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Author: Julie Shigetomi

To better serve retirees & those seeking a slower pace of life in the Caribbean, I became the First and Only Accredited Buyer's Representative in the country of Honduras. This means you can be assured of the best representation of your real estate needs, like no one else can. Since 1999, I have been calling Utila home. Caribbean life on an island takes some getting used to, but I could never be happier with the amazing things I experience every day. This is my blog about daily life in Utila. I hope you find the information useful to help educate you on Island Life and helping you make the move. Enjoy!
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From Toronto to Paris – My 1st Half Century

February 29, 2020 Julie Shigetomi

  Landing in Dallas yesterday from the RE/MAX R4 Convention in Las Vegas, and disembarking from the train to baggage claim, there were seven time zones and some pretty cool paintings as I exited the train. I was surprised to

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Corporate Tax Amnesty

June 28, 2019 Julie Shigetomi

First of all, I’m going to preface this post to say that “I am not an attorney, nor an accountant, and you should consult a professional for further information”. What I write below is what my real estate broker brain

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Kid’s First Pumpkin Carving in Utila!

October 29, 2018 Julie Shigetomi

Raising kids on a Caribbean island means they may miss some traditions from back home. However, when you have amazing friends like Mark and Tamara (really mostly Tamara, but Mark entertained Dad, so I guess he gets some credit), they

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Cayos Cochinos – Twice in One Week!

December 28, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

What do we do when vacationing from the Caribbean and Island Life? Go to other islands like Cayos Cochinos, or the Hog Islands in english. I know, life is tough for us. So this is how we spent our Christmas

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Declaration of Improvements: Reducing your Capital Gains Tax

December 20, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

Did you purchase a property in Utila many moons ago and are interested in selling it now? Please keep in mind that I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice.  This is simply some information that you can verify and discuss

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Birthday Break From Caribbean life

December 1, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

The great thing about being an ex pat on a tropical island is that you get to leave every so often. What always happens is that by the end of my trip I can’t wait to get back to the

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3 Sunday Pics of Island Life

September 11, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

I’m not sure what’s wrong with me, but it always takes my husband a lot of effort to get me out on the boat and to wonderful places like Water Cay! When I get there, I wonder what the heck

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My new toy!

August 13, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

Someone just got a new toy! Look at this incredible view of the mountains on the mainland. The shot was taken near my house, looking up towards "The Point" of Utila. #realestateutila

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Utila Real Estate Stats To Date! WOW!

August 5, 2017 Julie Shigetomi

As of August 2, 2017 compared to the same period last year, homesite sales on the MLS have gone up 500%! If you have been thinking about purchasing property in Utila, please don't wait too much longer. Lower inventory always

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