Wendy Howarter

Wendy Howarter was an attorney for 23 years until she decided there must be more to life than 60-hour work weeks and 10 days of vacation every year… to say nothing of looking beyond the many feet of snow and ice she had to shovel every year living in Illinois… So she left it all behind and retired (very!) young. After a lot of research and selling everything they could, Wendy and her husband Darren moved from northern Illinois to Medellín, Colombia, in 2014. She has now reinvented herself as a real estate investment guru and freelance writer and photographer who loves sharing her new home and new discoveries (in Colombia and beyond) with the world. At this time of retrospection, Wendy adds, “I can truly say that this adventure has turned out better than I ever expected…”

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New Independent Living Project On Portugal’s Algarve Coast

Representation of architectural plans for a living facility in Portugal

With the cost of retirement communities skyrocketing in the States and Canada, many vibrant retirees are looking outside their home countries for alternative places to bask in the sun and enjoy a cultural yet modern lifestyle. Capitalizing on this growing market of baby boomers, a savvy developer in Portugal has launched the Algarve’s first coastal

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Fake News or Fact? 24% Rental Returns In Medellín, Colombia

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The World Wide Web is full of amazing stories. The challenge is to determine the real stories from the fake or misleading news. Recently, while I was surfing the web, I found some interesting stories. Hankering for a sweet treat fit for a king? “Burger King has apparently unveiled a new chocolate Whopper comprised of

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New Consinfra Real Estate Investment Yields 25% In One Year

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1 U.S. dollar equals 2,703 Colombian pesos. Every week my mission is to share helpful property hints, the best locations, and the latest real estate opportunities around the globe. This week I have a brand-new project I couldn’t wait to present to you. I’ve just learned about an investment opportunity with an experienced company offering

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5 Pitfalls To Avoid When Buying Overseas Rental Property

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Recently, while surfing the internet, I read that in Ancient Egyptian times the locals only visited The Great Pyramids when they had visitors in town. This fake headline made me laugh as it poked fun at what people will believe about different cultures. Today’s internet is full of personal opinions, alternative facts, and outright false

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A Quick Guide To Costa Rica’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

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Debunking The Costa Rican Multiple Listing Service Search the internet for “Costa Rica MLS” and the first 10 results you’ll receive are contradictory. Some claim that a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) exists, while others suggest that calling the Costa Rican system a MLS is unethical. Talk to a handful of locals and the answers you

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