Plus: What Happened To Europe? Like the rest of Italy, Abruzzo has history, art, and delicious cuisine, as well as beautiful scenery that will change with the seasons. But because this region remains relatively unknown, prices are lower than in many parts of the country, which makes Abruzzo one of the best values in Europe […]
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Plus: Awaiting The Collapse Of The Dollar Since my first visit to Mexico’s Xalapa in 1998, it’s been one of my top choices in Latin America and my favorite in Mexico. The city is an extremely rare blend in Mexico of modern conveniences: a rich, traditional, and educated Mexican culture and the energy and spark
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Plus: Where To Invest In Paris Today | Canadian Pensions Abroad Properties in Nicaragua trade in U.S. dollars On my first trip to León, Nicaragua, I felt like I’d gone 50 years back in time since leaving Granada, just three hours down the highway. By 2004, Granada was already well discovered by expats, had a
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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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Plus: Banking In Uruguay | Getting Your Money Out Of Ecuador Uruguay still leads the pack for a large number of overseas property buyers, with good reason. In many ways the Montevideo neighborhood of Punta Carretas exemplifies what brings people to Uruguay and why they stay. Since 2004, Uruguay’s property market has been one of
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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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Plus: Maceió…Are You Stupid? US$1=R$2.24 Brazilian reais Dear Overseas Property Alert reader, The Brazilian city of Natal is marked by its miles-long crescent beach, protected by a giant dune that shelters it from the onshore winds. The adjacent waters are calm, clear, warm, and fairly shallow. The cafes, restaurants, and nightlife are renowned throughout Europe
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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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