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-‘Tis the Season and Sales Information for 2017 -An Update on David Campbell – For Our Canadian Readers: HGTV Link – Perspective on Honduras from Stephàne – RE/MAX Agent Turned Author: Cheri Devine -Real Estate Steals, Deals, and New Listings -A Word of Caution |
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‘Tis the Season and Sales Information for 2017Roatan-Utila Newsletter – I hope those of you who are in the U.S. and Canada had a very Happy Thanksgiving, enjoyed a great meal, and spent time with loved ones. Christmas is not too far away, and therefore, I decided that instead of doing an end of the month wrap-up as I normally do, I would get a newsletter out to you between the holidays so as not to bother you during this busy season. At RE/MAX, we are finishing the year with the best volume we have had in 10 years (previous to the real estate bubble worldwide). Residential properties such as homes and condos have sales, which are up almost 9%, and that’s without December. This year the median price of residential properties had a 7.8% increase. There is becoming a lack of inventory on homes, which explains a lot of the building that is going on here in the Bay Islands. Year-to-date there has been a 17+% increase in sales on vacant land with a 7.1% increase in median prices. This may seem like a lot, but when the real estate bubble happened over ten years ago, vacant land went down as much as 72%. Vacant land still has considerable way to go to reach those levels, but there are many home sites, which have very reasonable prices including choices starting at $17,000 (U.S.). In real estate, location is everything. You will not find a beach lot for $17,000, but you can find white sand waterfront property for as little as $89,000. As someone who has lived on the island for 18 years, I can honestly say bargains abound in this category. At RE/MAX Bay Islands, we are preparing for a busy 2018. In our business that means we are working diligently on improving our websites and organizing marketing. It will not be long before many of you who favor the first quarter will get out of the cold and snow and choose to visit. The local real estate association normally publishes a magazine, but this year they have decided to hold-off. I felt the magazine was important enough for me to put our 14 Agents together and create a magazine of our own. I just put the finishing touches on the magazine and tomorrow it goes to the printer. When I get the new magazine, I will scan a copy and send it out. An Update On David CampbellUpdate from previous Roatan-Utila-Newsletter – Some of you may remember me telling you about a little boy I know named David Campbell who is struggling with Leukemia. His grandfather, Tom Campbell was a longtime resident here on the island, and Tom unexpectedly had to raise his daughter’s son. Soon after, Tom was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery, and is still not 100% out of the woods. That said, Tom is always upbeat, and David only has one more year of cancer treatment. Recently, David was chosen to go on a promotional tour for St. Jude’s and even helped open the stock market. Below is a video clip. Both David and Tom are on the show. If you feel the desire to help this family during the holiday season, David does have a GoFund Me page. Cancer is very expensive, and Tom is no longer able to work. They would certainly appreciate your generosity. https://www.gofundme.com/2jk5mdyz For Our Canadian Readers: HGTV LinkIf you are one of our Canadian readers, this is our latest HGTV filming by Julie Shigetomi, one of our Top Agents. It is blocked here on the island and in the U.S. but I am pretty sure it will work for you. Julie helps “Put the You, in Utila.” Have Utila property questions? She is your lady. Julie Shigetomi : realestateinutila@gmail.com Link to show: http://www.hgtv.com/shows/caribbean-life/episodes/slowing-down-on-utila If you have issues with the link, try this one. http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/caribbean-life/videos/slowing-down-on-utila-1065263683935/ Perspective on Honduras from Stephàne ChevalierThis is from one of our bilingual (English/French) Agents, Stephàne Chevalier. The article linked below touches on subjects such as “Heart of the Americas,” “a government that delivers,” and “tourism.” Here’s Stephàne: Many of us, expats, have made Roatan our home. If you are considering a full-time move to the island or if you want to invest for a future retirement date, it would be my pleasure to share my experience and knowledge with you and help you make a smooth transition and a sound investment. Contact me at Stephane@buyingroatan.com with your questions. A recent Newsweek article on Honduras. A recent Newsweek article on Honduras. http://s.newsweek.com/sites/www.newsweek.com/files/mc-nw_honduras_hi_res.compressed.pdf Cheri Devine: RE/MAX Agent turned Author When I arrived on the island in 1999, one of the local real estate companies had a great Office Manager by the name of Cheri Devine. Cheri left the island a few years after I arrived and moved to Texas where she became a RE/MAX Agent (San Padre Island, TX). Over the years, I have kept in touch with Cheri. She has always had energy, and she has decided to focus that energy into writing novelettes and helping others self-publish. I just completed a novelette that was very good. It’s a short read, interesting, and will certainly keep your attention. If you are a reader check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Kidnappers-Beware-Book-1/dp/1549955160 Cheri’s website: http://cheridevine.com/index.php/about/ If you are looking for a perfect location, this very well could be it. A beachfront condo with a rooftop pool. Spacious 3br/4ba with a pool and spacious lounge & relax, revive & recuperate area to watch the beautiful sunsets every evening. Aqua waters and a reef you can swim to teaming with sea life. Check it out. https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/3br-4ba-Rooftop-Pool-Your-Dreams-Come-True-Roatan-mls_17-465 This unique beachfront home site adjoins over 2000’ feet of a white sand beach. Walk to the restaurant, swim to the reef right off shore. Popular dive sites right out front. https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/Lot-21-BEACH-Parrot-Tree-Oceanfront-Roatan-mls_17-462 Mango Creek Resort – Change your life with the ownership of this spectacular Eco Resort. Voted one of the seven most romantic vacation spots in the world by GORP Travel. Property has 22 acres and 1,200 feet of waterfront backing up to the huge Honduran Nature Preserve https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/New-Port-Royal-Mango-Creek-Lodge-Roatan-mls_17-463 A home in West Bay newest development: New high-end home listed below $420,000. A rare find within the greater West Bay area. The development? Blue Roatan Residences. Over 6 acres of lush vegetation, a dock, a future Beach club and private access to the beach. Less than a 3 minute walk. Click on this link to find out more about it: Executive Home in West Bay. Do not hesitate to write to me at Stephane@buyingroatan.com or find me on Facebook under #BuyingRoatan if you have any further question regarding this or any other listing! https://www.buyingroatan.com/idx/Blue-Roatan-Residences-Your-future-address-Roatan-mls_17-459/? Enjoy the amenities of West Bay Beach’s premiere resort, Infinity Bay Spa and Beach Resort. https://www.buyingroatan.com/idx/West-Bay-Infinity-Bay-Resort-Condo-1804-Roatan-mls_17-303 Home with an attitude in Latitude 16!, Roatan! https://www.buyingroatan.com/idx/on-Latitude-16-Home-with-an-attitude-Roatan-mls_17-453 Boutique B&B/Home that sit’s majestically on the water overlooking the iron shore. Utila Island Getaway – Only $53,000https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Most-affordable-home-today-Banana-Cabana-Utila-mls_17-435 Small gated community located in Sandy Bay. Next to Seventh day Adventist Church and School. New Supermarket being built just a block away. 2br/2ba Sandy Bay Roatan Only $85,000 U.S. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Sandy-Bay-Montebello-Roatan-mls_17-175 Steps from the water on sand. 2br/1.5 ba $126,000 U.S. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Calabash-2Bed-1-5-Bath-Home-Roatan-mls_16-278 Utila Beachfront Home only $145,000 U.S. Just off the Beach in Sandy Bay Roatan Is. 2br/2ba $229,000 U.S. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Sandy-Bay-Just-off-the-beach-Roatan-mls_16-372 Good Value, Motivated Seller. West End Home 2br/2.5ba $240,000 U.S. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/HOME-in-West-End-One-of-the-other-BEST-VALUE-Roatan-mls_16-270 Top End Community. Expansive Views, quality construction. Recently reduced $100,000 4br/4ba Beachfront Luxury Home in a very nice community 4br/3ba https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Parrot-Tree-Plantation-Beachfront-Home-in-Roatan-mls_17-501 6br/7.5 baths near West Bay Quality home and far less than what it should be selling for. Pool. https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Parrot-Tree-Plantation-Beachfront-Home-in-Roatan-mls_17-501 3br/3ba Golf Course home with spectacular ‘eye candy’ views https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Pristine-Bay-Beach-Drive-Beach-Villa-0104-Roatan-mls_16-18 This month’s Buyer’s Agent. Alex Poirier’s Top Choices- http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?1atqga4l21ov,2,1 We are in process of obtaining a listing on some small oceanfront condo units in West End. They are so new they are not yet on the internet. If you feel you may be interested in these, (prices will start at $100K), please reply and we will send you the information we now have. -A Word of CautionThere are a lot of web pages out there on the world wide web. Please make sure whatever site you visit is a “https”. The “s” is for ‘secure’. I am not saying that the http sites are dangerous, there is just an extra layer of security with the “HTTPS” sites (like banks and credit card companies). Well folks that is all there is this month. If you have not yet planned your trip to the island. It is a great place if you have not ever been here. I guess if you have been here, you probably are already planning your trip From our RE/MAX family to all of you and your families we sincerely wish you a VERY Merry Christmas & a Happy & Healthy New Years. Helpful Links- “All You Need To Know” – https://www.roatan-realestate.com/intro-welcome/ Buyer’s Information and FAQ- |