Skip to primary sidebar Skip to secondary sidebar Join us and discovered ECUADOR now!!! Bloom with intensity and yellow brilliance demonstrating the magic of Mother Nature. Click image to download file Why live or retire in Ecuador? Not all of the best places to retire overseas qualify as an inexpensive and great option, let me mention some of the ideas why we believe that Ecuador should be an excellent choice for you… A year-round spring or summer climate in a beautiful setting A low cost of living and high quality of life An established English-speaking expat community Excellent, inexpensive health care High-speed internet and cable or satellite TV Many things to do, including educational, cultural and outdoor activities All the comforts and conveniences of home Ecuador is full of culture, fresh and healthy food, an exotic lifestyle and daily adventures. Sure there is something special about being in a beautiful tropical place where time slows down or seems to stop, you can enjoy a walk on the beach,  daily fresh seafood for lunch, and also good conversations with the locals.

You got to come and see it for your self, just make sure you contact directly all the local services to get straight forward information, otherwise just post a comment here or request any information you may need, and we will try to obtain the best local contacts or options for you, and that´s a promise… A word of advice, If you want a real bargain in Ecuador buy directly from local agents that have good sound knowledge of local laws and regulations, most of the time those who just arrived earlier and are reselling properties and land as real estate agents are not able to legally guide you through your businesses in Ecuador. Welcome and Discover Ecuador! What is so appealing and exciting about Ecuador? Why so much talk about it? Local currency is the American dollar which allows your pension or income budget to stretch that extra mile. Property prices have been steady through the past eight years; local people in Ecuador are hoping to keep the rate of inflation low in the long run.

Not a large amount of expats yet that will increase the price tag on the real-life property market. In places like Costa Rica or Dominican Republic, the real price-pushers were the expats who focused on beachfront areas closer to their homeland. Great accessibility from the U.S. and Canada — today you can fly direct from Guayaquil to Miami, Atlanta, Houston, New York, and Atlanta. Local Real Estate tips: Coastal properties found at bargain basement prices, since Ecuadorians don’t value beach properties the same way that Americans do. Ecuadorians like to spend time at the beach mainly during school´s vacations holidays, which varies according the country´s region. The two basic high seasons are: between January through April for the Coastal Region, and between May through September for the Highland Region. If you are searching for an overseas investment option, you could get a long term return on a property that you can rent out to local seasonal travelers and international tourist travelers.

Most of the locals like the hip trendy places, close to hotels and resorts. Places were they can party and then go home to their big cities. The rental prices during those high seasons for locals can be: a 3 bedroom condo (depending on location) could go from $1,000 US up to $1,500 US per month. Laminate Flooring Cutter BunningsAnother good season is during Christmas and New Year, prices for this short week on a nice condo close to a small beach town were you can watch the fireworks and all the amusement can go from $1,200 US to over $3,000 US for the week.Houses For Sale In West Drive Harrow Weald Lately with the new vogue on Ecuador, we are seeing few international resort companies investing on the Ecuadorian´s beachfront. Bengal Cat For Sale Oklahoma

These companies and some of the local developers are trying to attract overseas investors into the local market with the concept of condos or suites with hotel management services included. Remember this is still a fairly new trend in the local Real Estate market; there is a no legislation to warranty your investment financial return on properties with these services. Your only financial certainty and real gain will basically be on the property value it self and the rental income you could obtain for it. Real estate prices in Ecuador have risen slowly since 2000. This almost dormant market may be attributed to the government switched to the American dollar as their currency in that year. My experience from mainly working with local experts has been that prices have stayed the same in recent years with the exception of select areas. House and condo rental rates in places that are not crowed and to the taste of overseas travelers are so cheap in Ecuador; it would be totally feasible to enjoy Ecuador without investing anything apart from your monthly expenses, thus reducing your investment risk dramatically.

Coastal Ecuador is completely out of hurricane paths, and also this is your best option if you’ve ever wanted to walk away from long, bitterly cold winters and brutally hot summers. Foreigners could own property in Ecuador. You can buy directly from local property owners with nothing stopping you to do so. Search local real estate agents, preferably in person. Ask about their career background and their Ecuadorian real estate practices. The sales commission is only paid by the seller. Right now in the Ecuadorian market the commission on Real Estate goes around 5%. Purchasing costs are low, hire a well informed Ecuadorian attorney that handles contracts, title searches and visas, one that does it all. Ecuador has one of the lowest investment requirements to obtain a residency visa of any country I’ve investigated. One way to qualify is to purchase a property valued at $27,000 or more. Be aware of the following: More and more Ecuador Real Estate is getting regulated and to international standards, just you have to look for a diligent professional .

You will find no licensed realtors, but you do have Ecuadorian MLS Services though they are in Spanish, if you get translation help, local agents and agencies could help you on your property search. Real Estate Agents are not licensed professionals in Ecuador, since there is no recognized national authority that governs the licensing process, set guidelines or handles complaints for the licensed agents. It is in the process of change and getting regulated. There is few Ecuadorian Multiple Listing Service; now it is possible to get online information for Real Estate in Ecuador. Just be careful, do your homework as there are many that will prey on an unsuspecting foreigner. You do not need to search out an “English” speaking real estate agent. I think a better course of action would be to seek out a trusted local that will help you with the language so you can deal with Spanish speaking owners directly. The increased exposure will push and turn Ecuador in to the next hotspot on the world´s beachfront real estate scene.