Housing affordability is a major concern in many U.S. cities. It’s no surprise that increasing numbers of Americans are exploring the option of taking their housing budgets abroad. One standout destination where your current housing budget—or perhaps much less—can unlock a safer, richer, more fulfilling lifestyle is Spain, where we’re hosting the Live And Invest […]
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Wanting a vacation house or investment property in another country is one thing. Being able to afford it is another. The good news is that in desirable locations around the world—sun-kissed Mediterranean islands and colorful Spanish-colonial cities—the cost of property is a fraction of what you might expect. That said, cash purchases are the norm
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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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