Nate Womack
CA DRE# 01369153
+501-633-0880
925-998-9449 (WhatsApp)
nate@nateinbelize.com
CA DRE# 01369153
+501-633-0880
925-998-9449 (WhatsApp)
nate@nateinbelize.com
Nate's Neighborhood Notes
June 2019
Who I Am
After vacationing in the Yucatan Peninsula and various other Caribbean locations through the years, I often wondered what it would be like to call a tropical place that I enjoyed “Home”. When I began to get serious about this endeavor, I narrowed down my search to what I thought would be the Costa Maya region of Mexico. As I made my plans known, a couple of friends mentioned the country of Belize and said that I should at least check it out along with my other research.
In August of 2002, I made my first trip to Belize via Cancun and like many I felt a peacefulness and wonderful blend of culture surrounded by Caribbean blue water that I was in search of. After more research and trips, I secured an investment, which later became a home for me in Belize.
I had lived in six different states prior to relocating to California, while in the US Navy. I have studied real estate for over 30 years and have been a licensed Realtor® in the state of California for over 16 years. I do also have a background in engineering (electrical/control systems). In the past 32 years, I have been an owner and landlord of US and Belizean property. I am a member of the Ambergris Caye Rotary Club and live full time in Belize.
Keller Williams Realty®
Keller Williams Realty (commonly referred to as Keller Williams) is an American technology and international real estate franchise with headquarters in Austin, Texas. It is the number one franchise in the United States by sales volume, ranking number one in agents and units sold in 2017. It is also the largest real estate franchise by agent count in the world, and one of the largest privately held global residential real estate brokerages.
Founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams, it grew from a single office in Austin to approximately 940+ offices with over 180,000 associates worldwide as of May 2018. It is an Inc. 5000 company and has been recognized as one of the highest rated real estate companies by numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Forbes. In 2018, it was listed as one of the "happiest companies to work for" by Career Bliss. (from Wikipedia)
Slow Season Begins
For the most part, the big crowds of the Christmas holiday and the following "High Season" have gone and most of the "snowbirds" have since followed. After talking to many people, it seems as if this year's Easter holiday, did not bring in the larger crowds that it usually does. Whether that has to do with the continuing influx of sargasso seaweed or not is all speculation. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) will eventually come out with the tourism numbers later in the year. What I have personally noticed is that Buyers are still out there looking for property. While many of them are new to Belize, others are out buying. Many of those purchasing are coming in the new construction area of condominiums (particularly offered by the many new hoteliers). Many are seeing this as a better return on their investment, while they try to figure out what their investment strategy will be in Belize AND it gives them something as a hedge, in case prices start a run.
While new construction will suit those with deeper pockets, there are still plenty of opportunities within the resale market. Lots/land have also had a high interest from Buyers. Education and finding the right one is key. It pays to work with people here and on the ground that are aware of properties that you may have overlooked while preparing for your trip to Belize. Give us a call!
After vacationing in the Yucatan Peninsula and various other Caribbean locations through the years, I often wondered what it would be like to call a tropical place that I enjoyed “Home”. When I began to get serious about this endeavor, I narrowed down my search to what I thought would be the Costa Maya region of Mexico. As I made my plans known, a couple of friends mentioned the country of Belize and said that I should at least check it out along with my other research.
In August of 2002, I made my first trip to Belize via Cancun and like many I felt a peacefulness and wonderful blend of culture surrounded by Caribbean blue water that I was in search of. After more research and trips, I secured an investment, which later became a home for me in Belize.
I had lived in six different states prior to relocating to California, while in the US Navy. I have studied real estate for over 30 years and have been a licensed Realtor® in the state of California for over 16 years. I do also have a background in engineering (electrical/control systems). In the past 32 years, I have been an owner and landlord of US and Belizean property. I am a member of the Ambergris Caye Rotary Club and live full time in Belize.
Keller Williams Realty®
Keller Williams Realty (commonly referred to as Keller Williams) is an American technology and international real estate franchise with headquarters in Austin, Texas. It is the number one franchise in the United States by sales volume, ranking number one in agents and units sold in 2017. It is also the largest real estate franchise by agent count in the world, and one of the largest privately held global residential real estate brokerages.
Founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams, it grew from a single office in Austin to approximately 940+ offices with over 180,000 associates worldwide as of May 2018. It is an Inc. 5000 company and has been recognized as one of the highest rated real estate companies by numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Forbes. In 2018, it was listed as one of the "happiest companies to work for" by Career Bliss. (from Wikipedia)
Slow Season Begins
For the most part, the big crowds of the Christmas holiday and the following "High Season" have gone and most of the "snowbirds" have since followed. After talking to many people, it seems as if this year's Easter holiday, did not bring in the larger crowds that it usually does. Whether that has to do with the continuing influx of sargasso seaweed or not is all speculation. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) will eventually come out with the tourism numbers later in the year. What I have personally noticed is that Buyers are still out there looking for property. While many of them are new to Belize, others are out buying. Many of those purchasing are coming in the new construction area of condominiums (particularly offered by the many new hoteliers). Many are seeing this as a better return on their investment, while they try to figure out what their investment strategy will be in Belize AND it gives them something as a hedge, in case prices start a run.
While new construction will suit those with deeper pockets, there are still plenty of opportunities within the resale market. Lots/land have also had a high interest from Buyers. Education and finding the right one is key. It pays to work with people here and on the ground that are aware of properties that you may have overlooked while preparing for your trip to Belize. Give us a call!
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