Islands in Las Isletas are priced in U.S. dollars The idea of buying any property abroad is exciting. But it’s hard to think of anything more exotic than owning your own private tropical island. The sense of being on your own—and the feeling that you really own your own piece of the earth—is unlike any […]
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“Imagine yourself sitting on this veranda each afternoon, watching the sun sink into the horizon straight out there,” said my real estate agent. “The orientation of this unit couldn’t be better.” I glanced down at my compass—something I always carry when looking at real estate—and saw we were facing south. That doesn’t bode well for
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During the past eight years, I’ve spent hundreds of days and thousands of car miles traveling in Northeast Brazil—the region extending from the state of Bahia in the south, to the city of São Luís in the north. Everyone has their favorite city in the Northeast, the most popular of which include Salvador, João Pessoa,
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US$1=R$2.24 Brazilian reais, Palm-studded sandy beaches, warm turquoise waters, and a great property market…this pretty much sums up my first impression of Maceió, Brazil. And after spending a few days in this city, it only got better as we explored the fine dining, beachside bars, and the wild and beautiful coast that runs north and
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Two countries that rise to the top in any conversation about Latin America are Colombia and Chile. They both get high marks for their property markets, economic performance, lifestyles, and geographic diversity. Colombia and Chile share some common ground, but they’re different in many ways. Let’s compare these top two destinations head-to-head. The Property Markets
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Panama enjoys one of the world’s booming economies, with its role as the Americas’ business hub still rapidly expanding. I’m writing to you today about an opportunity to make a property investment in Panama City, with an increasing forecast yield of 6% to 9.4%. The developer is also offering a couple of financing options and
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Plus: Where investment yield properties can establish residency June 3, 2014 Medellín, Colombia Operating a rental property abroad can provide you with a nice income stream—perhaps a non-dollar income stream—with little hassle on your part. But it can also be a stressful experience that brings headaches and disappointing yields. And there’s one major factor that
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US$1=1,904 Colombian pesos Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, Capital gains of 10%…rental income of another 6%…and developer co-investment returns of up to 22% annually. These are the numbers that caught my attention for this property in Bogota. Let me give you the details. Colombia is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and
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April 29, 2014 Granada, Nicaragua Property in Nicaragua trades in U.S. dollars Dear Overseas Property Alert Reader, Many of us dream of living in a Spanish colonial city…and of owning a Spanish colonial home, with its high ceilings, painted tiles, and a private center courtyard. If you count yourself among this growing number, then you’ll
Look here for sunshine, warm seas, and capital gains Also: “Why aren’t you talking about Costa Rica?” April 8, 2014 Puerto López, Ecuador Ecuador’s currency: U.S. dollar Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, We sat down to dinner at an open-air restaurant just south of Puerto López, Ecuador. It was a quiet night, with a pleasant
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