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Creating a Safe and Toddler-Friendly Home Environment

When you have a toddler in the house, it’s essential to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their growth, exploration, and independence. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a toddler-friendly home: Remember, each home is unique, and the specific safety needs may vary. Regularly reassess your home environment …

Why Choose Gated Communities?

Staying in a gated community offers a unique residential experience characterized by security, exclusivity, and a sense of community. Gated communities are privately owned and managed residential areas that are enclosed by walls or fences and have controlled access points. These communities have become increasingly popular around the world, providing residents with a range of …

Determining Your Budget As A First Time Homebuyer

First-time buyers refer to individuals or households who are purchasing a property for the first time. These buyers have not previously owned a residential property and are entering the real estate market for the first time as homeowners. Being a first-time buyer typically means that you have not benefited from certain financial incentives or programs …

Unveiling Accra’s Hidden Gems

As Ghana’s capital, Accra is home to structures from the Victorian era, scientific impressions from the socialist era, and modern architecture, not to mention the vibrant kiosk-clustered neighborhoods. Take a tour of the capital’s hidden spots that even locals don’t know about with our ultimate insider’s guide. Start by taking in Villagio Vista adjacent to …

Secure Your Property: Essential Documents for Land Titles

A land title or certificate of title is a formal document that outlines the rights a person or group of people hold in a piece of property. While it is commonly used to confirm ownership of the property, a title can also help prospective purchasers and landowners understand existing liens, usage rights, easements, natural resource …

Fun in Accra: A Guide to Enjoying Ghana’s Capital City

The word “Accra” is derived from the Akan word “Nkran,” meaning ants, which refers to the numerous anthills seen in the countryside around Accra. The name specifically refers to soldier ants and was applied to both the town and people by the Twi speakers. Ghanaians are the most hospitable and friendliest people I’ve had the …

Ghana’s Land Ownership: Challenges and Controversies

Eighty percent of the land in Ghana is owned through customary law, and the remaining twenty percent is bought and sold through a formal statutory measure. Property rights in Ghana have evolved from its pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial forms to encompass a blend of customary and statutory property laws. Ghana’s land is governed by a …

Boys Quarters – A Multi-Purpose Space in African Homes

“Boys quarters” is a very African concept whereby the boys in the family (sons, cousins, etc.) move out into their own space when they become of age. The “boys quarters” is the colloquial name given to the servants’ quarters, a post-colonial hangover, and an ever-present feature of modern West African life. It also doubles as …

Gentrification in Ghana: Impact and Solutions for Affordable Housing

Gentrification is the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, often displacing current inhabitants in the process. Gentrification is derived from the word ‘gentry,’ which historically referred to people of an elevated social status. Numerous cities around the world experience …