NOTE TO BERNIE: Please use this first page of text for “real estate news” link in upper menu bar REAL ESTATE NEWS IN VICTORIA’S WORLD FALL 2008 Many of you may know that I was formerly an exclusive representative for the developer, Grupo Real del Mar and its developments of Punta Esmeralda, Real del Mar, La Joya and Alamar. I now serve you as an independent realtor, affiliated with the real estate agency PACIFIC BOUTIQUE PROPERTIES, specializing in properties on the Costa Vallarta and greater region known Riviera Nayarit for which the gateway airport is Puerto Vallarta. I continue to offer you representation services for those developments and the same access to developer's discounts and payment plans along with objective advice and full services as a buyer's agent. There are some excellent pre-construction prices and payment plans that must not be overlooked if you are seeking to invest in this area. Complete service is my hallmark and I will look out for your best interests from the preparation of your purchase-sale contract through to final delivery of your home. Having deep connections with owners in these developments, I also offer you the best RESALE listings available in condos, townhouses and villas of varying sizes. As well, I'm pleased to extend my services in researching private homes and lots around the Bay of Banderas and all along the Riviera Nayarit coast. Click on this link for my newest listings, recommendations and the LUXURY STEAL OF THE SEASON and send me your pre-requisites if you'd like me to do a search. If your plan is to sell a property in this area, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss our marketing services and do an appraisal. On a final note, results count and, for your information, here’s a list of sales of my listings in Punta Esmeralda that have taken place since the New Year—buyers loving its full package of architectural uniqueness, topography, extensive amenities and a prized location… CORAL 2 – 4 BR/4BA TOWNHOUSE - SOLD! ARENA 5 - 3 BR/3BA TOWNHOUSE - SOLD! GARDENIA 402 – 3 BR/3BA CONDO - SOLD! MAGNOLIA 202 – 3 BR/3BA CONDO - SOLD! ARENA 2 – 4 BR/4BA TOWNHOUSE – SOLD! CAÑADA 1 - 3 BR/3BA VILLA – ON HOLD! Get ready for an exiciting winter season ahead and allow me to help you find your property in paradise. Atentamente! Victoria L. Pratt E: victorialeighpratt@gmail.com T: +521 322 779 9283 NOTE TO BERNIE: PLEASE USE THIS text for the bottom “NEW LISTINGS” link and to cross-link it to the above referred link in the newsletter. FOR ALL THE LINKS BELOW THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF MY SITE, CAN YOU MAKE IT OPEN AS A SEPARATE WINDOW OR POP UP SO I DON’T LOSE THE VIEWER?? VICTORIA’S NEWEST LISTINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS BUCERIAS BUCERIAS (ZONA DORADA) – CASA DE LAS FLORES - US$799,000 - 4 bdrm/4 bath – Short-term financing is available for the eligible buyer and its lucarative rental income lets you pay back the loan easily! This hacienda style home has a main house and two guest studio casitas on a very large lot with enormous pool and lush gardens on prime Bucerias street just one block from ocean. A great business opportunity. http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=casa-de-las-flores REAL DEL MAR/LA CRUZ REAL DEL MAR - LOT 19B - US$649,000 - 738m2 - rare opportunity to build a home in this exclusive residential resort. Double views to the outer bay and the marina. All infraestructrure, condo regime and amenities pre-established. Full architectural plans are optional for a fastidiously planned custom home project if buyer wishes. NEW VIEW PHOTOS AVAILABLE. http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=real-del-mar-lot-19b PUNTA ESMERALDA/LA CRUZ NEW! –Condo Huanacaxtle 401 – US$585,000 – 3 bdrm/3 bath – in the most-recently completed phase of condos at the highest point of the property, this “lives” like a townhouse— full ocean views from all living areas and all bedrooms including the new La Cruz marina. Brand new, ready to decorate and move in. Appliances and several upgrades included. http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=huanacaxtle-401 NEW! – Townhouse Coral 6 - US$789K - 3 bdrm/3 bath - townhouse – wide, full ocean view / dipping pool / fabulous wide terrace spans living/dining room and master and junior master bedrooms. Sold fully furnished, art excluded. http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=coral-6 NEW! - Condo Jacaranda 203 – US$445,000 – 2 bdrm/2 bath a rare opportunity to buy the best two-bedroom plan in Punta Esmeralda with great ocean view and sunrises over the Jacaranda infinity pool. Full furniture package and some art included. Also includes a large storage bodega. http://www.pacificmexicorealestate.com/realtypublisher/eng/ development-property.asp?id=98&devid=2&secid=3&detailid=9 NEW! – Villa del Mar – US$2,100,000 – Turnkey - 4 bdrm/5 bath grand villa in the Paraiso section of Punta Esmeralda. Outstanding ocean views, impeccable finishes—one of only six grand villas to be built in Punta Esmeralda. Private infinity pool, media room, two-car garage, great storage and more… http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=villa-del-mar ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING PARTICULAR at PE? I can help you with all remaining pre-construction inventory including the wonderful PARAISO VILLAS and the OCEANO “super” townhouses. Or, do you want something already built? Say, a condo with a large terrace and dipping pool? How many bedrooms? I have the connections to many options; just let me know your preferences. ASSOCIATE LISTINGS OF INTEREST NUEVO VALLARTA - VILLA OASIS – US$975,000 - 5+ bdrm/ 5 bath – furnished - on the canal. I love its traditional Mexican architecture and artesanal features—hard to come by these days. This is a great family home with four bedrooms, a granny flat and service quarter on a large lot of 800 m2 and has been very well maintained. All the amentiies of Paradise Village are no more than a stone’s throw away—marina, two golf courses, long stretches of wide, sandy beaches… http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=villa-oasis MARINA VALLARTA - BAYVIEW GRAND PH – US$990,000 - 4 bdrm/4 bath – Under a million and at the pinnacle of this popular development that is continually sought after. In the action, but in an oasis of pools and oceanfront luxury. The view speaks for itself. Furnished. See it at: http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=Penthouse-Bay-View-Grand LUXURY STEAL COSTA BANDERAS - CASA TORTUGAS – US$1.99 Million - 4 bdrm / 5 bath turn-key home. This should be priced in the mid two-million dollar range. Recently subtantially reduced in price, Casa Tortugas is the best real deal to be found. In the intimate development of Punta Tortugas (just a few minutes north of Destiladeras beach and 10 minutes from Punta de Mita), this home is truly the essence of oceanfront living on the Costa Vallarta. This is an “opportunity buy”. http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/Result.php?Property=casa-tortugas UNBELIEVABLE PRICES LA JOYA DE HUANACAXTLE – from US$206,910, you can’t beat these spacious two-bedroom condos, just a couple of blocks from the new, exciting Marina La Cruz and a short walk to the La Cruz town centre. PRE-CONSTRUCTION UNITS still available at MAXIMUM CASH DISCOUNTS from with delivery in early 2009. Pre-construction inventory and prices viewable at: http://www.pacificboutiqueproperties.com/RealMar.html ALAMAR – Don’t miss out on this sky-high development with some of the most spectacular views of the bay, above Marina La Cruz and Playa La Manzanilla. Under US$300K gets you modern construction, great finishes and a setting in a 90-acre jungle-mountain oasis with an incredible beach club and extensive recreational amenities. Excellent pre-construction payment plans. Please ASK ME for inventory, prices and payment plans.