Valentines is almost upon us – some food

Valentines is almost upon us – some food for thought http://ow.ly/tyVVW

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5 tropical paradises.

Article on 5 tropical paradises. Read & visit http://www.kaigailifestyles.com. We’ve great properties in every location! http://ow.ly/qZiFj

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Life Rich Real Estate – update

Life Rich Real Estate Inc. – we had our second successful buyers workshop last evening and received some good feedback.

We will be scheduling additional workshops once vacation season is over.  Of course we are here for clients all the time and would be happy to help you understand our lifestyle profiling and how to apply what you learn to buying your piece of paradise; whether it is beach, jungle, rainforest, mountain, sun or snow.

We can show the questions to ask and how to do your research and identify whether a place is right for you BEFORE you leave home – think of the money you can save not having to visit places that will not make you happy!

For the Fall we have a couple of larger events that we are considering and would be interested in your feedback or suggestions.

• We are contemplating having a full day dedicated to buying International real estate – featuring developers, lawyers, financial planners, mortgage agents and other related professionals
• Discovery tour/Golf tournament to Mexico –  If you don’t play golf don’t worry – the fabulous location we are planning to visit will have more than enough activities to keep non-golfers busy! We thought it would be great to have some fun while we hear about the benefits of buying/living in Mexico.
• Discovery tour to several of the other developers/destinations in our property portfolio.
• If ever the timing of one of our events doesn’t fit with your schedule please let us know and we can arrange something with the developer that will.

Let us know your thoughts!  We’re here to help don’t hesitate to contact us!

 

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Republic of Panama – Panama Real Estate

There is no question that there are plenty of opportunities to invest in the fabulous country of Panama!  Some of these include:

• Pensionada Program
• Property Tax incentives
• Climate
• Healthcare
• No Hurricanes,
• Location for just about everyone – beach, city, mountains, rainforest

When buying Real Estate in Panama, just the as when buying real estate locally, it is important to make sure you deal with a Realtor who is LICENSED, professional, knowledgeable, reputable and reliable.  They should also be driving you around to look at property in a reliable, INSURED, vehicle.

There are  residency rules and a licensing program for Realtors in Panama.  The Realtor you use (as a minimum!) should be licensed and registered with the government.

At the moment there is no MLS system in Panama and so the Realtor you use should have access to information on a wide range of properties, both new & resale, information on upcoming investment opportunities, know about property management options and have access to the other professionals (e.g. lawyers, financial) that you will need to use to close your sale.

I have a number of Professional Realtors  that I work with and feel confident that my clients  are in good hands when they go to Panama.

My Panamanian colleagues and I provide clients with all kinds of useful information on properties, financing options, visa options & requirements, etc.

If you are thinking of buying real estate in Panama or in other International destinations please contact me I can help!

Please check out my website www.suecolemanrealtor.com for information on what you need to consider when buying International real estate.

If you would like more details on buying real estate in Panama please contact me either by e-mail or call me 1-800-209-3214 (EDT)

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Republic of Panama ~ Why Panama?

Why Panama?

• Low Taxes
• World Class Health Care
• Safe & Secure banking system
• Safe place to live
• No Hurricanes
• Democratic Government
• Year round Tropical Weather
• Panama Canal
• Pensionada Visa
• Dollarized economy
• World class deep sea fishing
• Rain Forest
• Mountains
• Pristine Beaches

Panama is known as the ‘crossroads of the world’, it offers a diversity of nationalities and cultures and the people are very friendly and welcoming.

Would you like to discover more about this wonderful country?

If you would like to join me on a Discovery Tour to Panama please let me know.  I need to know the level of interest in a discovery tour before I can start to put another tour together!

During the tour I will show you some outstanding real estate opportunities, we will have some fun and you will see some of the beauty and wonder of central Panama.  We will also have an information session so you will have the opportunity to ‘ask the experts’

If you are considering buying a property for a vacation home, retirement, investment or as a 2nd home there are so many advantages to Panama.

Here’s some pictures from our last tour …

Panama Canal

Enjoying an Informal Lunch

Pristine Beaches

If you would be interested in participating in a discovery tour please contact me  directly at 1-800-209-3214 or by e-mail sue@suecolemanrealtor.com.

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Republic of Panama – Fishing in Gatun Lake Panama

For those of you who enjoy a good fish story maybe you should consider visiting the Republic of Panama and going fishing on Gatun Lake!

http://www.knightsbridgeinvest.com/realestateblog/fishing-in-gatun-lake/

For information on International real estate opportunities please visit my website www.suecolemanrealtor.com

I have recently added listings in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, Anguilla, Mexico and several other great locations.

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Republic of Panama – Tourism discount

The Republic of Panama is offering a 25% discount to tourists between August 1 – October 31, 2009. 

Here is the link to the website for more details.

http://visitpanama.com/25dedescuento/?lang=en

Hope you have the opportunity to visit Panama soon!

If you need information on Panama please contact me or if you would be interested in joining an upcoming Discovery tour to Panama (planned for October & January) please visit my website to take a look at the itinerary, costs, etc!  www.suecolemanrealtor.com/international.index.html

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Republic of Panama

I’m back in Panama for a week and looking forward to having the opportunity to show my clients around some pretty spectacular properties whilst enjoying a Discovery Weekend!

Would you like to learn more about living, buying, retiring or investing in Panama and have fun whilst you’re doing it? 

I am the co-organizer of a fabulous week long Discovery Trip to Panama takng place July 20 – 27th!  There are still some spaces available on this fun and informative trip that will include visits to a number of real estate developments offering something to suit just about everyones lifestyle and budget – we’ll be checking out developments on the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Azueros Peninsula, in the Mountains, on the Beach and in the City. 

We will hear from experts on mortgages, legal, tax issues etc.

Rest assured it’s not going to be all real estate!  We have plenty of fun built in to the trip as well – Golf, Canopy Tour, Deep Sea Fishing, Beach party, Panama Canal and a few more surprises!  There will be absolutely zero pressure for anyone to buy anything – we really want you to come and discover Panama!

What does this fabulous all inclusive trip cost?  $1600 CDN! (double occupancy)  This includes your direct flight from Toronto to Panama, resort accomodations, meals, tours & activities and should you decide that you would like to buy a property during the tour we will reimburse some, if not all, of the cost of your trip (there are some restrictions please ask).

For more a complete itinerary or more information please contact Sue Coleman, Sales Representative by e-mail sue@suecolemanrealtor.com or on my toll free number 1-800-209-3214.

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International Real Estate – Mexico – Puerto Vallarta

Full day at the discovery weekend here in Puerto Vallarta – weather is fabulous, warm but with a breeze to keep it comportable.

The morning was spent discussing the 4 major developments – all underway which is somewhat reassuring as last time I was here on a Discovery Weekend we were dealing strictly with artist renderings.  Completion dates for these developments vary from December 2009 through 2011.

After lunch we spent the first part of the afternoon visiting the development sites & seeing how far along in the construction they were.  It gave us a feel for the size of the developments, positioning of buildings & were able to visit a couple of model suites to see the layouts & high-end finishings.

The later part of the afternoon we were treated to a cruise of the Banderas Bay on a Catamaran – complimentary beverages, food & of course dancing with the young and energetic crew. 

We returned to the hotel with a little bit of time to freshen up before heading to the beach for another delicious dinner & watching a magnificent sunset.

For more information on how you can experience one of these Discovery Weekends in Mexico please contact me sue@suecolemanrealtor.com for dates & registration!  It really is a fabulous way to come and explore some very exciting developments that will be appearing  on my website in the next little while.  Don’t hesitate to contact me in the meantime!

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International Real Estate – Mexico – Puerto Vallarta

Don’t sit in the front seat of the water taxi!!!

This was a valuable lesson learned today – fortunately I sat in the 4th row & remained dry – except for the occassional spray from a rather large wave or two.  The riders in the front seat got a free salt scrub & shower on a regular basis as we scooted across the Banderas Bay from the hotel to downtown Puerto Vallarta – all good fun – better than a bus ride.  Hmmm … not such a good day for the hostesses who got drenched and had chosen today of all days to switch up their outfits and wear white pants & black tops …

The bus ride back to the hotel whilst informative seemed rather boring compared to the water taxi but I think a couple of our group were much happier with this mode of transportation.

Tomorrow is another day & I’m sure there will be another adventure on this discovery weekend …

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