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Picture an improving market for Roatan Real Estate after Osama Bin Laden Killed.

Philip — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:15:44 +0000

The jubilation and unity that Americans exhibited when the announcement was made about Bin Laden’s death was a sign that the world is anxious for life to return to normal. Part of that return to normalcy will be growth in the economy, especially the real estate markets. After two years of falling real estate prices and stagnant sales, this world event may be the consolidating event needed to kick off the recovery.

As the Roatan real estate market begins to gather speed there will be fewer deep discounted properties that savvy buyers will be able to take advantage of. The most recent troubled owner of a Beach Front Condo in Parrot Tree has dropped the price of their unit to $199,900. This is a rare price for these furnished one bed room condos that are located right on the white sand beach. If you are interested in seeing this unit and Parrot Tree Plantation follow this link, http://rtvpix.com/RE-0673-H0VL23-01

If you want more information on this property or other properties on Roatan give me a call 831 359-4244 or send me an email Philip @ RoatanLiving.com

Enjoy Life, Philip

Dos Geckos on Roatans North Shore for Sale or Rent

Philip — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:07:32 +0000

Hello,

I have been anxiously waiting for the owner to put the finishing touches on this brand new home on the white sand beach of Palmetto Bay. And now I can tell you that it is finished and available for vacation rental or special occasion rental. The house was specifically designed for this location and the layout is very inviting with its ocean facing glass walls that open onto the beach side terrace with pool.

Roatan North Shore View from Dos Geckos

If you are planning a family vacation the extra large kitchen is exactly what your private chef will need to prepare gourmet meals for the entire family. And the large banquet table is the perfect place to serve the whole gang. When dinner is finished you can go downstairs to the Media Room and enjoy big screen movies on the 100 inch screen with Dolby 5.1 surround sound.

This home is also perfect for special dinner parties with wine and food pairings, wedding rehearsal dinners or receptions.

For additional information on Dos Geckos in Palmetto Bay or any other real estate on Roatan please contact me. Or you can view a Virtual Tour of the property online.

Enjoy Life, Philip

Advance Notice of Roatan Real Estate Price Reduction

Philip — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:10:04 +0000

Hello,

I wanted my blog readers be the first to know about this price drop before it becomes public knowledge. The property is Anthony’s Blue Lagoon, Gift Shop, Diving and Fishing Charter, 5 bedroom luxury home and much more.

The home is fully furnished with top quality furniture and the appliances are Frigidaire Professional Series. Also there are three large screen Plasma TV’s with an audio system throughout the house and the screened deck has a stainless steel BBQ and Bar for entertaining.

The Boat Charter business includes a 27’ boat plus all the fishing rods, reels and tackle to take your clients fishing. Or for the diving charters there are four sets of dive gear and 15 tanks. There is also plenty of support equipment like a 16kw generator a 200 lb/day ice maker a chest freezer and much more.

The Gift Shop is well stocked and has a steady flow of clients from the two cruise ship docks and drive by tourists. All the inventory is included along with the sources for re-stocking. There is even a 1,300 square foot unfinished space to expand the gift shop or for you dream up a new use like a bar or restaurant.

This property is now priced way under market value and should get a lot of interest when the new low price of $799,000 goes public.

Don’t let your Caribbean dream get away!

You can see a Virtual Tour and photos of Anthony’s Blue Lagoon at http://rtvpix.com/RE-9262-WHIHUZ-01 For more information on this property or any others available on Roatan please visit my web site at www.RoatanLiving.com

Enjoy Life, Philip

Looking for a Roatan Architect and Builder?

Philip — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:32:51 +0000

Hello,
As I show homes and land to clients here in Roatan there are many questions they ask about buying real estate, renovating an existing home or building a new one. One of the toughest questions I get asked is: “Do you know an architect and contractor that will do a good job?” Until this year I always answered that question with a question: “Will you be here to oversee the job?” However based on some recent experiences I have changed my response and can now recommend both an architect and a builder that work well on Roatan.

The architect I can endorse is Ana Gallo from Austin Texas. She has already designed five homes on Roatan and has re-designed several more existing homes to better fit the owners needs. Her professional education was completed in the U.S. and her client base is primarily there as well.

Palmetto Bay Plantation Home Roatan MLS#10-157

This makes design discussions and planning, flow much more smoothly for everyone. When it comes time to start construction, being a Central American native and bi-lingual ensures that everyone involved understands what needs to be done to complete the house as designed. The “McDonald” house pictured above is one of her latest creations. This home is currently available for $1.5M. It is located on the beach in Palmetto Bay Plantation and is a beautiful example of the design standards and excellence she maintains. You can see samples of all of her work at AnaGallo.com.

I am also very excited that I can now recommend a builder on Roatan. This resource has been a difficult one to identify due to the high expectations that most real estate buyers bring to the home building project. However Hugo Coello is definitely the builder that can meet those expectations. Hugo has built several homes on Roatan in some of the nicest developments on the island. These homes were built to very high standards and completed in a timely manor. The “McDonald” home pictured above was built by Hugo.

These two professionals have collaborated on more than one home on Roatan with stellar results and I look forward to seeing their next projects.

Enjoy Life, Philip

Bargains on Honduras Property

Philip — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:25:50 +0000

Hello,

From my chair on the beach here is West Bay it looks like Roatan Real Estate has started to recover from the world wide recession. First quarter sales were below average when compared to previous years but we are half way through the second quarter of 2010 and sales have definitely begun to recover. Honduras property sales through the Century 21 office have shown a cyclic trend over the last 10 years between land purchases and home/condo purchases. Currently we are in a home/condo portion of the cycle and bargains on residences are quickly being sold. So where are the good deals now?

Many who bought residential lots at the peak of the “land purchase” phase are finding it hard to sell their land in this “home purchase” phase. So if you are looking for a deal take a look a land and lots for sale.

For example lot 11 in Marbella Beach Resort is a .4 acre lot with 110 feet of white sand beach. This lot is on the market at $340,000 which is $100,000 below the sale price of a neighboring lot sold 3 years ago! This is only one example of the type of bargains to be found in Roatan Real Estate.

Send me an email if you would like more information on this lot or any other properties you have seen on the web.

Enjoy Life, Philip

Best Deal on Parrot Tree Beach Condo

Philip — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:18:35 +0000

Hello,
This El Nino year has given us some late season rain but the sun is out now and the beaches look very inviting.

Parrot Tree Lagoon and Condos

Real Estate interest continues strong this year and the deals are getting harder to find. But there is one you will want to know about.
This is on the beach in Parrot Tree Plantation and the unit overlooks the lagoon and the Caribbean sea. The unit originally sold for $299,000 but the lender is letting it go at 33% off the original price. This will be your favorite vacation spot for the family for generations to come.

Parrot Tree Beach Condo

The unit has a king size bed and a pull out couch to accommodate 4 people. It comes fully furnished with all the kitchen utensils, bed linens and towels. All you need for your next vacation is your swim suit and toothbrush. Price $199,000

If you would like more information on this or other properties on Roatan please Contact me. Or you can visit my web site.
Enjoy Life, Philip

Roatan Business and Luxury Home Is a Prime Real Estate Opportunity

Philip — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:28:02 +0000

For all of you out there grinding away at your job, dreaming of having your own beach bar/dive shop on a Caribbean Island…… you just found it! This is the perfect turnkey business, just pack your bags, move in and you’re in business.

This property just came on the market this week with special financing that will meet anyone needs. The spacious 5BR home is on the beach front and comes fully furnished with top quality furniture, three 50 inch and larger plasma TV’s, a fully equipped kitchen with professional grade Frigidaire appliances and granite counters. There is a 140 foot long private dock out your front door which includes your own 27 foot boat and the diving and fishing gear to boot. Also included is a Toyota SUV.

There are multiple business currently being run from the location and there is a huge amount of space to expand the existing businesses or start your own beach bar and restaurant. The cruise ship tour operators have found that this particular gift shop and the island boat tour offered here to be the most popular on the island.

The best feature of this property is that the owner is willing to finance the sale and the income these businesses generate will easily cover the payments. For more information and a Virtual Tour of this property and many others on Roatan please visit my Roatan Living web site.

Enjoy Life, Philip

Roatan Deals on Real Estate

Philip — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:36:00 +0000

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

Hot Deal on Roatan Real Estate

Philip — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:43:22 +0000

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

Great Price on a RARE 3BR Beach side Condo

Philip — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:52:22 +0000

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