This is an excellent report put out by Kent Davis, a friend of mine in the City who finds the best priced deals and who made a bundle on resales in the Trump Tower when the prices were at the lowest point. He has similar deals available right now and he is targeting towers where […]
One of the reasons that many people come to Panama is because, besides being a wonderful place to live, the cost of living is around 50% of what it is back in the US and Europe. However, many people are shocked to see that our real estate market is not 50% off like most areas […]
One of the great adventures here in Panama is the Canal and while most know of Panama by this channel between two seas, few have actually seen it first hand. The history and construction of the Canal was indeed a historical feat and it is one of the wonders of the World. The cruise industry […]
The Government has launched an aggressive plan top promote investments in two areas of most interest to tourism: the former U.S. Base in Sherman, in the Caribbean and Amador, on the banks of the Canal on the Pacific side. The list of opportunities is quite extensive. Authorities in Panama have set in motion an ambitious […]
Panama has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvement projects in the last year and the pace continues with recent announcements of the tenders for contracts involving a fourth bridge over the Canal, the second line of the Metro Line and a half a million square foot expansion for the South Terminal at […]
Margaret Summerfield at Pathfinder International penned a great article on what to watch out for when buying that pre construction condo with a view or one set back from the ocean with a “green area” in front that could turn into another building. Jim buys a pre-construction condo. On paper, it looks great. The artist’s […]
A recent article in the Latin Business Chronicle noted that Panama leads the way in construction environment and is among the leaders in construction growth. BY JOACHIM BAMRUD Any visitor to Panama City these days will be awed by the number of new skyscrapers dotting the skyline as well as ongoing construction of future buildings. […]
Well folks, it is just around the corner. Our summer season is here in Panama. With it comes the endless holidays and festivals, beginning with the Panama Jazz Festival and International Film Festival. The Jazz and Blues festival is scheduled for March 1-4 and the artist line up this year is incredible. If ever you […]
Each time I have family visit from the United States, I contact Tocumen Royal Saloon for VIP meet and greet service. I send them the details of the parties, arrival flight and time as well as the name of the driver that I will have ready to pick them up. Upon arrival and leaving the […]
Well, here we are at the end of the year and looking at the new one that is just around the corner. Santa has left the building and we prepare to stumble uncertainly into the New Year. We have all lined up a few resolutions for 2012 including the repeated pledges to lose weight, exercise […]