We’re going to kick off today by putting two beach properties head to head. I’m not going to tell you where they are just yet. (Though maybe you’ll be able to guess.) Here’s our first pick (Property #1)…
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The global shutdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic is going to have big effects on real estate markets worldwide. However, the situation we’re about to see play out will not be the same as what we witnessed in the wake of the 2008/2009 global real estate crash when some countries—Spain, Ireland, and Costa Rica,
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“Can an evergreen tree die?” My son asked as I ran alongside his bike. Under Irish lockdown laws, we’re free to go out for exercise once we stay within two kilometers of home. “Of course,” I replied. “All trees die. Evergreen just means a tree keeps its leaves all year.” No sooner had the words
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“Why do you talk about Brazil… isn’t it a mess?” a reader wrote in last week. On a generic claim like this, I can’t disagree. If you look at Brazil as a whole, the picture isn’t great right now. But, here at Overseas Property Alert, we take a long-term view. Often a “mess” in an otherwise
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How should one hold property overseas? That’s a regular question at conferences… especially my Global Property Summit each year. The best option depends on the person, the property, and the country where the property is located… and even what funds you’re using for the investment. Use IRA funds and, generally speaking, you should set up an
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Last week we talked about the signs to look out for when identifying a market that’s ripe for investment. One of these signs is a growing middle class… In any country, the rate of growth of its middle class is one of the best indicators of a healthy economy. But cashing in on that local
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Almost everyone has a mental image of what their dream retirement home or vacation home should look like. This image often includes swaying palms, crystal-clear warm waters, and white sandy beaches. Throw in fishing, great food, and a funky Caribbean town, and you’ve got a picture-perfect retirement or second-home destination. This is exactly why Belize
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From the Caribbean to the Pacific coast… lakeside retreat to colonial town… Mexico throws up such a diverse range of lifestyle options that it can be hard to know where to begin your search. But, when you’re watching things with an investment eye, there’s one way to simplify things in this country. Follow FONATUR.
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Today, we continue our “capitals of culture” list—places in the world with a strong history… where you’ll be surrounded by a rich culture… and have options for fine dining and modern shopping… all adding up to a superior quality of life… though at an affordable cost (from little as US$1,500 a square meter).
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In an episode of This American Life recorded back in 2000, writer David Sedaris takes host Ira Glass on a tour of Paris—his adopted home. Here’s how Glass introduces Sedaris… “Two years ago, at the age of 41, barely speaking French, David Sedaris moved to Paris. He had no special feelings about France, no particular
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