Sunday, February 20, 2011
Roatan News 'tid bits'
New RE/MAX franchise opens in West Bay! Our company now has a second RE/MAX franchise located at Keyhole Bay in West End. Dan Taylor, the developer of Keyhole Bay, is the broker and Peggy Orange is now a RE/MAX associate based at the Keyhole Bay office. Both Peggy and Dan live in Keyhole so there is always someone available. This office makes it very convenient if you’re staying in or visiting West Bay, so stop in and say hello to Dan and Peggy!
Local Artist While you’re visiting Keyhole Bay, ask Kelly McLarnan about her new fundraising project, Made on Roatan Rock Sculptures. Sales benefit local public schools to buy much needed basic supplies, like books, paper, boards and art supplies, which are often scarce in public schools. The project celebrates the work of a local artisan, Naldo Amaya of Pollytilly Bight, who delicately sculpts jadeite into sculptures inspired by marine and island life. Priced from $22 to $80, these beautiful sculptures fit easily in your luggage to take home and wow your friends and family, while benefitting local children.
A Benefit Golf Tournament at the Black Pearl Golf Club will be held on February 27th. Hosted by Roatan Rotary International, this fun activity, a 4 ball scramble, is not to be missed if you’re on the island. All 84 playing slots have been filled and a waiting list started, but come and buy a spectator pass for $20 and watch the good players look great and the inexperienced players (like me) just enjoy the day! Your pass includes bocas at the cocktail presentation. The main benefiting project of this fund raiser is the PIER program and Sand Castle Library and Learning center. Come on down, it will be a fun day (and you might run into some old Dallas Cowboys on the course!).
Local Artist While you’re visiting Keyhole Bay, ask Kelly McLarnan about her new fundraising project, Made on Roatan Rock Sculptures. Sales benefit local public schools to buy much needed basic supplies, like books, paper, boards and art supplies, which are often scarce in public schools. The project celebrates the work of a local artisan, Naldo Amaya of Pollytilly Bight, who delicately sculpts jadeite into sculptures inspired by marine and island life. Priced from $22 to $80, these beautiful sculptures fit easily in your luggage to take home and wow your friends and family, while benefitting local children.
A Benefit Golf Tournament at the Black Pearl Golf Club will be held on February 27th. Hosted by Roatan Rotary International, this fun activity, a 4 ball scramble, is not to be missed if you’re on the island. All 84 playing slots have been filled and a waiting list started, but come and buy a spectator pass for $20 and watch the good players look great and the inexperienced players (like me) just enjoy the day! Your pass includes bocas at the cocktail presentation. The main benefiting project of this fund raiser is the PIER program and Sand Castle Library and Learning center. Come on down, it will be a fun day (and you might run into some old Dallas Cowboys on the course!).
Labels: Roatan Bay Islands Honduras, Roatan Cruise ships, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
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
Monday, March 01, 2010
Roatan Honduras International Golf
Avid Golfers this is a place you need to visit. A Pete Dye Design course with aqua blue Caribbean waters visible from 12 of 18 holes! Spectacular rolling hills with a TPC like island hole.
Nine holes of the Pete Dye design “Black Pearl” golf course are now open with completion of the course scheduled before the end of this summer. People now are able to play 18 teeing off from two different tees at each hole.
I believe at completion you will be able to view the ocean from eleven of the holes. This rolling hills, aqua views course will be one of the finest in the Caribbean.
The completion of several of the “Casita/Condos” should be within the next 30 to 45 days and this development
called “Pristine Bay” will be one spectacular operation.
I have three links on our site devoted to this operation and if this is an operation that interests you, you certainly should be on your list on “must sees” on your next visit-
The home sites are here- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=421
Casita/Condos here- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=420
The Marina Villas on this link- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=584
Nine holes of the Pete Dye design “Black Pearl” golf course are now open with completion of the course scheduled before the end of this summer. People now are able to play 18 teeing off from two different tees at each hole.
I believe at completion you will be able to view the ocean from eleven of the holes. This rolling hills, aqua views course will be one of the finest in the Caribbean.
The completion of several of the “Casita/Condos” should be within the next 30 to 45 days and this development
called “Pristine Bay” will be one spectacular operation.
I have three links on our site devoted to this operation and if this is an operation that interests you, you certainly should be on your list on “must sees” on your next visit-
The home sites are here- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=421
Casita/Condos here- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=420
The Marina Villas on this link- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=584
Labels: Caribbean Islands, Caribbean Vacations, Real Estate Investment, Roatan Honduras, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Golf Course, Roatan Honduras
CONDO OWNER RETURNS
YEAR 2011 2012 2013 2014
Average Rate $365 $401 $441 $485
Occupancy 30% 40% 40% 50%
Gross Revenue $39,420 $57,744 $63,504 $87,300
Main. + Serv. $4,730 $6,929 $7,060 $10,476
ResortShare $7,884 $11,549 $12,701 $17,460
NET REVENUE
$26,806 $39,266 $43,743 $59,364
Notes:
* Conservative Occupancy Rates
* Maint+Serv Includes All Services Including Pool and Landscaping
* Economics based on Condominium B, 2 bdrm.
* These are PROJECTED returns; in no way can the resort guarantee these results.
Wow what are these? Well these are the projections from the developer of Pristine Bay for their new Marina Villa Condos, (Black Pearl Pete Dye design golf course community) being offered for sale that were sent to me this past week. This project¹s property management is being done by the Lancaster Group (http://www.lancaster.com/About_The_Lancaster_Group.html )
I realize that there has never been anything like this offered in actual published returns from here before, if there has been I have not seen them. Can they be real? Lancaster Group is both very experienced and has a great track record but the way I look at these numbers is even if they are off by half, that is one half what is listed above, you are probably looking at double what anyone else on the island is offering in real money or has any real track record of such. Sure is worth a look with prices on units starting at only $348,000. Take a look. What a great place to retire/invest/visit. If you are not thinking about the golf, diving, “beach combing”, hammocking and investing at this place you certainly should be.
Marina Villa Condos
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=584
Casita Town House Villas
http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=420
YEAR 2011 2012 2013 2014
Average Rate $365 $401 $441 $485
Occupancy 30% 40% 40% 50%
Gross Revenue $39,420 $57,744 $63,504 $87,300
Main. + Serv. $4,730 $6,929 $7,060 $10,476
ResortShare $7,884 $11,549 $12,701 $17,460
NET REVENUE
$26,806 $39,266 $43,743 $59,364
Notes:
* Conservative Occupancy Rates
* Maint+Serv Includes All Services Including Pool and Landscaping
* Economics based on Condominium B, 2 bdrm.
* These are PROJECTED returns; in no way can the resort guarantee these results.
Wow what are these? Well these are the projections from the developer of Pristine Bay for their new Marina Villa Condos, (Black Pearl Pete Dye design golf course community) being offered for sale that were sent to me this past week. This project¹s property management is being done by the Lancaster Group (http://www.lancaster.com/About_The_Lancaster_Group.html )
I realize that there has never been anything like this offered in actual published returns from here before, if there has been I have not seen them. Can they be real? Lancaster Group is both very experienced and has a great track record but the way I look at these numbers is even if they are off by half, that is one half what is listed above, you are probably looking at double what anyone else on the island is offering in real money or has any real track record of such. Sure is worth a look with prices on units starting at only $348,000. Take a look. What a great place to retire/invest/visit. If you are not thinking about the golf, diving, “beach combing”, hammocking and investing at this place you certainly should be.
Marina Villa Condos
Casita Town House Villas
Labels: Roatan Honduras - retirement real estate, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course, Roatan/Retirement/Real Estate Investment/Off Shore Baby Boomers/Caribbean
Friday, June 12, 2009
Pete Dye Design Black Pearl Golf at Pristine Bay
Starting at only $348,000 for a top of the line Condo on the Golf Course!
"Black Pearl" the Pete Dye Design Golf Course under construction on the island has released it's Marian Villas Condos Phase for sale.
These units will have views of the Marina/Golf Course and are both value priced and professionally managed by a top of the line rental management company, ( http://www.lancaster.com/properties.htm ). Rental income projections available upon request.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=584
This has all the pieces of the puzzle for Investment, retirement, income and price. Pre-construction pricing.
New and updated complete Development PDF available upon request. (large file).
larry-schl@roatan-realestate.com
"Black Pearl" the Pete Dye Design Golf Course under construction on the island has released it's Marian Villas Condos Phase for sale.
These units will have views of the Marina/Golf Course and are both value priced and professionally managed by a top of the line rental management company, ( http://www.lancaster.com/properties.htm ). Rental income projections available upon request.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=584
This has all the pieces of the puzzle for Investment, retirement, income and price. Pre-construction pricing.
New and updated complete Development PDF available upon request. (large file).
larry-schl@roatan-realestate.com
Labels: Baby Boomer Investment South, Caribbean Islands, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Top Retirement Real Estate investment
The Wall Street Journal Calls Roatan "the Region's Next 'It' Spot"
Listed on CNNmoney.com's "Hottest Foreign Second Home Markets"
Why Roatan?- not Mexico, and other places south?
I am often asked this question by people looking to relocate to Roatan or invest in the island for vacations or future usage. Why Roatan? Why not Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize?
Obviously there are pros and cons to all places. I could go down the line here doing an evaluation of each country or place but there’s really no need. It comes down to a couple of things as far as I am concerned.
First of all, Roatan is a Caribbean island; none of the others are. Islands have a certain "lure" about them, a mystique and a seduction which conjures up the same image in everyone’s mind – warm, clear water and soft sand between your toes. As a practical matter, islands also have the advantage of cooling breezes from the sea during the heat of summer, (yep - you are a heck of a lot closer to the equator here). Roatan is only 2-3 miles wide which means that the air is approximately the temperature of the water. So when the air temperature wants to be 100º the breeze can easily make it in the 80º's. Very nice.
Geographically, it is like comparing Florida with eastern Caribbean Islands; tough to do. Florida is a nice place; warm climate, nice beaches…..a good spot. But when you think of Cayman. BVI, Bahamas... is Florida in your thought process? I wouldn’t think so and often neither are the pricing structures. I believe the same comparison can be made when looking at Central America versus the Bay Islands. Central American countries have warm climates; have beaches and certainly pluses to consider. None, though, are islands. The Bay Islands are mainly English speaking. To some people that may not make a difference, but to many that is a big deal, especially if they are coming from North America. Purchasing property in a foreign country is a cultural difference to begin with, but now throw in learning a new language to boot? English speaking is a real plus for most comfort levels.
Other points to put in your decision-making hat: Honduras is a democratic country, has tropical islands which are mostly English speaking, reasonable prices, white sand beaches, aqua blue waters, direct flights from the states and seasonally from Madrid, Rome, Milan and Canada, low taxes, many pluses..................... elements sure do add up on the plus side of the evaluation process in favor of a place like Roatan.
Listed on CNNmoney.com's "Hottest Foreign Second Home Markets"
Why Roatan?- not Mexico, and other places south?
I am often asked this question by people looking to relocate to Roatan or invest in the island for vacations or future usage. Why Roatan? Why not Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Belize?
Obviously there are pros and cons to all places. I could go down the line here doing an evaluation of each country or place but there’s really no need. It comes down to a couple of things as far as I am concerned.
First of all, Roatan is a Caribbean island; none of the others are. Islands have a certain "lure" about them, a mystique and a seduction which conjures up the same image in everyone’s mind – warm, clear water and soft sand between your toes. As a practical matter, islands also have the advantage of cooling breezes from the sea during the heat of summer, (yep - you are a heck of a lot closer to the equator here). Roatan is only 2-3 miles wide which means that the air is approximately the temperature of the water. So when the air temperature wants to be 100º the breeze can easily make it in the 80º's. Very nice.
Geographically, it is like comparing Florida with eastern Caribbean Islands; tough to do. Florida is a nice place; warm climate, nice beaches…..a good spot. But when you think of Cayman. BVI, Bahamas... is Florida in your thought process? I wouldn’t think so and often neither are the pricing structures. I believe the same comparison can be made when looking at Central America versus the Bay Islands. Central American countries have warm climates; have beaches and certainly pluses to consider. None, though, are islands. The Bay Islands are mainly English speaking. To some people that may not make a difference, but to many that is a big deal, especially if they are coming from North America. Purchasing property in a foreign country is a cultural difference to begin with, but now throw in learning a new language to boot? English speaking is a real plus for most comfort levels.
Other points to put in your decision-making hat: Honduras is a democratic country, has tropical islands which are mostly English speaking, reasonable prices, white sand beaches, aqua blue waters, direct flights from the states and seasonally from Madrid, Rome, Milan and Canada, low taxes, many pluses..................... elements sure do add up on the plus side of the evaluation process in favor of a place like Roatan.
Labels: Caribbean Escape, IRA, retirement investment, Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course, Tea Party, vacation homes
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
This is by far the most exciting project that the island has ever seen and certainly shows that this sleepy little island has turned the corner in the development that so many wished to happen and at the quality levels they wished to achieve.
-Pristine Bay/Black Pearl Golf Course has not slowed down a bit and continues to move forward toward their commitment to allow golf to be played there by this years end. Will they make it? Not positive at this point but they sure are working at it. This week they have released the second phase of home sites and I was told they will be doing the same in the next few weeks for both a second phase of Casita condos and their upcoming Hotel condos earmarked to be managed by the Lancaster Group.
If you have not yet checked it out you certainly should. This is an outstanding opportunity to get in at the beginning of one of the premier golf communities in the Caribbean. Pete Dye Design? It does not get any better than that. Just three months ago Pete was inducted into the “World Golf Hall of Fame” for his work. Check it out here. Write with any questions.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=418
Article in January "Avid Golfer" Magazine
-Pristine Bay/Black Pearl Golf Course has not slowed down a bit and continues to move forward toward their commitment to allow golf to be played there by this years end. Will they make it? Not positive at this point but they sure are working at it. This week they have released the second phase of home sites and I was told they will be doing the same in the next few weeks for both a second phase of Casita condos and their upcoming Hotel condos earmarked to be managed by the Lancaster Group.
If you have not yet checked it out you certainly should. This is an outstanding opportunity to get in at the beginning of one of the premier golf communities in the Caribbean. Pete Dye Design? It does not get any better than that. Just three months ago Pete was inducted into the “World Golf Hall of Fame” for his work. Check it out here. Write with any questions.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=418
Article in January "Avid Golfer" Magazine
Labels: Roatan Honduras Golf Black Pearl Pete Dye Course
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