Friday, December 31, 2010
Dear Reader,
Beachfront and ocean-view property...always desirable, and as the saying goes, they ain't making any more of it.
So it commands a premium...
But we've found a place with some of the best-value beachfront property you'll come across...Ecuador's South Pacific.
How about a 3-bed ocean view home for $68,000...or a house set on a hilltop that runs down to the beach for $120,000?
And it's not just the property prices. You can slash your daily living costs here, too.
Today, you can win a 3-day 2-night tour for a couple, including transfers and accommodation. This is a $399 value. Book your flight to Guayaquil, and the broker takes over from there. You'll test-drive Ecuador's South Pacific coast, and see the most exciting properties in this up-and-coming area that's poised to boom.
There's only one prize, so enter your details here...and read on below to discover why this coast should be on your radar.
Margaret Summerfield
Escape From The Gray to the Gold Coast
The Costa de Oro (Gold Coast) offers miles of sandy beach, and warm tropical water
Dear Reader,
If you've had enough of the cold, dark winter months...you're dreaming of a sunny bolthole overseas...but you didn't think you could afford it, here's some news you'll like.
One country on our radar can give you that beach lifestyle you dream of...at a price you can afford. Think California in the 1950s, before prices got out of hand. And right now, summer's just getting started in this tropical paradise. Swimsuits and flip-flops here we come...
This low-cost paradise is on Ecuador's South Pacific coast. Ecuador is the place to go to make your retirement dollars stretch even further...and this applies not just to lifestyle, but to real estate values, too. This is where you'll find some of the worlds cheapest beachfront... where you can still afford that rare opportunity to live just a couple of steps from the sand. A 3-bed, 3-bath condo just a block from the beach costs $72,000...a 3-bed ocean view home in a tranquil beach town will set you back $68,000...
Until now, this country's coast...with miles of unspoiled, pristine beaches, and undervalued property...was overlooked. But that's changing...
 Rustic beach bars serve tasty (and cheap) lunches and snacks |
Some of The World's Most Affordable Beachfront
The sea here is a deep Pacific blue, sparkling sapphire in the sun...curling around soft, sandy beaches that run for miles. Some beaches offer calm waters for swimming...others challenge you to surf. Sunrise beckons you to kick off your shoes and walk barefoot in the warm ocean, with the silky touch of an ocean breeze on your skin. Sunset calls for the gentle sway of a hammock, as the scarlet sun sinks slowly beneath the ocean waves.
The beach towns are simple and rustic. Tiny bars and restaurants with thatched roofs tempt you with the aroma of fresh-cooked fish, and the refreshing chill of an ice-cold beer. Your beach lunch will likely set you back $2.50. And the beer? That'll add $1 to the tab. You can live comfortably here for $1000 a month.
And you won't have to sacrifice home comforts in this affordable paradise...
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Having spent many months exploring the length of this country's Pacific coast, we identified a number of small towns and beach resorts on this stretch, known as the Costa de Oro (Gold Coast) which offer the best values...including sophisticated Salinas with its exclusive marinas, sandy beaches and incredibly low-priced properties.We'd like to offer you the chance to discover this stretch of coast for yourself...focusing on the bargain buys and hidden gems...at unbeatable prices.But more on that in a moment...
Ecuador's coast reminds us of parts of the Pacific coast in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, before the real estate boom in those countries, triggered by an influx of foreign buyers.
Ecuador's coast is now on the radar of an increasing number of overseas property shoppers. Faced with economic uncertainty in the US, they're exploring more alternatives. They want a lower cost of living, and a lower-priced home. They want to cut costs without cutting their standard of living. Ecuador's coast fits the bill.
Right now, you can find some of the world's best-value beachfront here. Undervalued beachfront in one of the world's lowest-cost retirement havens... you can guess that won't be overlooked for too long...
An Exclusive Beach Resort
About 90 miles from Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city, Salinas has long been a vacation home destination for Ecuadorians. This is Ecuador's "in" playground...perfect for sunbathing, boating, surfing, and sport fishing. Residents and visitors enjoy the sun and water sports during the day. The evening is for enjoying fine dining and the vibrant nightlife.
A jetty divides the beach almost perfectly in half, close to the docks of Salinas Yacht Club. The sandy half-moon bay on the north side, where most of the action takes place, is Salinas Beach, lined with upscale high-rise apartments, hotels, restaurants, and shops. To the south is Chipipe Beach, quieter and more family oriented.
Despite the yacht clubs, and the sophistication you'll find in Salinas, though, it may be one of the world's least-expensive beach resorts.
You can own a condo with an exclusive yacht club and sandy beach just steps from your front door...for $110,000...just $100 a square foot.
The Puerto Lucia yacht club attracts an international crowd of sailors and sport fishers...and well-heeled Ecuadorians, seeking a quiet, upscale neighborhood to raise their families.
A beachfront development here, Spondylus II, is minutes from grocery stores, a shopping mall, a country club, restaurants, and medical clinics. The first tower is complete, and only a handful of units remain. One brand-new, ocean-view condo in Spondylus is available for $110,000, for an 1100-square foot unit.
If condo living is not your scene, you can check out the quiet beach town of Ballenita, ten miles north of Salinas. Just blocks from the beach, a spacious villa is for sale for $45,000.
And $120,000 buys you a 3-bed home... set on a hilltop that runs right down to the beach.
An Undiscovered Gem
Fifteen minutes outside Salinas, you'll find Ancon, an undiscovered, unique beach town. This town was a hit with some of Ecuador's earliest expats. It slipped into anonymity in more recent years, but is regaining its popularity.
For now, it's Ecuadorians based in the US that are buying second homes here...but expect a stampede of North Americans once word gets out about this place. An ocean-view home with 3-beds and 2-baths in a large lot is $68,000... a fully restored 4-bed 2-bath home on two-thirds of an acre, with more than 70 tropical trees, is $100,000...and a 3,000 square foot home with breathtaking ocean views is $150,000.
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See For Yourself...
To get an up-close look at some of the most exciting, best value properties in Ecuador's Southern Pacific, we're offering a chance to win a free tour with Amy Pinoargote, one of the Spondylus developers.
Amy runs real estate tours in and around Salinas. She's an expat herself, originally from the US, but now living in Salinas with her husband Gerardo, who grew up here. (You'll hear first-hand from Gerardo about the growth and development of Salinas over the years.)
Amy uses her local knowledge and connections to find the best properties--at the best price. She won't give you a hard-sell sales pitch on your tour...instead, she'll help you uncover this amazing location, and give you the lowdown on what it's really like living here year-round.
Amy will work with you to show you the properties that fit with your needs, your budget (and your dreams, too). Don't want a condo? No worries...Amy will only show you houses. Want to check out the local hospital...malls...farmers or seafood markets? You can add those to your tour.
To win a free three-day, two-night, tour of Ecuador's South Pacific coast, fill in your name and e-mail address here. We'll reveal the winner on January 7th.
Currently overlooked, Ecuador's coastline will be next on the list for U.S. retirees and vacation homebuyers. These low values won't remain low for much longer. I strongly urge you to check out this affordable stretch of coast sooner rather than later.
Margaret Summerfield
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