Real Estate on The Rock

Explore the main real estate listing types in Jamaica, including exclusive right of sale, exclusive agency, open, net, flat fee, MLS, FSBO, short sale, and commercial listings. Each type offers different benefits for sellers and agents, such as exposure, commission structure, and flexibility. Always consult a professional for legal or real estate advice specific to your situation. Read Guide 🛑 Di...

Buying or renting a home in Jamaica can be a dream come true—but it’s also a space where scammers prey on unsuspecting buyers. In this podcast, we uncover the warning signs of real estate fraud in Jamaica, from unrealistic prices and unverifiable ownership to pressure tactics and fake listings. You’ll hear practical advice on how to protect yourself, including how to verify property records, spot...

Welcome to the Jamaica Homes Real Estate Podcast — the voice of trusted property insights across Jamaica and beyond. Finding a home in Jamaica can be thrilling — the views, the possibilities, the dream of ownership. But behind that excitement, there’s a growing risk many overlook: real estate scams . Fraudsters are getting smarter, using slick online ads, fake listings, and emotional pressure to t...

In this episode, we break down the legal timelines for enforcement actions against breaches of planning control in Jamaica. Whether it’s unauthorized construction or a change in land use, knowing your rights — and the deadlines — is essential. We’ll explain the 4-year rule for building operations and the 10-year rule for changes of use , and what it means when a breach becomes lawful through time....

Welcome to the Jamaica Homes Real Estate Podcast , where we bring you honest conversations about property, investment, and the realities behind the dream. In this episode, we explore a growing trend — the surge of interest from UK and US citizens investing in overseas housing developments, especially across the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. With glossy marketing brochures, polished virtual...

In this episode, “Why More Jamaicans Are Eyeing New-Build Homes — and How to Work the Market,” we explore Jamaica’s fast-evolving love affair with newly built homes. Host Dean Jones , Founder of Jamaica Homes , breaks down why local buyers are shifting from fixer-uppers to fresh keys — and how incentives, lifestyle fit, and smarter financing are redefining the market from Kingston to Montego Bay....

In this special episode, “From Sugar Estates to Smart Cities: Jamaica’s Real Estate Enters a New Era of Measured Growth,” we explore how Jamaica’s property landscape tells the story of a nation — from the plantations that once shaped its economy to today’s sleek eco-communities redefining modern living. Host Dean Jones, Founder of Jamaica Homes , guides listeners through the country’s evolving rea...

Welcome to the Jamaica Homes Real Estate Podcast , where architecture meets island rhythm and every home tells a story of light, breeze, and belonging. Picture yourself standing on the coral edge at Tower Isle, feeling the wind arrive before it announces itself — cool, measured, and impossibly graceful. This is not a coastline that shouts; it whispers. It edits. It pares life down to what really m...

Welcome to today’s episode of the Jamaica Homes Real Estate Podcast , where we explore the stories behind the walls, the values behind the investments, and the dreams shaping Jamaica’s future. There’s something wonderfully unpredictable about a house — it’s never just a collection of walls, windows, and roofing. It’s a reflection of who we are and how we see tomorrow. And nowhere is that truer tha...

“ Jamaica Real Estate, What a Thing ” isn’t just a headline — it’s a reflection on patience, pride, and the quiet power of karma in an industry that moves faster than truth. In this Jamaica Homes podcast episode, Dean Jones unpacks the lessons hidden behind ambition and betrayal — showing why in real estate, integrity isn’t just good ethics, it’s good business. 👉 Read or listen to “Jamaica Real E...

This story celebrates The Strong Jamaican Woman — her grace in negotiation, her quiet power in leadership, and her unshakable integrity in the world of real estate. In the latest Jamaica Homes podcast episode, Dean Jones explores how women across the island are reshaping the business of property — not through force, but through faith, empathy, and unrelenting purpose. 👉 Read or listen to “Strong...

This reflection on badmind , betrayal, and integrity in Jamaican real estate is part of a deeper discussion on “Integrity, Betrayal, and Renewal — When ‘Fair Game’ Breaks Trust in Real Estate.” Tune in to the full podcast episode to hear Dean Jones unpack the spiritual and professional lessons behind the story — why integrity still pays, and how to “bun badmind” with grace and purpose. 👉 Listen o...

There are moments, driving along Jamaica’s North Coast Highway, when the island seems to hold its breath. The light hits the Caribbean Sea just so, the hills lean in as if listening, and you feel that something quietly extraordinary is unfolding. That was me one afternoon — driving through Tower Isle and Jamaica Beach. Two places whose names carry a quiet reverence among those who really know the...

In this episode, we explore the invitation to not only return to Jamaica, but to fully live in Jamaica — with purpose, creativity, and joy. Through stories, reflections, and practical insights, we dive into what it means to build a meaningful life on this island: connecting with community, overcoming challenges, investing in your future, and remembering that your greatest contribution may be simpl...

There’s a moment every Jamaican abroad feels — a tug deep in the soul that whispers, “Go home.” Whether it comes in the grey chill of a London morning, the crowded subways of New York, or the quiet hum of a Toronto apartment, that longing for yard never fades. It’s the sound of reggae in a passing car, the smell of jerk chicken on a summer day, the memory of sun and sea that no city can replace. T...

In this episode, we take you deep into the heart of Jamrock — not just the Jamaica of postcard beaches, but the real, raw, and resilient island where beauty and hardship walk side by side. Through poetry and narrative, we explore life on the island, the contradictions that shape it, and the pull that brings Jamaicans abroad back home. Dean Jones, Founder of Jamaica Homes, shares insights on why re...

In this episode, Dean Jones, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® with Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty, joins Irie FM to discuss one of Ocho Rios’ most exciting commercial investment opportunities. Beyond the property details, we explore what makes Ocho Rios such a vibrant hub for business, tourism, and growth in Jamaica. This feature highlights: Why Ocho Rios is a hotspot for investors and entrepreneurs The role of...

The Jamaican housing market is more than bricks, mortar, and mortgages—it is a story of persistence, sacrifice, and hope. From affordability struggles to navigating mortgage hurdles, and from diaspora influence to the creative partnerships of locals, Jamaicans continue to prove that homeownership is as much about resilience as it is about resources. As Dean Jones reflects, every purchase is not ju...

Our latest podcast, Mama: The History and Heartbeat of Jamaica , explores how the word “mama” goes far beyond affection to embody resilience, culture, leadership, and love at the core of Jamaican identity. From the Taíno women who first rooted families in the land, to Nanny of the Maroons’ fierce defiance, Mary Seacole’s healing hands on the world stage, Miss Lou’s embrace of language, and “Mama P...

The Windrush story is a remarkable chapter in Jamaica’s history, a narrative that unfolds like the construction of a grand building — each generation laying foundations, raising walls, and weathering storms across two continents. Beginning in 1948 with the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, thousands of Jamaicans left home with little more than hope and determination, becoming vital...

Jamaica's history is a vibrant mosaic of cultures, and the story of the Chinese community is a remarkable thread in that tapestry. Arriving in 1854 as indentured laborers from Guangdong, China, these early migrants faced hardship but laid the foundations for generations of economic and cultural contribution. Over the decades, Chinese Jamaicans became prominent entrepreneurs, establishing busin...

This podcast explores the remarkable evolution of Jamaica’s high-end property market, tracing a decade-long surge in homes priced JMD 60 million and above. From 21 luxury transactions in 2015 to over 160 in 2024, the episode examines how Kingston’s established neighborhoods remain the market’s backbone while coastal parishes like Portland, Hanover, and St. James emerge as sought-after retreats. Fe...

Life in Jamaica is full of milestones—graduations, promotions, marriages, and the arrival of children. Each milestone brings new dreams, and often, these dreams extend to the home we live in. While starter apartments and small homes serve their purpose, more and more Jamaicans are realizing it’s time to upsize —to trade in smaller spaces for larger homes that match their evolving lifestyles, growi...

The Jamaican housing market in 2025 is balancing on a fine edge—part opportunity, part challenge—depending on where you stand. In Kingston and Montego Bay, high-rises and gated communities are transforming the skyline, while rural parishes like Portland and St. Mary still hold fast to land, heritage, and slower-moving housing supply. The big question everyone is asking is: is it a buyer’s market,...

In this episode, we dive into the gritty reality of Jamaican real estate, where favoritism, office politics, and “crab-in-a-barrel” mentalities can make every deal a battlefield. From bosses giving listings to their favorites, to colleagues claiming credit for your work, we explore practical strategies for surviving—and thriving—despite sabotage. Learn why documenting everything, building client t...