Wednesday 29 April 2009

Stay Realistic and Informed about the Recent Snoutbreak - Kim Barber Re/max Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico

This information comes from dr.mercola who promotes natural cures and good health through good nutrition and lifestyle. He has a web site and sends out a newsletter. The following is from his newsletter and with all the histeria promoted by the u.s. media, I thought you would be interested in reading this. The history of flu epidemics is particulaly informative. I am not sure the links will work, but the information is really good even if you don't follow any of the links to additional information.


Critical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction? By Dr. Mercola


American health officials declared a public health emergency as cases of swine flu were confirmed in the U.S. Health officials across the world fear this could be the leading edge of a global pandemic emerging from Mexico, where seven people are confirmed dead as a result of the new virus.

On Monday April 27th, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its pandemic alert level to four on its six-level threat scale,1 which means they've determined that the virus is capable of human-to-human transmission. The initial outbreaks across North America reveal an infection already traveling at higher velocity than did the last official pandemic strain, the 1968 Hong Kong flu.

The number of fatalities, and suspected and confirmed cases across the world change depending on the source, so your best bet -- if you want the latest numbers -- is to use Google Maps' Swine Flu Tracker.

Several nations have imposed travel bans, or made plans to quarantine air travelers2 that present symptoms of the swine flu, such as:

* Fever of more than 100
* Coughing
* Runny nose and/or sore throat
* Joint aches
* Severe headache
* Vomiting and/or diarrhea
* Lethargy
* Lack of appetite

Top global flu experts are trying to predict how dangerous the new swine flu strain will be, as it became clear that they had little information about Mexico's outbreak. It is as yet unclear how many cases occurred in the month or so before the outbreak was detected. It's also unknown whether the virus was mutating to be more lethal, or less.
Much Fear Mongering Being Promoted
I suspect you have likely been alarmed by the media's coverage of the swine flu scare. It has a noticeable subplot - preparing you for draconian measures to combat a future pandemic as well as forcing you to accept the idea of mandatory vaccinations.

On April 27, Time magazine published an article which discusses how dozens died and hundreds were injured from vaccines as a result of the 1976 swine flu fiasco, when the Ford administration attempted to use the infection of soldiers at Fort Dix as a pretext for a mass vaccination of the entire country.

Despite acknowledging that the 1976 farce was an example of “how not to handle a flu outbreak”, the article still introduces the notion that officials “may soon have to consider whether to institute draconian measures to combat the disease”.

WHO and CDC Pandemic Preparedness Seriously Broken
The pandemic warning system has failed as it simply doesn't exist, even in North America and Europe. To improve the system, massive new investments in surveillance, scientific and regulatory infrastructure, basic public health, and global access to common sense interventions like vitamin D optimization are required.

According to the Washington Post, the CDC did not learn about the outbreak until six days after Mexico had begun to impose emergency measures. There should be no excuses. The paradox of this swine flu panic is that, while totally unexpected, it was accurately predicted.

Six years ago, Science dedicated a major story to evidence that "after years of stability, the North American swine flu virus has jumped onto an evolutionary fasttrack".
However, maybe this is precisely what public health authorities desire.
This is NOT the First Swine Flu Panic

My guess is that you can expect to see a lot of panic over this issue in the near future. But the key is to remain calm -- this isn't the first time the public has been warned about swine flu. The last time was in 1976, right before I entered medical school and I remember it very clearly. It resulted in the massive swine flu vaccine campaign.
Do you happen to recall the result of this massive campaign?
Within a few months, claims totaling $1.3 billion had been filed by victims who had suffered paralysis from the vaccine. The vaccine was also blamed for 25 deaths.

However, several hundred people developed crippling Guillain-Barré Syndrome after they were injected with the swine flu vaccine. Even healthy 20-year-olds ended up as paraplegics.
And the swine flu pandemic itself? It never materialized.

More People Died From the Swine Flu Vaccine than Swine Flu!
It is very difficult to forecast a pandemic, and a rash response can be extremely damaging.

As of Monday April 27, the worldwide total number of confirmed cases was 82, according to WHO, which included 40 cases in the U.S., confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control. But does that truly warrant the feverish news headlines?

To put things into perspective, malaria kills 3,000 people EVERY DAY, and it's considered "a health problem"... But of course, there are no fancy vaccines for malaria that can rake in billions of dollars in a short amount of time.
One Australian news source,3 for example, states that even a mild swine flu epidemic could lead to the deaths of 1.4 million people and would reduce economic growth by nearly $5 trillion dollars.
Give me a break, if this doesn't sound like the outlandish cries of the pandemic bird-flu I don't know what does.

Do you remember when President Bush said two million Americans would die as a result of the bird flu?
In 2005, in 2006, 2007, and again in 2008, those fears were exposed as little more than a cruel hoax, designed to instill fear, and line the pocketbooks of various individuals and industry.

I became so convinced by the evidence AGAINST the possibility of a bird flu pandemic that I wrote a New York Times bestselling book, The Bird Flu Hoax, all about the massive fraud involved with the epidemic that never happened..
What is the Swine Flu?
Regular swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease, caused by a type-A influenza virus that affects pigs. The current strain, A(H1N1), is a new variation of an H1N1 virus -- which causes seasonal flu outbreaks in humans -- that also contains genetic material of bird and pig versions of the flu.

Interestingly enough, this version has never before been seen in neither human nor animal, which I will discuss a bit later.

This does sound bad. But not so fast. There are a few reasons to not rush to conclusions that this is the deadly pandemic we've been told would occur in the near future (as if anyone could predict it without having some sort of inside knowledge).
Why a True Bird- or Swine Flu Pandemic is HIGHLY Unlikely While in my opinion it is highly likely factory farming is responsible for producing this viral strain, I believe there is still no cause for concern.

You may not know this, but all H1N1 flu's are descendants of the 1918 pandemic strain. The reason why the flu shot may or may not work, however, from year to year, is due to mutations. Therefore, there's no vaccine available for this current hybrid flu strain, and naturally, this is feeding the fear that millions of people will die before a vaccine can be made.

However, let me remind you of one very important fact here.

Just a couple of months ago, the 1918 flu scientists concluded that andemic that killed between 50-100 million people worldwide in a matter of 18 months -- which all these worst case scenarios are built upon -- was NOT due to the flu itself!4
Instead, they discovered the real culprit was strep infections.

People with influenza often get what is known as a "superinfection" with a bacterial agent. In 1918 it appears to have been Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Since strep is much easier to treat than the flu using modern medicine, a new pandemic would likely be much less dire than it was in the early 20th century, the researchers concluded.
Others, such as evolutionary biologist Paul Ewald,5 claim that a pandemic of this sort simply cannot happen, because in order for it to occur, the world has to change. Not the virus itself, but the world.
In a previous interview for Esquire magazine, in which he discusses the possibility of a bird flu pandemic, he states:

"They think that if a virus mutates, it's an evolutionary event. Well, the virus is mutating because that is what viruses and other pathogens do. But evolution is not just random mutation. It is random mutation coupled with natural selection; it is a battle for competitive advantage among different strains generated by random mutation.
For bird flu to evolve into a human pandemic, the strain that finds a home in humanity has to be a strain that is both highly virulent and highly transmissible. Deadliness has to translate somehow into popularity; H5N1 has to find a way to kill or immobilize its human hosts, and still find other hosts to infect. Usually that doesn't happen."

Ewald goes on to explain that evolution in general is all about trade-offs, and in the evolution of infections the trade-off is between virulence and transmissibility.

What this means is that in order for a "bird flu" or "swine flu" to turn into a human pandemic, it has to find an environment that favors both deadly virulence and ease of transmission.

People living in squalor on the Western Front at the end of World War I generated such an environment, from which the epidemic of 1918 could arise.
Likewise, crowded chicken farms, slaughterhouses, and jam-packed markets of eastern Asia provide another such environment, and that environment gave rise to the bird flu -- a pathogen that both kills and spreads, in birds, but not in humans.
Says Ewald:

"We know that H5N1 is well adapted to birds. We also know that it has a hard time becoming a virus that can move from person to person. It has a hard time without our doing anything. But we can make it harder. We can make sure it has no human population in which to evolve transmissibility. There is no need to rely on the mass extermination of chickens. There is no need to stockpile vaccines for everyone.
By vaccinating just the people most at risk -- the people who work with chickens and the caregivers -- we can prevent it from becoming transmissible among humans. Then it doesn't matter what it does in chickens."

Please remember that, despite the fantastic headlines and projections of MILLIONS of deaths, the H5N1 bird flu virus killed a mere 257 people worldwide since late 2003. As unfortunate as those deaths are, 257 deaths worldwide from any disease, over the course of five years, simply does not constitute an emergency worthy of much attention, let alone fear!
Honestly, your risk of being killed by a lightning strike in the last five years was about 2,300 percent higher than your risk of contracting and dying from the bird flu.6 I'm not kidding! In just one year (2004), more than 1,170 people died from lighting strikes, worldwide.7
So please, as the numbers of confirmed swine flu cases are released, keep a level head and don't let fear run away with your brains.

So is the Swine Flu Getting More or Less Dangerous?
On Sunday, April 26, The Independent reported that more than 1,000 people had contracted the swine flu virus in Mexico, 8 but by the afternoon that same day, Mexican President Calderon declared that more than two-thirds of the 1,300 thought to have contracted the disease had been given a clean bill of health and sent home.9
Additionally, the number of actual confirmed cases appears to be far lower than reported in many media outlets, leading me to believe that many reporters are interchanging the terms "suspected cases" and "confirmed cases."

Interestingly Mexico is the ONLY country in the world where someone has actually died from this disease.Mexico has reported 152 fatalities in flu-like cases in recent days, seven of which have been confirmed as swine flu. Another 19 patients have been confirmed as having swine flu but surviving. About 2,000 people have been hospitalized with symptoms.
By contrast, the United States has had 64 confirmed cases, five hospitalizations and no deaths
(A 23 month old now has died in the USA )

According to the World Health Organization's Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response site; as of April 27, there are:

* 64 laboratory confirmed cases in U.S. -- 0 deaths (reported by CDC as of April 29)
* 26 confirmed cases in Mexico -- 7 deaths
* 6 confirmed cases in Canada -- 0 deaths
* 1 confirmed case in Spain -- 0 deaths

Additionally, nearly all suspected new cases have been reported as mild.
Personally, I am highly skeptical. It simply doesn't add up to a real pandemic.

But it does raise serious questions about where this brand new, never before seen virus came from, especially since it cannot be contracted from eating pork products, and has never before been seen in pigs, and contains traits from the bird flu -- and which, so far, only seems to respond to Tamiflu. Are we just that lucky, or... what?


Your Fear Will Make Some People VERY Rich in Today's Crumbling Economy
According to the Associated Press at least one financial analyst estimates up to $388 million worth of Tamiflu sales in the near future10 -- and that's without a pandemic outbreak.

More than half a dozen pharmaceutical companies, including Gilead Sciences Inc., Roche, GlaxoSmithKline and other companies with a stake in flu treatments and detection, have seen a rise in their shares in a matter of days, and will likely see revenue boosts if the swine flu outbreak continues to spread.

As soon as Homeland Security declared a health emergency, 25 percent -- about 12 million doses -- of Tamiflu and Relenza treatment courses were released from the nation's stockpile. However, beware that the declaration also allows unapproved tests and drugs to be administered to children. Many health- and government officials are more than willing to take that chance with your life, and the life of your child. But are you?
Remember, Tamiflu went through some rough times not too long ago, as the dangers of this drug came to light when, in 2007, the FDA finally began investigating some 1,800 adverse event reports related to the drug. Common side effects of Tamiflu include:

* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Fatigue
* Cough

All in all, the very symptoms you're trying to avoid.

More serious symptoms included convulsions, delirium or delusions, and 14 deaths in children and teens as a result of neuropsychiatric problems and brain infections (which led Japan to ban Tamiflu for children in 2007). And that's for a drug that, when used as directed, only reduces the duration of influenza symptoms by 1 to 1 ½ days, according to the official data.
But making matters worse, some patients with influenza are at HIGHER risk for secondary bacterial infections when on Tamiflu.

And secondary bacterial infections, as I mentioned earlier, was likely the REAL cause of the mass fatalities during the 1918 pandemic!

Where did This Mysterious New Animal-Human Flu Strain Come From?
Alongside the fear-mongering headlines, I've also seen increasing numbers of reports questioning the true nature of this virus. And rightfully so.

Could a mixed animal-human mutant like this occur naturally? And if not, who made it, and how was it released?
Not one to dabble too deep in conspiracy theories, I don't have to strain very hard to find actual facts to support the notion that this may not be a natural mutation, and that those who stand to gain have the wherewithal to pull off such a stunt.

Just last month I reported on the story that the American pharmaceutical company Baxter was under investigation for distributing the deadly avian flu virus to 18 different countries as part of a seasonal flu vaccine shipment.

Czech reporters were probing to see if it may have been part of a deliberate attempt to start a pandemic; as such a "mistake" would be virtually impossible under the security protocols of that virus.
The H5N1 virus on its own is not very airborne. However, when combined with seasonal flu viruses, which are more easily spread, the effect could be a potent, airborne, deadly, biological weapon. If this batch of live bird flu and seasonal flu viruses had reached the public, it could have resulted in dire consequences.
There is a name for this mixing of viruses; it's called "reassortment," and it is one of two ways pandemic viruses are created in the lab. Some scientists say the most recent global outbreak -- the 1977 Russian flu -- was started by a virus created and leaked from a laboratory.

Another example of the less sterling integrity of Big Pharma is the case of Bayer, who sold millions of dollars worth of an injectable blood-clotting medicine to Asian, Latin American, and some European countries in the mid-1980s, even though they knew it was tainted with the AIDS virus.
So while it is morally unthinkable that a drug company would knowingly contaminate flu vaccines with a deadly flu virus such as the bird- or swine flu, it is certainly not impossible. It has already happened more than once.
But there seems to be no repercussions or hard feelings when industry oversteps the boundaries of morality and integrity and enters the arena of obscenity. Because, lo and behold, which company has been chosen to head up efforts, along with WHO, to produce a vaccine against the Mexican swine flu?
Baxter!11 Despite the fact that ink has barely dried on the investigative reports from their should-be-criminal "mistake" against humanity.
According to other sources,12 a top scientist for the United Nations, who has examined the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Africa, as well as HIV/AIDS victims, has concluded that the current swine flu virus possesses certain transmission "vectors" that suggest the new strain has been genetically-manufactured as a military biological warfare weapon.
The UN expert believes that Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and the current A-H1N1 swine flu virus are biological warfare agents.
In addition, Army criminal investigators are looking into the possibility that disease samples are missing from biolabs at Fort Detrick -- the same Army research lab from which the 2001 anthrax strain was released, according to a recent article in the Fredrick News Post.13 In February, the top biodefense lab halted all its research into Ebola, anthrax, plague, and other diseases known as "select agents," after they discovered virus samples that weren't listed in its inventory and might have been switched with something else.

Factory Farming Maybe Source of Swine Flu
Another theory as to the cause of Swine Flu might be factory farming. In the United States, pigs travel coast to coast. They can be bred in North Carolina, fattened in the corn belt of Iowa, and slaughtered in California.
While this may reduce short-term costs for the pork industry, the highly contagious nature of diseases like influenza (perhaps made further infectious by the stresses of transport) needs to be considered when calculating the true cost of long-distance live animal transport.
The majority of U.S. pig farms now confine more than 5,000 animals each. With a group of 5,000 animals, if a novel virus shows up it will have more opportunity to replicate and potentially spread than in a group of 100 pigs on a small farm.
With massive concentrations of farm animals within which to mutate, these new swine flu viruses in North America seem to be on an evolutionary fast track, jumping and reassorting between species at an unprecedented rate.

Should You Accept a Flu Vaccine -- Just to be Safe?
As stated in the New York Times14 and elsewhere, flu experts have no idea whether the current seasonal flu vaccine would offer any protection whatsoever against this exotic mutant, and it will take months to create a new one.
But let me tell you, getting vaccinated now would not only offer no protection and potentially cause great harm, it would most likely be loaded with toxic mercury which is used as a preservative in most flu vaccines..
I've written extensively about the numerous dangers (and ineffectiveness) of flu vaccines, and why I do not recommend them to anyone. So no matter what you hear -- even if it comes from your doctor -- don't get a regular flu shot. They rarely work against seasonal flu...and certainly can't offer protection against a never-before- seen strain.
Currently, the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza are the only drugs that appear effective against the (human flu) H1N1 virus, and I strongly believe taking Tamiflu to protect yourself against this new virus could be a serious mistake -- for all the reasons I already mentioned above.
But in addition to the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu, there is also growing evidence of resistance against the drug. In February, the pre-publication and preliminary findings journal called Nature Precedings published a paper on this concern, stating15:

The dramatic rise of oseltamivir [Tamiflu] resistance in the H1N1 serotype in the 2007/2008 season and the fixing of H274Y in the 2008/2009 season has raised concerns regarding individuals at risk for seasonal influenza, as well as development of similar resistance in the H5N1 serotype [bird flu].
Previously, oseltamivir resistance produced changes in H1N1 and H3N2 at multiple positions in treated patients. In contrast, the recently reported resistance involved patients who had not recently taken oseltamivir.

It's one more reason not to bother with this potentially dangerous drug.
And, once a specific swine flu drug is created, you can be sure that it has not had the time to be tested in clinical trials to determine safety and effectiveness, which puts us right back where I started this article -- with a potential repeat of the last dangerous swine flu vaccine, which destroyed the lives of hundreds of people.
Topping the whole mess off, of course, is the fact that if the new vaccine turns out to be a killer, the pharmaceutical companies responsible are immune from lawsuits -- something I've also warned about before on numerous occasions.
Unfortunately, those prospects won't stop the governments of the world from mandating the vaccine -- a scenario I hope we can all avoid.

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1 World Health Organization, Epidemic and Pandemic Alert Response, Current WHO Phase of Pandemic Alert, http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html
2 Welt Online, April 28, 2009, http://www.welt.de/english-news/article3625539/Asian-countries-take-measures-against-outbreak.html
3 News.com.au, April 27, 2009, http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,25392380-2,00.html
4 Emerging Infectious Diseases February 2009; 15(2):346-7, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?orig_db=PubMed&db=pubmed&cmd=Search&term=%22Emerging%20infectious%20diseases%22%5BJour%5D%20AND%202009%5Bpdat%5D%20AND%20Klugman%5Bauthor%5D
5 Esquire, April 26, 2009, http://www.esquire.com/features/best-n-brightest-2005/ESQ1205B&BEWALD_244?src=digg
6 CDC, Lightning-Associated Deaths 1980-1995, http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/PrevGuid/m0052833/m0052833.asp
7 NationMaster.com, Mortality--Lighting, http://www.nationmaster.com/red/pie/mor_vic_of_lig-mortality-victim-of-lightning
8 The Independent, April 26, 2009, http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-wellbeing/health-news/pandemic-fears-as-flu-kills-68-1674368.html
9 Reuters, April 26, 2009, http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE53P23920090426
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11 Infowars.net, April 27, 2009, http://www.infowars.net/articles/april2009/270409Baxter.htm
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13 FredrickNewsPost.com, April 22, 2009, http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=89293
14 The New York Times, April 26, 2009, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/world/27flu.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1
15 Nature Precedings, hdl:10101/npre.2009.2832.1, Emergence and Fixing of Antiviral Resistance in Influenza A Via Recombination and Hitch Hiking, Henry L. Niman, http://precedings.nature.com/documents/2832/version/1

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

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Protect Yourself From Swine Flu - Kim Barber Re/max Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico

This information comes from dr.mercola who promotes natural cures and good health through good nutrition and lifestyle. He has a web site and sends out a newsletter. The following is from his newsletter and with all the histeria promoted by the u.s. media, I thought you would be interested in reading this. The history of flu epidemics is particulaly informative. I am not sure the links will work, but the information is really good even if you don't follow any of the links to additional information.

How to Protect Yourself Without Dangerous Drugs and Vaccinations

For now, my point is that there are always going to be threats of flu pandemics, real or created, and there will always be potentially toxic vaccines that are peddled as the solution. But you can break free of that whole drug-solution trap by following some natural health principles.
I have not caught a flu in over two decades, and you can avoid it too, without getting vaccinated, by following these simple guidelines, which will keep your immune system in optimal working order so that you're far less likely to acquire the infection to begin with.

* Optimize your vitamin D levels. As I've previously reported, optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies for avoiding infections of ALL kinds, and vitamin D deficiency is likely the TRUE culprit behind the seasonality of the flu -- not the flu virus itself.

This is probably the single most important and least expensive action you can take. I would STRONGLY urge you to have your vitamin D level monitored to confirm your levels are therapeutic at 50-70 ng.ml and done by a reliable vitamin D lab like Lab Corp.

For those of you in the US we hope to launch a vitamin D testing service through Lab Corp that allows you to have your vitamin D levels checked at your local blood drawing facility, and relatively inexpensively. We hope to offer this service by June 2009.

If you are coming down with flu like symptoms and have not been on vitamin D you can take doses of 50,000 units a day for three days to treat the acute infection. Some researchers like Dr. Cannell, believe the dose could even be as high as 1000 units per pound of body weight for three days.

* Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods. Sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately, and as you likely know, a strong immune system is key to fighting off viruses and other illness. Be aware that sugar is present in foods you may not suspect, like ketchup and fruit juice.

* Get Enough Rest. Just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you're tired, if your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu. Be sure to check out my article Guide to a Good Night's Sleep for some great tips to help you get quality rest.

* Have Effective Tools to Address Stress . We all face some stress every day, but if stress becomes overwhelming then your body will be less able to fight off the flu and other illness.

If you feel that stress is taking a toll on your health, consider using an energy psychology tool such as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which is remarkably effective in relieving stress associated with all kinds of events, from work to family to trauma. You can check out my free, 25-page EFT manual for some guidelines on how to perform EFT.

* Exercise. When you exercise, you increase your circulation and your blood flow throughout your body. The components of your immune system are also better circulated, which means your immune system has a better chance of finding an illness before it spreads. You can review my exercise guidelines for some great tips on how to get started.

* Take a good source of animal based omega-3 fats like Krill Oil. Increase your intake of healthy and essential fats like the omega-3 found in krill oil, which is crucial for maintaining health. It is also vitally important to avoid damaged omega-6 oils that are trans fats and in processed foods as it will seriously damage your immune response.

* Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don't use antibacterial soap for this -- antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Instead, identify a simple chemical-free soap that you can switch your family to.

* Eat Garlic Regularly. Garlic works like a broad-spectrum antibiotic against bacteria, virus, and protozoa in the body. And unlike with antibiotics, no resistance can be built up so it is an absolutely safe product to use. However, if you are allergic or don't enjoy garlic it would be best to avoid as it will likely cause more harm than good.
* Avoid Hospitals and Vaccines In this particular case, I'd also recommend you stay away from hospitals unless you're having an emergency, as hospitals are prime breeding grounds for infections of all kinds, and could be one of the likeliest places you could be exposed to this new bug. Vaccines will not be available for six months at the minimum but when available they will be ineffective and can lead to crippling paralysis like Guillain-Barré Syndrome just as it did in the 70s.

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification.

Saturday 25 April 2009

Las Palomas Rubi 708, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Las Palomas Rubi 708, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Lock off unit so you can rent to others, while you enjoy it yourself

3BR/3BA Condo offered at $465,000
Year Built Unspecified
Sq Footage 2,569
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

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Las Palomas has recently been given a 4 Star rating by AAA and it’s easy to see why. Las Palomas offers many conveniences and amenities including pools, jacuzzi, lazy river, negative edge pool, swim-up bar, restaurants, room service, convention center, convenience store, housekeeping services, children’s club24/7 security, video surveillance, an 18 hole golf course and on-site property management – so you can easily rent out your condo and make money while you’re away..
Located in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, at the northern coast of the Sea of Cortez, we have miles and miles of sandy beach, no hurricanes or tsunamis, 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland America and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off.

KimJBarber@hotmail.com


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Best Regards,

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification

Las Palmas Grande 504, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Las Palmas Grhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifande 504, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico,

Both Bedrooms Have Ocean Views

2BR/2BA Condo offered at $264,900
Year Built Unspecified
Sq Footage 1,575
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $268 per month

DESCRIPTION
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Of the ocean, sunset and the stunning view of Rocky Point city lights. The condo is not
In the rental pool. Grande 504 is a turn-key opportunity for you and your family. This
Condo is in an LLC. This condo is priced to sell and won’t last long!!


If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off.
Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got a future so bright you’ll need those shades. If you’d like more information or assistance with an acquisition, drop me a line. I look forward to hearing from you. Nos vemos pronto

It's a Beautiful Day in Rocky Point!
Best Regards,

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification

Great Lot, Great Location Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Las Conchas Sec 6 Lot 79, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico,

This is a wonderful opportunity in for a lot in Las Conchas. This property has an elevation that enhances its fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez

4,695 sqft Vacant Land offered at $124,900
Lot Size 4,695 sqft

DESCRIPTION
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


This is a wonderful opportunity in for a lot in Las Conchas. This property has certain elevation to it that enhances its fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez. It has a total surface area of 4736 ft2 or 440 m2 and it is totally accessible since the land is on the main road of Las Conchas. This is a 4th Row Lot with astonishing views.

If you haven't yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you've got the ideal getaway location.

Address: Las Conchas Section 6 Lot 79 Type: Lots and Land Style: Lot / Land Size: 4,695 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 440 sq. m.

KimJBarber@hotmail.com


LOCATION FEATURES
Ocean View


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Walk to Beach

It's a Beautiful Day in Rocky Point!
Best Regards,

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification

Affordable Beach Community Living


Vista de Oro #122, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Affordable Beach Community Living

1BR/1BA Manufactured offered at $97,900
Year Built 1980
Sq Footage 700
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 1 Car garage
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
The most affordable living in Rocky Point, trailer with lot of 1980 square feet. And yes, a Bank Trust is in hand. Playa de Oro offers 24/7 security and road maintenance. Only $215.00 to live in this nice and quiet community of 50 homes. 1BR 1BT trailer all electric heat and AC, and just a short walk or drive to the beach. The exterior is loaded with patio ceiling fans. Lot has room for the boat and storage area 10x12 has room for your work-shop or ATV's. The Margarita deck is perfect to view the Sea and surrounding area. Great retirement home. The key is awaiting you.
KimjBarber@kjbsite.com

If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got the ideal getaway location

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com






PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Living room
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Washer Dryer
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Gated property Secured entry


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Relax on Your Margarita Deck

It's a Beautiful Day in Rocky Point!
Best Regards,

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification

Casa Blanca 402 C, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ Send to Friend Send to Friend Work on Your Short Game Right out Your Door Bookmark an


Casa Blanca 402 C, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Work on Your Short Game Right out Your Door

2BR/2BA Condo offered at $229,000
Year Built 2006
Sq Footage 1,400
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
kimjbarber@kjbsite.com

Welcome to the beautiful Casa Blanca resort and enjoy the Culture of Mexico. This condo is the one. The condo is fully furnished including the cork screw. The condo is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen with appliances, including refrigerator with ice maker. Flat screen TV's in the living area and master bedroom. Private 4th floor balcony with views of the sea by day and lights of Rocky Point at night, while at the same time overlook the pool and 18 hole putting green. Just a short walk to the sandy beach for fun and sun. The resort offers, the 18-hole putting green, pools, BBQ area and much more. Excellent terms are available with $40k down, developer assumable financing along with seller financing with low interest.

If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got the ideal getaway location.


KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Living room Breakfast nook Dishwasher
Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave
Granite countertop Washer Dryer
Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Swimming pool(s) Golf course
Gated property Secured entry Elevator


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Beautiful, Finely Crafted, Spacious Golf Unit
It's a Beautiful Day in Rocky Point!
Best Regards,

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


For instant MLS access and a whole lot more! Go to-> www.RockyPointKim.com Local newspapers, current temperature in celsius and farenheit, history, fact sheet, trust and ownership information, language translator, money conversion, links to discount airfares, maps, driving directions, mortgage calculator, auto insurance quotes, border wait times, fish identification.

Tuesday 21 April 2009

Tacos, Get 'em on the Street - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico



Yes, I think I'm a bit of a picky eater, and I buy tacos off the street at least once a week. In about a year I've had no problems. I buy them from permanent stands, rather than wheeled carts. And I go to places that seem busy. Garnishes usually include tomatoes, onions, cucumber, grated cabbage, radishes, cheese if you ask for it, a variety of salsas. Pile it up and you've got a complete meal for a couple of dollars. It's ready to eat and someone else cleans up. Take a hefty friend and you can both eat your fill and have a drink for under $10.00.

Don't be scared, really, they're great!

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

Check this out for instant access to our mls www.RockyPointKim.com and lots more great info!

I work hard for your referral

Locally Grown, Oranges - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico


Well the orange guys are out and about. It must be somekind of harvets time, because they seem to be everywhere and the price of oranges couldn't be better. I bought a bag with at least two dozen for $3.00.


Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


Check this out for instant access to our mls www.RockyPointKim.com and lots more great info!

I work hard for your referral

Locally Grown, Olives - Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico



Did you know olives are grown locally here? Yes, you can actually arrive at an authentic olive grove within an hour of here. Best of all, you can buy olives, pickled and ready to eat for next to nothing ($2 for a 16 0z jar). If you love olives like I do, that's a great supper!

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

Check this out for instant access to our mls www.RockyPointKim.com and lots more great info!

I work hard for your referral

Monday 20 April 2009

Las Palmas Villa 14, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Las Palmas Villa 14, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ
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1/8 Equity Share Beautiful Unit, Beautiful Resort
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4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $89,000
Year Built 2004
Sq Footage 2,430
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

Amazing deal in Las Palmas Resort! ENJOY 6 WEEKS A YEAR in this 4 Bedroom Beachfront Villa for an amazing price of $89K! Owned in an Arizona LLC for quick possession and easy transfer. Tastefully decorated in a cowboy theme and great condition, this villa is ready for your family's vacation time. Enjoy the exquisite finishes....granite counters, luxurious marble and travertine tile bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and all the comforts of home! Grill steak and shrimp on the gas BBQ right on the patio! Breath taking views of the ocean will be your reward each time you visit. Spend a day at the beach and all your troubles wash away instantly! Experience the many wonders of the Sea of Cortez right before your eyes! Your family's vacation memories are sure to last a lifetime!


This resort offers something for every member in your family! Come see for yourself! You'll fall in love with Las Palmas!

Resort Features: Fitness area, sauna, restaurant, heated pools, jacuzzis, poolside bar, poolside palapas, water slide, kids pool complete with mini water slide and water feature, computer stations, games room complete with 2 pool tables and 2 air hockey tables, excellent management company, 24 hr security, gated, and beautiful landscaping. Las Palmas is an Oceanfront Resort and consists of 4 condo buildings and 20 Oceanfront villas. Check out this resort at laspalmas-mex.com I highly recommend this resort.

Located in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), just an hour from the US border, this area boasts 340 days of sunshine and 2 inches of rain per year. No Tsunamis or hurricanes - ever. With the International airport and Intercoastal highway nearing completion, and Wal-mart and Marriot nearly ready to break ground, this area is a growing concern, a solid place to invest and best of all, the perfect place to get away from it all and refresh.
Check out my website for other properties and be sure to contact me with any questions you might have or for assistance regarding buying or selling.

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com


Photo 1
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Granite countertop Washer
Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Business center Fitness center
Swimming pool(s) Sauna/Spa Gated property
Secured entry Elevator


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Huge 4 + 3 on the Sea

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com
For instant mls access and a whole lot more, check this out! www.RockyPointKim.com

I work hard for your referral

Las Palmas Villa 14, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Las Palmas Villa 14, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ
Send to Friend Send to Friend
1/8 Equity Share Beautiful Unit, Beautiful Resort
Bookmark and Share Share Listing
4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $89,000
Year Built 2004
Sq Footage 2,430
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

Amazing deal in Las Palmas Resort! ENJOY 6 WEEKS A YEAR in this 4 Bedroom Beachfront Villa for an amazing price of $89K! Owned in an Arizona LLC for quick possession and easy transfer. Tastefully decorated in a cowboy theme and great condition, this villa is ready for your family's vacation time. Enjoy the exquisite finishes....granite counters, luxurious marble and travertine tile bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and all the comforts of home! Grill steak and shrimp on the gas BBQ right on the patio! Breath taking views of the ocean will be your reward each time you visit. Spend a day at the beach and all your troubles wash away instantly! Experience the many wonders of the Sea of Cortez right before your eyes! Your family's vacation memories are sure to last a lifetime!


This resort offers something for every member in your family! Come see for yourself! You'll fall in love with Las Palmas!

Resort Features: Fitness area, sauna, restaurant, heated pools, jacuzzis, poolside bar, poolside palapas, water slide, kids pool complete with mini water slide and water feature, computer stations, games room complete with 2 pool tables and 2 air hockey tables, excellent management company, 24 hr security, gated, and beautiful landscaping. Las Palmas is an Oceanfront Resort and consists of 4 condo buildings and 20 Oceanfront villas. Check out this resort at laspalmas-mex.com I highly recommend this resort.

Located in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), just an hour from the US border, this area boasts 340 days of sunshine and 2 inches of rain per year. No Tsunamis or hurricanes - ever. With the International airport and Intercoastal highway nearing completion, and Wal-mart and Marriot nearly ready to break ground, this area is a growing concern, a solid place to invest and best of all, the perfect place to get away from it all and refresh.
Check out my website for other properties and be sure to contact me with any questions you might have or for assistance regarding buying or selling.

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com


Photo 1
click on thumbnail to enlarge




PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Granite countertop Washer
Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Business center Fitness center
Swimming pool(s) Sauna/Spa Gated property
Secured entry Elevator


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Huge 4 + 3 on the Sea

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com
For instant mls access and a whole lot more, check this out! www.RockyPointKim.com

I work hard for your referral

Playa Navidad, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico Kim Barber Re/max


Playa Navidad, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Amazing Everything

5BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $1,250,000
Year Built 2008
Sq Footage 4,951
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 3 Car garage
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
RockyPointKim@kjbsite.com


Located in one of the most popular beaches in Rocky Point this 5 bedroom, 4 bath beach house with a three car garage has everything you need to enjoy the good life. With Granite throughout, high ceilings, beautiful cabinetry, Boveda ceilings, nothing was left out in designing this outstanding home. Enjoy the amazing views from your front porch and or the margarita deck for an extra minute of sunset. Located just to the east of Playa Encanto in an area surrounded by other homes to be enjoy the beach as if it was your own, minus the traffic and noise of other areas with the built up condo projects. This is the only way to truly enjoy all that Rocky Point has to offer. Call today and set up an appointment to see this great beachfront property.
Just an hour from the US border, and boasting 340 days of sunshine and only 2 inches of rain per year, this is the ideal vacation destination.
Mexican ownership is easier than ever, be sure to use a licensed Realtor. And for more great homes, e-mail:

RockyPointKim@kjbsite.com








PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling Hardwood floor Tile floor
Living room Dishwasher Refrigerator
Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop
Stainless steel appliances Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Garage parking


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Pristine Home and Quiet Beach

Fabulous Fractional Puerto Penasco Rocky Point Mexico


Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806

KimJBarber@hotmail.com


Check this out - for instant mls access and a whole lot more! www.RockyPointKim.com


Playa Miramar Fractional, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Low HOA and taxes for this very high end, beachfront home

4BR/4BA Single Family House offered at $184,900
Year Built 2001
Sq Footage 4,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial
Floors 2
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $15 per month

DESCRIPTION
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


Own a quarter fraction of this beautiful beachfront Miramar home. This 4000 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are masters with a view and walk out to the sea. The 4 bathrooms were designed with Mexico in mind, and feature fabulous custom tile work, as does the entire house. The kitchen was designed to accommodate two cooks and features two full prep counters, two fridges and two stoves. This home has a huge second floor patio, and main floor patio. It comes completely furnished including a TV and VCR, and even a hammock to relax outside on the patio. The open floor plan and vaulted ceiling lends itself to comfortable family use. Solar panels power the 16 ceiling fans, and there is an outdoor shower to keep the sand outside and the inside clean. Costs are low, the HOA is $500 per year, so that’s only $125 per fraction, the taxes are even slightly less, and it's already in an LLC.

If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will . Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got the ideal getaway location.


KimJBarber@hotmail.com






PROPERTY FEATURES
Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Tile floor
Family room Living room Refrigerator
Stove/Oven Microwave Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Secured entry


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Already in LLC

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This beautiful little home is contained within a 1940's grain silo!

Thursday 16 April 2009

Las Palomas Rubi 708, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico


Las Palomas Rubi 708, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Lock off unit so you can rent to others, while you enjoy it yourself


3BR/3BA Condo offered at $465,000
Year Built Unspecified
Sq Footage 2,569
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
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Fabulous Las Palomas 3 bedroom condo with a lock off unit (with it's own private balcony) – so you can rent it out while you’re there and never even see your renters. This finely furnished unit has a huge wraparound terrace, tons of storage and is turnkey ready.
Las Palomas has recently been given a 4 Star rating by AAA and it’s easy to see why. Las Palomas offers many conveniences and amenities including pools, jacuzzi, lazy river, negative edge pool, swim-up bar, restaurants, room service, convention center, convenience store, housekeeping services, children’s club24/7 security, video surveillance, an 18 hole golf course and on-site property management – so you can easily rent out your condo and make money while you’re away..
Located in Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point, at the northern coast of the Sea of Cortez, we have miles and miles of sandy beach, no hurricanes or tsunamis, 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland America and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off.

KimJBarber@hotmail.com


Photo 1
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PROPERTY FEATURES

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Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Granite countertop Washer
Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio


COMMUNITY FEATURES

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Covered parking Guest parking Business center
Clubhouse Fitness center Swimming pool(s)
Sauna/Spa Golf course Gated property
Secured entry Elevator Wheelchair access



OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

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Finely furnished, turnkey ready

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Las Palmas Grande 504, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco


Las Palmas Grande 504, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ
Both Bedrooms Have Ocean Views

2BR/2BA Condo offered at $264,900
Year Built Unspecified
Sq Footage 1,575
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $268 per month

DESCRIPTION
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KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

THE BEST PRICED & ONLY UNIT AVAILABLE IN THE GRANDE BUILDING!!!!!!!!
This small resort has just what you need in our Paradise of Rocky Point, Mexico. The
Amenities include 100 condos, 20 villa’s, 3 pools, one of the pools fun for the children, 4
Jacuzzi’s, café open daily, computer area, work out room and the Sandy Beach just yards
Away and a new feature, phone and internet available in your condo. Grande 504 offers
All applicances, totally furnished in a Mexico flair. You have almost 180 degree view
Of the ocean, sunset and the stunning view of Rocky Point city lights. The condo is not
In the rental pool. Grande 504 is a turn-key opportunity for you and your family. This
Condo is in an LLC. This condo is priced to sell and won’t last long!!


If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off.
Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got a future so bright you’ll need those shades. If you’d like more information or assistance with an acquisition, drop me a line. I look forward to hearing from you. Nos vemos pronto

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Las Palmas Bonita, Suite 403A, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Las Palmas Bonita, Suite 403A, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Desperate to Sell Amazing Price for Fabulous Resort Property

2BR/1BA Condo offered at $124,900
Year Built 2005
Sq Footage 1,044
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $275 per month

DESCRIPTION
KimJBarber@hotmail.com

Reduced to sell!!!! Bring alll offers! Motivated Seller!
Lowest priced condo in Las Palmas, this is a gorgeous condo that offers 1044 square feet of livable space, and 148 square feet of terrace. It is 1 ½ Bedrooms and 1 Bath, furnished ready to be enjoyed. All the fun is in Las Palmas with pools, restaurant, and bar. Please yourself with the spectacular views of the ocean from your turn key ready condo. Come and enjoy this beautiful paradise in the comfort of this magnificent

If you haven't yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you've got the ideal getaway location.


KimJBarber@hotmail.com

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Las Conchas Sec 6 Lot 79, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Las Conchas Sec 6 Lot 79, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ
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This is a wonderful opportunity in for a lot in Las Conchas. This property has an elevation that enhances its fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez
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4,695 sqft Vacant Land offered at $124,900
Lot Size 4,695 sqft

DESCRIPTION
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


This is a wonderful opportunity in for a lot in Las Conchas. This property has certain elevation to it that enhances its fantastic views of the Sea of Cortez. It has a total surface area of 4736 ft2 or 440 m2 and it is totally accessible since the land is on the main road of Las Conchas. This is a 4th Row Lot with astonishing views.

If you haven't yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you've got the ideal getaway location.

Address: Las Conchas Section 6 Lot 79 Type: Lots and Land Style: Lot / Land Size: 4,695 sq. ft. Lot Type: Rectangular Lot Size: 440 sq. m.

KimJBarber@hotmail.com

LOCATION FEATURES
Ocean View


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Walk to Beach

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Vista de Oro #122, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ


Vista de Oro #122, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Affordable Beach Community Living

1BR/1BA Manufactured offered at $97,900
Year Built 1980
Sq Footage 700
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 1 Car garage
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
The most affordable living in Rocky Point, trailer with lot of 1980 square feet. And yes, a Bank Trust is in hand. Playa de Oro offers 24/7 security and road maintenance. Only $215.00 to live in this nice and quiet community of 50 homes. 1BR 1BT trailer all electric heat and AC, and just a short walk or drive to the beach. The exterior is loaded with patio ceiling fans. Lot has room for the boat and storage area 10x12 has room for your work-shop or ATV's. The Margarita deck is perfect to view the Sea and surrounding area. Great retirement home. The key is awaiting you.
KimjBarber@kjbsite.com

If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got the ideal getaway location

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com


PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Living room
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Washer Dryer
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Gated property Secured entry

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings, check out my web page!

Work on Your Short Game Right out Your Door Puerto Penasco/Rocky Point Mexico


Casa Blanca 402 C, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

Work on Your Short Game Right out Your Door

2BR/2BA Condo offered at $229,000
Year Built 2006
Sq Footage 1,400
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
kimjbarber@kjbsite.com

Welcome to the beautiful Casa Blanca resort and enjoy the Culture of Mexico. This condo is the one. The condo is fully furnished including the cork screw. The condo is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen with appliances, including refrigerator with ice maker. Flat screen TV's in the living area and master bedroom. Private 4th floor balcony with views of the sea by day and lights of Rocky Point at night, while at the same time overlook the pool and 18 hole putting green. Just a short walk to the sandy beach for fun and sun. The resort offers, the 18-hole putting green, pools, BBQ area and much more. Excellent terms are available with $40k down, developer assumable financing along with seller financing with low interest.

If you haven’t yet heard about Rocky Point/Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you soon will (whether you read on or just keep your ear to the ground).

Miles and miles of sandy beach, located at the tip of the Sea of Cortez, no hurricanes or tsunamis. A five hour drive from San Diego on the new intercoastal highway, only four from Phoenix or Tucson. Over 50 developments either built or in the works, including a Marriot and the Mayan Resort. Add to that the recent announcement by Holland Amercia and Carnival Cruise Lines to use Rocky Point as a destination port. With an international airport nearing completion, this place is taking off. Toss in 340 days a year of sunshine and only two inches of rain, and you’ve got the ideal getaway location.


KimJBarber@kjbsite.com


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PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Living room Breakfast nook Dishwasher
Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave
Granite countertop Washer Dryer
Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Swimming pool(s) Golf course
Gated property Secured entry Elevator


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Beautiful, Finely Crafted, Spacious Golf Unit

Tuesday 14 April 2009

Las Palmas Villa 14, Fractional Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico Kim Barber Re/max


Las Palmas Villa 14, Rocky Point Puerto Penasco, Mexico, AZ

1/8 Equity Share Beautiful Unit, Beautiful Resort

4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $89,000
Year Built 2004
Sq Footage 2,430
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking Unspecified
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com

Amazing deal in Las Palmas Resort! ENJOY 6 WEEKS A YEAR in this 4 Bedroom Beachfront Villa for an amazing price of $89K! Owned in an Arizona LLC for quick possession and easy transfer. Tastefully decorated in a cowboy theme and great condition, this villa is ready for your family's vacation time. Enjoy the exquisite finishes....granite counters, luxurious marble and travertine tile bathrooms, spacious bedrooms and all the comforts of home! Grill steak and shrimp on the gas BBQ right on the patio! Breath taking views of the ocean will be your reward each time you visit. Spend a day at the beach and all your troubles wash away instantly! Experience the many wonders of the Sea of Cortez right before your eyes! Your family's vacation memories are sure to last a lifetime!


This resort offers something for every member in your family! Come see for yourself! You'll fall in love with Las Palmas!

Resort Features: Fitness area, sauna, restaurant, heated pools, jacuzzis, poolside bar, poolside palapas, water slide, kids pool complete with mini water slide and water feature, computer stations, games room complete with 2 pool tables and 2 air hockey tables, excellent management company, 24 hr security, gated, and beautiful landscaping. Las Palmas is an Oceanfront Resort and consists of 4 condo buildings and 20 Oceanfront villas. Check out this resort at laspalmas-mex.com I highly recommend this resort.

Located in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), just an hour from the US border, this area boasts 340 days of sunshine and 2 inches of rain per year. No Tsunamis or hurricanes - ever. With the International airport and Intercoastal highway nearing completion, and Wal-mart and Marriot nearly ready to break ground, this area is a growing concern, a solid place to invest and best of all, the perfect place to get away from it all and refresh.
Check out my website for other properties and be sure to contact me with any questions you might have or for assistance regarding buying or selling.

KimJBarber@kjbsite.com


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PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Tile floor
Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven
Microwave Granite countertop Washer
Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES
Guest parking Business center Fitness center
Swimming pool(s) Sauna/Spa Gated property
Secured entry Elevator


OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Huge 4 + 3 on the Sea
Kim Barber
RE/MAX Legacy
Office 638 383-1425
US Office 602 334-4359
US Landline 408 890-7806
KimJBarber@hotmail.com


www.RockyPointKim.com for more great listings and internet access check out my website!