Panama continues to stand out as one of the most important real estate markets for international investors. But success in Panama is no longer a case of “buy anything and win.” The market has changed, and investors must also. Live And Invest Overseas founders Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon have been investing in Panama for […]
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Crete—the largest Greek island and the cultural crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa—is well known for its rugged beauty, stunning beaches, and deep history… But what brings me here today isn’t a vacation: I’m on the ground in Crete with Lief Simon scouting real estate opportunities ahead of this year’s International Property Summit. What I’ve
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Exceptional returns and capital appreciation from high-potential, under-the-radar real estate investments are the focus of our annual International Property Summit—our biggest and most important property event of the year. In 2025, we’re narrowing in on five specific international markets. These are places where, thanks to a mix of strategic location, timing, and insider access, you
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Panama is booming—both economically and demographically. Its middle class is expanding at an astonishing rate. In 2023, it grew to 60%, outpacing the U.S., where the middle class shrank to 51%. But there’s a catch: Panama faces a housing shortage of 100,000 middle-income homes. That’s where this investment opportunity in David, Panama, comes in… It’s
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For affordable coastal living in Mexico, Mazatlán just can’t be beat. That’s why it consistently ranks as a top haven in our Overseas Retirement Index. With beautiful beaches, a buzzing Spanish-colonial town core, and plenty of things to see and do, Mazatlán offers an authentic yet expat-friendly lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of
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Dan and Kathleen are U.S. Navy veterans who long dreamt of retirement by the sea. Now, they’re the proud owners of a luxurious penthouse property on the beach in Northern Cyprus. Dan and Kathleen in sunny Northern Cyprus How did they go from retirement in Raleigh, North Carolina, to owning a penthouse property on a
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“The Hidden Cost Of The Housing Crisis”… “London’s Housing Crisis Is Holding Its Economy Back”… “Constant Stress: Families Tell BBC Of Life In Limbo Due To Housing Crisis”… These are just a few of the day’s headlines from where I live in Jolly Old England. If you open a newspaper or news website on any
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Chiriquí Province is the Texas of Panama, full of steers, beers, big hats, and a spirit of independence found nowhere else in the country. Located in western Panama, Chiriquí even declared itself its own republic back in the 60s. It’s famous for agricultural production, particularly cattle. Its capital, David, is a middle-class town built on
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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: agriculture is the investment of the century. If you can find the right deals, agricultural investments can provide you with years of reliable cash flow that’s 100% turn-key. If agriculture isn’t currently in your overseas property investment portfolio, here are seven reasons why you should add
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Last week, we reviewed 2024’s standout markets. This week, we’re looking ahead to 2025 and the overseas property markets that have our attention right now. Where is smart overseas property investment heading this new year? Here’s a sneak peek at the markets that we’re scouting first in 2025. Crete, Greece Greece has 6,000 islands, but
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