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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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: A Great Place For A 2nd Home

Sunset on Playa Hermosa

On our first scouting trip to Costa Rica, my travel companions were on the lookout for properties with a water view. Follow the link to see my report from last week on the Lake Arenal area. After a week on expansive Lake Arenal, we drove to the Pacific coastal areas around Playa Hermosa. Many people have […]

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Sizing Up Your Options On Properties In Las Terrenas, DR

Beautiful Beaches And Property Bargains In Cabo Frio, Brazil

If you dream of owning a Caribbean home featuring a spectacular water view, near sandy beaches for strolling and lounging, with breezy trade winds to cool your afternoons, look no further than Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is an independent country that shares its western border with Haiti on the Island

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