Author: Liz Larroquette

Having grown up in Sydney, I speak with an Australian accent. I’m also fair skinned and blonde, so last week when I was waiting in the Atlanta airport for my flight to Panama City, I understood why the young woman sitting next to me never imagined I had lived in Panama for the past ten years. [...]

The other day I was traveling with clients when we crossed the Bridge of the Americas. There are three bridges which connect our bisected country, but the Americas is the most used. We were traveling east leaving Panama City on our way to view some property before they returned to Mexico. I’ve never grown tired of [...]

Purchasing a piece of property now takes 23% longer than it did in 2016. I wasn’t particularly surprised that it was taking people longer, but that it only takes people about 65 minutes to decide if a property is right for them, as opposed to the earlier 53 minutes. I should add, they found that people [...]

The Pope is coming to Panama in January! Everyone in Panama is gearing up for his visit and his 500,000 followers who will also be coming at that time. Hotels are completely booked and churches are already training volunteers to perform duties during World Youth Day 2019. Pope Francis will give opening remarks to the crowd [...]

Did you know some of the best coffee in the world is grown in Panama? Panama tops many great lists. It’s one of best places to retire, it has the fastest growing economy in Latin America and has one of the world’s coolest neighborhoods.But, even I was surprised when I was told Panama is where the world’s [...]

“You know it’s a little different in the United States,” said a woman in her sixties. “We expect the building to be, if not completely finished, pretty close to being finished. We think we should be able to walk through and clearly visualize the residential space, but in Panama you show me a small billboard announcing [...]

When the stunning twin towers of Royal Palm, a residential complex in Nueva Gorgona, officially opens its doors on August 21, Michelle and Dean Faust of Scottsdale, AZ will be the first to take possession of a new Pacific Ocean facing home. “We are ready,” said Michelle who admitted to having everything lined up as soon [...]

Arcadia, a 46-story residential complex in Panama City’s high-end district of Costa del Este, is preparing a detailed timeline for breaking ground. The project will offer a variety of residential options, including condotels, one and two-bedroom homes, retail stores, restaurants, and a long list of amenities and business meeting spaces. “We have completed all the arduous [...]

It's Officially Move-In Day for Royal Palm Occupants! The Panamanian government recently issued the occupancy permit and the process of handing out keys and finalizing paperwork has begun. Individuals who purchased one and two-bedroom condominiums are beginning to move into the beautiful complex located in Nuevo Gorgona, directly on the Pacific Ocean. “It’s very exciting to [...]

All of life is a balance. There are days when I am so busy I forget to eat. There are other days when I worry about why my phone isn’t incessantly ringing. It’s the nature of the real estate business and it can make you crazy! It’s not always easy finding that perfect piece of property [...]

Deciding to relocate to another country is a huge step. You can research for years and still not be totally prepared, because it’s often the little things that pose the biggest hurdles to your acclamation. I always encourage clients to visit for long periods of time before deciding if moving to Panama is right for them. [...]