Sophia Titley

For Sophia Titley, home is a subjective concept. She was born in Singapore but grew up in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia… and has since lived in Canada, Spain, Colombia, and, most recently, Panama. She studied political science and Spanish at the University of British Columbia, and in her free time enjoys trying new recipes, playing soccer, and salsa dancing.

Sophia Titley

Free Health Care And Other Fringe Benefits: Where A Property Purchase Comes With More

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Buying property overseas Purchase Can Come With Unexpected Benefits

Cash flow and capital appreciation are two main reasons to buy property overseas. But depending on where you make your purchase, your new property could also make you eligible for unexpected fringe benefits. The main one to consider is legal residency in another country. If the country you’re buying in has a residence-by-investment (or golden […]

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Pros And Cons Of Gated Communities

Beach Front Properties, Property Regions, Property Types / /
palm trees over Gated Communities

Most people think they should opt for the culturally authentic when buying real estate in another country. They shun gated communities and private residential developments in favor of local-style homes in areas that aren’t dominated by foreigners because they want to feel like they’re having an immersive experience overseas. They may have some valid (albeit

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Kat’s Investment Journey in the Ultimate Hard Asset

Agricultural Real Estate, Europe / /

When most people think about investing in property overseas, they think about buying a little beach condo somewhere… a piece of real estate that they can enjoy on vacation—and that brings in a bit of rental income. They probably don’t think about investing in a truffle plantation in Spain, but that’s exactly what my colleague

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Key West Escapism Without The Price Tag

Beach Front Properties, Caribbean & Central America, South America, Top Investments / /
Red Frog Beach On Bocas Del Toro Panama

Plus: “I Need Advice For My Next Property Purchase” “If there is a heaven for me, I’m sure there is a beach attached.” –Jimmy Buffett Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the early 70s. He’d been trying

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Invest In The Hamptons Of Europe For 280,000 Euros

Beach Front Properties, Coastal Properties, Europe, Featured / /

Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Portugal is hot. It’s being sought out like never before, especially by Americans, for its lifestyle appeal and relatively affordable property. Property prices have risen steadily over the past decade and spiked in the past two or three years… but they’re still affordable relative to U.S. prices. This year, the

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How To Put More In Your Pocket Every Month

Caribbean & Central America, Property Regions, Property Types, South America / /
Beautiful caribbean sight with turquoise water in Caye Caulker, Belize. best property prices

Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Increasing numbers of retirees are leaving their home states in search of more affordable housing. Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan are the top places they’re moving to. But how affordable is property in these states? And what about their costs of living in general? Once housing is covered, how much

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