Offset and Cardi B

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Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, more notably recognized as Grammy winning rapper Cardi B, has received an extravagant 29^th birthday gift from her husband Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset. The celebrity duo got married in 2017 and have two children together: 3-year-old Kulture Kiari Cephus and a baby boy born in September and whose name has not been announced.

The musician’s opulent birthday gift was inspired by her long-term interest in purchasing investment properties in the Caribbean. In the caption of her Instagram video tour, Cardi B explained that Offset worked with her father, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, to purchase the villa. The Las Terrenas home named "Calle Plaza" is currently available as an Airbnb for $836 a night. Although there is no available record of how much Offset spent on the estate, it was most recently listed at $1.49 million.

With 8,000 square feet, the Dominican vacation home sits atop picturesque hills with seven bedrooms and seven baths. According to Airbnb guest reviews, the property is remarkably noted for its scenic ocean views and stunning architecture. Resting behind guarded gates, the four-story home is composed of natural materials including wood, rusted steel, brut concrete, and coral stone. The kitchen is fully equipped with a double fridge, oven, microwave, hood, five burner gas stove, wine fridge, and island bar. Further into the home presents the dining room with vast views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room highlights sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor space. The home also boasts an independent one-bedroom studio with its own living room, bedroom, and bath.

Outside, the exterior space offers plentiful entertainment and relaxation options. The rooftop infinity pool has fountains and built-in lounge chairs floating in the water. A second pool is directly accessible from one of the bedrooms. Additionally, the roof offers a gym, dining space, and a covered barbecue area with sink and grill. The estate also highlights a lush private garden and plentiful palm trees surrounding the house. Other luxe amenities include office space, private beach access, tennis club access, and helipad access.

Brandi Hunter-Lewis and Antonio Khoury of Compass represented the buyer in this transaction. The listing broker is unknown, but the listing appeared on the Atlantique Sud brokerage website.

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Amy Land-de Wilde was hosted by Haute Media Group Cofounder Seth Semilof. Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Land-de Wilde’s illustrious career from moving to the Caribbean after a year abroad, strides towards opening then selling her own successful brokerage, and her eventual ascendancy as a leading specialist in luxury real estate.

In 1986, Amy Land-de Wilde became a licensed broker on St. Croix after a year abroad falling in love with colorful Caribbean diving, beautiful topography, the welcoming people, and the island lifestyle. She opened her own brokerage in 2001, which she sold to the Schmidt Family of Companies, Coldwell Banker’s largest affiliate operation, and happily remains a broker there leading the top-producing team. Land-de Wilde has received Coldwell Banker’s top production awards annually since joining forces decades ago. With a track record of representing the most significant properties on St. Croix, she keeps current with industry innovations, marketing trends, and all facets of real estate. Her clients benefit from her excellent negotiating skills, knowledge, and deep connections to the resources that benefit new and experienced Islanders alike.

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Land-de Wilde.

Seth Semilof: You moved to the island. You were at the radio station for about five years and then you said, “I either want to come into the financial industry or the real estate industry.” Tell us about that.

Amy Land-de Wilde: I had a lot of good experience managing a radio station and starting in radio sales. If practice for any kind of sales job, you are dealing with an evaporating commodity. You have to have excellent not only people skills, but you have to be organized and follow up to develop good work habits. I really do credit that beginning as one of the reasons I started in 1986.

SS: When you started, things were hot. How long were they hot for? How long did it take you to get your first deal?

ALW: My story is unusual in a way because of what was happening in our market at the time. I had my first deal within a month and my first year was good. People always tell you and it is true that you have to be able to have the cash to support yourself for that period of time. I started doing a newsletter in 1986, which I still do today, so that consistency did not take that long.

SS: You built an amazing company and worked very hard to open it in 2001. Tell us a little about the reasoning behind selling it and when you made that sale.

ALW: I started the company in 2001 and at the time, it was just Land-de Wilde realty. Although Coldwell Banker had been talking to our company, which I finally did go to that larger company in another couple of years, I stayed at that company until she closed it. That is what started my company. Coldwell Banker continued, I continued, and that was the best decision ever, so I am very happy about that. When I sold in 2018, there were about 35 people, which is not huge for a company in the States, but I was eager to do that.

SS: How is St. Croix right now with the real estate market?

ALW: Real estate, strangely, was one of the businesses allowed to open since we managed other people's properties here from afar. It was very strict, but people were allowed to come see us to our island. People wanted to get out of their home, so we really benefited from a lot of people who came to visit and loved it who would never have.

SS: What advice would you give to somebody watching us, even a person that is in the business for six years and not as successful or someone having some success but not at that level? 

ALW: I would try to get brutal honesty from people they respect around them if they are not having the success that they feel they should be having. I would first definitely look within and say, “Am I doing my best? Am I spending the hours?” The flexibility does offer us benefits, but it is not 40 hours a week. Work-life balance is something that you need to create if you want to be successful in the confines of giving your all to your business.

For more information, please contact Amy Land-de Wilde at (340) 690-1213 or amydewilde@coldwellbankervi.com

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Vasco Borges, CEO of Beach Enclave, Joe Zahm, President/Broker, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, and Nina Siegenthaler, Vice President, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty were hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson.

Watch the webinar below.

Accessibility with exclusivity is found at the Providenciales development, with white glove service awaiting the owners and guests that make the wise decision to head to the blue waters of the Caribbean island.

The talk included a virtual presentation of the exclusive residences in the Caribbean, showcasing its modern beachfront living and amenities.

Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos

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Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Vasco Borges: "There is no other place in the world that has sun and good weather across the year just an hour's flight from Miami and three hours from New York. You can have breakfast in New York and have lunch here in Turks and Caicos. Within the Caribbean, there is a lot of diversity and Turks and Caicos stands out because the beaches are outstanding... Our product, by being very private and secluded, was sort of on the first wave of recovery. We see a lot of our buyers owners and guests really enjoying the experience we have; a very personalized touch, secluded, a resort on your own home and we see them spending more time and coming more often. We had our best four months ever since January this year, both on the operations and on the real estate sales.

"I want our owners and guests to feel at home. I want them to feel that the one acre of land and the lush gardens we have around are home, and we see that all the time when they first arrive."

Joe Zahm: "People determined quickly what was most meaningful in their lives and acted accordinly and with haste. Our business has changed according to how people's psychologies changed during this period... One of the most important things is we're easy to get to, and that's so essential. Then, once you get here, it's easy to get around, to navigate, to travel inter-island within  main island of Providenciales. You can hop on a boat and go to Parrot Cay. That ease of use and access is essential to, I believe, our greatest selling proposition at this time. When you combine that with our first-world infrastructure that we have in place and Miami-Dade building codes, and a really wonderful professional community, you paint a picture of of ease. With things being so complicated with Covid, it has cemented that positioning in the marketplace and made this destination even more appealing to tourists and certainly to real estate investors."

Nina Siegenthaler: "We have seen a change in the last 10-15 years to this being more of a year-round destination. We didn't use to do business between May and November, and that has absolutely shifted... [With Covid,] it has been a rediscovery of what we already have right in front of us, appreciating what we have. It has been a period of change where we have seen people that usually come for two weeks a year spend months at a time and take advantage of this opportunity... One year ago, we didn't really know what to expect, but I think somebody predicted that there might be a flight to quality during this time, and I think that has in fact become true where people rely on the infrastructure and teams that Beach Enclave has on the ground here, because a lot of lot of our owners obviously don't spend the majority of the year here. Having that reliability and that safety factor has been a real differentiator in our sales process. With that being said, we've all been surprised by the level of sales activity, particularly with the pre-construction, so that that's taken me by surprise as well in a good way."

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Vasco Borges, Joe Zahm, Nina Siegenthaler

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Ryan Knowles presents

Perched near the end of a picturesque white sand beach, 46 Ocean Club Estates is a triumph of elegant and opulent living on world-famous Paradise Island in The Bahamas. Spanning over 12,000 square feet of masterfully curated space, the home exudes luxury and warmth with imported Jerusalem stone floors throughout, walls of Venetian plaster, exquisite chandeliers, elaborate millwork and breathtaking ocean views from every single room. Every amenity imaginable is on offer: an expansive marble kitchen, elevator, home theatre, indoor exercise pool, backup generator, outdoor pool and spa and a self-sufficient two-bedroom guest apartment above the garage. In total there are 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, including the voluminous master suite with his & her walk-in closets, spa-like bathroom, oceanfront terrace and kitchenette. Outside, the views are as stunning as the living spaces. There is a covered terrace for alfresco dining as well as lounge areas for relaxing by the pool. For the nature-minded, the property boasts well over 100 feet of frontage on Paradise Island's most private beach.

Address: 46 Ocean Club Estates, Paradise Island, The Bahamas

Price: $15,250,000

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For more information, please contact Ryan Knowles at242-376-7731 or rk@therkteam.com

Ryan Knowles is the exclusive agent representing the Bahamas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos

Just in the first quarter of 2021, Beach Enclave has exceeded its total sales volume from 2020.

With a strong showing expected to continue into the rest of 2021, investors would do well in heading to the Caribbean islands to take advantage of the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, lifestyle, nature, and comfort that reside at Beach Enclave.

Sales for the highly-anticipated Phase Two of Beach Enclave North Shore are well underway, with the expectations that it will have a sellout similar to that of Beach Enclave Grace Bay and the Beach Houses at Long Bay. Only six Beach Houses remain available for purchase. These range from 2,900 square feet for 2-bedroom to 4,800 square feet for 4-bedroom homes.

Living at the Beach Enclave comes with complimentary homeowner services and access to beachfront amenities. The ocean-facing Club Lounge comes complete with an ocean-facing fitness center, yoga deck, bar, and private beach.

Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of 2021.

For more information, please visit www.BeachEnclave.com, or contact Annie Borges at annie@beachenclave.com.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos

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Combining the benefits of home-ownership with the services and amenities of a five-star boutique resort, Beach Enclave features a sold-out portfolio of properties including Beach Enclave Grace Bay, nine luxury beach- and ocean-front villas overlooking one of the world’s most acclaimed beaches, Grace Bay Beach; and Beach Enclave Long Bay, which includes four completely sold Phase Two Beach Houses along with 26 beachfront Club Residences.

Barefoot luxury island-living can now be enjoyed with new ownership opportunities available exclusively for Phase Two of Beach Enclave North Shore. Located on one of the most exclusive and virtually private white-sand beaches in Provo, the project features 10, two- to four-bedroom luxury Beach and Ridge-Top Houses, ranging from 2,900 to 4,800 square feet. Each of the ten Houses is freestanding on a private land parcel and sits between 40 and 70 feet above sea level, featuring spectacular views of the ocean unlike any other location in Provo.

Designed by acclaimed Jacobsen Arquitetura, the project takes Beach Enclave’s ethos of tropical, soft modern contemporary design to the next level. The open-air design of the Houses acts as a frame for its natural surroundings. Full kitchen and outdoor living spaces are connected through floor-to-ceiling minimalist glass sliders, double-height ceilings, custom millwork, and a carefully curated Jacobsen Arquitetura furniture package. Outdoor entertainment areas include covered living spaces off of the great room, sun deck, and infinity pool.

The Houses are available in a two-bedroom layout, with pre-designed options for the kitchen/living area and the master bedroom bathroom. An optional garden level is available on the ocean-view lots, with pre-designed layouts for a fourth bedroom, or a media room/playroom.

The project also features a sophisticated Club Lounge with a fitness center, yoga deck, restaurant, bar, and beach lounge.

At Beach Enclave, owners can experience a relaxed, carefree, and supremely rewarding lifestyle coupled with a myriad of resort activities including wellness programs, daily yoga, as well as water sports and tennis, among others. Complimentary services include on-site reception, round-the-clock security with gated entrance, and a dedicated concierge on property, who promptly addresses any requests such as housekeeping, in-villa chefs, grocery stocking, airport transportation and much more.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2021. Prices start at $1.825 million for Ridge-Top Houses and $3.25 million for the Beach Houses.

For more information, please visit www.BeachEnclave.com, or contact Annie Borges at annie@beachenclave.com.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos

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"Agents provide three distinct advantages: objectivity, market intelligence, and honed sales skills. Combined with fiduciary responsibility to the vendor, they simplify the sales process and optimize opportunities to sell the property at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time." - Sue Nickason, Provenance Properties, Cayman Islands.

"Having a trusted adviser is critical to selling a home in this challenging market. Your agent will have knowledge of the market, be able to identify a qualified buyer, and be able to market effectively toward a quick sale." - Leslie S. Modell, Midtown East, New York City, NY.

"It's hard to keep this answer short as there are so many reasons to not go it alone! I suppose the quickest way to draw a parallel is, would you defend yourself in a court of law or would you hire a professional?  Would you repair your own car after a fender bender or would you hire a professional?  Would you fill your own cavity or would you hire a professional? Did you know that most for sale by owner sellers think they'll save money by wading through the world of real estate on their own, but on average, for sale by owner homes sell for less than the market average?  Why not hire a professional to take care of you every step of the way?" - Anne-Britt Østlund, Telluride, CO.

"The Real Estate Agent value proposition is truly valuable to a transaction, as it brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the transaction, extrapolating at the same time, the emotional attachments that sellers typically have to the Real Estate." - Bento Queiroz, Southwest Ranches, FL.

"A qualified REALTOR® offers key components such as marketing expertise, negotiation skills, wider exposure and a professional rather than emotional approach to each transaction." - Jennifer Shemwell, President, Phyllis Browning Company, San Antonio, TX.

"We have a huge advantage because of our experience – with marketing, transactions, and relationships with experts in the community. Plus, I always have buyers who are looking. We make the entire process easier by handling all the details, so the seller doesn’t have to." - Darlene Streit, New Mexico.

"15 hours a day,  estate agents interact with fellow brokers, potential clients, and other industry partners, providing access to a far larger sales network. Most importantly, having a professional Estate agent present your home also takes the emotions and nostalgia out of the transaction, allowing them to present the property in a way that appeals to the broader range of buyers. This puts the focus on the main points that will appeal to the current market conditions, rather than focusing on the lifetime of memories created by the owners, or factors that are no longer relevant. The aim is to sell quickly at the best value, agents are in the best position to do this." - Justin White, Anchor Antigua Realty, Antigua.

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Ryan Knowles presents

Some buildings are impressive. Others are simply ICONIC.

Introducing AQUALINA, a stunning collection of 27 museum-quality residences set on a magnificent private beach in Nassau. Sitting adjacent to the $3.5B Baha Mar Resort, this breathtaking boutique building will feature a dazzling array of amenities, ranging from a double-height lobby with 24-hour concierge to a state-of-the-art fitness center & lighted tennis court, and a sublime infinity pool & spa overlooking the ocean.

The units are large and beautiful with the most amazing finishes and views, and they all come with fully equipped kitchens and private elevator access. Designed by Adriana  Hoyos Design Studio, there are 3 bed and 4 bed options on multiple floors and two very special Beach Villas where you can walk directly from your living room out to the pool & beach. Upon completion, AQUALINA will be the most stunning condominium in Nassau. Prices range from $2.7M to over $6M. Availability provided upon request.

Currently, a Discovery Tour of 4 Days and 3 Nights is being offered for anyone interested in the project. That includes a stay in a two-bedroom condo next to the site and private air transfer from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

Homeowners at Aqualina experience a feeling of Zen: a state of togetherness of body and mind. This feeling can be achieved by tapping into your lifestyle and the activities that bring you the ultimate joy. Aqualina features a stunning infinity pool for the avid swimmer, a state of the art tennis court, a full-time concierge, and a full-service fitness center for the activity-driven. Owners also have the opportunity to join Aqualina’s Boat Club which offers all the enjoyment of owning a boat with none of the responsibility.

Address: West Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas

Price: $2.7M to $6.1M

For more information, please contact Ryan Knowles at242-376-7731 or rk@therkteam.com

Ryan Knowles is the exclusive agent representing the Bahamas real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Point House, Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands, listed by Robert Greenwood

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"As we move out of 2020, we have seen significant increases in both inquiries and sales activity for our real estate product in the TCI.  We expect this trend to continue and strengthen exponentially through 2021. The myriad of benefits the islands offer and the fact that we fared so well during the pandemic has shown the TCI to be more desirable than ever before." - Robert Greenwood, Turks & Caicos Islands.

The Residences at Seafire, Cayman Islands, listed by Provenance Properties

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“We are optimistic that 2021 will be another great year. We have become trusted advisors to our International clients who appreciate the quality of people, place and lifestyle the Cayman Islands offers and this is prompting them to buy luxury vacation properties here and to earn permanent residency through investing in real estate.” - Sue Nickason, Cayman Islands.

The White House, Antigua And Barbuda, listed by Anchor Antigua Realty

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"I expect that real estate in the Caribbean will continue to gain exposure and increase in desire. If 2020 has shown us anything, it's just how important our surroundings are to living a happy and healthy life. With Antigua's low infection rate, low crime rate, low-density population, warm climate, and health and active lifestyle options, we have seen an increase in the interest of both homeownership and Holiday rental inquiries. People are eager to experience what life can be like in a safe, tropical environment." - Justin White, Antigua.

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The panelists were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase in the engaging dialogue. They were:

• Robert Greenwood, Partner, Regency International Estates, Turks and Caicos
• John Christie, Partner, HG Christie, Bahamas
• Justin White, Director of Sales, Anchor Antigua Realty, Antigua
• Craig Ryan, Principal, Anchor Antigua Realty, Antigua

Watch the webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Robert Greenwood: "In Turks and Caicos, we just had a look at the second quarter numbers and we've held well over the preceding couple of years. In some sectors, especially our villa sector, we actually increased sales last year, so I think that's a real indicator that people are looking for COVID safe haven properties throughout the entire region... We see the growth because people are looking for a safe haven. And if you're going to quarantine, you might just as well quarantine in paradise... [Buyers] feel comfortable because they know the Christie's brand, the trust and the integrity that comes with it, and they're happy to say, 'Okay, let's do the deal.'"

John Christie: "There are different kinds of buyers and visitors in the Bahamas. If you're someone from New York and you're used to action being around, Nassau is the place for you, with large hotels, casinos, nightclubs, and all the main luxury communities. With COVID, we have seen a spike in interest in private islands, because there's no better place to have than your own private island if you want to control your destiny and a place to lock down. That's been one of our strengths. If you're a beginner buyer or someone that has a couple of extra dollars, you can get lots as low as $20,000."

Justin White: "Antigua is a unique place. We have zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance tax, and zero income tax. That's the benefit there and itself. We have opportunities in almost every single angle, especially with regards to real estate... We have boutique hotels, luxury resorts, luxury villas, and tons of empty primetime land right on the ocean with a citizenship aspect, whereby you can gain citizenship to this country if you meet certain prerequisites... Being Antiguan isn't just for Antiguans. If you're willing to come here and adopt the culture and invest with us, we are happy to put our arm around your shoulder and say you're one of us."

Craig Ryan: "We have seen a big uptick in our luxury rental market. There's nothing easier than for your family to come down and get a five-bedroom villa on the beach, and you have your week to be by yourself... We opened up our borders June 1st, and from there, we've had full planes from America because there's a huge demand. People are ready to finally get out and enjoy life... If I have a client that doesn't find a product that works in Antigua, I'm calling up John and Robert. That's the level of family we have between the affiliates where it's not a cold introduction email. We have support between the islands and the Christie's network overall."

Top: Robert Greenwood, John Christie. Bottom: Justin White, Craig Ryan

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