Margaret Summerfield

The 3 Best Islands for a Caribbean Dream Home

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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. But with thousands of islands scattered across the Caribbean, which one should you go for?

The Number One Tip for Buying Overseas the Right Way

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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...

Can You Really Bag a Beach Home for $78,000?

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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