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| Newsletter - September 2009 Newsletter [ 09/28/2009 ] | |
September 2009 Newsletter-
-A Visit- Is it Safe? -
I know some of you on this list are wondering “Is it Safe?” there on the island. The simple answer is yes. For we that live here it almost seems silly in that nothing is different than what it was on the island before the “political crisis”. The world as you know is a complicated situation. At times “politics” play a big part and the tear between “right” and “left”. By that I mean in every country people often do not know what to think, are too busy to research it themselves but only have the opinion of whatever their “party” says. Unfortunately when that happens people often wake up one morning and find themselves in place the do not wish to be. It is often difficult to sort out the fact from fiction, the good from bad and certainly at times the “right” from the “left” let alone the “right” from the “wrong”.
The fact of the matter is here very little ha changed. Besides a few demonstrations in Tegucigulpa, the nations capital and some curfews on the mainland, life on the island is the same as it always has been. Cruise ship season winding up, gorgeous atmosphere, International flights landing when they are supposed to and basically you would wonder what all the chatter is about. I said at the beginning that to us it seems almost silly and to me that is true. It would be like someone in the U.S. not going on vacation in Florida because there were the G-20 demonstrations in Pittsburg.
The below is an article written by Liz Riggs, of Tortuga Tigital………….. It gives a nice overview regarding life on the island right now based on real people who have pretty much just been here. After you finish this letter you may wish to click on the below links………………….
http://roatanet.com/travel/roatan-honduras-travel.php">http://roatanet.com/travel/roatan-honduras-travel.php >
http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/09/16/the-hidden-gem-of-honduras/">http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/09/16/the-hidden-gem-of-honduras/ >
Buyers Market- Details below the Slide Show of Featured Hot Deals
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……
If you are an investor looking to build a large project near the new cruise ship dock for Carnival, this may just be the perfect opportunity for you………….
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=595">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=595 >
Here is a three acre hilltop property that you can see both the north and south shores at the same time. Originally listed at $249,000 is not be offered at the ridiculously low price of $125,000. An unbelievable location for an estate home or subdivide it yourself and sell a couple lots to recoup your investment? Have sunrise and sunset at the same time….
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=526">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=526 >
West Bay Beach is a very high demand area. Powder white sand, reef 100 yards off shore, gorgeous sunsets,…. many good reasons. It also has been a place that normally has commanded higher end prices. Here is an exception for you. A small single family home and for West Bay a small price, $180K. Check it out here-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=586">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=586 >
$15,000 ! That’s right a home site in First Bight for only $15,000! Bargain pricing is here, now is the time.
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=596">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=596 >
This Sandy Bay Beach Front home was originally listed at $549,000. It is now LESS THAN HALF PRICE at only $259,000!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=436">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=436 >
These luxury West Bay Beach 3br/3ba condo units hade last year an end unit that was listed at $1.2 million. How about the same for HALF PRICE! $599,000!
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=307">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=307 >
A high end community with a waterfront home site less that $200,000? Yes we can-
Check it out right here-
http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=452">http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=452 >
-“Tid Bits”
The new Mega Plaza is rolling along with new shops opening almost daily. Applebee’s will open this month.
The annual “Concert for this Angels” announced their date as December 5th this year. Mark your calendars if you are here or plan on being here. The annual charitable event is the THE event of the year and this year more than even the charities that it supports need your help.
The new “Gambardella's Italian Restaurant” is now open in Jackson Plaza every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Jan is a professional Chef from New York and sure her cuisine will be a hit.
That is it this time around folks, hope you have Roatan in your future soon. As always if you have questions or concerns feel free to write.
Larry
Wendy, Alex, George, Tom, Mario and Janine
