Platinum International Real Estate and Investments - Belize Division.: March 2011

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Homes For Sale in Belize for under $100,000 USD

Expats are not only looking to move to Belize for sunshine and warmth but many are also looking for a "good deal" on Belize Real Estate. We have decided to make it easier for you and we have compiled a very small list of a few of our homes that are availabe for under $100,000 USD, yes we did say under $100,000 USD.

Our goal is to truly represent the needs and concerns of our clientelle. We are committed to finding you the best deal possible. This is because we want the client relationship with our company to be long term. Our success is measured by the continued use of our extensive real estate services by our clients, who are pleased to know that our "Platinum Agents" will be 100% on their side throughout the search and into negotiations of any real estate transaction.

If you would like a FREE list of other homes and properties that are available in Belize be sure to contact us at: info@platinumrealestate.biz.

Belama Riverside Home For Sale

$65,000 USD

Excellent opportunity to own a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home at an unbeatable price in the Belama Phase 2 area of Belize City. This wonderful waterfront home provides 1,100 Sq ft of living space on a 65 x 90 lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

Charming Bungalow in Los Lagos Area of Belize

$70,000 USD

Charming and attractive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bungalow in Los Lagos, Belize. This home measures 900 Sqft of Living Space on a very large lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

Charming Ranch Style Home in San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize

$90,000 USD

This Charming Ranch Style Single Level 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home is located in the popular Cahal Pech area of San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District. This home measures 1,400 Sqft of living space on a very large lot.

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Home On The Hills in San Ignacio

$95,000 USD

This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom single storey bungalow sits on the hill just off the Western Highway in San Ignacio Town.

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Home in Sunset Park- Perfect Starter Home at Perfect Price!

$70,000 USD

This fully concrete 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located on a large lot in Sunset Park just a few minutes outside Belize City. It is attractively priced and comes fully furnished, move-in ready!

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Home Is Where The Heart Is in Independence

$89,500 USD

If “Special” and “Great Deal” is what you are looking for in a home then you will more than likely fall in love with this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home locate in Independence Village situated in the Stann Creek District of Belize. This home measures 2,860 Sqft of living space on a large lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

When searching for Belize Real Estate remember to look to Platinum International Real Estate for help with all your real estate needs.

Monday, March 7, 2011

La Ruta Maya River Challenge 2011 - Photos of the Race to the Finish Line

We will be posting more photos.
Please return to see the photos that will be posted later.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Belize Kite Festival 2011

Here is a sample photo of the Belize Kite Festival 2011. Check back more photos to come!!!

Amazing Luxurious Beachfront Penthouse Overlooking the Caribbean Available on Ambergris Caye in Belize

This one of a kind elegant and modern luxurious beachfront penthouse is situated on the 3rd level of the Oasis Del Caribe Community on the Island of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye in Belize. The owners spared no expense in creating an indoor-outdoor flow to this wide open floor plan which possess high end finishes which the buyers can have for a fraction of the cost. This Luxurious Penthouse will appease even the most discerning.

This fully air-conditioned 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Open Floor plan penthouse with extremely high vaulted ceilings comes with a large upper level loft which overlooks the lower level. This large open floor plan offers spectacular views of the Caribbean from the kitchen, dining room or living room.

What's even more amazing priced at selling price, this condo is an exceptional value and is already discounted more than 25% from what would be current market value, offering an incredible bargain.

Seller is willing to pay $20,000 of Buyers Non Recurring Closing Costs with a full price offer!

For more information and photos, CLICK HERE!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2011

The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a grueling multi-day canoe race traveling down the Old Belize River. Starting from the historic Hawksworth Bridge in San Ignacio, Cayo District to the Belcan Bridge in Belize City. The route runs West to East along the Macal and Belize Rivers which was once a historic route and vital link between San Ignacio, in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and the bustling port of Belize City. This is a race for everyone (not just professional racers)!

Conceptualised by Richard Harrison of Big-H Enterprises for the purpose of launching Vida brand purified water, La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge made its debut on March 9, 1998 with great support from many Belizean corporations and organizations such as The Belize Tourism Board , The Lodge at Chaa Creek resort, and the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. It was seen as an opportunity to bring many partners with similar interests together to build an event that could allow for promotional themes of 'natural products' identified with sports, endurance, nutrition, and well being. The underlying concept is one of a team of businesses and organisations interested in the environment/ecology, history/culture and the tourism potential which the Belize Old River offers as one of the great natural resources of Belize.

There are 8 divisions for the race:

Male
Female
Mixed
Masters
Dory
Intramural
Pleasure craft
Family Adventure Race

There are three night stops as the race progresses: Banana Bank on the first night, Double Head Cabbage on the second night, and Burrel Boom on the third night. The first canoes enter into Belize City to cheering crowds at about 10:00 am on the last day.

The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge Race coincides with the Baron Bliss Day Celebrations in honor of Belize's great benefactor Henry Victor Edward Bliss, who left a significant will to the people of Belize. The race occurs each year in March. This year (2011), the canoes left San Ignacio on March 4 and will arrive in Belize City on March 7. The teams, which race for station prizes along the way, battle for the major cash prizes awarded at the end of the race.

For more information on the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, Click Here.

Who do you think will win this years race?

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Facts to know about BELIZE

Belize

Have you ever wondered what paradise looks like? Do you like to look at breathtaking views? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk in the past? Do you want to experience Caribbean culture and cuisines at its very best? Are you looking for adventure? Are you looking for your getaway location? You can find all this and more in Belize with the help from Platinum International Real Estate and Investments.

Belize is a small, unspoiled country located in Central America and is fast becoming a world-renowned destination for tourists and international investors alike. It is the only English speaking Central American country due to the historical influences of the British Buccaneers and Colonialists that settled in the country for over a century. It is home to a multi-cultural society made up of Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese, Arabs, Garifuna, Maya, and Mennonites just to name a few. It is a country rich in Culture and rooted in beliefs of working together for a strong economy. The Belizean people are very friendly and a simple hello is given everywhere you go no matter who you are or what you do.

People that visit Belize keep coming back to immerse themselves in the rich cultural diversity and the well preserved forests and barrier reef that we call paradise. People enjoy soaking in the cool azure Caribbean waters; taking day trips to the fishing, diving or snorkeling preservation sites or taking a hike in the lush protected rain forests that keep the country so serene. The preservation of such beautiful places in Belize is essential for generations to enjoy it even after we move on and leave our legacy behind.
Platinum International Real Estate and Investments, vows to stand firm, work with everyone to bring Belize to a recognizable International Real Estate Level unsurpassed by most in the industry. We look forward to bringing you to a place you can call Home in Belize.

Life in Belize

For many years Belize has gone under the shadows of many other Central American countries. Belize has it unique features that famous celebrities have come to appreciate. You need to understand the geography, history, the people, the economy and the atmosphere to truly appreciate this inspiring place called Belize.

Geography

Belize is positioned in both the northern and western hemisphere. Located in North America on the northern edge of the Central America isthmus 16º 13' N, 88º 48' W - a somewhat narrow strip of land that connects North and South America - the country is bordered by Guatemala, Mexico, the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea. Belize is the 23rd country on the list according to world atlas for the lowest density of people to land per square mile. With 240 miles of coastline, 8,805 square miles of land and 62 square miles of water rights it’s easy to see why people are flocking to Belize to call it home.

Belize's diverse landscapes include hundreds of islands, subtropical rainforests, fertile savannas and mountains. It is internationally recognized as a leader in environmental preservation and conservation.

Belize is divided into four main geographic regions, including the relatively low Maya Mountains of the south that dominate all but the narrow coastal plain; the northern lowlands and its many rivers and streams; the flat and swampy coastal plain, and the almost countless cayes, islands and lagoons that fringe its Caribbean coastline. More than 50% of Belize is covered by tropical rain forest that's dissected by a network of rivers, mostly small in length. The largest and most significant river is the navigable Belize River that stretches from the Guatemala border all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Second only in size to the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast coastline of Australia, a 175 mile long barrier reef fronts the Belize coastline, intermixed with literally hundreds of islands and cayes. This great site has been recognized as a World Heritage Site, the other site is located 58 miles direct east of Belize City in the Carribean Sea, the Blue Hole; more than 1,000 feet across and some 400 feet deep, it's the opening to a former Ice Age cave, and is today one of the world's most popular dive sites. Belize is divided into six districts; including Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo.

History

Archaeological evidence in Belize indicates that the famed Maya culture began to emerge in this lowland area of the Yucatan Peninsula around 1000 BC. That Maya civilization flourished here for eons; great cities were formed, massive ceremonial buildings, palaces, temples and personal dwellings were constructed, and the people farmed the land with great proficiency. Remnants of this extraordinary people and a quite sizeable population of direct descendants still exist in Belize and all across the Yucatan today, despite hundreds of years of European colonization of the area.

Spain aggressively controlled most of the colonies on the fringes of this New World, when the first English settlers arrived in the early 1600s. For the next two centuries military conflicts (mostly naval) between the British and Spanish raged, as both countries desired this land. Regional power struggles continued in the area over the next 50 years, and then in 1862, the Settlement of Belize was officially declared a British colony, and named British Honduras. Similar to all European colonies in the Americas, British Honduras also craved independence, but Guatemala continued to claim the entire area, and the British were reluctant to release their firm grip. By the 1960s the British began to soften their position, and though they still controlled the entire defense and foreign affair of the settlement, its name was changed to Belize in anticipation of the independence, which finally did come in 1981.

The People

Today you can see the remnants of the original settlers in Belize namely the Maya, British and European people. Today Belize offers a multi-cultural society made up of Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese, Arabs, Garifuna, Maya, and Mennonites just to name a few. Belize is a country rich in Culture and rooted in beliefs of working together for a strong economy. The Belizean people are known for their cultural tolerance, diversity and friendliness and it’s not uncommon to see the Belizean people smiling and waving at anyone passing by.

Spirituality in Belize life is diverse in a way that it will suit many nationalities. Majority of the citizens are Catholics while a fourth of the population are Protestant (Pentecostal, Anglican, Seventh - day Adventist, Mennonite, Methodist, and Jehovah’s Witnesses). Other religions present are Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

The Economy

Belize is a member of the British Commonwealth and is governed by parliamentary democracy. It then became an independent nation in 1981 and has a stable and progressive political history. Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are key elements of its economy. Belize enjoys close ties with the U.S. and UK and steady economic growth.

The national currency of Belize is called Belizean Dollar (BZD) and is approximately worth a half of U.S. Dollar, depending on the inflation. It comes in denominations of 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars, and 100 dollars. One Belizean dollar is a coins and a 25 cent coin is called a shilling.

Foreign investors enjoy a range of incentives in Belize, outlined in its Fiscal Incentives Act of 1990. Foreign-owned real estate privileges, offshore banking and a lack of capital gains tax attract international business to Belize. With Houston airport just over two hours flying time away and Miami airport an hour and a half, the country's proximity to the U.S. is another attractive feature for foreign investors.

The Atmosphere

The laid back atmosphere of Belize life actually comes from a unique blend of nationalities. Belize enjoys a nice tropical weather. It rains a lot during the months of May to November, while dry season is on February to May.

PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS would love to welcome you to share in our experiences. Selling real estate is what we do best and with our various departmentalized services we offer everyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Belize unmatched services amongst our competitors.

Please take the time to read, comment and share about your experiences.

Thank you,
Platinum International Real Estate
Management and Staff

Written by:
Will Moreno
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