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Roatan and Bay Islands Discussion List Archive
| Posted On: | 31-Oct-2005 |
| From: | RRE [roatanrealestate.....com] |
| Subject: | [roatan] Roatan Real Estate Newsletter |
Roatan Real Estate October Newsletter- -Hilda¹s Visit/Brush with Beta -Market Watch -New Listings/Multiple Listing magazine -New Shopping Opportunities (Silver Bay, Tommy Bahamas,) -Welcome Tom -Photo moment -Hilda¹s Visit Last week marked a visit from Hurricane Wilma or she at least came close to visiting about 120 miles from the eye. At Cat5 as she passed by, the winds were substantial and constant. Although we had no power, phone or internet things were back to ³normal² in a couple of days. Trees and branches were down all over the island making driving a bit like a game of Pac Man. Beach erosion so far has been substantial, though my experience is what Mother Nature takes she will return. The north and west sides taking the brunt of the effects, while travel to the south side like going to a different world with little crashing waves in comparison and what one would consider ³breezes² versus sideways salt spray that were on the opposite shore lines. Waves here were as large or larger than I have ever seen here, but as many know the reef surrounding the island will help protect most from harm in regard to possible surge. Ran into shop dive shop people who say the waves were higher than they were when the island have Mitch visit in ¹98. There are plenty of docks/piers that went down but they can be rebuilt. I have heard that Punta Gorda got hit hard but have no details on it. Have heard of no loss of life or injury. With all the storms this record breaking season, this past weekend we all held our breath again as the weather channel and internet links told of Hurricane Beta slowly moving up the coast of Nicaragua. Although news hass not come to us yet regarding the water damage it may have done in that country, about 8,000 residents of low lying areas were evacuated, seems that it has now been downgraded into a depression and moved off to the pacific. I guess the overall bottom line of this is that we dodged a couple of bullets, which the island usually does, with an average of only every 24 years for a hit and the precious reef protecting all. -Market Watch Now being one of the slowest times of the year for the island, sales are still fairly strong. Web page activity is down though is each year at this time so no surprises there. Year to date it is up. A bit too early for people to be thinking about tropical vacations out of the snow and with three out of four of our top producing areas for inquiries for the island being Florida, Texas, New Orleans and California, no surprise with them being preoccupied with hurricanes, fires and mudslides. I noticed no real upward bounce with any of the major developments announcing price increases, possibly new projects keeping some from doing such competitively, atleast temporarily. New Listings of note- ³Infinity Bay² is a new condo project announced in West Bay. The 100 plus unit complex will break ground soon with building stakes out for the first building and a sales office in place. Pre-construction prices starting at $239K they will offer one, two and three bedroom units. This complex so new is not yet on the MLS service but will be soon. If you wish information on this project feel free to write me.. I would presume this to be the last new construction opportunity on West Bay for a while at least. NEW LISTINGS WITH ROATAN-REAL ESTATE- -Five acres with Beachfront, 10 minutes from airport. Nice spot for subdividing check it out here- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=217 -Home site with 130¹ beachfront one full acre http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=221 -Brand new Beachfront home 2bd/2ba ready for your finishing touches! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=216 -153 acres Owner will sell off in parcels Motivated Seller! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=218 -16 acres Beautiful Views Bargain Pricing! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=220 The fourth edition ever of the island¹s MLS magazine has just had it¹s finishing touches put on it and will be off to the printer at the end of this week and distribution starting in about 2-3 weeks. If you are visiting the island and would like a copy they are displayed in many island locations and give a great overview of what the Islands, (Roatan & Utila), and some of the north coast, (LaCeiba area), have to offer for vacation, retirement and investment possibilities. If you wish some general information via the web regarding owning property in this country please visit- http://www.roatan-realestate.com/roatan-investing.php -New Shopping Opportunities- (Silver Bay, Tommy Bahamas,) As the island grows so do the options for various items and shopping. Both of the small malls near the cruise ship dock are going through expansion for the upcoming season adding a second floor. Main Street Mall this year will be offering a shop called ³Footloose² specializing in Tommy Bahamas line of quality clothing and a new store called ³Silver Bay² with Mayan art items and a very large selection of real silver and semi precious stone jewelry. If you come to the island you may want to pick a day to check out this mini mall. Although all the shops do not stay open everyday, (concentrating their efforts on cruise day), many are open daily, including the Duty Free Shops which have a great selection of products including your favorite bottles of rum at very discounted prices. Worth the time to visit the non crowded end of Coxen Hole. If you are coming from West Bay or West End, although not 100% paved at this point, (part gravel), you may wish to come in via Flowers Bay road which connects to West Bay road at the ³T². Much shorter distance than going the way most know via the main road though Sandy Bay. -Welcome Tom! -I would like to take a moment to welcome Tom Campbell to the Roatan Real Estate staff. Tom has been a mainstay in the industry for several years working hard and generating a reputation for honesty and service, two things our company considers the top of the list for it¹s staff. Because Tom has lived here for several years his knowledge of the island is extensive. If you know Tom you know that he is a great guy and a excellent real estate consultant. -Photo moment-I have decided to offer a new section in the letter called ³Photo Moment². It will give a visual each month of a tropical setting , flower , animal or event. I have been here now several years and the photo moments are always there it seems. This month is West Bay Beach normally and west Bay Beach during Wilma. If there is any reason you can not open the attachment with this letter you can Go to http://www.roatan-realestate.com/newsletters.php and see it there in the newsletter section where I will up load it, (will not be there for a couple days). Those who receive this via the chat site if you feel left out, email me requesting the photo and I will send you one ³off group². I know this is a ³real estate² news letter but even if you are not buying and just want a great vacation, Roatan is a very nice place to be. That is it for this issue folks. Hope you enjoyed it and welcome it to you email box again. If you decide that Roatan is not in your future or wish to be removed from this mail list please just place ³remove² in the subject line and send it back to me via reply. Best Regards- Larry Larry Schlesser Roatan-Real Estate Owner/Broker Visit our regularly Updated Web Site http://www.roatan-realestate.com Member of Roatan Realtors Assoc., ANIBIR, (Honduran Realtors Assoc). U.S. FAX LINE - 786-319-9945 Phone 445-1612, (from the U.S. dial 011-504-445-1612) U.S. Miami Number 786-380-4864 U.S. MAILING ADDRESS 7801 NW 37th St. IMC-SAP- #5002 Miami, FL. 33166 -- --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page /dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/maOolB/TM --~-> Adventures on Roatan: An exciting tour of the island on DVD http://www.roatanvideo.com To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roatan/ roatan- : | |
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