Plus: Residency And Financing In Chile The U.S. dollar has been on an upward tear lately after years of decline. As 2014 comes to a close, I decided to take a look at markets where the dollar’s current strength has had the most favorable impact on property prices. As it turned out, a few of […]
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Plus: Ecuador’s Bite Into Your Real Estate Profits Earlier this afternoon, I was standing at the municipal pier in Viña del Mar, taking photos of the beach and the adjoining condo construction. We’re nearing the peak of high season at Chile’s #1 resort and the crowds are beginning to show up. It’s not my first
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Plus: Where’s The “Real” Spring-Like Weather? Properties in this report are priced in U.S. dollars San Miguel de Allende is both the geographic and cultural heart of Mexico. About equidistant from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Ocean and Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico, San Miguel is also just a day’s drive on good roads
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Plus: Gated Communities vs. Condos Cuenca, Ecuador, has been one of the world’s top retirement destinations for almost 10 years now. I retired there myself in 2001. And, like me, the vast majority of the expats in Cuenca were attracted by the lifestyle rather than by its investment potential. Here are just a few of
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Plus: Buying And Investing In New Zealand Like other expatriates who take on a major house renovation project in their adopted country, Dorie Deal and Bob Hoerster readily admit that they didn’t know what they were getting into four years ago when they purchased a large house in Cuenca’s historic district. “I loved the house
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Plus: “What Is Lee Harrison Smokin’?” I bought my first overseas property almost 14 years ago. Since then, properties have financed a good portion of my retirement. They also make up more than half of my income. Perhaps more importantly, I’ve also been able to live in some fascinating and enjoyable places along the way.
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Plus: Buying In Bali | Buying With Your 401k Nov. 11, 2014 Salinas, Ecuador Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, When you come to Salinas, Ecuador, in November, you’ll find an energetic, bustling Pacific resort city soaking up some of the world’s best weather. As I write this, Salinas is enjoying
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Plus: Spain’s Best Weather | Upcoming Coverage Of The Dominican Republic Everyone who made it beyond third grade has heard of Cartagena, Colombia. It’s Colombia’s #1 draw for foreign visitors and home to a sizeable expat community. But just 150 miles up the Caribbean coast is Santa Marta. It’s a town that offers excellent diving,
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Plus: Dual Citizenship In Italy Sisal, MexicoUS$1=13.25 Mexican pesosDear Overseas Property Alert reader,Whether you are searching for your perfect beachfront home in Mexico or dreaming about it, these tips will help you discover your property and plan your purchase. From erosion to government restrictions, it’s important to know what to look for when buying a beachfront home
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Plus: Scouting Almuñécar, Spain | Looking For Four Seasons Barcelona is a dream location, not just for the 1.6 million locals but clearly for the tourists and business visitors who flock there by the millions each year. Property prices are perking up, and property investors’ attention is refocusing on Spain. As you’ll see, now is
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