Sunday, April 11, 2010
Roatan Honduras Newsletter
Roatan Real Estate Newsletter – April 2010
-Semana Santa Week
-Picking your Spot
-Island “Tid Bits”
-Are you a Seller?
-Island Growth
-Hot Deals, Steals
-Semana Santa Week
For those not familiar with “Semana Santa” Week it is the largest Holiday of the year for those of Spanish culture. For many it started the Monday before Easter, (Holy Week) but for most the festivities start on Wednesday and the party continues until Easter Sunday. I would think depending on your opinion, desires and state of mind you may like to be a part of the party or may wish to mark your calendar and not be here for the biggest party of the year but anyway you look at it, many enjoy the week, have a great time at the beach with family, friends and visitors of the island. Good times, good food.
-Picking your Spot
I often have people looking for guidance in regard to shopping for their dream. As much as many think they are very different from others, the reality of it sorts out to very similar situations, albeit different price points. People really use two sides of the brain, that meaning the emotional and the analytical. The dream, …the reality. A compromise, agreement must be made between the two at times and buying property here is no different.
For many there are different reasons and different times in their lives that they are searching. Some wish to find the perfect vacation spot, the perfect place to retire, the perfect investment, a change in life, a change in careers, a buy now enjoy later, a land bank, a get money out of the country they are in now to another “money friendlier” location…………. they may want to dive, want to fish, want to be away from the congestion of their lives wherever they now live, away from snow, …………. Research is the key no doubt. What is your time line? What is the purpose of the search? Let us help you help yourself.
Our web site is a good place to start actually. It can give you some history of the island along with an aerial view on Google Earth. You may even wish a download a printable map on a PDF.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-info.php
If you really are serious and really need to get some research done you may wish to download the “Investment & Relocation Guide” which is over 300 pages of information
all for free.
Go here to get your copy – http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-info.php
Island Tid Bits-
-Pristine Bay Tournament
Semana Santa week brought the first ever Golf Tournament on the island at Pristine Bay’s Black Pearl Golf Course. Guests of honor included both Pete Dye, (Golf Hall of Fame Course Designer) and his son Perry. One player stated to me that he felt it was one of the best courses he has ever played. All in all weather was cooperative and it was a great first time event. I am sure there will be many more really special days out there for golfers.
-The “Hungry Kiwi”
In the spectacular Private community of Lawson Rock many were saddened by the closing of the Que tel Café which was a long established regular stop for many who live on the island. The good news is that a new establishment has moved right in with tasty treats to tantalize the taste buds, the “Hungry Kiwi”. If you are on the island now or plan a trip in the near future put this on your list of places to visit and enjoy. Do not miss their Prime Rib Special on Friday & Saturday nights.
-The Cruise ship season will start to wind down here on the island. Although they will still come in, though in lesser numbers, the influx of the first full season of both ports being open will soon be behind us. The much needed uptick in economic activity was all but perfect timing with the economy in the downturn in much of the world, especially in North America.
-Are you a Seller?
If you are considering the Selling of your property here on the island we hope you will consider Roatan Real Estate for that need. If you wish please click on this link for additional information regarding what we can do in the marketing of your property.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-sellers.php
If you are a Seller now or will be soon check out this link. We want to Market & Sell your Property.
-Island Growth
Real Estate anywhere can be a tricky situation. Many were “lulled” into thinking that it only went “UP” when in fact it also and most now know it can go down. Overall area by area in the U.S. many places were hit very hard, others not so bad. There are areas of Florida for example that you can get tremendous deals on property. Unfortunately some of these area have a 10 year supply of homes. We are in a unique situation here on the island. Only Legal Residents and Citizens can get mortgages. You can get financing in many instances via the Sellers but the long and short of it is we never had a “mortgage crisis”. We do not have mortgages in regard to many of the previous Buyers. Bottom line is that we do not have years of inventory on hand of anything. Although prices have dipped and there are some very motivated Sellers, the reality of it is that prices have not gone down a lot, we still have pretty good traffic and sales have proved to be steady.
We are experiencing a lot more cruise ship traffic on the western third of the island nowadays and with hundreds of thousands of extra people that visit here each year that had never heard of the place before I personally believe that we have a fair amount of “built in” marketing. Add that to the fact that we have a world class golf course that has just been completed and one that was designed by the only living inductee to the “World Golf Hall of Fame” as a designer, we get more ad space, either mentally or physically than we ever have had. Free advertising is a good thing. A lot of it as we have now will drive prices up and keep them steady for years to come.
-Hot Deals, Steals
In any market there are good deals nowadays and if you are researching Roatan as a possible place to retire, vacation or invest the below are some of the best deals out there.
Super land bank option - five acres with beachfront- $99,000 ! (Water access only)
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 ! Grand estate and miles of views or subdivide and sell off lots?
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Normally I put in a condo or two in this section that has come up as of late but when I went to this link I realized that virtually all the units are VERY good deals or great locations. Take a look here and check these out –
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-condos.php
Are you a large end developer looking for that perfect spot for the large complex, hotel, marina and the like? http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=607
If you are not sure what you are looking for but just would like to see what there is on the island maybe this is a good place to start http://link.flexmls.com/oq9ggfooh53,2
This will give you every offering on the island where you can plug in the prices, the property type, your needs and desires that custom fit you.
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
That is it for this time around. I hope you have Roatan in your plans for the future. Please write us if you are coming this direction or if you have questions regarding the island. We can help guide in the decision making process.
Best regards,
Larry
To subscribe to this Newsletter follow this link-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-real-estate-newsletter.php
Click this link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.
-Semana Santa Week
-Picking your Spot
-Island “Tid Bits”
-Are you a Seller?
-Island Growth
-Hot Deals, Steals
-Semana Santa Week
For those not familiar with “Semana Santa” Week it is the largest Holiday of the year for those of Spanish culture. For many it started the Monday before Easter, (Holy Week) but for most the festivities start on Wednesday and the party continues until Easter Sunday. I would think depending on your opinion, desires and state of mind you may like to be a part of the party or may wish to mark your calendar and not be here for the biggest party of the year but anyway you look at it, many enjoy the week, have a great time at the beach with family, friends and visitors of the island. Good times, good food.
-Picking your Spot
I often have people looking for guidance in regard to shopping for their dream. As much as many think they are very different from others, the reality of it sorts out to very similar situations, albeit different price points. People really use two sides of the brain, that meaning the emotional and the analytical. The dream, …the reality. A compromise, agreement must be made between the two at times and buying property here is no different.
For many there are different reasons and different times in their lives that they are searching. Some wish to find the perfect vacation spot, the perfect place to retire, the perfect investment, a change in life, a change in careers, a buy now enjoy later, a land bank, a get money out of the country they are in now to another “money friendlier” location…………. they may want to dive, want to fish, want to be away from the congestion of their lives wherever they now live, away from snow, …………. Research is the key no doubt. What is your time line? What is the purpose of the search? Let us help you help yourself.
Our web site is a good place to start actually. It can give you some history of the island along with an aerial view on Google Earth. You may even wish a download a printable map on a PDF.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-info.php
If you really are serious and really need to get some research done you may wish to download the “Investment & Relocation Guide” which is over 300 pages of information
all for free.
Go here to get your copy – http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-info.php
Island Tid Bits-
-Pristine Bay Tournament
Semana Santa week brought the first ever Golf Tournament on the island at Pristine Bay’s Black Pearl Golf Course. Guests of honor included both Pete Dye, (Golf Hall of Fame Course Designer) and his son Perry. One player stated to me that he felt it was one of the best courses he has ever played. All in all weather was cooperative and it was a great first time event. I am sure there will be many more really special days out there for golfers.
-The “Hungry Kiwi”
In the spectacular Private community of Lawson Rock many were saddened by the closing of the Que tel Café which was a long established regular stop for many who live on the island. The good news is that a new establishment has moved right in with tasty treats to tantalize the taste buds, the “Hungry Kiwi”. If you are on the island now or plan a trip in the near future put this on your list of places to visit and enjoy. Do not miss their Prime Rib Special on Friday & Saturday nights.
-The Cruise ship season will start to wind down here on the island. Although they will still come in, though in lesser numbers, the influx of the first full season of both ports being open will soon be behind us. The much needed uptick in economic activity was all but perfect timing with the economy in the downturn in much of the world, especially in North America.
-Are you a Seller?
If you are considering the Selling of your property here on the island we hope you will consider Roatan Real Estate for that need. If you wish please click on this link for additional information regarding what we can do in the marketing of your property.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-sellers.php
If you are a Seller now or will be soon check out this link. We want to Market & Sell your Property.
-Island Growth
Real Estate anywhere can be a tricky situation. Many were “lulled” into thinking that it only went “UP” when in fact it also and most now know it can go down. Overall area by area in the U.S. many places were hit very hard, others not so bad. There are areas of Florida for example that you can get tremendous deals on property. Unfortunately some of these area have a 10 year supply of homes. We are in a unique situation here on the island. Only Legal Residents and Citizens can get mortgages. You can get financing in many instances via the Sellers but the long and short of it is we never had a “mortgage crisis”. We do not have mortgages in regard to many of the previous Buyers. Bottom line is that we do not have years of inventory on hand of anything. Although prices have dipped and there are some very motivated Sellers, the reality of it is that prices have not gone down a lot, we still have pretty good traffic and sales have proved to be steady.
We are experiencing a lot more cruise ship traffic on the western third of the island nowadays and with hundreds of thousands of extra people that visit here each year that had never heard of the place before I personally believe that we have a fair amount of “built in” marketing. Add that to the fact that we have a world class golf course that has just been completed and one that was designed by the only living inductee to the “World Golf Hall of Fame” as a designer, we get more ad space, either mentally or physically than we ever have had. Free advertising is a good thing. A lot of it as we have now will drive prices up and keep them steady for years to come.
-Hot Deals, Steals
In any market there are good deals nowadays and if you are researching Roatan as a possible place to retire, vacation or invest the below are some of the best deals out there.
Super land bank option - five acres with beachfront- $99,000 ! (Water access only)
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 ! Grand estate and miles of views or subdivide and sell off lots?
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Normally I put in a condo or two in this section that has come up as of late but when I went to this link I realized that virtually all the units are VERY good deals or great locations. Take a look here and check these out –
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-condos.php
Are you a large end developer looking for that perfect spot for the large complex, hotel, marina and the like? http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=607
If you are not sure what you are looking for but just would like to see what there is on the island maybe this is a good place to start http://link.flexmls.com/oq9ggfooh53,2
This will give you every offering on the island where you can plug in the prices, the property type, your needs and desires that custom fit you.
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
That is it for this time around. I hope you have Roatan in your plans for the future. Please write us if you are coming this direction or if you have questions regarding the island. We can help guide in the decision making process.
Best regards,
Larry
To subscribe to this Newsletter follow this link-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-real-estate-newsletter.php
Click this link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Tropical Island Hottest Deals- Roatan Honduras
Three new very hots deals.....................
five acres with beachfront- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
Paradise Purchased Properly
larry-schl@roatan-realestate.com
http://www.roatan-realestate.com
five acres with beachfront- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
Paradise Purchased Properly
larry-schl@roatan-realestate.com
http://www.roatan-realestate.com
Labels: Roatan Cruise ships, Roatan Honduras, Roatan Honduras Investment -Retirement, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean
Friday, April 02, 2010
Roatan Honduras Real Estate Investment/Retirement Options
If you have never heard of Roatan you soon will. With Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise lines investing over $130 million dollars and the far Western Caribbean Island bracing for a projected One Million visitors next season, the word will spread quickly about this tropical paradise that some call the "Jewel of the Caribbean", others "The Last Caribbean Frontier". Add a brand new Championship Dye design Golf Course and you have all the puzzle pieces that add up to a beautiful picture.
Have you ever dreamed of retiring or investing off-shore? Many do, many are. With deals like these you really may wish to consider the aqua waters, white sand beaches and the lifestyle and tranquility of this little tropical isle.
five acres with beachfront- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
Not sure and wish to research? Please do. Go here for your FREE Relocation and Investment Guide.......... no strings, just information. Enjoy - http://www.roatan-realestate.com/guide/index.htm
Have you ever dreamed of retiring or investing off-shore? Many do, many are. With deals like these you really may wish to consider the aqua waters, white sand beaches and the lifestyle and tranquility of this little tropical isle.
five acres with beachfront- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=638
Three Acre hilltop with views to two shores- $99,000 !
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235
1/2 acre nice beach, flat building site, water and electric nearby-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=636
Timing is Perfect, Values abound, Time is now.
Not sure and wish to research? Please do. Go here for your FREE Relocation and Investment Guide.......... no strings, just information. Enjoy - http://www.roatan-realestate.com/guide/index.htm
Labels: retirement investment, Roatan Cruise ships, Roatan Honduras, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
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