Property Regions

Past dispatches organized by world region…

Pros And Cons Of Gated Communities

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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How To Put More In Your Pocket Every Month

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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Santos: Brazil’s Bustling Island City With Gardens Galore

Aerial view of Santos city, county seat of Baixada Santista, on the coast of Sao Paulo state, Brazil

A Tale of Two Cities, Part 1: Santos Likely you’ve never heard of Santos. Almost certainly you’ve never heard of her sister city across the estuary, Guarujá. But every Brazilian has. These cities lie about one hour southeast of the city of São Paulo. Each is situated on a large coastal island, and though each

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Guarujá, Brazil: A Laid-Back Beach Town With Relaxed Property Prices

A wide view of the beach of Guaruja in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.

A Tale Of Two Cities, Part 2: Guarujá Just across the estuary from Santos lies Guarujá. Though only four minutes from Santos by balsa (ferry), Guarujá is quite different in many respects. Whereas Santos bustles, Guarujá is more of a laid-back beach town. In fact, a quick search online of the top things to do

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Why Loja Is Ecuador’s Hidden Gem For Living Like A Local

A church in Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Loja: Ecuador As It Was Before The Gringo Invasion Loja, Ecuador , is the object of my most remarkable failed prediction. In fact, two failed predictions. Loja is one of my favorite cities in Ecuador. In fact, if I were returning to Ecuador today, this small Andean city in the south of the country is

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Pros And Cons Of Living In A Tourist Area

Colorful large group of unrecognizable people blurred in front of Paris Eiffel Tower at evening

After living for six years in Punta del Este, Uruguay, I swore to myself that I’d never, ever live in a tourist area again. Never. And that includes places with large numbers of expats, which can have the same impact as large numbers of tourists on an area. However, after making that declaration, I have

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Where Can You Find The Best Value On Your Retirement Home?

Porto, Portugal.

As U.S. Property Overheats, Here Are The Top 6 Places To Go… We’re in a frothy situation… Right now, the United States is one of the most overheated property markets in the world. Low interest rates, stimulus check savings, and limited housing stock are all contributing to a rise in property prices across the land.

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