Roatan

In tomorrow's issue of USA today is a nice article on Roatan with Andrew Storm's of RE/MAX Bay Islands.

See it here-
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/secondhomes/2010-10-07-roatan-honduras_N.htm

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We really have some great new & value listings this month! Unique, beautiful., values.

If you are a boat person this just may be your perfect spot. A value priced home of good quality and condition, in a nice local area, near the golf course, in a protected area, within a very short drive to the shopping mall, restaurants and your own private dock! Sounds perfect to me.-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=627

Do you have a beer budget but champagne taste? This fractional ownership opportunity in one of the islands top communities may be the perfect location for your vacations and investment…….
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=628

There is beach and there is BEACH! If you are looking for a great spot on one of the islands top beaches, in a very quiet area this is it-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=629

If a hotel/condo is your cup of tea this brand new, recently completed, coveted center unit
is the perfect place for you vacations.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=630

Are you looking for the perfect vacation/retirement/investment combo? 

This is it! Reduced by $145,000 dollars! Seller financing, the perfect beach, rental income…. it has it all!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=380

Want future value and yesterday’s price? This remote waterfront location makes a very nice land bank investment –
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=633

This resort owner has lowered his price since listed by $800,000 dollars! Make an offer, start a new life!-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=271

Future build , personal estate, or sub-divide? Outstanding views and breezes, three acres!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=235

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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

-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

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

I recently finished a newer book that held my attention throughout. After I read it I started doing some searches on the internet and saw that according to Wikeoedia the story ended about 50 years previous to when the author starts the story, of William Morgan and his "death". If you would like a easy read/adventure a great little book to warm up to you may want to give the "Death and Revival of William Morgan" by William Jackson a try. Early, 1800's +, pirates, pioneers, survival.

This the third book about the Bay Islands area and although all are novels the historical background and adventure about Roatan and Utila gives very vivid "mind pictures" (and some real ones), of the area.

Labels: Tropical Caribbean - Roatan Bay Islands