Real estate market thrives through 2024
BY MARK GAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER, SALES ASSOCIATE, RE/MAX CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands real estate market and construction industry continues to thrive in 2024, and into the years ahead.
Notable construction projects include The Grand...
Mastic Cottages
I've never seen anything quite like it in Cayman” says Nigel Torrance of the Mastic Cottages he has built in North Side.
A home on the Sound
This three-bedroom home is beautiful inside and out, with bay windows overlooking the North Sound, and creeping fig blanketing much of the exterior.
Get the look
This beautiful bedroom was recently decorated by Laurie Ebanks of Staged interior design company.
The room was designed for Yvonne Richter for her granddaughter Lyra Roffey, and doubles as a guest bedroom.
Here, Laurie explains how...
Cape Landing wines
Conceived in Cayman and produced in Western Australia, Cape Landing wines are making their mark.
Cottage garden
Hidden away in North Side, the beguiling Mastic Cottages are surrounded by a glorious garden.
A garden of the heart
Gale Zappacosta is cultivating a garden that is creating a legacy of enduring beauty.
The long-time island resident recently opened Cayman Seaside, a multi-purpose garden events centre in Savannah.
“There really isn’t anything like it in...
Exotic & Local
Images of Istanbul
GROWING UP IN THE FAMILY TEXTILE BUSINESS IN ISTANBUL, Gizem Acar became steeped in the trade’s culture and traditions.
Later she moved to Canada, where she studied marketing and trained as a Pilates...
Compact living
With a hectic professional lifestyle, it was important for Karen Ellerbe to have a comfortable but simple and stylish apartment in San Sebastian.
She also travels frequently, including spending time at her homes in Miami...
Shimmering shades at Watercolours
The recent renovation at the Renner's apartment on Seven Mile Beach reflects and celebrates the hues of the surrounding sea and island.
With a neutral base, the residence mixes the shimmering shades of the water...
Settling in at Sailfish Quay
When Robert and Anna Woods made plans to renovate their previous house in Savannah, they had no idea they could build their dream home in their dream location instead.
But that is exactly what happened...
Tackling common garden pests
The Cayman Islands is known for its lush landscapes and beautiful gardens, but these tropical spaces can also attract unwanted pests.
Beach-chic retreats
Purchasing and renovating a foreclosed condo may be enough to put any young couple, balancing fledgling careers, off future projects.
But for Sophie and Stefan Prior, it was the start of an inspiring and successful...
Paradise Pad
Cynthia and Jordan Tranel are not only a married couple, but are partners in creating high-end homes.
The husband-and-wife team recently completed the luxury spec house Paradise Pad. Although it has now been sold, the...
Island nostalgia
Nestled on a lane close to Cemetery Beach in West Bay, Parrot Berry Cottage is a time-capsule of Caymanian character and charm.
Owner Josephine Hislop describes its style as ‘island nostalgia’, harking back to an...
Berna’s garden blooms
A decades-long member of the Garden Club of Grand Cayman, Berna Cummins is passionate about preserving native species.
A gardener’s garden
The quarter-acre garden at Jill Wood's South Sound home is her pride and joy, having started it from scratch around eight years ago.
However, she has gardened since arriving on Grand Cayman more than 30...
Where summer is a state of mind
Mykonos - the very name exudes exoticism, glamour and a feeling of eternal summer fun. And the restaurant recently opened by entrepreneur Frank Schilling at The Grove embodies all these qualities with its laid-back-luxe Greek taverna style.
Thoughtful transformation
Creating a rental space which is timeless, appealing, and can capture the best rates for owners, may seem daunting, but with the right advice it can be easy and affordable no matter the budget.
With...
Verdant trees so rare
For Giles Smith, working outside amongst the plants has been a lifetime interest.
“I have always loved landscaping, designing, being outside, farming,” he says. “This was a big part of my childhood in Cayman.”
As a...