Roatan Real Estate July 2016 Newsletter
Topics included in this month’s issue:
-Discovery Tour Dates Are Set
-Discovery Tour Digital Version
-Websites: Three Websites for You to Gather Information
-Utila News
-New French Speaking Agent
-House Hunters International and Caribbean Life visits Roatan, RE/MAX TV stars
-More Island Accolades
-Real Estate Market Overview
Discovery Tour Dates Are Set
Our dates Discovery Tour dates have been set. The next tour begins Monday, March 13, 2017. If you are serious about investment or relocation, the Discovery Tour is a must do!
Yes, your real estate Agent, can answer general questions about life on the island, but before you make a purchase, you need to hear from professionals in specific fields outside the area of real estate.
RE/Max Bay Islands has a team of professionals who can set that up for you. We have gathered professionals such as accountants, insurance agents, and medical professionals, who we place in a classroom setting (without a lot of real estate people) and who will each speak to you in a small group and then respond to questions.
Last year I announced the Discovery Tour in July and by September we were almost booked. Booked? Yes, this is a concierge tour, and space is very limited.
All your relocation and real estate questions answered at one time and in one place to provide you all the information you need to make an informed decision. When this tour is full, it is full. Check it out here, think about it, talk about it, book it!
http://www.roatanbayisland.com/discovery-investment-tours/
Discovery Tour: Digital Version
Previously, I mentioned that we were working on a digital version of the Discovery Tour, and we almost have it completed. Soon this tour will be available for viewing on our websites.
At this time, the digital version of the Discovery Tour is available for viewing in our main office in Mt. Pleasant. If you are visiting the island during the next couple of months, you can stop by the office and view each of the speakers on your own. Please call first 2455-2770.
Of course viewing the Discovery Tour digitally will not give you the actual, physical tour of the island, but it will provide you access to our team of professionals. If you are visiting on a cruise ship, you will have plenty of time to view the videos and look at nearby properties and projects.
Ultimately these videos will be available for viewing on a couple of our websites, but that will take a little bit of time. Why? Well, the short story is that I have three websites and all three are in the process of getting rebuilt. One of the key guys doing the work is actually on his way here to live on the island full time. He will be spending the next 3-4 week moving here, settling in, and then he will continue to finish the redesign of two out of three of the sites while working with another web pro who is doing the third site.
Links to My Websites
I have three websites that you may discover, and we advertise on several more. They are as follows
www.roatan-realestate.com
www.roatanbayisland.com
www.roatan-realtor.com
We are working on making the sites look better, function better, and provide more information to you. Each site has information on them that others may not. Circumstances over the years have created the various sites, and now we are trying to get the three separate sites to function in different informational manners.
In order to serve you better, I hope to have all three websites finished soon. Some of my Agents also have sites.
Just know RE/MAX Bay Islands and RE/MAX Westerns Sunsets can be found at several different places.
We operate differently than every real estate company in the area. Check out the video on www.roatan-realtor.com home page by the Vice President of RE/MAX.
We are here to serve, educate, make sure that what you want is what we find for you, and make sure that you are taken care of in every way possible. We truly are “Above the Crowd.”
-Utila News Items
The Utila Ferry War is Over.
The Utila Princess Ferry, which operated between La Ceiba and Utila for many years is now out of business. The larger, 232 passenger capacity and newer built (2015), Utila Dream Ferry continues to operate twice daily sailing between Utila and La Ceiba and between Utila and Roatan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Not surprisingly, the regular price on the Utila-La Ceiba route has increased from Lps 200 to Lps 575 for a one-way ticket.
The cost of an Utila-Roatan one way ticket is Lps 715.
The Texas Mule Saloon Bar/Restaurant
In the same waterfront location as the former Driftwood Café but with new owners and extensive renovations, The Texas Mule Saloon officially opened Saturday, 16-Jul-2016. The Texas Mule Saloon specializes in meats from the BBQ and Smoker. If you have questions on Utila or about the above items contact Agent, Mark Smith. Mark has lived on Utila for many years and will be happy to help in any way he can.
Mark.Smith@UtilaRealEstateAgent.com
-French Speaking RE/MAX Agent
Are you French Canadian? We have a new Agent who speaks your language. Welcome to Stephane Chevalier who is now with our company, RE/MAX Western Sunsets, which is located at West Bay Mall Office. Stephane is a very qualified and life experienced guy. Professional in every way! Bi-Lingual French/English. Read about him here
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-about-us/
-Roatan RE/MAX T.V. Stars
We have three Agents who will be participating in upcoming House Hunters International and Caribbean Life T.V. shows which are being filmed on the island. Alex Poirier, Julie Shigetomi and Stephane Chevalier can be seen on an upcoming episode of the T.V. shows. I will let you know as soon as I have additional information regarding the airing of the shows.
-More Island Accolades
Take a few minutes to read this E-Zine article from “International Living”. Island living? We have your place!
https://internationalliving.com/2016/07/5-affordable-caribbean-islands-to-live-on-and-2-to avoid/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_content=pr&utm_campaign=facebook-main
-Real Estate Market Overview
Now how about some real estate?
The market is inching upward and the trend over the past few months has been towards vacant land to build on in the future. What a great plan! Prices are low, selection is high, and you can buy it for a fraction of what you can buy a residential property, to secure your piece of paradise. We even have some people who are buying with an IRA, and then when they are of age can take it out of the IRA and build on it in their name instead of the IRA.
“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
-Utila-
Small Garden Home only $85,000
At $45,000 this 0.25 acre residential building lot is priced to sell at $15,000 less than similar lots in the same area. The Lot is in the quiet residential area of Trade Winds on the east shoreline of Utila where some of the most prestigious homes in Utila are located.
Featured in an upcoming episode on HGTV this 3bd 2ba 1,664 sq ft furnished home is a steal at $159,000.
-Roatan-
NOTE BELOW ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERINGS THIS MONTH. THE ACTUAL NEWSLETTER HAS LIVE LINKS TO TAKE YOU TO EACH. SIGNUP TODAY!
Only $119,000 U.S. How would you like a beachfront lot at a real value price to put your own home on? Two to choose from.
How about a home site one lot back from the water, +/- 150 feet from getting wet at the beach?Check this offering out!
A great residential condo 2br/2ba in West End. well maintained. Great location/ great value.
Gorgeous Caribbean Sea Views this is a must see!!
Beautiful Beach Front One Bedroom One and half Bath Condo
Beautiful Second Floor Unit over looking the Gardens of Mayan Princess
Gibson Bight water front 0.691 acre !!
New Listing at Great Price! 3 Bedroom Waterfront Home, Jonesville Point
$50K Price Reduction on Waterfront Home with studio apartment, and private boat house, French Cay
New Listing! 3 Bedroom Home, Fisherman’s Community, French Harbour
Price Reduction $70K, St. Helene Ocean View 1 Bedroom Cabin with 200 feet of Beach, on 4 acres with private dock. Boat Access Only!
Best Deal per square feet! Two homes on 0.85 acres at $149K
Lot 3004, Coconut Drive, Pristine Bay with Spectacular views to the Golf Course and Caribbean Sea!
$100K less than comparable condo units in the same complex! This is a steal folks!
Beautiful West Bay Lot. Short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants but yet very private!
A short walk to West Bay Beach in a residential area with underground utilities and Concrete paved road!
As your Realtors we will be your guides, your advocates, your representatives, and your advisors and provide you with the assistance you need to make the best decision just for you. We do not sell anyone anything, but we will do our best to educate and provide venues of information for you to make an informed decision. We will offer you support before, during and after the sale.
Need a place to rent long term to try out island life? Available September 1st we
will have a beautiful 2br/2ba modern and turnkey furnished condo, close to everything. Need additional information email me…..
Best regards, Larry
