| Looking for a second home for vacation, retirement or | | | | • Profit potential when you sell |
| simply as an investment? If so, then you should | | | | • Proximity to the U.S. |
| consider a location in Central America. | | | | Investing in real estate in Central America has never |
| Properties in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica and | | | | been smarter or easier. Using the Internet, you can |
| Panama offer natural beauty as well as great value. | | | | learn about properties overseas and the requirements |
| Your dollar goes much further in these countries than | | | | for making a purchase. Transactions can be done via |
| in the U.S. | | | | e-mail and phone. |
| Just imagine, you can buy a spacious home on the | | | | Additionally, financial institutions are more willing now to |
| beach or in the mountains for less than one-third and | | | | make loans on second homes abroad than they were |
| sometimes one-half of what you would pay for a | | | | in the past. The process has been simplified as lenders |
| comparable vacation property at home. | | | | have become increasingly transparent, global and |
| To meet the demand for luxury property in Central | | | | linked. |
| America, many developers are now building, upscale, | | | | Concerned about buying a home in a country that |
| master-planned residential developments. | | | | isn’t as modern as the U.S.? Don’t be. |
| You’ll find properties that offer everything you | | | | Infrastructure in Central America has been greatly |
| could ever want in a second home, from resort-style | | | | improved in recent years. There are new and |
| pools, to world-class golf courses, gourmet restaurants, | | | | expanded airports, and more frequent and direct flights |
| upscale retailers, beach access and personalized | | | | from major U.S. and European cities. There are better |
| concierge services. And many have rental programs | | | | roads and modern marinas, all enhancing access to |
| that will keep your home rented and generating | | | | new property developments. |
| revenue for you when you’re not there. | | | | Plus, these countries now have up-to-date medical |
| Plus, these countries are encouraging foreign investors, | | | | facilities, often staffed by American-trained doctors. |
| offering tax incentives and generally making it easy | | | | Getting advanced and affordable healthcare is no |
| and safe for non-citizens to purchase property. | | | | longer a concern. Suddenly, what was once |
| For all these reasons Central America is experiencing | | | | considered an exotic location now offers the same |
| a growth spurt that has never been seen before and | | | | quality and conveniences as home. |
| shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. And, | | | | If being far away from friends and family causes you |
| as anyone who has ever bought real estate knows, | | | | to hesitate, don’t worry about being out of touch. In |
| the time to buy is at the start of the upswing. | | | | Panama, Mexico and Costa Rica, you’ll find global |
| A second home in Central America offers: | | | | cellular phone connections and easy Internet access, |
| • A low cost of living | | | | helping fend off feelings of isolation during time spent |
| • Great weather year-round | | | | outside the U.S. |
| • The chance to enjoy another culture | | | | Owning a vacation or retirement property in Central |
| • Quality developments with outstanding amenities | | | | America countries like Mexico, Panama and Costa |
| • Beautiful, untouched ocean views | | | | Rica can provide great enjoyment, diversify your |
| • Beach and mountain locations | | | | investments, generate rental income and even |
| • An opportunity to buy real estate at | | | | ultimately increase your net worth. What more could |
| pre-construction prices | | | | you ask from a second home! |
| • Optional rental programs to generate revenue | | | | |