Posts Tagged ‘Roatan’
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
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
Tags: Architect, Builder, Contractor, Palmetto Bay Plantation, Real Estate, Roatan
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
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
Tags: Beach, Century 21, Honduras, Honduras Property, Lots, Property, Real Estate, Roatan
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Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Hello,
A quick note to let you know about the group I started on Facebook to share interesting things about living on Roatan and info on Real Estate deals. You can go to your FB page and find the group in the “Groups” section or just click here Roatan Living and Real Estate. I will look forward to seeing your posts in the group.
If you are not a Facebook user yet you should go and check it out. I have had great fun this last year reconnecting with high school and college friends that I had not heard from for decades.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Facebook, Real Estate, Roatan
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Hello,
If you are planning a trip to Roatan and wondering where the best restaurants are, I have a new favorite restaurant to recommend. It is a little unassuming shack, on the main road, in the middle of West End. Their cuisine is Asian and the menu is centered around different types of noodles. So the name…… The Noodle Shack!
The Noodle Shack in West End, Roatan
I know cute name, you may go to a restaurant once because of the name but you will go back a restaurant because of the food and this place has great food.
Even my wife who is the pickiest eater on the planet ordered her meal with all her special requirements and it came exactly right and delicious. My order was easy, the standard dish of Thai Peanut Shrimp with vegetables on Rice Noodles….ummmmm goooood!
So when you are on Roatan in West End looking for a place to eat you should make an effort to find The Noodle Shack.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Honduras, Restaurant, Roatan, West End
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
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
Tags: Beach, Condo, Parrot Tree, Real Estate, Roatan
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Hello,
Even as the Real Estate market begins to recover here on Roatan there are still great deals to be found. This short sale is an unfortunate situation for the seller but will be exactly what one of you is looking for.
The house is approximately 1,500 sqft and has 2Br and 2Ba with a deck that spans the entire house. The house is being sold with an adjacent lot (that can be sold separately) and the total acreage is almost 1.5 acres. Located in Palmetto Bay Plantation the owners will enjoy the 2 miles of beautiful white sand beach with excellent diving and snorkeling found on this north shore location.
For more information on this property or any others available through our MLS database send me an email, Philip@RoatanLiving.com or call me on my U.S. phone 831 359-4244.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Honduras, MLS, Palmetto Bay, Property, Roatan, Short Sale
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
The good news regarding travel to Honduras was announced last week by the U.S. Department of State, no more travel alert! Here is the official statement:
“The travel alert issued for Honduras on November 6, 2009, is canceled, effective immediately. The improved security situation in Honduras has removed the immediate threat to the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Honduras.”
Although there had never been a problem with security here on Roatan or the Bay Islands, the U.S. Dept. of State did not distinguish between locations within a country. Consequently the alert which was intended for the large cities on the mainland severely impacted tourism here in the Bay Islands.
The timing of this announcement is very good, as the “busy” tourism season in the Bay Islands is just starting to ramp up. I have already seen a noticeable increase in visitors to the resorts and beaches this past weekend. Some increase might have happened anyway but the removal of the alert will certainly encourage others who may have had concerns to come down for a visit.
So if your ears are freezing and your fingers are numb send me an email Philip@RoatanLiving.com and I’ll help you find a lounge chair in the sun.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Carnival, Honduras, Real Estate, Reservations, Roatan, Roatan Flights, Travel
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
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.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Beach, Bookings, Reservations, Roatan, Stay Free, Travel, West Bay
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I know many of you are planning trips to Roatan this winter and are also interested in some of the great real estate values that have resulted from the poor economy.
Here is an extra incentive to plan a visit to Roatan. Thanks to my broker I am able to offer a FREE week of accommodations on Roatan to those people interested in buying real estate here. There is no cost to you and no obligation to buy anything. The benefit comes when you choose to buy property on Roatan.
Enrollment is easy just let me know at any point before you arrive or anytime during your stay on Roatan that you want to participate in the “Buyers Stay Free” program and when we close on your purchase you will get a check for the cost of your hotel room. So if you have been thinking about buying one of the great properties on Roatan there is no better time than the present.
If you would like help making reservations on the island for some discounted rooms or for information on flights email me: Philip@RoatanLiving.com and I will be glad to help.
Enjoy Life, Philip
Tags: Real Estate, Roatan, Stay Free
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
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
Tags: Business, Luxury Home, Property, Real Estate, Roatan
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