Lee Harrison

Lee has been living overseas for nearly two decades, making his first purchase abroad in the colonial city of Cuenca, Ecuador. He's traveled extensively across Latin America and Europe looking for the best property deals possible. Lee’s network of property insiders from those travels, along with his understanding of local cultures and languages, has helped him develop insight into local property markets that only the locals usually possess. He offers overseas real estate advice as a contributor to Overseas Property Alert.

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Granada, Nicaragua: Our Favorite City In All Of Central America

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Granada, Nicaragua, is my favorite city in all of Central America. This is saying a lot, given the number of popular retirement spots I’ve visited over the past 15 years… especially in Panama and Costa Rica. Granada offers a number of strong selling points: Granada is aesthetically beautiful… a picture postcard of what colonial Spanish […]

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Property Market In Colonia, Uruguay, Is Ripe With Opportunity

Property Market In Colonia, Uruguay, Is Ripe With Opportunity

Colonia is the most attractive and convenient town in Uruguay. It’s busy all year with a thriving local population as well as travelers from Uruguay’s other cities, Buenos Aires, and around the world. It offers a solid, long-term property and rental market. Colonia has everything you’ll need for a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle. From fine

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Hard Money Loans In Real Estate: Scam Or Real Opportunity?

Why Real Estate Is The Greatest Global Asset Protection Tool

Plus: Converting Your IRA-Owned Property To Your Name Advantages Of Living In Rosarito, Baja California Last month I introduced a group of our readers to an investment opportunity, and immediately, the hate emails started to roll in. Folks were implying that it was a scam… The opportunity was a deal to finance a condo project

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Dollar Holders See Reduced Buying Power In Foreign Markets

The discounts of having the gree-back in our hands are starting to go away.

Plus: I Want My Money Back! Checklist For Buying An Investment Property Why Isn’t Cuenca, Ecuador On Your List? I’ve written often about “currency discounts,” that is, the reduction in property prices that dollar holders have realized these past few years as a result of the strengthening dollar. Today I’m telling you that the trend

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Our 3 Favorite Mosquito Free Places To Live Overseas (And Avoid Zika Too!)

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Plus: Buying With Your 401k More On Daniel Ortega If you’re paying attention to the news these days, you’ve heard plenty about the Zika virus. It’s just one of many mosquito-borne diseases, and some—like malaria, yellow fever, and dengue—can be far worse than Zika. Dengue alone accounts for 25,000 deaths per year. And Zika seems

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Do Current Political Events In Nicaragua Affect The Expat Community?

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Plus: “I’m A Single Woman With $50K To Spend” The Best Places To Buy In Medellín Beach Town Rental Opportunities Since 2003 Nicaragua has been a popular destination for Americans living abroad. The property market has had its ups and downs, but overall the country has maintained a strong position as an expat destination with

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Punta Del Este Vs. Viña Del Mar: South America’s Top Beach Resorts

Viña del Mar offers First World Beach resorts at much better prices.

Plus: “I Need Help Moving Abroad…” Managing IRAs And Mutual Funds From Overseas Uruguay’s Punta del Este and Chile’s Viña del Mar are the most famous beach resorts in South America. I lived in Punta del Este for almost six years and visit Viña del Mar frequently. Both offer an amazing lifestyle and a high quality

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The 3 Coastal Property Markets That Deserve Our Attention

Beach property that deserve your attention.

Plus: Assisted Living In Cuenca, Ecuador Buying Overseas Properties With Your Work-Sponsored 401K Many who want to buy a home abroad focus in on the world’s beaches… not only for retiring overseas but also for maintaining a part-year or vacation home. Time and again, there are a number of well-known beaches that seem to grab

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Grenada Property Market: Ocean Views And Island Life

With views like in Grand Anse beach, You will wonder why you’ve never considered Grenada Property Market before.

Plus: Residency In Peru, Finding The Perfect Apartment In Medellín, And How Safe Is The Mexican Land Trust For Holding Property? You want to find a place to retire or own a second home. Somewhere warm. Somewhere where English is the primary language and where coconut palm trees are abundant. And importantly, a place where

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