Island Buyers, Sellers and Rentals

PROPERTY EXCHANGE

homeswap — Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:51 pm

Author: homeswap

Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:51 pm

you can also post your requirement on websites that deal with home exchange system to get wider coverage of your property

Government Owned Ilslands

Ray — Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:39 pm

Author: Ray

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:39 pm

ANYONE ?????

Island Market Bottoming or Double Dip Coming?

northcaptiva — Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:50 am

Author: northcaptiva

Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:50 am

I'm curious to see what some of you think about the current market and where we are heading. I am an island real estate broker in Florida and here is what I see:

1) Prices have come down so far that buyer demand has really picked up substantially. I am on track to having one of my best years ever - maybe better than the boom years 5 years ago. As much as I would like to believe that people are just finally discovering my beautiful unknown gem of an island, buying pressure on the mainland here is impressive. All my real estate agent friends there are reporting 8-10 bidders on each of the best deals. My market may be tightening up on prices, too. Now that many of the best properties have sold, it is getting really hard to find comparable replacements for the buyers who were too slow (a sign prices are starting to turn upward?). My agent friends on the mainland are currently seeing the same in various market segments.

2) On the flip side, I deal with lots of different banks with my short sale listings. Many of these banks have seen short sale submissions triple in just the last few months... meaning we could have another huge wave of foreclosures coming by next year.

Will this coming increase in foreclosure supply cause a double dip in the market or will the very strong buyer demand soak up that supply?

resort

reshma — Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:20 am

Author: reshma

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:20 am

How far is the nearest beach resort to Genoa? I am planning to go on a holiday to the Italian Riviera. All flights go to Genoa, so I was wondering what is the nearest beach resort to Genoa, as I know it is a port city and there are no beaches there. And how do I get to that nearest beach? Although not being the nearest I actually had San Remo in mind. Please advise. Thank you.

Looking for any Seychelles Island

Rod — Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:23 am

Author: Rod

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:23 am

How goes the hunt, Marc?

Investors needed

JCredible86 — Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:30 am

Author: JCredible86

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:30 am

How about a job?

The least and most expensive islands at PIO

Richie — Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:13 pm

Author: Richie

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:13 pm

Bobisland wrote:

335 million bucks? Are you sure you did the math right?

Ahh but that's less than 238 million Euro!
Seriously though, that works out at just under �80,000 per acre, which isn't too bad considering it's only 6km from an international airport, and 5km from the city.

Seeking Dive Clubs interested in running AQUANAUT Certs.

Habitat Waterford — Thu May 28, 2009 6:40 am

Author: Habitat Waterford

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:40 am

The habitat is still seeking the best locatin for the prototype.
Soon after all testing is done, we are looking to implement Aquanaut certification programs.

Would you like to have an OVERWATER HOME on your island?

islandowner — Thu May 28, 2009 6:33 am

Author: islandowner

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:33 am

I looked at those. It is quite a bit of work because you have to construct the concrete into the ground to make them stay. Also if there are storms etc it is very exposed being there out in the sea, erosion etc and if you're worried about trespassers when you aren't there it is a very obvious sign you inhabit the island as they are not at all hidden away but they do look good and I have not entirely ruled it out if I ever build on mine.

I sell island near Rio (Brazil) or wish a partner to build.

Habitat Waterford — Wed May 27, 2009 3:46 am

Author: Habitat Waterford

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 3:46 am

Rod, I need a location, I'll fund it.

Update on the Prototype of the first Underwater Colony.

Habitat Waterford — Wed May 27, 2009 2:59 am

Author: Habitat Waterford

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:59 am

Hi Rod,
Not yet but this year for sure.
90 days uninterupted.
The project, as I was saying, was picked up for the USVI but the company had heavy backings by banks and after the credit debacle, fell apart.

But I have the crew ready to build now and are looking for a location outside of Govt regulations.

Rod, this is a part of a bigger plan and this will be the start of many.
I have interest from The Perry Institute, Mote as well as tourism resorts. But first the prototype.

Early next year I'll be building them modular so they can be connected.
Form concrete also makes them affordable.

If you like, send me your email and I'll send a small brief.

Shaun.

Island located 275 yards from Quantico, Marine HQ. Like it?

Rod — Mon May 11, 2009 11:58 pm

Author: Rod

Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:58 pm

Excellent points, Thor!

leasehold or fractional ownership

Bobisland — Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:59 am

Author: Bobisland

Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:59 am

Speaking as a US resident, fractional ownership (that is time share, right?) gets my vote. Thailand is far away and I'd get nervous about sub-renting to vacationers or leaving the place empty for most of the year.

honeymoon ideas & tips?

Rod — Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:25 pm

Author: Rod

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:25 pm

Richie wrote:

two favourite days of the year are Christmas and Summer!

Ha!

Island

Richie — Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:57 pm

Author: Richie

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:57 pm

That's a good idea greeNdreamZ, you could build everything on stilts!

Once the natural island sinks though, it's considered part of the seabed, so anything build on it would have the same status as a man-made island, or an offshore oil platform. Independence would be impossible.