Watch the process of going from the Caribbean to the Pacific in less than 2 minutes…

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After the Viacom-owned network finished filming their new treasure-hunt themed “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” on a remote, uninhabited island in the Republic of Panama, locals returned to find their beach tattered and abused - according to one source.

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Palm trees and warm weather for Christmas? Gone ocean fishing on Thanksgiving Day?! Yes! That’s right! Many of us are accustomed to cold, wet or freezing temperatures during this most festive time of year, but in the case of any tropical paradise, you can sit by the pool, go fishing in the Caribbean or Pacific and enjoy your day without the need for gloves and a coat.

So what are waiting for? Prices are good, taxes are very low, and healthcare is a fraction of the price you’ll pay up north! This time of year the rains begin to disappear and the dry summer weather begins to arrive. And – you can always find great food!

Panama has seen impressive growth and real estate development during the past few years, especially due to families moving south from the US, Canada and Europe seeking a lower cost of living in a stable country. Due to the international importance of the Panama Canal, Panama is one of, if not the most stable and rapidly developing country in the world. The United States, Canada and China have a vested interest in the continued development of this tiny country of roughly three million people, continue to prosper. With the expansion of the Panama Canal now approved and under way, and the number of Expats currently purchasing real estate in the beautiful mountains and at the tropical beaches of Panama’s countryside or the high-rise towers which now frame the skyline of Panama City, all of this makes Panama one of the most sought after low cost real estate and tourist destinations in the world today.

It’s that time of the year again!

For updated travel information, below are the Embassy links which provide information that every international traveler should read.

US
http://panama.usembassy.gov/american_citizens_service_unit.html
Canada
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/ctry/country-en.asp?country=233000
UK
http://ukinpanama.fco.gov.uk/en/

Watch this video to get a few ideas… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM3T9Ta4kCY&NR=1

Some of the hidden jewels in Panama’s real estate can be found with a little work and know how. If you’re looking for a home at a great price, it certainly helps to work with the right real estate professional. It’s much easier to find a beautiful home built by a developer, but there are many hidden jewels in Panama, at great prices, waiting to be found in the countryside and suburbs of Panama City. So, when you’re looking for that new home - consider looking for one of Panama’s hidden jewels.

One of the great contributions of the Panama real estate boom has been the additional work done on the streets and highways in Panama. Although the roads continue to need additional work, the increased street and highway use has really begun to connect the main cities within Panama, including making parts of the road wider between Panama City and Colon. In addition, the plans to increase roadways to the Caribbean Coastline is always a welcome addition - especially to Bocas del Toro from the main highway connecting Panama City, David and Boquete! So, keep up the great work Panama! and may those who use the roads continue to enjoy them. We hope to see you… on the road!

As you can imagine, there are hundreds of new homes, condos and pre-owned homes for sale in Panama. If you can imagine it, chances are it is being built.

The Panama real estate market is hot and has been a great investment for several years and we expect this investment opportunity to continue for several years to come. This, for many reasons, Panama is a growing and developing economy and has influence around the world due to the expansion of the Panama Canal. True, prices have been rising during the past five years, but there is plenty of beautiful real estate in Panama and beautiful homes being built today. The incentives (for example no property taxes on new homes for 20 years) remain very strong for expat investment in Panama.

When you’re looking around for a new place to call home, you can depend on the professionals at MovetoLatinAmerica to work for you! Call us today for a free consultation and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process from meeting you at the airport to showing you the homes and neighborhoods you’ll love!

With hundreds or thousands of homes and condos to choose from, developers are constantly adding to the real estate options you have in Panama! From forty-eight acre developments with lush green areas - all within a short drive from the city to highrise developments in downtown Panama City, there are many options for you!

Give us a call today if you would like to learn more about your real estate options in the beautiful country of Panama and we’ll be glad to arrange a real estate tour made to fit your needs, with the homes you’ll be interesting in seeing.

We can be reached by phone at 305-984-1868 or by email at admin@movetolatinamerica.com.