March 2015 RE/MAX Newsletter
Greetings,
It has been a busy month for our RE/MAX Team. In addition to staying active with clients, we recently held our Discovery and Investment Tour. If you are serious about owning your own piece of paradise, you may want to consider booking this tour.
A Short Recap from the March Discovery and Investment Tour so that you know what takes place and will in the future.
Our event started in a conference room setting with a panel of experts including an attorney and accountant from the United States, an attorney and accountant from Honduras, an insurance specialist, and people who are longterm residents on the island.
This to provide you all the information & perspective, (not just from a real estate Agent) that you need to make an informed decision.
During the next two mornings, participants boarded a bus and traveled around the island in order to familiarize themselves with the big picture. The tour concluded with participants being partnered-up with experienced RE/MAX Agents and being given the opportunity to view specific properties on both Roatan and Utila.
A highlight of the tour for many included the Sunset Cocktail Cruise on a 50 foot sail boat.
(Make sure to scroll down and check out photos from this memorable evening!)
Upcoming Tours – We will have a Discovery and Investment Tour, tentatively scheduled for February or March 2016. However, we are also considering holding a tour some time in August/September -2015. If you are interested in signing up, for this Fall option please email me as soon as possible expressing your interest. These are concierge tours and we limit the quantity of participants to make sure it is personal, educational and all that you expect. It is important to us that attendees receive the personal attention they want and need while making such a major life decision.
Our tours are not directed towards the masses, but instead, for those serious in Roatan as their investment or retirement location. People who need the information to make that all important decision but may not have the time to go to every page on the internet. The Discovery & Investment Tour provides all of that , all at once from true professionals.
One of the participants shared this after returning home. “The Discovery Tour was fabulous, and I learned things that would take most people months, if not years to learn. You are wonderful and you have a superb team.” —D. Peters, Houston
Another couple wrote this: “ We just wanted you to know that we enjoyed the tour very much. The information presented was extremely helpful and gave insight into buying property on the island. We so appreciated that you had experts in the areas of US tax attorney, an accountant from the island and Honduran attorney, and a representative who has been in Roatan for years to give us the information that we need to make purchasing decisions. ………………………………If anyone is wondering if this is a scam we can definitely say NO! All of these people were so professional and knowledgeable and all they want to do is present information that any person would need to make a decision about purchasing Roatan property. No one pushed or pressured us to do anything! Thank you for putting this all together and allowing us to be a part of the Tour.” Leo and KJ Murray
Drop me and email if a Discovery Tour sounds like it is for you. remaxbi@gmail.com
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Interesting Honduras article, check it out – Ancient City Discovered in Honduras
Are you an Indiana Jones fan? We seem to have a real-life version happening here in country. Check out the articles on the “Lost City of the Monkey God”
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Rentals
Do you need a longer than a week rental for the island but are stuck paying weekly rates? We have nice one and two bedroom options available for monthly or annual rental. Swimming pool, restaurant, health club, location very near amenities, and golf course. For more information, contact Craig: roatandreamhomes@gmail.com
The perfect condo on the beach for just a week or two vacation? 2 or 3 BR/Ba. Try this one: http://villasdelplaya.weebly.com/ You will love it.
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Articles on Utila & Roatan
Roatan: The Best Tropical Island for your Retirement – Yep, that would be ours!
http://internationalliving.com/2015/02/roatan-the-best-tropical-island-for-your-retirement/
Where is the Best snorkeling Islands in the Caribbean? Where else…
http://www.islands.com/editors-picks-best-snorkeling-caribbean
What are the Top Ten Islands in the Caribbean to Live on?
http://www.islands.com/living-caribbean-our-top-10-best-islands-live?image=7
Best Islands to Live On?
http://www.islands.com/best-islands-live-roatan-photo-gallery
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How about some deals on real estate now? Browse, write and ask anything you like.
Space/Income…….. the time may just be right now. Located on 1/2 acre with beautiful landscape and ocean views, this home features 2,900 sq. ft of living space, including kitchen/living area with hardwood floors on second level, and 3 studio apartments on ground level that can be rented. Great location! https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-373-6-bed/-home/
Need a change in your life? This has great options as a beautiful estate home or family compound a remote feel B & B or a cruise port excursion that was a nice moneymaker.
Don’t miss out. Change your life now – https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-384-marina-point-home/
Unique condo, 2 bedrooms 2 bath on ground level; comes furnished and includes granite counter tops. Amenities are: full service restaurant, bar, pool/Jacuzzi, spa, gym and 24/7 security. Price to sell!
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-270-2-bedroom–2-bath–unit-311/
4Br/2Ba like new home – Nicely finished two story home in quiet neighborhood. Conveniently located just minutes from all French Harbor stores, amenities and golf course. This is a well cared for and expansive property in developing area. Lots of character throughout, including high ceilings and wood floor. This 4 Bedroom 2 bath home is a must see. Beach access very close.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-280-4-bedroom—ocean-view/
Very quiet hillside home site overlooking Parrot Tree Marina and Lagoon, views of the sunrise surrounded by the blue ocean are spectacular. Parrot Tree offers: pool, beach, palapa restaurant, and much more. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-308-lot—133-/
Where memories are made! All this property needs is your dream home. Located up high on a slope so you can see miles of ocean views. Also offers easterly exposure for refreshing breezes. Unpaved road, water, and electric available.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-349-0-17-acre–home-site/
Near West Bay Beach is the quiet residential area of “Grand Keyhole”. This beautiful home awaits you and has just been reduced in price, Great views, beautiful home, great views, turnkey. Bring your toothbrush! (check out the video)
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-356-casa-cure/
A HUGE value for this home site. Seller is taking a very large loss at this price. Spectacular view of the ocean for mile!
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-368-lot-20/
UTILA – One of the only ocean-front, in-town commercial properties available with your own private dock. Located right in Utila Harbor this gem has two rental apartments on the third floor, a newly opened restaurant on the 2nd floor, and the first floor can be whatever your heart desires!
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-374-mariposa-restaurant/
Commercial or residential, up to you. As a home, bed & breakfast, or vacation rental, this property has great commercial or residential potential! Waiting for new owners, this move-in ready, fully furnished house is located on the main road towards countryside. Comes with a full set of all-weather shutters waiting to be installed.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-372-fully-furnished-4-bedroom/
3 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished single family 1,664 sq ft home at Swanix Ridge with covered outdoor porch at the 3rd level and stairs leading up to the flat roof which is an open deck area. Views across Utila’s eastern shore from the roof deck. Private Well located on property. Built to USA standards. Insulated throughout with split unit A/C in all bedrooms. Only $169K. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-303-gumbo-limbo-house/
Nice home, beachfront. Beautifully constructed ‘Bahamian styled’ 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, fully furnished beachfront house, with separate 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Guest quarters located on the South Shore of Utila with spectacular view to the Utila Cays and mountains on the Honduras mainland.Built near as possible to Florida Hurricane Code.Owner Financing available.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-251-the-lavender-house/
Two properties – Steal of a deal only $349,800 U.S. Colibri Hill Resort Hotel – 4,320 sq ft, 3 story Hotel with 8 bedrooms and 2 apartments/suites with feature Swimming Pool on 0.34 acre lot, & 60 ft away – El Castillo Restaurant, single story 1,525 sq ft Restaurant on 0.09 acre lot. Colibri Hill is rated 76% in Trip Advisor.Property Owner left Utila several years ago and since had various lessees and friends managing the business.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing/listing-316-colibri-hill-resort-hotel/
Are you new to the Newsletter? If you are this is our mobil MLS link for your convenience and Iphones/Ipads, etc – http://mymobile.flexmls.com/BayIslandsRealEstate
You may also wish to have both the Buyers information link for FAQ’s
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-buyers/
That is it for this month folks. I hope you find this Newsletter informative and helpful.
Best regards – Larry
