Roatan

For any that are interested the first ever copy of the Roatan E-Zine from Re/Max is now online.

Pay it a visit and pick your dream.

http://issuu.com/larrys32/docs/re_max_bay_islands_e-zine?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222

Labels: Caribbean Islands, offshore investments, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

New Offerings/Hot Deals from Roatan Real Estate-

How would you like your very own little beach front condo that the Seller GUARANTEES at least $10,000 a year rental income?
West Bay, check it out –
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=241


Are you just hoping a small spot near the beach at a value price that you can call your own? Try these lots out-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=647

Value Price for two homes! One 2br/2ba and a separate guest home BOTH for only $199,000.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=650

3br Home/Short walk to Beach/Boat -$179K!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=652

Large West Bay Beach Front Home Site
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=651

Your very own Cloud Forest? How about your very own cloud forest WITH several waterfalls? This property begs to have an ecological and educational use. Also perfect for a private spa or medical tourism destination. A spectacular development piece at less than $5,000 per acre! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=648

A beautiful Home on a 10 acre estate. Hear the quiet!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=649

Labels: International Golf Destinations, Roatan Honduras - retirement real estate, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

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

Labels: Roatan Cruise ships, Roatan Honduras, Roatan Honduras Investment -Retirement, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

There are some really good deals out there by both Sellers & Developers. (How about a house in the Premier Community of Lawson Rock originally listed $543,500 that now is only $379,000 ?). For our non U.S. dollar clients with the dollar sinking? What a great time to buy! Sometimes the “stars all align”. Great pricing, financing available in many instances, island development on the upswing………… too many reasons to not act now.

Phase 2, the water front Phase, of a development east of center island call Mariposa has just been released. The developer wishes to generate a sale NOW! There are six lots on the waterfront and he has priced them right at $179,000. BUT the Buyer of the first one gets 30% off that price. First sale only folks but if your time line is 5+ years to build this is a great place to start - http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=611

Another great property that comes to mind is “Infinity Bay”. This hotel/condo concept property on West Bay Beach is a top of the line vacation spot on the best beach on the island. For years we wanted so badly to be able to offer financing here but it was mostly Seller financing or not at all. Well, not only do their prices start at $199,000 U.S. they also are offer financing with rates starting at just 5.5%, 10 year. They also have 15 and 30 year deals. This is ironic to a degree. For years mortgages flowed easily there and none here, now visa versa, go figure.
http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=427
Another developer that offers financing on the island is Pristine Bay. “PB” is the home to the “Black Pearl”, Pete Dye design course. They have it available on their Casita Condos, Marina Condos and both financing and special deals on some of their home sites. We have some new photos up there this month if you are interested in the progress, which has been substantial. http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=418

Keyhole Bay is a great spot and a bargain on a very quality residential condo or home site that has it all, (security, views, breezes, value, amenities, it’s own water and electrical supply)-
http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=390
New Listings/Hot Deals-
If you are shopping on the “high end” of the spectrum and are looking for one of the best homes on the island this is exactly the place for you. This place has it all, gorgeous pretty much wraps it up-
http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=603
Blue Harbor SHORT SALE ALERT ! – Some real estate people refer to Blue Harbor as the “mini Lawson Rock” Beautiful place. The developer there has beach front lots at $350.00. I have a motivated Seller that wishes to move his beachfront, prime, beautiful location listed for just $275,000. Try to buy a beachfront lot in Florida for that little money that certainly, I do not believe, will happen. The Seller says bring him an offer.
Check here for details – http://roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=609

Are you or do you know a big time developer? This is arguably one of the top places on the island. 135 acres of spectacular beach, reef, views and vegetation- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=607

How about a more modest very nice home site in a very nice residential area at a very value price-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=608

A well priced 2br/2ba condo in West End. Only $229K-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=353
One of the best deals on the island. Would make the perfect hostile or inexpensive B & B. A beach front home originally listed at over $600K by another company is now listed at $259K and the Seller is looking for any reasonable offer- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=436

Rare find West Bay Beach Bargain home - $180.00. Do not miss out –
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=610

If you are not sure what you are looking for you can search our island wide MLS and find your dream come true –
http://link.flexmls.com/oq9ggfooh53,2

Labels: Baby Boomer Investment South of the Border, offshore investments, Roatan, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean, Tropical Caribbean - Roatan Bay Islands

-Discovery Tour
In last months issue I announced our upcoming “Discovery Tour”. For years, real estate both there and here did nothing but just keep going up. Understandably the island was not hit as hard in regard to price decreases as some places were hit in the states, but there is no doubt that the affect of both the economic and political situations was felt by all here. Going back the last 5+ years I believe I can easily say that right now is absolutely the best time I have seen to buy here on Roatan.

The response to the announcement of the tour was very substantial. I had no idea there would be so many serious Shoppers/Buyers/Investors on our list that would write and show interest in the Tour. Our Tour Director, Janine Goben, has responded to all those interested and would like to ask anyone who is interested to please write us as soon as possible. I realize it is scheduled for February but not only will that happen fairly quickly, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years in between the time will FLY by. We have negotiated preferred rates on West Bay Beach with Mayan Princess (http://www.mayanprincess.com/ ) so you will certainly be comfortable.

Bottom line, nowhere will you be able to get all the information you need, access to all the professional services, (Attorneys, Title Insurance, Accounting, Builders, Ex-Pats to share their experiences,…) in one place, at one time like you will on our “Discovery Tour”. PLUS you will be able to do such in a no pressure atmosphere, (we provide the information, you make the decision). AND did I mention we are talking February? Do you really have something better to do than spend your time on a beautiful tropical island in February? (February, you know the month where you have reached your limit with cold, snow, ice, and still have a month or possibly much longer left of it). Really does it get any better? Just hit “Reply” and tell us that you want to sign up. We will take it from there. We are sure you will love your visit. Sign up today!
http://roatan-realestate.com/roatan-investment-tours.php

Labels: Baby Boomer Investment South of the Border, Golf Pete Dye Course, Real Estate Investment, Roatan, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

-Timing is Everything!
Last summer I announced that Roatan Real Estate would start a new program,
the “Discovery Investment Tour”. These are a great option for people who
wonder if this island is the right place for them. People who are
considering a vacation home, or maybe a retirement residence or maybe just
for an investment. These tours are a very positive way for you to spend a
great week on a tropical island, be part of a group of people who are also
wondering if this is the place for them and have a complete package of
information and qualified experts to answer any question you may have. This
type of tour has experts from all venues; an Attorney, Title Insurance
Personnel, Ex-Pats who have made the move before you, an Accountant, and
others. No pressure, no stress, just a great time on a tropical island for
you to get every question answered.

Well as luck would have it, we scheduled one soon after the economic trauma
worldwide. Obviously not much we could do with that one except maybe plan
another. We did and wham, political events. We canceled. Well now it is time
to plan ahead. They say third time is the charm. February 22, 2009 is the
date we have set for the next one. It basically is the perfect time of the
year for this. Winter is brutal north of the Mason/Dixon line, the holidays
are over, it is absolutely gorgeous here. Add in that Valentines Day is the
week before and we are set for the PERFECT time of the year for this.

We basically arrange everything for you on this end except the flight. You
will have complete freedom to enjoy and learn. Go here for an overview of
the tour - http://roatan-realestate.com/roatan-investment-tours.php If
you have questions feel free to contact us at realty-inquiries@roatan-realestate.com Plan ahead folks, this is the perfect trip at the perfect time of year. What is the worst case scenario a great week on a tropical island basking in the sun and getting away from the winter? Sounds pretty good to my. How about you?

Labels: Caribbean Islands, Honduras, Real Estate Investment, retirement Homes, Roatan, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean, Tropical Caribbean - Roatan Bay Islands

-Cruz'n to the Island
Over the past +/- ten years there has been considerable discussion among people on the island regarding the cruise ship industry and it¹s place and future on the island. Many on the island depend on the ships as sources of income, the government enjoys the tax revenues and many who have never heard of Roatan are now able to visit our beautiful island.

The new cruise ship dock/facility in Dixon Cove, (AKA Mahogany Bay), is coming along very quickly and seems like it will be ready to go for the upcoming season. This second international cruise ship port will be a Carnival Cruise Lines location and will be self-contained, with a beach facility, many activities and shopping galore. It looks like it will be a first class facility that will provide island visitors with a pleasant visit to this beautiful island. The newly designed and remodeled port in Coxen Hole, (Royal Caribbean), will start the expansion of the docking facilities this fall (projected October start), which will allow the tendering of multiple ships. Both of these facilities are very nice and will change the island for decades.

Bottom line is that Roatan will be a much busier place. A place that despite the economics of much of the world or a political crossroads, will still continue to grow and be a great place to retire, invest or vacation. Companies of this large size do not put tens of million of dollars into a location if they do not think the island has a lot to offer. They are investing heavily.

Labels: Baby Boomer Investment South of the Border, Pristine Bay and the Pete Dye Black Pearl Gold Course, Roatan, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

There is no doubt that markets in many places in much of the world the real estate industry would label as “Buyer Markets”. Roatan to a great degree is no different in that there no doubt are some of the best deals available for many years. Many Sellers are in a “buy and hold” pattern, meaning they have their properties for sale but are holding fast to the price points, whereas other Sellers are far more motivated. For years developers have been hard liners in regard to their price points. More and more are developing programs that allow more flexible offers or programs for financing which in many instances are not happening very easily in the U.S. the quality is just as great as it always been. Infinity Bay now has a 5.5% interest rate program on purchases with 50% down and Keyhole Bay is saying “bring me a contract” –

For those who are not familiar you really should visit the links above. Keyhole Bay is a top of the line quality operation a short walk from West Bay Beach that is the perfect place for a retirement or second home situation. It has the lowest price per square foot of the top end projects and has historically had a great reputation for delivering some of the most beautiful and well built units on the island.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=390">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=390 >

Infinity is a Hotel/Condo operation that is not only a top of the line operation but also the absolutely perfect place for vacations if you are a beach lovers. Infinity Bay is on the Famous West Bay Beach. (AKA Tabyana) as in this article
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=427">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=427 >

Another recent visitor wrote this and posted it online……
http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/09/16/the-hidden-gem-of-honduras/

Labels: Caribbean Vacations, Golf Pete Dye Course, Roatan, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

-The “World's Bravest Country”?
Big statement, right? I had it as a subject in my last mailing and had a few of you asked about it. I pretty much let the line “hang” in that it was the way I felt but things still seemed a bit up in the air, it was such a big statement. The fact is, I do believe it. Think about it. You have this little country in Central America that decided it did not like it¹s President trying to change the Constitution of this country (like the people allowed in Ecuador and Venezuela) to a far left country where soon after they Nationalized the businesses, the government took over the radio and TV stations and now they have a situation where the leaders there are “President for life”.
When a government takes over the major industries of the country the writing is on the wall. When the teachers have a grip on the far left and not only are out demonstrating when they should be teaching, (not to mention they can get away with telling the children in the schools anything they wish), it is all down hill from there. When the rest of the western hemisphere seems to be making a sharp left, Honduras said “Hold on a minute. Not here, not in this country”.

Honduras stood up to the deposed President Mel Zelaya, stood up to the European Union, stood up to the Organization of American States, stood up to Chavez who threatened to attack, (with the interim President here saying “I am not afraid of you”), and last but certainly not least, stood up to the United States, to President Obama, to Hilary Clinton.

Wow, if that is not BRAVE I’m not sure what is. They had their aid and commerce cut off and the businessmen in the country got together and now contribute millions a week to keep things going because of the financial hits the economy took. The world is gradually changing it¹s mind, the U.S will either reverse it¹s position, (the way politicians do, without admitting being wrong), or they will ultimately loose a long time friend and ally. Honduras does not need them; the U.S just thinks they do. This place is surely the “Lighthouse of Democracy” in the World right now. Could there be any other place south of the border that you should be considering?

No one should fear coming here for political reasons for sure. Heck they had the Miss Honduras contest in La Ceiba two weeks ago. No riots, no demonstrations, no civil unrest. They will have elections in November, there will be a new President, just as the Constitution says they should.

Want political updates here? Go to http://www.world4Honduras.com and sign up for the newsletter there and you will get all but daily updates.

Labels: International Real Estate, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean

I sent this out to the VIP Club and got a lot of reaction so I thought others may be interested also. This does look like it will go pretty quickly.

I have another huge reduction offering today. This home was originally listed at $1.2 million dollars and has been reduced to $784,000. 00 firm. This home a short walk from West Bay beach could not be built for this little money. Turn key, has never been lived in, fully furnished. As good as it gets. 140,000 gallon cistern, ocean front, swimming pool,....too much to list.

If you are looking for a steal here it is.

If you are interested let me know and I will send you the latest flyer on it.

larry-schl@roatan-realestate.com

Labels: Honduras, Roatan Honduras, Roatan/Retirement/Caribbean, Roatan/Retirement/Real Estate Investment, Tropical Caribbean - Roatan Bay Islands