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How I Escaped The 9-To-5 And Found My Dream Life Overseas

As we begin 2018 you may be reminiscing about the past and dreaming about what the New Year will hold… I’m thinking about 2011, the ...
Discounted Foreign Property Markets

4 Foreign Property Markets With Big Dollar-Discounts In 2018

Since the U.S. dollar suddenly gained strength in 2014, I’ve written a lot about the resultant “currency discounts” in countries that do not use the ...
Residency via Proerty

5 Countries Where A Property Buy Can Lead To Residency

Buying a property overseas opens up an exciting new way of life. And it’s always a good way to diversify your geopolitical footprint as well ...
Mazatlan, Mexico

Why Mazatlan, Mexico, Just Might Be 2018’s Best Property Buy

I’m Betting On This Beach Resort For 2018 This is the time of year at Live and Invest Overseas when we take stock of the ...
Sunset on Playa Hermosa

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

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 ...
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Property Scouting On Costa Rica’s Lake Arenal

Lakeside Properties In A Lush, Highland Setting When I first moved to Colombia, my plan was to travel around the Caribbean and Latin America. I ...
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Why Laureles Is One Of Medellin’s Top Property Markets

I’ve written many times that the El Poblado sector of Medellín, Colombia, is considered to be the best area of the city. And for most ...
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14 Important Items To Confirm Before Buying Property Abroad

Last week, we talked about the need to rebalance our investments in the U.S. markets by diversifying abroad. And the logical follow-on to that discussion ...
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Avoid Recession By Investing In An Overseas Property Portfolio

I’ve often been told that stock market investing is little more than gambling. And the way some people approach the stock market, this can be ...
Discounted Foreign Property Markets

Today’s Top Markets For Maximizing Your Declining Dollar Discount

The U.S. dollar came to life in 2014, after years in the doldrums. It gained dramatically against many of the world’s currencies, creating a buying ...
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Piriápolis: Uruguay’s Most Intriguing Seashore Town For Expats

A Seashore Town Like 1950s America Piriápolis, is one of Uruguay’s most popular destinations, and has been a high performing property market. It’s a 1950s-style ...
Mazatlán, Mexico

Mazatlán, Mexico: Your New Property In The Path Of Totality

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t bother traveling to the Path of Totality during the recent 2017 eclipse. It wasn’t worth the travel ...