Archive for December, 2008
Peering into 2009: A flight to quality for Nicaragua real estate
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Well, 2008 has been an interesting year. The big headline is, of course, the global financial crisis. Things are looking very volatile out there. But, at the same time, we’re remembering that hard times can be the best times for creativity, opportunity and change.
We’re seeing this in our client base. More and more people are looking for a plan-B for their retirement and investments. They’re considering expanding their horizons beyond the US and looking hard at places like Nicaragua where they can live in luxury, but for far less than is possible at home – even during what could be a long global downturn.
For us, 2008 was a year filled with Choose Nicaragua property tours, a focus on affordable vacation homes and a strong upsurge in green real estate developments across the country. It was also the year the earthship was built on the rolling hills south of San Juan del Sur.
A flight to quality…
In 2009, we predict a flight to quality for Nicaragua real estate. Investment activity will trend towards well-planned developments with good locations, quality products and a master plan that delivers against end-user requirements. The real estate developments that have only done well in the past due to speculation rather than the quality of their product will likely suffer.
So, we’re bringing in the new year with a weekend event at one of the best quality developments in the country. On 17th-18th January there’s a chance to familiarize yourself with the in’s and out’s of buying property overseas, and savor the culture, activities and lifestyle here in Nicaragua. We’ll shine the light on a range of surprisingly affordable golf front, ocean view and beach front vacation offerings in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Click here to learn more.
With very best wishes for 2009 from the Coldwell Banker Nicaragua team.
How to side-step the financial crisis
Friday, December 5th, 2008 
A select group of forward thinking investors and entrepreneurs are quietly expanding their horizons beyond the US.
A special event with Mike Young on January 17-18, 2009
You can’t have missed the headlines over the past few weeks “Citigroup to slash 52,000 jobs.” “Recession is going to be long and painful.” “US shares fall to five year low.” “US mortgage meltdown.” Things are turbulent out there, and the question on everyone’s lips is “How will this affect me?”
Well, one thing is clear, change is coming…
Are you on the offense or the defense?
A few weeks ago, we accompanied a couple from New England on a visit to the central Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Their retirement assets are shrinking and they can no longer afford to relocate to Florida as planned. But they don’t want to give up on their dream of an oceanside, golf-front retirement home. So they are out looking for an alternative, and thinking about expanding their horizons beyond US shores.
We showed them a range of beach front, ocean view and golf real estate opportunities at prices far below what you can find elsewhere in Central America, in a country where you can enjoy a cost of living up to 60% less than in the U.S.
Join us on January 17-18, 2009 to learn more.
