October 20, 2008
- Property prices across the region are affordable and below levels in North America and most European countries.
- Consistent growth in real estate prices in the past few years and a strong foundation for further appreciation particularly in “up and coming” areas.
- The region boasts areas of outstanding beauty even when judged on a world scale.
- Governments in Central America are proactively promoting tourism and real estate dollars are following close behind.
- The demographics are set for growth as millions of baby boomers are now starting to retire and turning to non traditional retirement destinations – the proximity of Central America to the mainland is a key factor.
- US real estate investors who were successful during the US boom years are diversifying their properties internationally.
- In many Central American countries the cost of living allows one to live comfortably at a fraction of the price than in the US.
- Rental market opportunities are improving particularly in key tourism destinations with the promise of an immediate cash flow.
- Searching for utopia – a growing number of investors are motivated by the notion of changing their world reality by trying something new and exotic.
- High quality healthcare and 30-70% less cost then in the US and Canada.
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