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Welcome, dear reader, to a journey of reconnection, renewal, and rediscovery—welcome home.
When I founded Jamaica Homes, it was with a clear purpose: to create more than a real estate
platform—to build a bridge for Jamaicans abroad who long to return, for investors and expats who
believe in this island’s promise, and for dreamers who want a reliable platform in navigating the complex
soil of homecoming, knowing that Jamaica may not be the same place you left and may not always love
you back.
I, Dean Jones, am both your guide and your fellow traveller. As a citizen of Jamaica with over 20 years of
experience in real estate, project management, property development, and business transformation, I
have walked the path you’re about to embark on. Life in the United Kingdom taught me discipline,
systems, and structure; life in Jamaica reminded me of roots as a descendant of the Maroons, resilience,
and relationship. I’ve served clients across Europe and Jamaica’s coasts and parishes—St. Ann,
Montego Bay, Port Antonio, Kingston, and everywhere in between—helping them buy, sell, build, and
invest.
As part of my commitment to service, I pledge to support all returning residents, expats, and
Jamaicans—whether living here or abroad—through advocacy, opportunity, and action. But returning
also calls for contribution: those who come must bring something of themselves, and love Jamaica
unconditionally, even when it challenges them. This guide, which is a work in progress, distills lessons
I’ve learned—some earned through success, some through mistakes, and valuable information
gathered. It’s practical, clear, and alive with culture and care. From planning your return to stepping into
your Jamaican home and thriving beyond—it aims to remove guesswork and fear.
Inside these pages you’ll find:.
- Trusted strategies for planning, arriving, and settling in
- Insider knowledge on housing, finance, and getting connected
- Wisdom on navigating legal, cultural, and community dimensions
- Encouragement and stories from others who’ve made the journey
- A reminder: you are not alone.
Welcome Because you aren’t. Every returnee or expat—even the boldest—walks with uncertainty and
hope. But you walk with advantages: insight, purpose, and (with this guide and Jamaica Homes) a map.
Jamaica is calling you—not just back to land, but to identity, legacy, and possibility. Returning isn’t just
physical; it is spiritual, emotional, and generational. You come not only for yourself—but for those who
will stand on the land you rebuild, on the roots you replant, on the pride you reclaim. May this guide be
your companion. May it give you courage. May it lead you toward belonging. And may your return be more
than relocation—but homecoming in every dimension.
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