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Halleb

Alan

@Halleb

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American looking for information about Belize

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About me

American

Lives in Minneapolis

Speaks English, Restaurant Spanish

Registration: 28 May 2013

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

It is my understanding that most expats have medical evacuation ins. That will pay the transportation cost to be evacuated back to the states. So I would think you would want to keep your Medicare. I think there is some inexpensive ins available ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

SB will stop discover Belize tours in August this year. Projections are to be sold out by that time. Two full years ahead of schedule. It will be a full two years before all the power and water is available to all lots. I'm not sure that my ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Just an FYI for those who are truly searching for legitimate information on SB. Here is the January news letter. Enjoy! Chairman's Letter Dear Friends, 2013 was a strong year for Sanctuary Belize. Although we experienced an extraordinarily ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Lucky Larry. I side with you on this one. These bashers out there who have never been to the place seem to get ticked off when someone with some facts correct them. Then they attack you for having the balls to call them out on it. I think naive ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Maybe I can help. The airport in Placencia is privatly owned. Google "The Placincia" or follow this http://www.theplacencia.com/. They are the developers that own the airport. Like any private enterprise they will finish it when it makes sense ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
7obra..

Panama or Belize by 7obra..

If you were going to retire on one or the other which one would you pick and why?

Halleb

The only International airport in Belize (for the time being) is in Belize City. There is one about half built in Placencia. This is a privatly owned airport and is at the very best 2 years out from completion. I would guess more like 5 years ... Read More

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Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
cheryl&jeff

Driving through Mexico by cheryl&jeff

We are driving through Mexico when we move to Belize and have heard that there is a difference between declaring yourself a 'tourist' vs. telling the Mexican border authorities you are just driving through, which is labeled 'transmigrante.' ...

Halleb

I do not know for sure but I read a blog from a person doing just that. From what he said, Just don't do it! You will need a fist full of dollars to pay the bribes needed to get your stuff through and you will lucky if you don't get robbed when ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Hi KathyBelize, We met on the trip back in May. You house is looking fantastic and the heavy rain seemed to have no affect other than the standard puddles in the yard area. Once the landscaping is in you will have an absolute show place. I'm ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I was double charged on my first trip down and need to be refunded. It was a bit of a cluster. I contacted my agent raised a little hell and they had to wire the money as I had a deadline. It arrived on time. I suggest you do the same. Although ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

As reported by others, the airport in Placiencia is at a standstill. It could be finished in 1-2 years but from what I saw I would guess closer to 5. The new cruise ship port may speed it along but I'm not counting on it. The roads from Belize ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

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Halleb

If you haven't noticed, I'm here for the entertainment value! You should try getting a sense of humor. You people can dish it out but when it comes back at you, you act all offended. I'm going to call it like I see it. Like Larry said, very ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I'm guessing that was a sizable bill for you! Let's see, show up early for a subsidized vacation and they would have the audacity to charge you for what you consume! The bastards! Then they have the balls to try and sell you something! Can you ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Hello again. I will one last time challenge the tough questions. Please forward them so I can ask. I have asked every question I can think off and now seen the place with now over 20" of rain during the last 4 days. So please ask on the blog so ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I'm here and I can tell you the river is in full flood stage. The river seems to flood to the north side as the bank on the SB side is 10-25' above the river. Only minor flooding on the rest of the property. As far as the rain is concerned. I am ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I'm here now. It has been raining at least 12" or more for the last 3 days. Still raining as I right this. Was on property yesterday and the place is soggy. Homes are all dry and the drainage is functioning although many of the roads are ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

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Halleb

@beart9. Who on here works for SB? I'd like to know because this accusation comes up from several bloggers and I'm curious who it is. It maybe true, just I have no clue from what I've read who it might be. Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

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Halleb

Well I came in early on my first tour just to go into Placencia to check on realestate and to make sure that I was satisfied with SB. Here is what I found. Tons off nice property's for half to 1/3 the price of SB. Yet I purchased a lot in SB . ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

You will have a great time. The property is so much bigger than you can imagine. The building is moving forward on some residents and the beach club. There are not a lot of homes being built yet. This will increase as time goes by. Most people ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

You are intitled to your opinion. I have actually been to SB. Have you? I understand that flooding is an issue on any coast line and more so in a land that gets a lot of rain. So one need to prepare accordingly and this is what I have seen at ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

They are named Sopadilla Ridge and North Ridge for a reason. They are on a ridge. Once the elevation drops behind the ridge, that is the Savanna which has no building lots. I'm not saying every lot is 25' above sea level. Just a vast majority ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I just want to comment on the bambo house thing. First off SB has adopted Dade county FL building standards. They are the highest hurricane rated standards in the world. Second, please do your research on bambo homes as it pertains to hurricanes. ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Check out the Wall Street journal from 7/26 on Sanctuary Belize and other CA places. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323829104578624031057917860.html#slide/1. Some body keeps asking for pictures. Here they are Read More

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Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

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Halleb

There were at least ten people who have posted on this thread who are owners, all telling the same story. And as the last poster said. Look on the web. Just google it and you will see all the pics you want. They are real and it looks like that ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Lifeagain Who are you asking? As I was there in May. Are you asking me? If so PM me and I will fill you in Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Why is it that when at least 10 or more people on this thread, that have been to SB and loved what they saw and could not be happier with the tour are ignored. But one guy who goes and has his reservations about the place and people jump on it like ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Thomas must you stick your finger in the holes to believe! Everything one does in this world requires some faith. Now it is possible the the developers will cut and run with the money, but I have seen nothing that would lead me to believe that is ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

The marina is dug In and flooded, all the docks are in for 220 carft upto 120'. I was told that the marina cost $40 million to dig and when you see the amount of earth that had to be moved, I would say that's about right. The beach club and pool ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
12 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

He is just trying to get a rise out of us. It's what he and a few others do for entertainment. Just ignore them and when no one takes the bait, they will go away. Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

Current pricing in SB range from $149,000-$699,000 lot sizes are large in some areas upto 7-10 acres. Water front not so much. Discounts are available depending on amount down. The best thing they have going is that they (SB) do there own ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I might add that the tour is an informational gathering time on the development. That said, most people are sold by the end of the tour and want to purchase. But if you want to go on tour and have no intensions of purchasing while on tour, just ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

First off, to those who think we all work for SB. You are wrong. This is the first place I have ever visited that the hype did not live up to the actual development. Now that is just my opinion of course. This place is way more expensive than ... Read More

Halleb
Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

The balance needed in the HOA may seem like a large number but this development will have 1800 homes wen complete and I think 5 clubs counting the private Island. Depending on what they are going to have the HOA in control of, that may well be on ... Read More

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Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

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Halleb

I spoke personally to David about the HOA dues and he did say that $100 per month should be great plenty for some time to come. Giving the fund the head start and balance it needs to be a healthy HOA when the builder steps out the owners take ... Read More

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Halleb replied to a thread
13 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Halleb

I just returned from the tour and I can say first hand that the place does sell it self. There is no pressure from the people at SB at all. They know the place will sell itself unless you have something totally different in mind. The lot prices ... Read More

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Halleb joined Belize expat community
13 years ago