Roatan Real Estate Experts
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 function in each area’s style.
Recently, we started seeing our island start to slowly come back to life, with American Airlines resuming operations in late August and the Utila and Galaxy Wave ferries following shortly afterwards. Curfew hours are easing up and restaurants and hotels are beginning to open their doors again, prepared with stringent biosecurity measures to ensure the safety of their guests.
Our island is beginning to host events again, modified to incorporate proper social distancing measures. On September 27th, there was a road bike race hosted by Roatan Point to Point 2020 that raised funds for the island’s COVID center via fundraising from the 180 cyclists that participated. Roatan’s famous International Fishing Tournament, normally held in September, will take place the 8th – 11th of October, celebrating 20 years of hosting the most anticipated sport fishing event of the year. If you can’t make it to the tournament this time, make sure to follow along the excitement on social media.
September was a busy month for real estate in our ‘new normal’, with several properties going under contract. The Residential market saw the closing of 9 properties in the following price ranges:
Price Range: Sales:
60,000-69,000 1
100,000-119,000 2
140,000-159,000 1
160,000-179,999 1
200,000-249,999 4
There was also one land sale closed with an additional 12 land listings and 19 residential listings added to the market. Right now, there are some diverse offerings along with some extremely affordable price points for buyers to take advantage of. The affordability of Roatan and motivation of some sellers to won’t last long!
If you’re hesitant about traveling to Roatan to purchase real estate, it is certainly possible to still buy a home or land sight unseen and our team will guide you every step of the way. Our latest blog has a few helpful tips for a few factors that you should be aware of should you consider this route.
Above all, we hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. We hope to see you return to our island soon.
Should you have any questions about Roatan real estate, please reach out to our team.
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, local real estate agent with a rock-solid reputation. With a good Roatan real estate agent, you’ll be able to avoid these mistakes.
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 and receiving very few severe storms, high winds and bad weather are always a possibility. Ensuring that the walls, roof systems, and foundation of your home are properly tied together is just common sense, especially after you have spent the time to find your perfect slice of Roatan island real estate for your homesite.
It’s Back to Business!
Happy Friday! We have some good news to share today. Our airport is reopening to international flights and Government services have resumed – which means we can get back to business closing real estate deals! While there are still several key details to clarify, the Governer of Roatan, Dino Silvestri, announced this morning that the first international flight to the island will resume with American Airlines on Saturday, August 22nd. Our airport has implemented and tested biosecurity measures and will resume domestic flights on August 10th and open to International flights beginning August 17th. Currently, there are discussions with the Central Government to finalize the requirements and protocols for travelers to Roatan as well as what the local curfew and circulation guidelines will be for residents.An official release from the Central Government is expected over the next several days to communicate requirements to travelers visiting the island. It is believed that international passengers will need to take a Rapid Test before travel and upload the results to a virtual platform prior to departing, plus bring the physical paperwork to present to immigration officials upon arrival. The Galaxy Wave ferry operating between Roatan and La Ceiba hasn’t announced their date to resume operations, but are working on implementing biosecurity measures and should restart service soon.
This week we had an offer accepted for our client on a condo at Infinity Bay and it has been officially placed under contract. We are working hard to finalize closings on deals that have been pending during the lockdown and closures. If you have been anxiously waiting to return or visit Roatan, we look forward to welcoming you soon! We are thrilled that Roatan real estate is moving again!
For those not ready to travel yet, just let us know if you would like us to view a listing on your behalf and send you a personalized video walk-through tour. You can also join us for a live call, so we can answer any questions that you may have about the property ‘on the spot.’
Ever stayed at a resort and said”I wish I lived here!”
Have you ever vacationed at a resort in Roatan and thought about how you would love to own one of those condos? Resort communities here have some major advantages like gorgeous scenery, fantastic amenities, upscale condos, and plenty of on-site and nearby recreational activities.If resort condo ownership on Roatan sounds dreamy, you’re in luck. There are some fabulous listings currently on the market. If the idea of staying in your own condo on a beautiful white beach by the sparkling Caribbean sea is calling, take a look at our top 3 condo picks on the market. Enjoy your own home while you are here and enjoy a return on investment from the resort condo pool while you are away.
3-2-1: Our Favorite Roatan Condo Listings:
Pineapple Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1516 SqFt
Resort offers: 3 pools, 2 restaurants, full spa facilities, gym, 24-hour security, backup generators, and filtered water systems.
Parrot Tree | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,700 SqFt
Resort Offers: Lagoon beach, restaurant, community pool, waterslide for kids, marina, nature trails, 24-hour security and the GARM clinic.
Infinity Bay | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 847 SqFt
Resort Offers: 2 restaurants, Palapa bar, 300-foot long infinity pool, white sand beach, fitness center, spa, 24-hour security.
Buying a Second Home in the Caribbean
It just may be easier than you think!
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