The Inside Track - Roatan Property For You

Dec 29,
2014
Volume 28,
Issue 1
The Inside Track
Your Guide to Profiting
From Offshore Real Estate
Merry Christmas!
2014 was the best year we have seen over the last few years for pretty much everything on
the island. Real estate transactions were way up, a new government shows lots of potential, more flights and more cruise
ships occurred. Big news for the island is that after extensive talks, Southwest Airlines will be flying direct to Roatan in the spring.
This is from an inside source and has yet to be announced by the airline but they provide excellent service at very competitive
prices so the extra flights and the lower fares will certainly be a boon to tourism and business here.
Another exciting event was the arrival in Roatan and Honduras of Compass TV Network. The videographer, Jason
Johnson is a nice and amazing guy. Check out the Wikipedia on him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Johnson_%28actor%29
We had a lot of fun and I really look forward to the first episode that will be coming up in the new year. He was truly amazed at
what he found here. We had some great “jungle gym” workout ideas as well!
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GOOD NEWS SECTION
December 17, 2014.
Honduras takes the Lead in Vegetables and Fruits Exports
The deputy director of Honduras’ National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA), Edgar Santamaría, confirmed
that the country’s export volumes of non-traditional fruits and vegetables have exceeded those of the Dominican
December 2, 2014.
Honduras coffee exports more than double in November 2014
Coffee exports from Honduras, Central America’s top producer, more than doubled in November from the same
month last year, helped by a rise in coffee prices worldwide, industry officials said on Monday.
Financial News · Headline News
IMF Allocates $460 Million Dollars for Honduras infrastructure
projects
These will include upgrading Puerto Cortés, the construction of the Amapala port
and completing the 280 km ‘Dry Canal’ connecting Amapala island in the Pacific
with Puerto Castilla, a container port on the Caribbean. In addition, funds will also
be allocated for social programs and improving some state run companies. “These new funds will support the economy; we have been
offered a facility to
undertake a series of important projects for the country to help us in our goals of becoming competitive,
because now we are not competing with the region, but with the world,” said the Government in a statement.
Two good articles about Roatan:
http://www.honduras.com/roatan-honduras-is-the-new-florida/
http://www.honduras.com/roatan-history/
The 5th Annual Rotary Club of Roatan Fundraiser
This gala event is one of the few opportunities we have on the island to dust off the suits
and ties and the gowns and get really dressed up. There is great food, entertainment,
live and silent auctions, and many friends to meet. Most importantly it is an opportunity to
give generously to an organization that provides huge support and benefits to the island
under the mandates of Health, Security, Education and Community. This year we raised
$10,000, 100% of which will go to supporting the island. 
RECO’s Wind Farm is on the Rise!
After many trials and tribulations, the wind farm is being erected on the highest hill on the island. This
venture will provide a significant amount of green power to the island and should hopefully help
somewhat reduce the cost of electricity to the consumer.
HOMES:
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I had this in the last issue but are you kidding me!?! How about a furnished, brand new, turnkey, 3 bedroom concrete home
built to US specs in a controlled development with a gorgeous pool, riding trails and close to zip lines, hot pools, parks, hiking
and a stroll to the beach club for… are you ready? $99,900. Not a typo! Villa Hermosa in Salitran about 15 minutes from La
Ceiba. All the fun shots above were taken a few minutes from the project.
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SALE PENDING! SORRY YOU MISSED OUT! Spacious and open 3 bedroom/2 bath home in gated Sandy Bay community. All
bedrooms have A/C. Patios are fully screened for relaxing evenings. Amenities include pool, beach, dock and dive center. This
home shows well and has well over $200,000 invested in it. It has the highest rental occupancy in Sundancer. Bargain priced
at $159,900.
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Want to move to the Caribbean? Want a small business? Dream of waterfront? You can now have it all! Boasting 85 feet of
beach and new 2 level dock. Experience dramatic sunrises and sunsets from the full length decks of this solid home in Sandy
Bay. Nicely located between AKR and Lawson Rock. Two bedroom home, 0ne bedroom casita and 6 rental units. Perfect for
hostel or B&B. Not many waterfront homes with docks available in the western end of the island. Good development potential
as well. Motivated seller so try your offer. Will consider financing. $299,000
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Mission Gate offers classic Spanish Colonial condos located in one of the most desirable areas of the Caribbean – West Bay
Beach. Many luxury features in these 2 bed/2 bath homes. Unlike many condos in resort destinations, these are designed and
equipped to not only be great vacation homes but also are appropriate for full time living. Unquestionably the best values on
the island for condos at $299,000. Also a great option is a Quarter Ownership at just $99,000. Only one Quarter left!
Professional property and rental management. True “lock and leave” simplicity.
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Great Value! Four bedroom homes are hard to find here. This new wood construction home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a
family room! Bonus is a partial ocean view. Just 10 minutes to the airport or the beaches and services of West End. $140,000.
LAND:
 This estate lot is one of the finest building sites in Parrot Tree Plantation offered at a bargain price. Encompassing over ½ acre
of private treed hilltop, this property overlooking First Bight is at the end of a quiet lane. The property dominates an entire ridge from
ravine to ravine with a gentle slope that fans out to 170 feet of waterfront. Just 10 minutes to the Black Pearl golf course. Sacrifice
at $189,000. Lesser lots are offered for over $300,000.
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY/BUSINESSES:
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Fabulous restaurant in West Bay now ranked #1 in West Bay with TripAdvisor. Created by a professional restaurateur with
many years of experience opening venues internationally. Unique concept and menu not available anywhere else on Roatan.
Excellent exposure in high traffic location. Concept designed and created as a turnkey operation with all facets of the business
in place and profits being made from. $79,000.
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Commercial building in West Bay with long term lease in place until February 1, 2016. The location is in one of the highest foot
traffic areas on the island. Current restaurant is consistently in the top 3 in West Bay and owner would like to stay. Includes
338sq.ft. with half of the space as covered deck. Very difficult to find a commercial space in West Bay. $139,000.
VACATION RENTALS:
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If you haven’t booked a winter vacation yet, it is still not too late. Mission Gate has selected dates available and we would love
to see you. See the listing above and contact me for more information.
I truly hope you had a delightful Christmas surrounded by family and friends. I also hope that Santa
promised you the opportunity to own a property in Roatan or Salitran in the very near future!
To get more information, photos and videos of these properties go to my website at
www.RoatanPropertyForYou.com
If there is something you think you would be interested in that you don’t see here let me know. Our MLS
has 600 listings I could inform you about.
In the meantime…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Edward du Monceaux
Roatan Island Real Estate
"The Gatehouse"
Mission Gate
West Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands
[email protected]
011-504-9502-6204
www.RoatanPropertyForYou.com
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