Expert Tips on Restoring a Historic Home
I'm a fan of renovation. It's a brilliant way to add value to property. So, why not combine the two and take on a historic home in need of an overhaul?
Margaret Summerfield
Panama City’s Top 3 Luxury Neighborhoods
These are the places the well-heeled flock to...where you can live in swanky homes, surrounded by top-notch amenities and the bragging rights of a premium address...
The 3 Best Cool-Weather Mountain Towns
If you're dreaming of vacation or retirement destination overseas...where your home comes with crisp, cool air and a verdant green setting...you should consider one of our top three highland havens..
The 3 Best Islands for a Caribbean Dream Home
Dreamy, silky-soft beaches that run for miles. The warm, turquoise waves of the Caribbean Sea. A hammock stretched underneath a coconut palm, rocked by the afternoon breeze... There are many reasons why so many folks are in love with the idea of owning a home on a Caribbean island...
You Don’t Need Money to Buy Overseas
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, buying a property overseas was a breeze. You went along to your local bank and they appraised the value of your home to see how much equity...
Top Five Reasons to Love your Lawyer
When it comes to real estate there are reasons why you should love your lawyer. Here are my top five...
The 3 Best Beaches in Latin America
I'm about to reveal my top three beaches. So, here's my top three. And, my take on whether they'd make good locations for a vacation home.
The Number One Tip for Buying Overseas the Right Way
There's a ton of upside when you buy real estate overseas. You can make money, and it's also a great way to mix up your investment portfolio and diversify outside the U.S. and outside the dollar. You often get more bang for your buck, too. I've met lots of folks that bought a beach condo in Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador—something they could never afford back home...
3 Top Panama City Neighborhoods You’ll Want to Make Your Home
Panama City has been my base since January 2007. Prior to that my shortlist included Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, even Roatan, Honduras...but I chose Panama City. I made the right choice. It's safe and stable and the weather is tropical and gorgeously warm all year round...
Can You Really Bag a Beach Home for $78,000?
For most folks, the perfect way to start a day is with a stroll on the sand or a dip in the ocean. Owning a beach home so that they can do it every day is at the top of many wish lists. Many people think they can't afford to do that. Understandable: When you take the limited supply of beach property and combine it with strong demand, what do you get? Sky-high sticker prices. But you can still bag a beach bargain in some overseas destinations