Crazy to see Panama now on UA-cam. I left at age 12 in 1978. El Valle was a turnoff on the road to our place in Santa Clara. We lived in the old Canal Zone. Margarita and later Diablo Heights.
Just home from a week of house-hunting in El Valle, and indeed... met Tony! Really does take a lot of time to find the "right spot" there - especially for me personally, as I'm a horticulturalist (by trade), and land is very expensive there - often over $300K/acre, if in the flat valley. My views in western NC are amazing, and property only $12K/acre... so the concept that "Panama is cheap" is certainly not true! It's allllll about the quality of life.
The first house you looked at in this video appeared to have mold on the walls. I lived in Hawaii for awhile and mold was a common issue. I enjoyed the house hunting venture. 🌸
@Pattybluehayes I'm in the process of buying a house in Panama. Bank of America doesn't use intermediary banks and Banco General won't allow me to do a direct. Any advice on other options?
My advice to you as a local is if they said $200,000 you said how about $170,000 take it or leave it. Right now the housing market in Panama is slow due to the pandemic, so don't rush it. Also, they are good deals on lands where you can build your own house. Remember always talk to locals they can help you to get a good deal.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I have faster upload speeds at this house sit - yay!!! I have another house to show you in another video but what do you think of these? If there were no legal issues, which one do you think I'd pick?
Hi Patty I will be in Anton Valley in 2 weeks to look around also. I’m in Coronado right now . I’m a builder but I would be a little hesitant to go down that road. Buying a fixer would be money saved in the long run probably. Beautiful area! Good luck Greg
Thanks for posting your process, we'll be there in the spring and need to buy a house instead of renting because we have 5 large rescue dogs, so watching your process is helpful. We're going through Jackie at Panama Relocation so things will be a little smoother, but buying a house will be interesting. I wonder if that location will be cool enough for us.
You’re in good hands with Jackie. You might be surprised to find a rental where you could have your dogs. Even one year would be helpful to see where you want to settle down ☺️
you really seemed to enjoy saying the word quebrada! out of the places you showed here the yellow one seemed to be in the best condition / requiring the least work and had a nice layout. the music you complained about didnt seem very loud compared to what I have dealt with in Mexico and it wouldnt have scared me off at all... watched your video with Panama Relocation Tours a couple days ago and then this popped up in my recommendations today so I already had your background story.
You're absolutely right, as a foreigner not knowing how things work there you have to do your own research, talk to the locals, and check public records. I know of a property in DAVID where the owner sold the same property to 3 different people, never transferred title to any of the buyers and now everyone is suing everyone. I told someone to not even consider buying it because of the unclear title and the legal issues.
Omg! Nothing better that the sound of rain on the roof. I guess you have to have grown up with it to enjoy it. Now, loud music is a whole different story, lol. Cheers!
Hey Patti. I think I would choose the one with the bridge, or maybe the one with the blue roof...I have no idea...lol. I like your idea about making your home an income property though. That would be fun while making 💰💰💰
@@Pattybluehayes Actually, that is the kind of work I love and in the end, something to be very proud of 🏠 Best of all, it is all yours along with those wonderful home goods you have been collecting over the last couple of years. You are starting from the ground up and are free to do as you please. You purged yourself of your LA baggage (human and otherwise), and have grown leaps and bounds in Panama. Whichever home you choose will be perfect 🤗
I'm so glad for you that your next step is becoming a homeowner. Take your time because you don't want to be tangled in unforseen litigation. The 3rd house was a good example of litigation?
hi Patty, thank you for your informative videos...how did you go about tracking down the finca number in public records? we have a finca number but i'm not sure how to discover more about it re: records. thanks!
Are you seeing much for rent in El Valle? My friend contacted her real estate agent friend who basically said there were no houses available at the moment. She found a really good deal on an apartment in Coronado though so we are going to move there instead at the beginning of December. Honestly, I just want to get out of Panama City at this point. I'm tired of the traffic and constant noise. I am excited for Coronado though. I love the beach. El Valle would have been good but it's not meant to be for now.
I’ve noticed a lot here in El Valle is word of mouth referrals. You’ll enjoy Coronado - the beaches are wonderful. Head out to Punta Chame - deserted beach, good Italian food at Machete Kites and fun to watch the kite surfers.
@@guillermogouldburn763 Yes, I stayed with a friend at Albrook for a while but I don't want to live in Panama City anymore. I've been here for years. Time for somewhere new.
@@Pattybluehayes Yeah, she used to live there so she has contacts, but she still came back empty handed. But it's ok, we are happy to try Coronado. I'm very excited for the beach. El Valle wasn't supposed to be for now.
Hi Panama patty haven't heard from you how's things going I'm flying out today from California be in Coronado tomorrow hope to bump into you I'll be there for a month 😀
It’s still overpriced and on the market ☺️ Yes, I think flooding of the quebrada could happen, for sure. And there are no retaining walls - soil erosion for sure.
Hi Patty, I’m in Coronado for a week and we are coming to Anton Valle for a few drive around. Is there a realtor in town where we can get a feel for what’s out there? Thanks
@@Pattybluehayes I think we are going to bicycle around today and look at neighborhoods, I found the el valle suites and made a reservation for next august. For probably 6 mos. Then I can look for a fixer. Down in the valley not to far from town. My phone is locked so I don’t have service but I will have tonight when I get back.
Crazy to see Panama now on UA-cam. I left at age 12 in 1978. El Valle was a turnoff on the road to our place in Santa Clara. We lived in the old Canal Zone. Margarita and later Diablo Heights.
Just home from a week of house-hunting in El Valle, and indeed... met Tony! Really does take a lot of time to find the "right spot" there - especially for me personally, as I'm a horticulturalist (by trade), and land is very expensive there - often over $300K/acre, if in the flat valley. My views in western NC are amazing, and property only $12K/acre... so the concept that "Panama is cheap" is certainly not true! It's allllll about the quality of life.
It is pricey here, but other parts of Panama are not as expensive. I hope you enjoyed your visit!!
Great advice! I thought the house with the blue roof looked like a good prospect - smart move doing your own due diligence!!
Thanks for your honesty about the process. Talk to the locals was a takeaway for the toolbox in purchasing property.
The first house you looked at in this video appeared to have mold on the walls. I lived in Hawaii for awhile and mold was a common issue. I enjoyed the house hunting venture. 🌸
Yes, the mold is common in the rainy season. Thankfully I’m not allergic to it. Hawaii must have been beautiful!!
@Pattybluehayes I'm in the process of buying a house in Panama. Bank of America doesn't use intermediary banks and Banco General won't allow me to do a direct. Any advice on other options?
My advice to you as a local is if they said $200,000 you said how about $170,000 take it or leave it. Right now the housing market in Panama is slow due to the pandemic, so don't rush it. Also, they are good deals on lands where you can build your own house. Remember always talk to locals they can help you to get a good deal.
Yes - word of mouth has been the best. 😊
Almost always 50-60% offer and you will be surprised if you are buying for cash
Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I have faster upload speeds at this house sit - yay!!! I have another house to show you in another video but what do you think of these? If there were no legal issues, which one do you think I'd pick?
When casitas are ready I’ll rent one to visit el valley
Hi Patty I will be in Anton Valley in 2 weeks to look around also. I’m in Coronado right now . I’m a builder but I would be a little hesitant to go down that road. Buying a fixer would be money saved in the long run probably. Beautiful area! Good luck Greg
I really didn’t want to take on a build project 😩 Much better to remodel something. I know a guy here who is the one to know for property.
Awesome I might get his name when I come
Thanks for posting your process, we'll be there in the spring and need to buy a house instead of renting because we have 5 large rescue dogs, so watching your process is helpful. We're going through Jackie at Panama Relocation so things will be a little smoother, but buying a house will be interesting. I wonder if that location will be cool enough for us.
You’re in good hands with Jackie. You might be surprised to find a rental where you could have your dogs. Even one year would be helpful to see where you want to settle down ☺️
you really seemed to enjoy saying the word quebrada! out of the places you showed here the yellow one seemed to be in the best condition / requiring the least work and had a nice layout. the music you complained about didnt seem very loud compared to what I have dealt with in Mexico and it wouldnt have scared me off at all... watched your video with Panama Relocation Tours a couple days ago and then this popped up in my recommendations today so I already had your background story.
I’m now 5 months into a remodel! Been a fun project ☺️
Welcome back to Panama 🇵🇦 Patti
Thanks!!
You're absolutely right, as a foreigner not knowing how things work there you have to do your own research, talk to the locals, and check public records. I know of a property in DAVID where the owner sold the same property to 3 different people, never transferred title to any of the buyers and now everyone is suing everyone. I told someone to not even consider buying it because of the unclear title and the legal issues.
Great video Patty..thank you😊
Welcome back. Real estate is the wild west here.
Omg! Nothing better that the sound of rain on the roof. I guess you have to have grown up with it to enjoy it. Now, loud music is a whole different story, lol. Cheers!
A light rain, yes! But not the rainy season rain 😆
I'm voting for the third home!
Stay tuned!!
Amazing video and narration usual. Thanks, PBH
Thanks so much!
I love that yard and views of the first house. I’m not sure about the house.
I didn’t go with that one ☺️
Hey Patti. I think I would choose the one with the bridge, or maybe the one with the blue roof...I have no idea...lol. I like your idea about making your home an income property though. That would be fun while making 💰💰💰
They all have good qualities ☺️ one more coming up in a future video.
@@Pattybluehayes Great potential, but they will all require lots of work.
@@dawny2985 yes 😕
@@Pattybluehayes Actually, that is the kind of work I love and in the end, something to be very proud of 🏠 Best of all, it is all yours along with those wonderful home goods you have been collecting over the last couple of years. You are starting from the ground up and are free to do as you please. You purged yourself of your LA baggage (human and otherwise), and have grown leaps and bounds in Panama. Whichever home you choose will be perfect 🤗
@@dawny2985 The funny thing is one house possibility comes fully furnished with everything 😆 More purging!
Cool video.
I'm so glad for you that your next step is becoming a homeowner. Take your time because you don't want to be tangled in unforseen litigation. The 3rd house was a good example of litigation?
Yes, the blue roof house had 2 public deeds that would have prevented a sale. And the listing realtor had no idea 🙄
hi Patty, thank you for your informative videos...how did you go about tracking down the finca number in public records? we have a finca number but i'm not sure how to discover more about it re: records. thanks!
I think it was a bit of luck. I entered the finca number in the box and it brought up results. Another property I was not able to get results.
Patty , do you know by chance the difference between Boquete vs. El Valle ?
I’m talking about that part of Boquete where most expats live . Thanks
I have only been to Boquete twice for brief day trips so I don’t know about living there to compare.
Are you seeing much for rent in El Valle? My friend contacted her real estate agent friend who basically said there were no houses available at the moment. She found a really good deal on an apartment in Coronado though so we are going to move there instead at the beginning of December. Honestly, I just want to get out of Panama City at this point. I'm tired of the traffic and constant noise. I am excited for Coronado though. I love the beach. El Valle would have been good but it's not meant to be for now.
I’ve noticed a lot here in El Valle is word of mouth referrals. You’ll enjoy Coronado - the beaches are wonderful. Head out to Punta Chame - deserted beach, good Italian food at Machete Kites and fun to watch the kite surfers.
Did you look around in Albrook or Clayton in Panama City, or Howard just across the bridge? Peaceful residential areas with beautiful foliage.
@@guillermogouldburn763 Yes, I stayed with a friend at Albrook for a while but I don't want to live in Panama City anymore. I've been here for years. Time for somewhere new.
@@Pattybluehayes Yeah, she used to live there so she has contacts, but she still came back empty handed. But it's ok, we are happy to try Coronado. I'm very excited for the beach. El Valle wasn't supposed to be for now.
@@anne-marie5135 👍
Hi Panama patty haven't heard from you how's things going I'm flying out today from California be in Coronado tomorrow hope to bump into you I'll be there for a month 😀
Wishing you smooth travel!!!
Make sure you eat at La Parada Malibu in Gorgona!
@@Pattybluehayes I will thank you
I think that 1st house is still on the market. I think it might flood during rainy season... did you inquire on that?
It’s still overpriced and on the market ☺️ Yes, I think flooding of the quebrada could happen, for sure. And there are no retaining walls - soil erosion for sure.
Hey I know that guy !
@IsabelE - for some reason I can't find your comments here - I only see them on my notifications. My email is patty@pattybluehayes@gmail.com
Hi Patty, I’m in Coronado for a week and we are coming to Anton Valle for a few drive around. Is there a realtor in town where we can get a feel for what’s out there? Thanks
@GregPotthoff Do you have WhatsApp?
@@Pattybluehayes I think we are going to bicycle around today and look at neighborhoods, I found the el valle suites and made a reservation for next august. For probably 6 mos. Then I can look for a fixer. Down in the valley not to far from town. My phone is locked so I don’t have service but I will have tonight when I get back.
@@gregpotthoff8617 Or FB message me - enjoy your day! I’ll be in Coronado this morning ☺️
@@Pattybluehayes Beautiful day today, I will message you later thanks
Great video Patty..thank you😊
Great video Patty..thank you😊