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
Central America has always attracted intrepid visitors in search of unfiltered natural beauty. Now, a set of top-tier, and often eco-friendly resorts are reinventing the region as a world-class beach destination, complete with unspoiled coastlines, coral reefs, and corduroy waves.
Roatán listed as number seven, is just north of mainland Honduras in the Caribbean sea and the largest of the Bay Island chain. It is surrounded by more than 60 miles of living reef and is one of the most affordable places worldwide to learn scuba. Open-water certification courses last three to four days, after which divers can troll for rare whale sharks. Non-divers can swim with sea turtles or explore the island’s west-end, which has some of our favorite Central America beaches.
The best time to visit is February through June. Solitude seekers may want to avoid the holiday season from Christmas through January.
Continental and Delta airlines fly direct to Roatán from Houston, Newark and Atlanta. West Jet airline also flies direct seasonally from Toronto.
For more information see www.RoatanLiving.com or email me at Philip@RoatanLiving.com
I know many of you travel, or tried to travel over the holidays. Hopefully you were not stranded in the blizzard that hit the northeast U.S. The press is still reporting airport closures as I’m writing.
If you are saving your vacation days for the upcoming weeks I hope you are considering Roatan as your warm water destination. Our winter rains have past and we are currently having the best weather you could wish for. Sunny and warm, translation….no snow.
The hotels on Roatan were booked solid through New Years but many still have reservations available for January if you plan quickly. If you are looking for a recommendation for an excellent hotel on a spectacular beach you might check out Parrot Tree Plantation.
Hotel over looking the pool and lagoon
This is a perfect place to relax after the hectic holidays and warm you body in the sun. Snorkeling and diving are at your door step and the new golf course is 10 minutes away.
If you would like assistance with reservations I would be glad to assist you. You can call me at 831-359-4244 or send me an email, Philip@RoatanLiving.com
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.
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
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.
It seems that Roatan has elevated it’s status another step towards becoming a respected vacation destination. On Friday three pilots took to the air over West Bay Beach and demonstrated their stunt planes and their aerobatic piloting skills to the unsuspecting sun bathers. Here is some video from the show.
If you have any questions about Roatan please contact me or you can visit my web site.
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
Happy Holidays to everyone!
In addition to the traditional holiday season it is also the season for tourists on Roatan. Here is a little look at West Bay Beach last week.
Let me give a big “Welcome Back” to the guests on Roatan today and all through the winter.
Enjoy Life, Philip
As I travel around the island I have been making it a point to ask resort managers, desk clerks and scuba shop owners what their bookings look like for the holidays. So far the responses have been “Our Bookings Are Up”. That response is certainly an improvement over the last 10 months.
The dive shop at Palmetto said that they have received enough reservations that they would need two boats during the holidays to handle all their guests. They typically operate with only one boat.
None of the resorts or dive shops I spoke with indicated that they were full for the holidays but that is a distinct possibility since Christmas is still four weeks away and there are always those who procrastinate making their reservations.
Everyone here is excited that the tourists are beginning to return to Roatan. It has been a VERY slow year and having guests on the island will certainly brighten the holidays. Don’t forget that if you are interested in Real Estate here we offer a buyer stays free program, check out the web site for details.
