Comments on: Real Estate in Ecuador: Low Cost Beachfront Property http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/ Live where you want to live... Live how you want to live... And make money doing it! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:29:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: mike larski http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-3/#comment-6753 mike larski Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:19:44 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-6753 Hi I have a 37 ft sail boat in florida I was wondering if you had any customers who would be interested in trading for property in equador. Just a shot. I am thinking of moving to a differnt place I am in Costa Rica now and want a change. can send pic's need to be near the water. I like ocean view over beach lots, small condo in nice little oceanside town. i am single so would like a little night life. Also have lots of ocean view building lots in costa rica. they are selling pretty well. I build homes here too and its going well. I would trade costa rica property for something there I can visit anytime so if you have any idea's . worth a shoot. Hi I have a 37 ft sail boat in florida I was wondering if you had any customers who would be interested in trading for property in equador. Just a shot. I am thinking of moving to a differnt place I am in Costa Rica now and want a change. can send pic’s need to be near the water. I like ocean view over beach lots, small condo in nice little oceanside town. i am single so would like a little night life. Also have lots of ocean view building lots in costa rica. they are selling pretty well. I build homes here too and its going well. I would trade costa rica property for something there I can visit anytime so if you have any idea’s . worth a shoot.

]]> By: Veronica K http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-3/#comment-6674 Veronica K Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:53:15 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-6674 I am from Ecuador and now a US citizen living in Arizona, I help people that want to retire in Ecuador find a property in safe neighborhoods and help them negociate like a local so they dont get ripped off by the "American" prize. If interested my email address is vero_orem@hotmail.com I travel with you, show you the country like a local, and then you decide where you want to live safely. I am from Ecuador and now a US citizen living in Arizona, I help people that want to retire in Ecuador find a property in safe neighborhoods and help them negociate like a local so they dont get ripped off by the “American” prize. If interested my email address is vero_orem@hotmail.com
I travel with you, show you the country like a local, and then you decide where you want to live safely.

]]> By: Bernard http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-6491 Bernard Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:55:18 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-6491 Lina, thank you thank you thank you - the early comments are truly from people that have a closed mind and cannot see past the smoke and mirrors of the American society. I am American, always have been, always will be, but I am looking to 'escape' the horrid autoricities that our government is impending upon it's citizens. I do agree that there are some greedy American moving abroad, skyrocketing prices just to make a quick buck. And that to me is discusting. I will still go to Ecuador and buy property for me and my family with intentions of moving their to live. Lina, thank you thank you thank you – the early comments are truly from people that have a closed mind and cannot see past the smoke and mirrors of the American society. I am American, always have been, always will be, but I am looking to ‘escape’ the horrid autoricities that our government is impending upon it’s citizens. I do agree that there are some greedy American moving abroad, skyrocketing prices just to make a quick buck. And that to me is discusting. I will still go to Ecuador and buy property for me and my family with intentions of moving their to live.

]]> By: Lina http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-6453 Lina Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:07:41 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-6453 I will like to point out few things here which I believe are very important to take in consideration. Once a person decides to retire or live overseas, they are opening their minds to a complete new and different perspective in life, of course these underdeveloped countries or emerging economies, as I like to call them, have a whole different situation, may that be political or economical, but on the other hand, they do offer a great compensation by providing natural environments, health and a comfortable lifestyle under a small budget.. Most develop countries are saturated with environmental problems, and their economies are going under huge debt problems. Saying this, I should also agree that few smart foreigners are taking advantage ahead of the game and overpricing local properties in this heavenly retirement option. One thing to be sure is that properties by the ocean in Ecuador are cheap, you should always buy from locals, anybody can buy properties here, you may need the assistance of a professional who is related to the local market, which will not jump the price to the American standards. I am even seeing that companies who have been in the business of promoting Latin America as a new found heaven for retirement, are also making money by offering tours and seminars, this is not fair at all, there is plenty of information on the net, and Ecuadorians are very friendly and open people to welcome business from other cultures. Don´t let anybody tell you differently, I wouldn’t like to see Ecuador being merchandise by people who are just taking advantage of a timing opportunity. Please get informed, of course there are cases were you might find dishonest people. By asking around a lot, you´ll be able to avoid that, take your time and travel to Ecuador for a visit, see it your self, even if they try to point out that the actual president is following Venezuela’s foot steps.. I can tell you that Ecuadorians are a complete different story, they will never allow it... Ecuadorians are very business oriented, and a very hard working society, they will always push their Politians to open the doors to the world. They had to go through a hall process of changes with their previous established politics to level the social standards. I was born in Ecuador and raise in Canada, I have seeing both worlds, plus having worked in other countries. I am a citizen of the world, we should never undermine any place, I just think that there is a perfect place for every type of character in life and budget too.... I started writing about overseas living after my friends and clients ask me to please make all those tips of information available to the world.. so I went on with my brand new blog.. I am open to constructive critics, comments and if any body will like to collaborate please you all are more than welcome, it will be a great cause.. I will like to point out few things here which I believe are very important to take in consideration. Once a person decides to retire or live overseas, they are opening their minds to a complete new and different perspective in life, of course these underdeveloped countries or emerging economies, as I like to call them, have a whole different situation, may that be political or economical, but on the other hand, they do offer a great compensation by providing natural environments, health and a comfortable lifestyle under a small budget.. Most develop countries are saturated with environmental problems, and their economies are going under huge debt problems.

Saying this, I should also agree that few smart foreigners are taking advantage ahead of the game and overpricing local properties in this heavenly retirement option. One thing to be sure is that properties by the ocean in Ecuador are cheap, you should always buy from locals, anybody can buy properties here, you may need the assistance of a professional who is related to the local market, which will not jump the price to the American standards. I am even seeing that companies who have been in the business of promoting Latin America as a new found heaven for retirement, are also making money by offering tours and seminars, this is not fair at all, there is plenty of information on the net, and Ecuadorians are very friendly and open people to welcome business from other cultures.

Don´t let anybody tell you differently, I wouldn’t like to see Ecuador being merchandise by people who are just taking advantage of a timing opportunity. Please get informed, of course there are cases were you might find dishonest people. By asking around a lot, you´ll be able to avoid that, take your time and travel to Ecuador for a visit, see it your self, even if they try to point out that the actual president is following Venezuela’s foot steps.. I can tell you that Ecuadorians are a complete different story, they will never allow it…
Ecuadorians are very business oriented, and a very hard working society, they will always push their Politians to open the doors to the world. They had to go through a hall process of changes with their previous established politics to level the social standards.

I was born in Ecuador and raise in Canada, I have seeing both worlds, plus having worked in other countries. I am a citizen of the world, we should never undermine any place, I just think that there is a perfect place for every type of character in life and budget too….

I started writing about overseas living after my friends and clients ask me to please make all those tips of information available to the world.. so I went on with my brand new blog.. I am open to constructive critics, comments and if any body will like to collaborate please you all are more than welcome, it will be a great cause..

]]> By: sam http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-5928 sam Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:11:44 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-5928 I love Ecuador. I love the Ecuadorean people. They are for the most part very genuine loving, giving people. They are very gratifying people. When you fall in love with an Ecuadorean it is an amazing love affair with an amazing person. That said I have to warn you that Americans are slowly taking over the coast of Ecuador and if you are thinking about moving there you better do it soon and try to be smart about it. Not only are Americans buying up the houses and land but they are selling them for American prices. So for an example and a true story, last year an American bought 4 acres of land. This land was on top of a mountain and below was a beautiful beach. He bought it for $90,000 and than divided it up into 26 lots and is selling them for over 40-50 thousand each lot. Now think of the people that own this land and are being fooled into selling them for such a low price and than having to find out that in some cases they double of triple the money in a fast turn around. This to me is deceiving and mean and typical American greed. I would expect this in the USA but not here. This is not the land of plenty nor is it the land of opportunity, yet once again Americans are making a name for themselves because of their greed and selfishness. Go to Ecuador and look for property yourself. So far, for me the best town is Montanita because it is a party town and I love to party, but that is me. I love Ecuador. I love the Ecuadorean people. They are for the most part very genuine loving, giving people. They are very gratifying people. When you fall in love with an Ecuadorean it is an amazing love affair with an amazing person. That said I have to warn you that Americans are slowly taking over the coast of Ecuador and if you are thinking about moving there you better do it soon and try to be smart about it. Not only are Americans buying up the houses and land but they are selling them for American prices. So for an example and a true story, last year an American bought 4 acres of land. This land was on top of a mountain and below was a beautiful beach. He bought it for $90,000 and than divided it up into 26 lots and is selling them for over 40-50 thousand each lot. Now think of the people that own this land and are being fooled into selling them for such a low price and than having to find out that in some cases they double of triple the money in a fast turn around. This to me is deceiving and mean and typical American greed. I would expect this in the USA but not here. This is not the land of plenty nor is it the land of opportunity, yet once again Americans are making a name for themselves because of their greed and selfishness. Go to Ecuador and look for property yourself. So far, for me the best town is Montanita because it is a party town and I love to party, but that is me.

]]> By: mark http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-5895 mark Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:41:18 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-5895 i'm looking for a beach town, with many americans, an american school. where i can buy bed & breakfast? i’m looking for a beach town, with many americans, an american school. where i can buy bed & breakfast?

]]> By: Dean LaCoursiere http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-3015 Dean LaCoursiere Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:00:55 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-3015 This is from someone that does not know the truth. You can renew your visa in Ecuador at several places like Quito, Manta or Guayaquil for an additional 90 days thus having 180 days in a 12 month period. If you are even a day late you will be fined $200 so go a couple of days early and you will still get the total of 180 days. This is from someone that does not know the truth. You can renew your visa in Ecuador at several places like Quito, Manta or Guayaquil for an additional 90 days thus having 180 days in a 12 month period. If you are even a day late you will be fined $200 so go a couple of days early and you will still get the total of 180 days.

]]> By: Dave http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-1308 Dave Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:36:37 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-1308 One important thing to keep in mind, is that a 90 day visa is good for a year. If you have a 30, 60 or 90 day visa and stay for 30 says, when you return within a period of one year you would omly be eligible for a visa for 60 days. This could be a problem if you purchase a home with the intention of living in it for a period of more than 90 days a year, without a permanent resident visa. Some other countrys like Panama will allow you to have several 90 day period visas within a years timespan. Also if you overstay your visa you can not pay the fine at the airport, so you will most likely miss your plane. One important thing to keep in mind, is that a 90 day visa is good for a year. If you have a 30, 60 or 90 day visa and stay for 30 says, when you return within a period of one year you would omly be eligible for a visa for 60 days. This could be a problem if you purchase a home with the intention of living in it for a period of more than 90 days a year, without a permanent resident visa. Some other countrys like Panama will allow you to have several 90 day period visas within a years timespan. Also if you overstay your visa you can not pay the fine at the airport, so you will most likely miss your plane.

]]> By: Byron http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-372 Byron Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:41:22 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-372 Jacques' and Carlos' comments are too sensationalist in my opinion. Comments like theirs are very far from daily reality, and from a very limited perspective. Ecuador has political troubles, bad governments, etc, but it is beeeeaaaauuuuutiful, and well worth it once you see it, meet it's people, and learn to appreciate nature, the environment and culture. Yes, be cautious wherever you go, but don't let fearful comments deter you from a lifetime experience. All of South America is amazing, but like the article said Ecuador has several geographical benefits when considering a visit/moving from the US. Jacques’ and Carlos’ comments are too sensationalist in my opinion.
Comments like theirs are very far from daily reality, and from a very limited perspective.

Ecuador has political troubles, bad governments, etc, but it is beeeeaaaauuuuutiful, and well worth it once you see it, meet it’s people, and learn to appreciate nature, the environment and culture.

Yes, be cautious wherever you go, but don’t let fearful comments deter you from a lifetime experience.

All of South America is amazing, but like the article said Ecuador has several geographical benefits when considering a visit/moving from the US.

]]> By: jacques http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-335 jacques Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:55:20 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-335 Carlos is right. The first thing you have to consider before buying a property in South America is the political stability of the country. And the author of the contribution,Domenick Buonamici , is forgetting the mainpoint of the all story. Mr Correo, Ecuador's president, is part of the Chavez group in South-america. Mr Buonamici is not telling either, that this country is giving safe haven to the Farc narco terrorist group. Would you like to invest in such a country? The answer is clear. Never? They are other contries in Latin america, with are not tropical, but enjoy nice sommer weather between November and may, I mean for example, Uruguay or Chile. And and investment in these countries is perfectly safe. Not depending on Mr Correa.... Carlos is right. The first thing you have to consider before buying a property in South America is the political stability of the country. And the author of the contribution,Domenick Buonamici , is forgetting the mainpoint of the all story. Mr Correo, Ecuador’s president, is part of the Chavez group in South-america. Mr Buonamici is not telling either, that this country is giving safe haven to the Farc narco terrorist group. Would you like to invest in such a country? The answer is clear. Never? They are other contries in Latin america, with are not tropical, but enjoy nice sommer weather between November and may, I mean for example, Uruguay or Chile. And and investment in these countries is perfectly safe. Not depending on Mr Correa….

]]> By: The Undertaker http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-326 The Undertaker Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:09:12 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-326 Look, I've never been to Ecuador but have lived in both Panama & C.R. Panama RE was off the chain a few years back but I believe shows signs of cracking now. We are in the 1st or 2nd inning of a global stagpression (IMO) and this giddy business of expats running RE/other prices to the moon is coming to an end. The article mentions that beach property is NOT diving in C.R. Bull. You look around and you can easily find ad after ad announcing price reductions. Sure, these folks were probably shooting for the moon to begin with BUT I have found that it is, in fact, the expat crowd who chops prices just as readily as they ran 'em up. Why? Because gringos et al sometimes have REAL reasons to sell IE. bail out to the 'homeland' or scurry on to the next 'big thing' before everyone else does. I wouldn't buy anything anywhere for the next 2 to 3 years, speaking for myself. When the financial media is screaming that there's no hope for any 'market', then you may wish to look to 'steal' something in the way of real property. With today's uncertainty (sure, maybe opportunity too..) do you want to stick your neck on the chopping block when your means for sustenance could go up in flames tomorrow? Hey, if you're a millionaire, roll the dice. If you're looking for a place to roost, wait. Look,

I’ve never been to Ecuador but have lived in both Panama & C.R. Panama RE was off the chain a few years back but I believe shows signs of cracking now. We are in the 1st or 2nd inning of a global stagpression (IMO) and this giddy business of expats running RE/other prices to the moon is coming to an end.

The article mentions that beach property is NOT diving in C.R. Bull. You look around and you can easily find ad after ad announcing price reductions. Sure, these folks were probably shooting for the moon to begin with BUT I have found that it is, in fact, the expat crowd who chops prices just as readily as they ran ‘em up. Why? Because gringos et al sometimes have REAL reasons to sell IE. bail out to the ‘homeland’ or scurry on to the next ‘big thing’ before everyone else does.

I wouldn’t buy anything anywhere for the next 2 to 3 years, speaking for myself. When the financial media is screaming that there’s no hope for any ‘market’, then you may wish to look to ‘steal’ something in the way of real property.

With today’s uncertainty (sure, maybe opportunity too..) do you want to stick your neck on the chopping block when your means for sustenance could go up in flames tomorrow? Hey, if you’re a millionaire, roll the dice. If you’re looking for a place to roost, wait.

]]> By: Carlos http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-2/#comment-302 Carlos Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:12 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-302 I was born in Ecuador, educated in the US, now living in Panama. The government in Ecuador is turning left...very similar to Chavez...and many Ecuadorians want to leave the country...keep yourselves informed of the political situation before you move/invest there.... The ecuadorian government has been in the news lately because of financial restrictions to companies that have investments in what they call "financial paradise countries"...like Panama. Also, because the president's brother was granted millions of dollars in contracts....nepotism is blatant... Finally, like Chavez, Presidente Correa wants to close TV stations, newspapers and any other comunication means that do not agree with his politics... Good luck moving there.... I was born in Ecuador, educated in the US, now living in Panama.
The government in Ecuador is turning left…very similar to Chavez…and many Ecuadorians want to leave the country…keep yourselves informed of the political situation before you move/invest there….

The ecuadorian government has been in the news lately because of financial restrictions to companies that have investments in what they call “financial paradise countries”…like Panama.
Also, because the president’s brother was granted millions of dollars in contracts….nepotism is blatant…

Finally, like Chavez, Presidente Correa wants to close TV stations, newspapers and any other comunication means that do not agree with his politics…

Good luck moving there….

]]> By: Aaron Kaufman http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-1/#comment-281 Aaron Kaufman Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:51:16 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-281 i just for years just worked for Tishman Speyer in New York City and am at New York University getting a masters in Real Estate. All this sounds very interesting. i love your idea Dax. How is it going? I speak spanish (enough to get by) and would love to get involved. i am a hard worker and extremely sociable. ANy thoughts or advice please let me know. WOuld love to learn more. Thanks i just for years just worked for Tishman Speyer in New York City and am at New York University getting a masters in Real Estate. All this sounds very interesting. i love your idea Dax. How is it going?

I speak spanish (enough to get by) and would love to get involved. i am a hard worker and extremely sociable.
ANy thoughts or advice please let me know. WOuld love to learn more.

Thanks

]]> By: SMITH http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-1/#comment-274 SMITH Sat, 30 May 2009 23:44:10 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-274 Oh man D - you make me wanna bolt right away! With the turbulent U.S. market and a gov't that has forgotten it's "we the people" and not we the gov't I'm leaning towards jet'n off to a less stressful and life rewarding adventure to a place I can learn another culture and support myself in a more natural way! I only recently have taken this thought seriously and will be taking my vacation soon to visit a couple of prospective places which will certainly include Ecuador. Thanks for the insight D!!! Oh man D – you make me wanna bolt right away! With the turbulent U.S. market and a gov’t that has forgotten it’s “we the people” and not we the gov’t I’m leaning towards jet’n off to a less stressful and life rewarding adventure to a place I can learn another culture and support myself in a more natural way! I only recently have taken this thought seriously and will be taking my vacation soon to visit a couple of prospective places which will certainly include Ecuador. Thanks for the insight D!!!

]]> By: sergino http://www.escapefromamerica.com/2009/04/real-estate-in-ecuador/comment-page-1/#comment-238 sergino Tue, 19 May 2009 13:25:40 +0000 http://www.escapefromamerica.com/?p=486#comment-238 I'd never invest in Real Estate in Colombia. It's too dangerous. The goverment in Ecuador is not a comunist one. Besides, the old and new Constitution guarantees yor private property. So it seems that German is a souer colombian who, for some reason, wants to throw mud to the truth which is that Ecuador is a very peaceful and beautiful country that loves foreigners and welcomes them. Great article Dominick. I’d never invest in Real Estate in Colombia. It’s too dangerous. The goverment in Ecuador is not a comunist one. Besides, the old and new Constitution guarantees yor private property. So it seems that German is a souer colombian who, for some reason, wants to throw mud to the truth which is that Ecuador is a very peaceful and beautiful country that loves foreigners and welcomes them. Great article Dominick.

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