Roatan Real Estate & Community News – May 2021

In this month’s issue:

-Roatan’s International Freediving Competition Coming in August!
-RECO – Electric Company – One of the Best in the World?
-International Living – Building an Off-the-Grid Dream Home in Roatan
-HOLA – Help Our Local Animals
-Enjoy videos of excursions, philanthropic endeavors and the beauty of Roatan!
-Cattleya Special Needs School Update
-Quote of the month
-Real Estate News/New & Hot Deals/Price Reductions

 

Roatan’s International Freediving Competition

The Caribbean Cup is an important freediving competition held in Roatan. This world wide sporting event is hosted by ‘Roatan Freediving School and Training Center’, this competition is an annual tradition for Roatan. The Caribbean Cup came to be in 2013, and it has become one of the most important freediving competitions in the world. Don’t miss it! COMING IN AUGUST!

Facebook:caribbeancupfreediving
Website:https://caribbeancupfreediving.com/cc-2021/

 

Roatán: the Caribbean Island embracing development and renewables

Environmentally conscious Roatan Electric Company (RECO) is leading that change. A robust sustainable energy investment strategy is accelerating the region’s clean energy transition. The utility company has been upgrading its existing power system to operate to maximize efficiency and integrate renewables on a large-scale.
This heralds a clear path for switching to renewables and improving grid stability all at the same time. RECO stands ready to meet future electricity needs as it had the foresight to plan for the need to increase supply as part of its overhaul project.

The combination of optimization and control of assets with renewables and energy storage enables this island to move from underdevelopment to the state-of-the-art technology in step with others around the world.

Think about it. How many places in the World are you aware of that has Wind, Solar and Natural Gas that generates all the electric power for the needs of their customers? Any? “One more reason to LOVE Roatan”

Website: https://recoroatan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoroatan

 

International Living – building off grid dream home

Enjoy this in depth article about building your dream home off grid. They detail requirements, common mistakes, harnessing the sun, etc. Lean from a couple who has lived it and willing to share their knowledge and experience. https://internationalliving.com/building-an-off-the-grid-dream-home-in-roatan

 

 

 HOLA

This foundation helps local families with their pet care, needs, vaccinations, flea and tick treatments and most importantly spaying and neutering, The island has many unwanted animals so their work is imperative. At the beginning of COVID they distributed 400-600 of pounds of food per week to local communities. They are currently out of donations and can no longer help the local families affected by COVID, etc.

Donations go to:
Help Our Local Animals

                                                               Video & Photo Tours 

Never been to the Island? Video is a good way to get an idea of what we have on our little piece of paradise!.

Enjoy these YouTube videos of a lovely young couple showing their excursions, philanthropic endeavors and the beauty of Roatan!

Take a moment to view these videos of one couple’s experience of Roatan. Enjoy their many excursions, restaurants, enjoying the simple joys of island life. They even made time for donations and volunteering at community centers and one of our medical/dental clinics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp4WPNpCq64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Cl5UGksyQ

 

Do you like video presentations?
This link may be a place you wish to visit? Many local site seeing and property videos that you can check out here –

https://www.roatan-realestate.com/video-gallery/

 

Cattleya Special Needs School Update
In that I very rarely have ever asked for our subscribers for help and did such in last month’s newsletter for our Cattleya Special Needs School I thought it would be appropriate for me to update you on that request. Thank all of you that stepped up. The school raised $4380.00 which helps tremendously for keeping staff on board and their doors open, at least for the time being. For those interested in keeping abreast of this they also have a newsletter that you can find here – http://cattleyaroatan.org/newsletters/

Thank you again!

 

Famous Bits of Real Estate Wisdom
Sometimes, the key to happiness is finding the key to the right home.

“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

Franklin D Roosevelt

 

Real Estate News/New & Hot Deals/Price Reductions

Looking for a Project? This good bones, very nice homesite, boutique Ex-Pat community for the Buyer looking to add sweat equity and adding their vision to a home. This may just be your place

https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/Finish-this-Remodel-Project-Beachfront-Home-Nice-Lot-Roatan-mls_21-212

La Sirena –True Rare West Bay Beachfront Condo
https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/West-Bay-Beach-Las-Sirenas-Beachfront-Condo-2-Roatan-mls_20-321

Price Reduction – $50K off Original Price! 3br/3ba Beachfront Condo
https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/West-End-Road-Oceanfront-condo-3BR-3BA-Roatan-mls_20-276

Homesite with options – Great Homesite Buy Now, Build in the Future!
https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/Water-front-on-water-or-views-Homesite-w-Options-Roatan-mls_16-488

Great Location for Your New Small Business!
https://www.roatan-realtor.com/idx/West-End-Road-Unit-6-The-Palms-in-West-End-Roatan-mls_21-162

Great Home with Outstanding Views!
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Has-it-All-Coral-Views-Home-Eye-Candy-Views-Roatan-mls_18-222/

Looking for that Real Bargain?
Quality Built, Concrete Condos ONLY $99,000 U.S.
https://www.roatan-realestate.com/idx/Pre-construction-1-Bed-Bath-Tropical-Breeze-Villa-Roatan-mls_21-167

Wondering what is involved in being a Buyer?
Your questions answered here
 https://www.roatan-realtor.com/buying-a-home-or-property/

Not your usual Real Estate video series?

If you have not viewed it yet you may wish to do such. The below series are short videos generating information segments about in general life on the island, with presentations regarding various aspects of life on the island. These videos are generated by local doctors, dentists, tax professionals, and everyday life. Useful information for those considering a purchase or move- https://www.roatan-realtor.com/intro-welcome/