Roatan Real Estate

Thanks to a new company on Roatan visitors to my web site can take interactive virtual walk-through tours of the real estate listings shown. If you are viewing listings from the MLS look in the photo section for the tours. These tours have been available throughout the world for several years and now they are here as well. As you browse through my web site be sure to look for this Icon.

When you see the Icon click on it and you will begin your tour of the property. The tour will automatically move from one room to the next without any interaction from you OR you can interact with the tour by selecting any of the special “Hot Spots” which will move you immediately to that location. Have fun with this new feature and let me know if you like it.

Enjoy Life, Philip

If you would like to see virtual tours of various locations on Roatan you can go to www.Roatan-Virtual-Tours.com

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will open on Roatan in the fall of 2010.

This top end resort will be setting new standards on Roatan when it opens with nightly rates starting at $600/night and 24/7 concierge service. All suites will be appointed with state-of-the-art technology, including flat-screen HDTVs and Nikki Beach Ultra Lounge will be the place to party the night away. During the day the Nikki Beach Spa and Fitness center will be open for pampering the body and mind.

Dinning will be a culinary delight at the famed Nikki Café with indoor/outdoor seating and world cuisine. For more information on the suites currently available send an email to Philip @ RoatanLiving.com and I will get you all the details.

Enjoy Life, Philip

To all of you who have asked me “when can I play a round of golf on Roatan?” The answer is March 2010 ….. or there abouts. Before the June kick off of Pristine Bay development and the Black Pearl Golf Club no one could definitely say when you could play a round on Roatan. The many rumors and failed attempts to start a golf club on Roatan had left everyone a skeptic but Perry Dye’s presentation showed their groups past performance and their plan for Roatan in very convincing terms.

If you have paid attention to property prices around new golf course developments in the U.S. just imagine what will happen is the already fast growing Rotan real estate market.

Enjoy Life, Philip

Hi, over the last couple of years more and more people have been asking for condos on the beach with two bedrooms. They need the extra space so they can vacation with their friends and family. However many of those folks are disappointed to find that what they are looking for is out of their price range. Well as I’m sure you know the world economy is providing opportunities for real estate investors and Roatan is no exception. A new listing has recently been posted on the MLS which is a real steal, especially for a 2 bedroom condo. This unit is only the length of the pool from the sand and is one of the newest units at the Mayan Princess. It will sleep 6 people with the pull out couch and everything you need is included. Other 2 bedroom condos on West Bay Beach start at $450,000 for pre-construction while this 2 year old unit is being offered for $289,000. That is a $160k discount and you can start using the unit as soon as you close. The owners are in urgent need of cash for their kids college tuition and will entertain reasonable offers. If you would like more information on this property you can reach me on my computer here: Philip at RoatanLiving.com or on my U.S. internet phone at 831-359-4244.

Enjoy Life, Philip

The current state of the world economy and especially the real estate market has left many people pulling their purse strings tight and taking a “wait and see” attitude about making any large purchases. But those “in the know” realize that this is the best time to make those big purchases.

Deals are being made by those that must sell in this weak economy and those buying benefit. This property is one of those that has to be sold and the buyers have dropped the price a wopping $55,000 to only $244,000!

Villa del Sol is a great opportunity to get into a piece of island real estate. The 2 large bed rooms are furnished with extra beds which makes it a great family vacation home or rental. The back yard pool is perfect for lounging around and evening BBQs. To see more pictures of this home go to my web site - roatanliving.com/vdssale.html

If you would like more info on Villa del Sol send me an email - Philip at RoatanLiving.com

Enjoy Life, Philip

Everyone loves a great view! If you are driving along and see a unique view most folks will pull over and take a minute to appreciate the scenery. The island of Roatan with our mountainous topography has an advantage over many Caribbean islands. Our rugged terrain rises quickly from the ocean providing dramatic vistas of the land, ocean and reef.

Imagine if you lived in a place where you could enjoy that scenery every minute of every day. Just take a minute and enjoy the view from this home on Roatan.

Imagine having your morning coffee on this terrace while the breeze blows up from the ocean. After breakfast you can make your way to the ocean for any water sport you enjoy from snorkeling and diving to walking the beach to a cruise in your boat.

This home is Castillo Blanco, in the development of Parrot Tree Plantation. You can find more information on this home here http://www.roatanliving.com/castillo.html or if you would like to see information on other great view properties on Roatan please visit this page http://www.roatanliving.com/homeview.html Thanks for visiting.

Enjoy Life, Philip

While I was reviewing some historical sales numbers from our Multiple Listing Service this week I noticed a significant trend I wanted to share with you. This trend is significant in light of the U.S. real estate market trending in the wrong direction.

As many of you know the Roatan Real Estate market has been very strong for several years, so I was curious if 2007 had continued that upward trend while the U.S. market was trending down. Based on my personal experience I felt the Roatan market had stayed strong and based on the MLS data the answer is definitely yes.

The total Roatan marked had a strong increase of 33.9% in total dollar volume of sales to $51.3M. Many would argue that an increase in sales volume alone does not make a strong market but here is the kicker. With that large increase in dollar volume the average sale price for a property only changed -0.7% with the average price being $309,000. In the current world market to have a 34% increase in sales volume with effectively no change in the average price represents a strong and stable real estate market.

Enjoy Life! Philip

West Bay Beach is one of the worlds top beaches. A Three bedroom condos on West Bay Beach is a rare commodity and to have one for sale almost never happens, until now. The owner had this specially built and it is the only 3BR in the Mayan Princess Beach Resort. Another special feature is the interior door that separates the upstairs two bedrooms, bath and morning kitchen from the main living space, kitchen and master bedroom downstairs. This means that you can have two separate rental units and two rental incomes. If you were to buy these two units separately in the Mayan Princess you would pay around $550,000. This unit is being offered together for $499,000. Compare that to the resort next door where 2BR condos are going for $600,000. If you would like more information on this or other properties on Roatan send me an email.

Enjoy Life! Philip

Last week Roatan’s International airport was again transformed into a Concert Hall for the 3rd Annual Christmas Concert for the Angels. The Chair Committee of Helen Murphy, Ana Svoboda and Marion Seaman rearranged and decorated the airport lobby until it was a fabulous Christmas scene and concert hall. The chamber music ensemble Appassionato from San Pedro Sula performed a group of classic music and traditional Christmas music which included vocalist and clarinet solos.

The beneficiaries of the ticket sales and silent auction are Island to Island, Roatan Daycare Center, Familias Saludables, Little Friends Foundation and Clinica Esperanza. This years silent auction achieved its goal of raising $10,000 for the charities. The total raised has yet to be announced.

If you are on the island next year during the first week of December be sure to attend the islands grand concert for the Angels. Merry Christmas, Philip

Hi, here is a hot new real estate offering in Parrot Tree Plantation. We have had many clients on the island looking for 2 bedroom waterfront condos priced under $250k which has become impossible to find. Until now! Parrot Tree is now offering 50% ownership on their 2 bedroom Marina Villa condos. These units are furnished with very high end products right down to the linens and kitchen wares. Best of all they are priced under $250,000.

Here is a photo of the construction progress of these condos. The fourth floor walls are going up and the roof should be on by Christmas if the weather stays nice. Currently there are only 4 of the 50% shares being offered so if this is what you are looking for contact me for more info on Parrot Tree Real Estate and I will give you all the details.

Enjoy Life, Philip