Since March 16 2020, when we went into lock-down due to COVID-19, so many of the things we thought to be infallible have proven anything but.  The steady annual ebb and flow of the Roatan tourism economy: high-season, low-season, mid-season, disappeared overnight.  Things we took for granted disappeared in a split second and we had […]

When it comes to characterizing the look and feel of a region, architecture has always played an elemental role.  Different areas of the world display different architectural aesthetics which contribute to their unique identities.  From the temples of the Far East to the brickwork of Europe to the bungalows of California, buildings play a distinguishing […]

With the current global pandemic, you may be considering purchasing a home in Roatan sight unseen. If so, there are several common mistakes that you could make. However, once you know what to look out for, you’re more likely to avoid them. When buying a home sight unseen, it is essential to hire an experienced, […]

If you spent most of your life residing outside a coastal hurricane area, you may not have heard about hurricane straps before. But on our little Caribbean island, these simple connectors are very important to make sure your contractor includes when building your home. While we are quite blessed with being below the hurricane belt […]

If you’ve always dreamed about owning a tropical island home, you’re unsure of how to make this a reality or where to even begin. If you’ve vacationed in the Caribbean and been drawn to the idyllic, lush scenery and gazed longingly at Real Estate listings posted around your resort, the allure of having your own […]

At some point in our lives, almost everyone has had the dream of living on a tropical island – especially those of us who have to put up with bone chilling winters.  While annual island vacations can help recharge the batteries and refresh the mind, they don’t quite hold the same cachet as owning a […]

Whether you are a seasoned visitor to the island or living in the Caribbean has always been a dream, if you are considering moving to Roatan, you should rent before you buy.  While it may seem a little odd that a real estate company here on Roatan would not try to immediately convince you to […]

Have you always dreamed of owning a home on a gorgeous tropical island? You’re not alone. Many people dream away but only a small percent actually end up owning property in the Caribbean. Buying a home in the Caribbean can be quite different than what you are used to in the States, Canada or Europe. […]