A very happy 2020

2020; there is something in these numbers that speak to all of us;
roundness, similarity, chances & challenges, and for me;
another year to write about Aruba, post pictures of the beautiful beaches and sunsets, sell homes and condo's, help people find their dreamhome and perhaps even move to this happy Caribbean island.

Always wanted to know what it takes to be able to move to Aruba, rent or buy a place and enjoy the sunshine and calm life, let me know.

I am here to assist. 

Email me your questions/ comments to miriam@arubahouses.com

and I will get back to you shortly.

Have a good one!

 

yes, I am still here

Living and working on a tropical island in the Caribbean has its distractions. Always in a vacation mood, seeing the ocean, tourists, live bands, drinks, happy hour....do I need to say more?
15 years of living here full-time and counting people!
Aruba is The Best Island for me (any many others);
No hurricanes, just a constant breeze to keep us cool, Award winning restaurants, beaches and eco resorts, a great place to live/ retire/ work/ vacation.

Please see this link for condominiums for sale from US$225,632,-;
www.arubahouses.com/Real_estate_aruba/PALM-ARUBA-CONDO-101-forsale.htm

time flies when you are having fun

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our office in Aruba had the website rebuilt, logo's changed (according to the Century 21 main office, it was time to change the Century 21 logo worldwide), great New listings for Sale and for Rent (long term). have a look; http://www.arubahouses.com/

any questions/ comments, please contact me at: arubaconnections@hotmail.com

selection of some Real Estate articles in the Aruba- Daily

see link;

http://aruba-daily.com/newspaper/category/aruba-real-estate/

Aruba Connections wishes you a very blessed vacation season and a happy and healthy 2015

The 7 best Green home Upgrades

Adding solar panels and starting an organic garden used to be the best green home upgrades to better your personal and financial life. In today's technologically driven world however, there are many products making the home even greener. From a safer household to just plain recycling, you will find green upgrades to have a mixture of both low- and high end selections for any budget.

LED Lights

Switch out the expensive indoor lighting with LED technology.Whether you install it in an entryway or under the kitchen cabinets, you'll have brilliant light with less electricity costs and reduced heat.

Re-upholster to Recycle

Throwing out an old sofa is a huge addition to the landfill when remodeling is underway. Consider a re-upholstery job. Select new fabric and/or replace some of the filling. You'll retain most of the sofa to avoid excess waste while saving money on the remodeling budget.

Small Appliance Control

If you have a feeling that you left the stove on after leaving your home, your only choice is to return and check the appliance yourself. From the toaster to coffeemaker, save time and remain Green with a small appliance control on your Smartphone. With the touch of an app, take a glimpse at your appliances remotely and turn them off as needed.

Inverter Air conditioning split units

Only use the A/C in the rooms you need cooling. When you leave home for the day, turn off all A/C units. An inverter unit uses less energy so your monthly electricity bill will be less.

Stopping Food Waste

Make dinner easier with an app tied to your refrigerator's inventory. Based on the items inside the fridge, apps like Fridge Pal give you recipes to try to reduce waste. This green idea is perfect for budget-driven families with a tight schedule.

Paint It Up

Try low and no-VOC interior paints for a cleaner painting experience. Instead of adding harmful fumes to the room, this paint actually absorbs them. With VOCs as a main concern around young children and seniors, this green update is priceless.

Water Filtration at the Source

Stop the plastic bottle cycle with a PUR water filtration system at the kitchen sink. This elegantly designed filter sits to the side of the faucet. You won't need to buy water bottles ever again. Activate the filter only when you need drinking or cooking water. All other water flows normally through the faucet to increase filter life.
For real estate inquiries, please contact: miriam@arubahouses.com

Real Estate Miriam answers all

Ask Real Estate expert Miriam Engeln anything about properties in ARUBA, such as how to invest in real estate, how to maximize occupancy in vacation properties, rental income tips, constructing a house, home exchange, house flipping, retire-/ moving to ARUBA and so on.

This week’s questions and answers:

Enrique Hernandez:  How easy or difficult is it for a new company to enter the vacation rental/real estate industry on Aruba?

 

Miriam Engeln: To start a new business in Aruba the following; in case the owner was not born in Aruba but is considered local, first she/he should apply for a business license at the Department of Economic Affairs. When there is more than one person involved, the partners are required to register a general partnership. A sole proprietorship is a legal form with only one proprietor, who is personally liable for all of the business’ actions.

The sole proprietorship is reserved for locals (Arubans) or people who are considered local. When the owner of the sole proprietorship is born in Aruba with the Dutch nationality and at least 18 of age, she/he is exempted from the business license requirement and can make an appointment to register the sole proprietorship at the Aruba Chamber. For more information please visit the websites: http://www.arubachamber.com/

And/or http://www.arubaeconomicaffairs.aw/

Email your real estate questions to email address; mdengeln@yahoo.com and a selection of your questions will be answered each Saturday in this newspaper Aruba Daily.

Miriam has been writing about and selling Real Estate in ARUBA, since the year 2004 on this lovely sunny island. 

this weeks question;

Anabelle Baker:

How do I sell my house?

Miriam Engeln:

Choose a great Real Estate Agent with expertise and experience in your market. Ask questions about how they communicate with their clients. Ask how many transactions they have completed in the past year. Do they work part time or full time? Ask them what is their area of expertise and do they have referrals of past clients they can provide for you. Price the Home to Sell, this is where you need a great Listing Agent with real estate experience.

If you price it too high buyers will pass it up without ever stepping through the door. Price it too low, and you’ll give it away to the first taker. Consult with your Realtor to find a happy medium so you don’t lose time or money.

Your agent can help you set a competitive price by comparing recent sales of homes in your area. It starts with cleaning and de-cluttering and can include painting and rearranging furniture.

The goal is to create a welcoming environment that’s easy for buyers to see as their own. Once you get an offer, you will need guidance and comparables to determine whether the price that the buyer is offering is a good offer. Today’s buyers rely heavily on the Internet in their search for the perfect home, and photos play a big role in capturing their attention.