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Despite global lockdowns and pandemic, rentals in the historic town of Lagos on Portugal’s Algarve did pretty well in 2020… With the right kind of property and no pandemic you could expect to rent for around 40 weeks of the year. My contact on the Algarve tells me that in 2020 the average was around Read more...: An Incredible Fact…
I wrote last week about the wonders of Chichester. On paper, this little cathedral city seems almost too good to be true…with history and culture, outdoor activities, shopping and conveniences…all wrapped up in a picturesque historic core. Indeed, there is one big flaw in Chichester’s near-perfection: its property prices. Development is constrained by the South Read more...: How Far Will Your Real Estate Budget Go in this Cathedral City?
Last week I sent one of my team to Portugal’s Algarve… He’s still not there. It’s my fault. I told him to do some exploring on the way. After disappearing into the mountains near Spain where he found a renovated home inside a castle for $90,000, and a whole lot more, he’s now driving through Read more...: The Hot Sister With a Chapel of Bones
“I just found a house for 22k!” The WhatsApp messages have been coming since Friday… Video snippets, photos…screenshots of Google Maps so I can see where exactly he is… I sent scout Eoin Bassett to Portugal to do a few things, namely get an update on our incredible Algarve opportunities. But I also told him Read more...: $90k for a House in a Portuguese Castle
It’s been years since I’ve had to suffer through a cold winter. I spend the season in my ocean-view condo in Los Cabos. I much prefer the warm sun on my face and crunch of sand underfoot as I stroll on the beach…to a bitter chill and snow-sodden boots. I’m not a snowbird, per se, Read more...: Bargain-Priced Snowbird Escapes
Dublin is glorious on Ireland’s August holiday weekend… The manicured Georgian squares are lush with blooming flowers. The wide and leafy streets are empty, save for a few idle students and moms hurrying to brunch. It’s an ideal time to take in the period architecture and enjoy a coffee on one of the city’s newly Read more...: Bust to Boom: A Note From Dublin
This is a truly rare opportunity. A chance to own ocean-view condos from just $188,200 in a superb, amenity-rich community close to all Cabo offers, yet tranquil and private. Nothing like it even comes close to our price… For a similar condo in other high-end communities close by, list prices are well over $300,000. It’s Read more...: Don’t Miss This Killer Cabo Deal
In the evening it’s sunset and drinks from your spacious terrace… The views are spectacular. A vast sky painted in shades of orange and violet hangs over a shimmering Pacific Ocean. The soft sea breeze stirring the desert palms in front of you. In the distance, you see El Arco silhouetted on the horizon. It Read more...: Own an Ocean-View Condo in Cabo
My senior researcher, Margaret Summerfield, is in England. This is the latest leg of her European tour, as she moves from country to country in search of her perfect base. Now, she might have just found a winner… Surrounded by sleepy glades and meandering canals, the small city of Chichester has a lot to offer. Read more...: A Tale of Two Cities
Watching the sea can be mesmerizing and exert a calming influence. The waves come in…then recede. Boats trail a foamy wake across the horizon. If you are oriented correctly, sunset every evening is a celebration as the sky is painted a hundred shades of amber, saffron, and vermillion. Or, sunrise becomes the way you greet Read more...: Sea View Homes From $118K