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| | AUGUST 2 0 0 8 Issue 19
P R O P E R T Y P A G E S |
| | CARIBBEAN INVESTOR AND OWNER NOTES News and opportunities, tips and announcements from last month's Investor Notes emailed out to CaribProperty Club and ONI Members.

Thursday, 24th July 2008 Special Offer to YOU - as a Sapphire Beach Enquirer
| Dear Sapphire Beach Enquirer,
Forgive me if you have already seen this, but we know that so many important emails get chewed up by spam filters these days and worse, you may have replied to me and I did'nt receive that response! So I am resending this wonderful offer from Sapphire Beach to you now, one more time, just to make absolutely sure that you don't miss this fantastic opportunity. If you prefer to discuss this with someone please feel free to call Deb on 1-767-449-0599 (International) or Dave on 1-352-397-9383 or 1-866-884-9812 x304 (United States) -----------
Recently you responded to an ONI Alert in which we told you about a fantastic opportunity to purchase a $99,900 Casita in Sapphire Beach Resort, Ambergris Cay in Belize .
So many of you responded, and so many of you said "We'd really like to come down and visit first, before we buy". That was when we realized we needed to help you make that journey. And FAST! - because we have just been told that Sapphire Beach has broken ground. This means that in only 45 days there will be beautiful, homes standing where now there is only white sand, and worth a great deal more than $99,900!
Well we CAN help you make that journey to ownership... Dave Petersen from Sapphire Beach Resort has put together this fabulous offer limited to you only! Read on!
Now there was a reason you asked about Sapphire Beach, and that was because your instinct told you this was a good one! The price is right, the place is right, and your instincts are right. You asked, we answered and the answers just made it more interesting!
But so often making a decision like this is about two things - opportunity and budget.
Everyday life gets in the way... the conference next week you have to attend, the house needs painting, the school holidays...and so decisions like buying a villa at beautiful Sapphire Beach have to be delayed. And you know you really, really should take the time to go down to Belize and take a look. Feel it, walk around it, talk to Dave - and wrap it up.
It is a fantastic opportunity agreed...but that trip to Belize is going to hit the budget. For a start there is the cost of the accommodation, two nights would be minimum. Five would allow you to get the business done, - and then spend a couple of extra days relaxing on the beach watching the foundations of your new home going in. Five days would be so perfect if they were FREE! And what about the lost revenue for the days you are away... imagine being able to build that into the price you pay?
We know all of this, we truly do! And we do not want you to miss this opportunity now that time is running out. Remember we only have a few more weeks before the price goes up.
So this is Dave's splendid offer to you:
o 5 full nights in Belize Absolutely FREE -- daily breakfast included! o Luxury accommodations at Banana Beach Resort! o $1000 discount off on any Sapphire Beach Casita! o $2500 discount off on any Sapphire Beach Cabana! o $5000 discount off any Sapphire Beach Villa! o A complimentary lunch or dinner for two! o Special financing available with just 30% down! (Subject to qualification)
The only requirements are that you must travel by August 31, 2008. And you’ll need to set aside 1/2 day for your personal tour of Sapphire Beach.
This is a unique and unrepeatable offer from Dave, we do hope you will take him up on it. See you in Belize !
Best regards, Cindy Myerly Offshore Sales Development Coordinator
PS: All you need to do is book that flight, and then let us know when you are coming. We will immediately reserve your FREE 5 days luxury accommodation and the rest will just fall perfectly into place right here at Sapphire Beach Resort. | Thursday, 24th July 2008 Cloud Forest of 14 Falls For Sale
| "Cloud Forest of 14 Falls For Sale". It sounds like a title to a ballad, or a large canvas in oil or acrylic.
Well it could be, - but much more important for our Members, it is a very real opportunity to buy into one of nature's true works of art on the mainland of Honduras opposite the well-known tourist destination of the Bay Islands.
14 Falls Ranch is 141 acres of valuable cloud forest. To be exact, over 60 waterfalls, cut trails, stone built dams, ancient rock carvings from indigenous peoples, bathing pools, and a natural, protected habitat for all those creatures who dwell at 1600 feet in the central American rainforests.
The 141 acres includes 12 acres of a working plantation of vanilla and black pepper, interspersed with mazapan, avocado, mango, nance and oranges. The ranch is designated as organic farm land, and is naturally irrigated from one of the 5 dams above. Towards the highest point of the rising slopes of the ranch one can see across the 3 miles of coastal plains to the Caribbean Sea, and the Bay Islands beyond. Although there are many waterfalls and springs on this vast property, it takes it’s name from the first 14, which were the center of a planned tourist destination/park. The southern boundary of the property is the highest point, in the shadow of Pico Bonito, and abuts the National Park, so there will never be any development or farming of any kind allowed above 14 Falls Ranch. And the price of this natural masterpiece? JUST 1.2 million US dollars. Best regards Deb Andrews
| Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 Something Special in Panama - Caribbean Beach Condos
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Over the past few months some of our Members have asked us about Panama. "You send us great recommendations in Nicaragua and in the Dominican Republic," you say, "but what about Panama? - we know that Panama is booming."
You are so right, Panama is booming. "The Index of Monthly Economic Activity (IMAE) in Panama registered an increase of 9.48% for the month of April 2008 compared to the same period last year." I quote La Prensa a national Panamanian newspaper.
And that's why it's becoming harder to find a really good return for your capital right now in Panama. Sin duda, property prices are now very, very high in places like Panama City. So it has taken us a little while to find that something special - something we know will suit our Members and pique their interest. Well your patience has been rewarded, and we've got a real gem for you!
It's called Beach Resort.
The condo towers at Balä Beach Resort are to be built on 24 acres of Caribbean coast. These are white sand beaches within 15 minutes of historic Portobelo and its new marina, but best of all, once the new highway is complete, just an hour's drive from Panama City. A capital city where the dedicated shopper can have her heart's desire; the culturally starved can feast, and the gourmet can soak up first world urban dining experiences on a par with Paris and Rome.
The condos themselves are stylishly modern, finished to a very high standard, and the resort offers owners everything on the wish list from tennis courts to hot pools, from restaurants to spa.
And this is what we like best...until they break ground in October, you can buy one of these condos at pre-construction off-plan prices for ONLY $80,000 and some change.
Good luck Deb Andrews
PS. Don't forget once construction starts in October the value of these condos will shoot up, in line with Panama property prices. At the moment they are a fantastic buy at just $80,000 to become an owner at Balä Beach Resort.
| Monday, 14th July 2008 Welcome to your Acanto Hotel and Condominiums
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The popular Guide says of the Acanto Hotel Condominiums: “This property is (dare I say it?) the most romantic in Playa del Carmen. There is intimacy and drama and even a sense of isolation.”
And for you, there is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own, outright, a 5-Star luxury condo on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches for as little as $312,000 – with a positive rental cash flow from day one
Do you ever get the urge just to be waited on hand and foot? To be treated like royalty … with breakfast in bed … a catered lunch on the veranda … and dinner brought to you on a silver platter?
Welcome to your Acanto Hotel and Condominiums in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Or, as your doorman might say, “Bienvenidos!”
I want you to take a good, close look at the incredible opportunity Matt Craig, the General Manager at Acanto Hotel Condos, and our own Deb Andrews have put together for you at the resort Frommer’s Guide calls “the most romantic in Playa del Carmen.” Located on 16th Street and Playa’s famous Quinto Avenido (5th Avenue) – Yucatan’s hot spot for fine dining, boutique shopping, and a pulsating nightlife – the Acanto Hotel Condo’s define “the lap of luxury.” And you’re only a barefoot stroll from one of the most enticing white sand beaches in the entire Caribbean!
And now, as a Member, you can have your own, exclusive Acanto Hotel Condominium for as little as $312,000! And that includes:
Full ownership and individual title (this is not a timeshare)! Full hotel privileges (as in “Room service, bring us breakfast in bed – and leave it outside the door”)! Free Beach Club membership! Free Spa and Gym membership! Free swimming pool membership! A 5-star gourmet restaurant on premises! Around-the-clock rental property management by Acanto’s award-winning management team (more about that below)! Plus, financing is available! As you can see, I’m excited about the deal Matt and Deb have put together for you at Acanto Hotel Condos. I happen to think it’s one of the most beautiful spots on the “Riviera Maya.” And, I’m not alone. Realtor Magazine recently rated the Riviera Maya “One of the Top 10 Investment Hotspots of the World”. And Travel & Leisure ranked it as the world’s #3 “Top International Travel Destination.
And that helps explain why the 5-Star Acanto Hotel has been running at a remarkable 90% occupancy, year round, since 2004! Now, let me very briefly put into perspective what that means for you … Whenever you visit Playa del Carmen – one of the Caribbean’s most popular playground destinations – you will be staying in your own luxury condominium with all of the amenities of a world-class hotel.
And whenever you decide to rent out your luxury condominium, you will know that you’re renting in a market with an astounding 90% year-round occupancy.
So, do the math for yourself: If the average nightly rental is $200, and you let the Acanto rental team help you rent out your condo 300 days a year (make sure to set aside a couple of months for yourself) – your average annual income, minus property management fees and HOA – will come to nearly $40,000 a year - or more than $3,000 a month. And, remember, you can move in today for as little as $312,000. Talk about a positive cash flow!
To learn more about the golden opportunities awaiting you at “the most romantic property in Playa del Carmen” -- as well as one of the most profitable! – I urge you to click here now: Acanto Hotel Condominiums.
I’ll see you on the Riviera Maya!
Happy Thoughts, Carter Clews President, ONI
PS: I can’t close without offering you a special ONI Members Only deal to “sweeten the pot” even more. Come down to visit the stunning Acanto Hotel Condominiums within the next 21 days, and should you decide to buy, Matt will give you a Three-Day Luxury Accommodation Package – with all of the frills and thrills – ABSOLUTELY FREE! Welcome to the world of pleasant living!! | Join the CaribProperty Club now for FREE and start receiving these Investment Notes in your email box today.
Caribbean Investor and Owner Notes offer opportunities to Members which include Property Discover Special offers, Pre-Release Deals at amazing discounts and insights into the many different types of investments available throughout the Caribbean islands and Latin America. | Friday, 4th July 2008 Welcome to Rancho Santana
| Imagine owning a full acre of pristine property at the beach – in one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful resort developments – for just $36,000! Well, now you can. Welcome to Rancho Santana!
I first met Rancho Santana’s Tom Gordon nearly two years ago. And I can tell you straight out that he is one of those people you like – and, more importantly, know you can trust – from day one.
So, when he told me that he would bend over backwards to give ONI Members like you the deals of a lifetime, I told him I’d tell you. And I am pleased to do so.
Rancho Santana is located along nearly a mile and a half of what’s known as Nicaragua’s “Pacific Riviera.” And there is hardly a more beautiful, or serene, spot on the face of this good earth.
But, at Rancho Santana, you’re not just buying the breathtaking views of 5 (that’s right: [i]Five[/i]!) pristine beaches. You’re also getting some of the best deals on the finest properties I’ve seen in the entire Caribbean.
Right now, for Members, Tom has set aside:
A full acre of prime property within strolling distance of the beach – for just $36,000! Select beach view lots – for just $50,000! One-to-three acre homesite estate lots – with ocean white ocean and valley views – for just $47,000! Exquisite, fully equipped 2 and three bedroom Seagate Condos – at the beach – for as little as $289,000! Plus, you get all of the most modern amenities -- with a lifestyle others can only envy. And that includes:
Lavish clubhouse and luxury hotel Oceanfront dining at the exquisite Sea Garden Restaurant High-speed Internet and satellite TV (So that you can root, root, root for the “home team” from your own Caribbean condo!) Horseback riding with miles of wilderness trails Retail marketplace with brand-name stores and trendy boutiques World-class surfing (So, get amped, Dude!) Uninterrupted cellular phone service (So that you can call back stateside and describe your view)
Clearly, Rancho Santana has all you could want – and more – to live the good life at a great price.
I could go on, but I think you get the picture – and it's all white sands, turquoise waters, and powder-blue sun-kissed skies.
So, if you want to learn more about all of the great opportunities awaiting you at beautiful Rancho Santana, here’s how you can get hold of Tom right now.
See you on the beach!
Happy Thoughts, Carter Clews
PS: If you want to fly down to Rancho Santana to see for yourself “where the world is new beneath that blue umbrella sky,” Tom will not only put you up for three days and two nights – absolutely FREE – he’ll even reimburse your airfare if you decide to buy. So, go ahead down and enjoy that endless Summer Wind! | Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 Where Real Estate Buyers Make 20% Appreciation Every Year...
| This is one of the longest ONI Alerts I have ever sent you. And I also think it’s one of the best – largely because I didn’t write it all! Read on to see what I mean. And I guarantee you, you’ll thank yourself that you did!
I have written to you quite a few times over the past few months. I appreciate the thoughtful responses I have received from so many of you. And I feel like we’re really getting to know each other.
That’s important – because if we’re going to help you find your Caribbean Dream Destination, we need to know your wants and needs from top to bottom!
That’s why I want to take the unusual step of sharing with you an email I just received from my dear friend Raul Calvet, the president of Calvet & Associates, one of Nicaragua’s leading investment consulting companies.
As you know from my past ONI Alerts to you about Nicaragua, I believe it is a country that holds vast potential for investors, retirees, and those of us who are simply looking to the sun-kissed Caribbean for a far less expensive – and far more relaxed – lifestyle.
But, I also feel it’s my duty to you to give you my “Carter’s Caveat” about the political situation there. I am committed to warranting your trust – and the only way to get it is to earn it!
So, I dropped Raul a note and I put the question to him bluntly (as I am wont to do where your interests are involved):
“Raul,” I said, “I need to write an ONI Alert to our Members about Rancho Santana in Nicaragua, and I know that many Americans are still leery about Mr. Ortega. So, what’s the real deal? I know you’ll tell it to me straight.”
Now, let me share with you how Raul responded. I’m going to give it to you just as he gave it to me, because, frankly, I was both touched and impressed. Then, you can decide if Rancho Santana – and the other wonderful opportunities we’ve brought to you in Nicaragua – warrants your taking a good, hard look.
Fair enough? Okay, here’s Raul’s response to me:
Dear Carter
Nicaragua is one of those investment destinations that require more investigation and analysis than simply reading the news. This is a country with a very special and passionate history that still resonates in its colorful leaders. But Nicaragua is more than just a President or a single party. Nicaragua is more than 5 million people working for a brighter future, it is more than 2 million people younger than 35 years old with a new global mentality, that go to the universities and speak fluent English, it's thousands of investors and corporations making healthy profits every day in economic activities ranging from agriculture to business processing systems.
The real indicators of Nicaragua's progress and development have to be found in the millions of daily USA phone calls processed in local call centers, in the thousands of real estate buyers making over 20% appreciation every year, in the new Jack Nicklaus golf course residences on the beach, in the constant growth in exports to the US, in the constant growth of US currency and local currency deposits in the local banks, in the new GE Financial and Citi Group and HSBC offices and banks in the city, in the latest approval of the Nicaraguan Economic Policy of the present Administration by the International Monetary Fund, in the five to 7 fold growth of American Airlines and Continental and Delta passenger traffic in the last 10 years, in the new multimillion dollar factories installed by investors from the US, from Canada, from Taiwan and other countries, in the foreign investment protection laws and in the fiscal incentives to promote foreign investment into the country.
When you really want to make an intelligent investment decision, you do not read the headlines of what the President said yesterday. And if you really want to do that you need to understand the complete context and the local political arena to measure up the words to their exact meaning. The present administration is committed to follow the democratic process and the democratic rules, whether they like or not. Simply because they do not have a majority in Congress and even less a popular support (only 38% voted for Ortega)
Please feel free to improve my grammatical construction and words, please do maintain the meaning.
Regards, Raul
I think you can now see why I was so impressed with Raul’s note. I guess it’s true what they say: “What comes from the heart goes to the heart.” Saturday, I’ll tell you about beautiful Rancho Santana – where you can get a beautiful lot in an exclusive ocean-front community for just $36,000! (How’s that for a “teaser”?)
But, first I wanted you to hear from Raul.
Happy Thoughts – and Happy Fourth of July! Carter Clews |
| | Campeche Playa, Golf, Marina & Spa Resort is in the historic city of Campeche, in the state that bears that same name and lies within the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is built amongst a background of immense landscapes and archeological wealth (next to the sites of Edzna and Calakmul, two of the most impressive remains from Mayan culture). The 304 hectare complex will include:
*3,000+ apartments, *two luxury hotels, *town center, *Yacht Club with a 150 boat capacity sports marina, *commercial area (restaurants, luxury boutiques, etc.), *medical clinic, *preservation biocenter for the Carey Turtle, *Golf club which includes the first 18-hole ecological golf course in Latin America, designed by Jack Nicklaus with the highest category “Signature”. Prices start at $345,000 for a two bedroom, two bath apartment with terrace and jacuzzi, and Golf Membership.
Construction of the mega-development is scheduled to be completed in four phases, with a total build-out by the year 2010. During the first phase, the hotel, marina, golf course, town center and 1,243 units will be built, and is expected to be operational by mid 2009. |
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