Maria Davies is a real estate professional with experience in both local and global markets. She was born and raised in Europe but obtained her education in the US. Davies lived in Grenada for four years where her son was born, and she plans to spend six months annually there starting in October 2013. Grenada was discovered by Columbus in 1498 and alternated between French and British rule until becoming a British colony in 1783 and gaining independence in 1974. Real estate is a major industry in Grenada, with a high percentage of foreign ownership and incentives like a stable population, low crime, and low taxes.

1. Maria Davies, CIPS, TRC
For All Your Real Estate Needs
Mobile: (312) 560-9426
Experienced in Local and Global Real Estate
•Born and Raised in Europe
•Educated in the US
•Lived in Grenada for Four Years
•Son was Born There
•Plan to spend six months annually, starting Oct 2013
•Active in Various Leadership Positions in FIABCI
(International Real Estate Federation)
•Multicultural and Multilingual
•Credentials Include:
BA Political Science from the University of Illinois
MSW from Loyola University
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Transnational Referral Certificate (TRC)

2. The Island of Grenada
A Brief History
1498
Columbus discovers the Island and names
It Conception
1500-1650
Carib Indians inhabit the Island
1650s
French try to invade several times – Succeeding in 1658
1664-1764
French and British fought and alternately occupied the Island.
• Image Credit –www.wikipedia.org
Grenada in its
Region
South America
Central America
Cuba

3. History of Grenada
Continued from Previous Slide
1783
Grenada finally becomes British
1833
Grenada becomes part of the General Government of Winward
Islands
1877
Officially Proclaimed a Crown Colony
1920
Island becomes a Semi-Representative form of government
Internal affairs of Island governed by the people of the Island.
Image Credit – www.wikipedia.org
Map of Grenada

4. History of Grenada
Continued from Previous Slide
1950s
Labor Union Movement begins
Eric Gairy - first appearance later became Grenada’s
Prime Minister
1974
Island became independent nation
2004
Hurricane Ivan destroys 85% of structures on Island.
Image Credits - www.wikipedia.org
Grenada’s Capitol City,
St. George circa 1895
Sir Eric Mathew Gairy

5. Slavery in Grenada
While Grenada was a plantation slave society from
the late 17th Century to the middle of the 19th
Century, the slave laws were based on the much
more liberal and humane Spanish Slave Laws.
The lasting legacy is that generally there is little to no
racial tension on the Island.
People are not judged by color, but instead by family
history.
Different cultural/societal structure in place. Less
hierarchy and cultural rigidity.
Image credit = www.wikipedia.org

6. Culture in Grenada
Grenadian culture and food are an
amalgam of African, French,
English, East Indian and
Portuguese
The result is a colorful melting pot
that is easy to enjoy.
Images credit – www.grenadabeaches.com

7. Real Estate in Grenada
• High Percentage of Ownership
• Majority of Foreign Owners invest
in the Southern Tip of the Island.
• University of West Indies and it’s
Medical School are located there.
• East Coast of Island is more Rugged.

8. Incentives to Invest in
Grenada
• Climate
• Stable Population
• Low Crime
• Sophisticated infrastructure
• Educated, culturally diverse
people.
• Low Taxes
Photo Credit – www.grenadabeaches.com
Spice Villa

9. Lots for Sale
Ocean View Mountain View
Photo credit - www.terracaribbean.com

10. Residential Properties For Sale
Photo credit - www.terracaribbean.com

11. For more information please contact:
Maria Davies, CIPS, TRC
For All Your Real Estate Needs
Mobile: (312) 560-9426
www.mariadavies.com
maria@mdavies.com