest’s summit. Although guests ascend no further up the mountain, this is still an arduous
17-day trek that reaches an elevation above 18,000 feet. A trek to base camp in the spring is particularly scenic, featuring colorful blossoms that eventually yield to the harsh but exquisite conditions of the Himalayan highlands. For those craving more than just a taste of base camp, Highland Expeditions’ experienced sherpas escort the world’s most ambitious travelers to the summit of Mount Everest.
Wing walking, literally stepping across the wing of an aircraft while it undertakes gut-wrenching aerobatics, is generally not for the kind of tourist content to be sitting poolside at the hotel. At Mason Wing Walking Academy (above) outside of Seattle, adventurous travelers spend hours training for this exhilarating experience with premier wing walking instructor Marilyn Mason. Ultimately, the trainees conduct 25-minute walks at altitudes up to 3,500 feet above the scenic Olympic Peninsula as Marilyn’s husband and third-generation aerobatic pilot Michael Mason takes his vintage Stearman biplane through its maneuvers. “We get our share
of adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers, but some people just love aviation or want to experience something unique,” reports Marilyn Mason.
Travelers inclined to plan their vacations well in advance might look skyward to Voyager Station (bottom far-right), a proposed outer space hotel housing 300-plus guests, slated for occupancy by 2030. Above Space Development Corporation promotes the project as providing amenities that include spacious accommodations, stunning views of the Earth, Moon and stars, restaurant-quality cuisine, and exercise facilities, along with earthlike toilets and showers. Additionally, at least a handful of other companies purport to transport tourists into space even sooner, so the final frontier has never been more attainable.
While some travelers relish height, others choose a different direction – perhaps sleeping underground in Tennessee’s Cumberland Caverns (bottom nearright), more than 300 feet beneath earth’s surface. Various overnight packages are offered, involving scaling underground rock formations or squeezing through muddy passages before bedtime. For something cushier than a sleeping bag, consider the White Cliffs Underground Motel , a vast complex built into a mesa in the Australian Outback.
Providing an extreme vacation opportunity for serious divers is Seaventures Dive Rig (top right), a hotel fashioned from a decommissioned oil rig just off the coast of Borneo. Its guestrooms are somewhat spartan, but for those who care more about diving than the thread count on their bed linen, Seaventures Dive Rig is genuine paradise. Travelers insisting on greater luxury may consider a stay at the Underwater Room at Manta Resort , a 3-level sanctuary anchored to the ocean floor off the Tanzanian coast. This corner of the Indian Ocean is one of the world’s premier diving areas, but the suite’s underwater bedroom provides similar thrills — without ever putting on a wetsuit. n
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NORTH PARK
2720 GREGORY STREET
3 BR | 3 BA | 1,844 ESF
$1,695,000
MLS# 240012867
NORTH PARK
3735 31ST STREET
2 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 2.5 BA | 1,473 ESF
$1,268,900
MLS# 240020275
OCEAN BEACH
4537 NEWPORT AVENUE
4 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 3.5 BA | 2,465 ESF
$2,790,000 MLS# 240014619
OCEAN BEACH
4138 CATALINA PLACE
4 BR | 3 BA | 1,860 ESF
$1,949,000
MLS# 240020165
OCEAN BEACH/ SUNSET CLIFFS
1453 SUNSET CLIFFS BOULEVARD
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,549 ESF
$1,999,999
MLS# 240020453
PACIFIC BEACH
5234 VICKIE DRIVE
3 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 3 BA | 2,513 ESF
$2,675,000
MLS# 240016074
POINT LOMA
2434 ALCOTT COURT
5 BR | 4 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 7,247 ESF
$4,250,000
MLS# 240019036
POINT LOMA
690 GAGE DRIVE
4 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 3 BA | 2,661 ESF
$3,895,000
MLS# 240017006
POINT LOMA
3631 OLEANDER DRIVE
4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,266 ESF
$2,349,000
MLS# 240016440
POINT LOMA
3648 KINGSLEY STREET
4 BR | 3 BA | 2,978 ESF
$2,195,000 MLS# 240020447
POINT LOMA
3951 ATASCADERO DRIVE
5 BR | 4 BA | 2,757 ESF
$1,975,000
MLS# 240013884
POWAY
18810 OLYMPIC POINT
7 BR | 8.5 BA | 10,527 ESF
$4,995,000 MLS# PTP2402313
POWAY
12738 MONTE VISTA ROAD
7 BR | 7.5 BA | 3,454 ESF
$2,350,000
MLS# 240018972
RAMONA
20194 DEERBEN ROAD
4 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,591 ESF
$1,550,000
MLS# PTP2403584
RANCHO BERNARDO
17881 CORTE EMPARRADO
3 BR | 2 BA | 1,909 ESF
$1,125,000 - $1,175,000
MLS# 240016579
RANCHO PENASQUITOS
12618 STELLA LANE
5 BR | 3 BA | 3,026 ESF
$2,100,000
MLS# 240019465
RANCHO SANTA FE
7809 COCONUT GROVE COURT
5 BR | 6.5 BA | 8,021 ESF
$5,599,999
MLS# PTP2405045
SCRIPPS RANCH
15623 VIA SANTA PRADERA
5 BR | 5.5 BA | 4,968 ESF
$2,990,000
MLS# 240018813
SCRIPPS RANCH
14410 WHISPERING RIDGE ROAD
5 BR | 4.5 BA | 4,993 ESF
$2,699,900
MLS# PTP2404255
SOLANA BEACH
228 N HELIX AVENUE
4 BR | 4 FULL & 2 HALF BA | 4,222 ESF
$2,900,000
MLS# NDP2405934
SPRING VALLEY
3049 MILLAR RANCH ROAD
5 BR | 3 BA | 4,019 ESF
$1,599,000
MLS# PTP2404933
TIERRASANTA
10442 VIACHA DRIVE
4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,845 ESF
$1,650,000
MLS# PTP2404860
VALLEY CENTER
14440 RIDGE RANCH ROAD
4 BR + 1 OPTIONAL | 5.5 BA | 5,839 ESF
$3,200,000
MLS# 240015070
VALLEY CENTER
29738 ROBLE VERDE
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 3,024 ESF
$1,249,900 - $1,299,900
MLS# PTP2404256
VALLEY CENTER
31001 PAUMA HEIGHTS ROAD
2 BR | 3 BA | 2,678 ESF
$1,250,000
MLS# NDP2406884
WARNER SPRINGS
26658 SAN FELIPE ROAD
4 BR | 3.5 BA | 3,500 ESF
$1,999,990
MLS# PTP2403900
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JAMAICAMontego Bay
If you watched the Ryan Murphy series, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” the idyllic Jamaican getaway plays a recurring role as one of the glam locations at which the elite group of tastemakers gathers. As one of the premier locations for the jet set of the 1960s, Montego Bay is now also about to be home to the first Global Luxury office in the Caribbean, and third in Jamaica overall. The new Global Luxury location will be based in the exclusive members-only Tryall Club, with Luxury Property Specialist Nicola Delapenha taking the lead as the preferred broker for the club. As Delapenha notes, “Jamaica’s popularity continues to grow as a destination that offers a diverse landscape and increased inventory.” She continues, “Our music, food, culture and people have always attracted visitors worldwide and numerous celebrities who want the relaxed, laid-back vibe and lifestyle we are well known for. As demand grows, so do our prices — but we remain one of the best locations with great value in the Caribbean.”
Jamaica has a variety of options and price points to consider, from the exclusive
Tryall Club, with its golf course, amenities, and old-world glamour, to other areas like Spanish Town or the burgeoning New Brunswick Village. Coldwell Banker Jamaica agent Natalie Barakat-Johnson shares, “my motto is to buy land or buildings near growing or historic cities like Spanish Town. A good example is New Brunswick Village, as it is 5 minutes from our magnificent heritage buildings and sites.” She goes on, “Spanish Town was our first city and the regentrification process has begun — buying when other people hesitate creates untold wealth!” Learn more about the island of Jamaica from our friends at Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty, and discover why they are so proud to call the island home.
Q: What are the specialties of your region?
A: Our hospitality! With Jamaica's warmth, sunshine, and friendly people, our economy flourishes thanks to tourism. Experience our vibrant culture firsthand by taking a day trip, stopping at a roadside shop or bar, and engaging in genuine Jamaican conversations — you’ll make friends for life.
Q: What are some of your local dishes?
A: Many locals enjoy a Jamaican beef patty and coco bread (a slightly sweet bread with a mild coconut flavor) sandwich for a quick meal, while staples like curry goat, oxtail, and rice and peas are beloved. Ackee and saltfish — our national dish — is a popular choice for Sunday morning breakfast, and Jamaican festival (fried dough) with jerk chicken or escovitch fish is also locally enjoyed. And spice is a must!
Territory Summary
Jamaica, located in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant economy, and diverse geography. Historically, it was initially inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people before being colonized by the Spanish in the early 16th century. Later, it became a British colony until gaining independence in 1962.
Economically, Jamaica is characterized by a mixed economy with strong sectors in tourism, agriculture (sugar, coffee, and bananas), mining (bauxite and alumina), and manufacturing. The tourism industry, thanks to breathtaking beaches and cultural attractions, is a significant contributor to the economy.
Jamaica’s geography features a variety of landscapes, including lush rainforests, majestic mountains, fertile plains, and stunning coastlines. The island experiences a tropical climate, with a wet season spanning from May to November and a dry season from December to April.
Jamaica blends a vibrant economic profile with a rich history and diverse geography, establishing itself as a unique and attractive destination within the Caribbean.
KEY FACTS
POPULATION: 2.83 Million
LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English & Patois
CLIMATE: Tropical
CURRENCY: Jamaican Dollar
INDUSTRY FACTS
TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE: Older villas featuring Georgian and Gingerbread influences, transitioning through periods of Spanish hacienda architecture; currently trending towards newer postcolonial tropical contemporary designs.
PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: Generally $300-$500 (USD) across the island.
AVERAGE SALES PRICE: Luxury apartments start at $750,000; villas range up to $6M.