Thankfully, Antigua has maintained is desirability as the best place to live in Guatemala.

Real estate prices have leveled out from 2008, and early 2009, and from January 2010, the market has seen a marked increase in activity. Buyers are certainly looking at all available options in the marketplace at the moment, and decisions are being made as to value for dollar. Houses in 2008 that would normally have been sold in 30 to 45 days, are now taking 60 to 90 days.This certainly relates to buyers searching the market for every possible option.

Prices have not increased this year, and there have been slight decreases, but only in the range of 5% to 8% overall.

There is a glut of new developments surrounding Antigua, and the prices have been reduced to attract potential buyers. Once these new developments have reached a 50% sold ratio, prices should start to rise slightly in the latter part of 2010, and 2011.

It may be a good time to investigate the potential offerings from developers, and gain from the potential price increases.