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The process that leads to the completion of a home purchase can be a daunting experience. After you've found your perfect Cayman Islands Property, it is still sensible to evaluate certain factors of the sale as well as the seller's readiness to assist you. After you have been prequalified to borrow money, and you are in a position make an offer on the property, start by getting helpful information on the vendor such as their reason for selling. Ask these questions directly if you view the home, or ensure your Coldwell Banker agent can get the answers. Listed here are a couple of probing questions: 

1. Reasons for selling? 

In a way, what you are really asking is, 'How motivated are you to sell your home?' Assessing the type of answer you get with this question will help you along with your Realtor structure a potential offer. For instance, if the homeowner has already bought another property or perhaps they are trying to relocate, you might have a flexible seller. 

2. How much did you purchase your home for 

If you are not comfortable with asking this question directly, have your Coldwell Banker agent get the answer using the tax records. You may think this is private information, however such statistics are publicly available. In some cases, if the seller purchased their property for a low price and gained equity on the property over a period of time, they may be more flexible when approached with offers. However, home proprietors who haven't seen this type of increase in their home's value may be less willing to reduce their asking price. 

3. What Repairs have been carried out recently? 

If you have particular anxieties, such as pest treatment or possibly a new roof, ensure you discuss these with your realtor. Vendors will always be happy to inform you about any upgrades carried out on the home, but you may need to pay attention to what isn't mentioned. It is important that you ask as you are likely to be able to tell whether the kitchen or bathroom has been remodeled after viewing the home or looking at the disclosure document, however, you may miss more smaller issues that could impact the level of your offer. 

To further protect yourself against surprise restoration costs in the home, you might like to verify age and condition of major home appliances. If you can, look at the service records of important home home appliances (furnaces, water heater units, etc.) since these frequently act as markers of the home's overall upkeep. You may even try obtaining a monthly estimate of utility costs these statistics will not only enable you to estimate future costs but sometimes highlight unhealthy energy consumption within the home's infrastructure. 

4. What can you tell me in regard to the neighborhood? 

Enable the seller to share the benefits and drawbacks with you. By asking the seller for overall impressions of the neighborhood, you will probably learn more about the location than you would if you asked a more specific question. Follow on from the sellers initial response with questions that are important to you and your family. Based on your needs, you are able to ask questions such as the following: Will there be any new construction planned in the neighborhood? Exactly what are your opinions in regards to the nearest schools? Are any companies or schools scheduled to close? How would you describe the neighbors? 

The research you conduct along with your Coldwell Banker agent before making an offer is probably the best way you can make certain that your family finds the very best home at the right price. When you approach the offer stage, keep in mind that you are not alone and can work with your Coldwell Banker Realtor to get as much information regarding the property as well as the particulars of the buying process. Do not be worried about asking questions about your potential offer. Though the whole process of making an offer on a property may seem scary, your diligence will assist you when you can finally call a house your home.

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Officials in the Cayman Islands are urging everyone to ensure they are prepared for whatever this season will throw at us. However, if all goes to plan at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, we may be better warned about the potential intensity long before it hits. 
Predicting intensity won't help if people are not prepared for a storm and Cayman officials are urging people to be prepared. As well as plans to protect life and property, stocking up with essential items from batteries to water, government officials also reminded people to keep travel documents safe, make copies of all key documents, including passports, birth certificates, work permits and drivers' licenses, and store them in a separate place from the originals. 
"Hurricanes usually strengthen and grow gradually over time, but eyewall replacement cycles can cause very sudden changes in size and intensity," said scientist Jim Kossin. 
Hurricane specialist James Franklin, of the National Hurricane Center explained that "this is an important first step towards understanding how we can use the eyewall cycle to someday improve intensity forecasts." 

Source:caymannewsservice.com

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Genista Parchman found an injured Cayman Brac rock iguana on Thursday morning, 17th April while out cycling, and called the iguana hotline, which is manned by Bonnie Scott-Edwards. Ms Scott-Edwards and agricultural officer Judith Oyog administered first aid to the animal and arranged to fly her to Grand Cayman for treatment. 
Cayman Airways Cargo flew the injured iguana from Cayman Brac to Grand Cayman the same day, and an X-ray showed the animal had a broken upper right front leg. 
The animal was treated by Vet Andreea Sleahtenea, of Island Vets. The iguana's broken leg will take up to six weeks to heal, according to Ms Sleahtenea, and the animal needs to be kept very warm during the rehabilitation period. 
The iguana is now in the care of Department of Environment officer Mat Cottam, who said "The DoE does not have a proper animal holding facility at the moment, so I am looking after her in a cage on my porch. The weather of the past few days has been so poor - the rain was pouring in, and she needs to be kept dry, so I had to bring her inside."
Once the animal recovers, he will be released back into the wild on the Brac, Mr. Cottam added. 



Source:compasscayman.com

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Severe weather could be harmful to you and your Cayman Islands Home, hearing the hurricane warning messages and preparing in advance can prevent injuries or major damage to property. 

BEFORE 

* Know where your emergency shelters are - You can contact the nations disaster office to get details about the nearest shelters. 


* Have disaster supplies available 

Torch and additional batteries 

Portable, battery-operated radio and additional batteries 

Emergency first aid kit 

Non-perishable (canned food) and water 

Non-electric can opener 

Essential medications 

Cash and charge cards 

Sturdy footwear 

* Safeguard your home windows 

Permanent wooden shutters are the most useful protection. A less expensive approach would be to set up plywood sections. Use 1/2 inch plywood--marine plywood is better--cut to the size of each window. Make sure to mark which board fits which window. Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Do that well in advance of the storm. 

* Trim back tree branches 

Trim branches so that they are a safe distance from your home and cut all dead or weak branches on any trees around your property. 

* Look at your house and Car Insurance 

Make sure guidelines are valid and coverage is suitable. 

* Make plans for pets 

Pets might not be permitted into emergency shelters for health insurance and space reasons. Speak to your local humane society for info on animal animal shelters. 

* Create an urgent situation communication plan 

Make certain that your family get sound advice. Train family members when and how to shut off gas, electricity, and water. Train children when and how to call police or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information. In case anybody is separated from one another throughout a tragedy (this is a real risk in daytime hours when parents are at work and children are at school). Make a plan for how to find each other again. 

Hurricane Watches and Alerts 

A hurricane watch is released when there's a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hrs. A hurricane warning is released when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 mph or greater, or precariously high water and rough seas) are required in 24 hrs or less. 

Throughout A HURRICANE WATCH 

* Pay attention to radio stations or television for hurricane progress reviews. 

* Check emergency supplies. 

* Fuel vehicle. 

* Move outside items into the house such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that can't be taken inside. 

* Secure structures by closing and boarding up windows. 

* Remove outdoors antennas and satellite dishes. 

* Turn refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting. Open only if essential and shut rapidly. 

* Store clean drinking water in clean jugs, bottles, and cooking items. 

During A HURRICANE WARNING 

* If it is necessary to evacuate your house, secure home and visit the nearest shelter. 

* Take blankets and sleeping-bags to shelter. 

* Listen constantly to the radio and television for official instructions. 

*Store all belongings and important papers in the most safe and secure part of your home. 

* Stay inside, keeping away from windows and glass doors 

* Have a flashlight with extra batteries on hand. Avoid naked flames, for example candle lights and oil lamps, for light. 

* If energy is lost, switch off major home appliances to lessen energy "surge" when electricity is restored.

USD to KYD Exchange Value: 0.82
USD To GBP: 0.76214
USD To CAD: 1.27998
USD To CNH: 6.3209
 
May 21st is National Day of Preparation, and all residents are encouraged to take stock of their current level of readiness. On Cayman, we are vulnerable to a range of hazards, and with hurricane season running from 1st June to 30th November, it is a sensible time to restock first aid kits and supplies of non-perishable food and check all shutters. Also, test emergency equipment such as generators and flashlights. 
Check all insurance policies to ensure they are current, and that flood damage is included in your policy. 
Waiting to buy emergency supplies, is not a good idea, you could find they are in very short supply or completely unavailable. Following a major impact, it is possible that it will be days or weeks before electricity and other utilities are restored. 
Hurricanes can bring torrential rain, flooding, storm surges and devastating winds that can damage or destroy homes. 
It is important be ready to be completely self-sufficient during that period. Help might not be able to reach you for days after a storm, so you need to plan ahead now. 


Source:compasscayman.com

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