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As young people in rural communities head to the cities for jobs and other opportunities, an increasing number of rural homes with character become available across Europe. You’ll find scores of farmhouses in shambles listed for bargain-basement prices. They need complete renovation, including plumbing and electric, not to mention often structural work. If you haven’t Read more...: Cheap European Country Homes
As a conservative investor I like to buy in places like Portugal’s Algarve where there’s a huge mix of markets… North Europeans come in the summer, North Americans are increasingly coming to visit and live…Scandinavians escape their harsh winters to play golf and relax around Lagos…people come from all over Portugal, Spain, France… Last year, Read more...: You Need to Pay Attention to This Algarve Beach Town
In two weeks’ time, I begin my journey back to Portugal. The plan is to stop off on the Riviera Maya for a week, then fly on to Lisbon. My final destination is Portugal’s Silver Coast, and this will be my first time staying in my beachfront condo there. As you might recall, I bought Read more...: VIDEO: My Algarve Condo Renovation
The air is cool inside the old winemaker’s house, a welcome break from the summer sun. The house has three floors. In total there are six bedrooms, and lots of what you’d call “character”—original floor tiles, heavy wooden doors and wrought-iron finishes. It also has a small shady garden in front making it perfect for Read more...: French Properties With Profit Potential
My senior researcher, Margaret Summerfield, is in Cannes on France’s iconic Riviera, looking for a new base in southern Europe. However, so far, the glitz and glamour of the Côte d’Azur is not proving fruitful. Cannes is a place that’s become a byword for high-end luxury. A gathering place for the rich and famous. A Read more...: Cannes Path Of Progress
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the French countryside, this one-bedroom renovated stone house at the end of a quiet lane could do the trick. Located in northwestern France, this home, with large garden and south facing terrace, is listed at €64,900 ($76,043). The nearby town, Gorron, has shops, cafes, and restaurants…and don’t miss Read more...: Historic France for $99,941
Last year I made RETA members a promise… To bring them mind-blowing dream-home bargains from around the world… Seriously cool properties in stunning parts of the world. Bang-for-your-buck boltholes. Idyllic escapes…cottages in France…casitas by a tropical beach…an occasional crumbling castle… Part of this effort has now culminated in sending my team to far-flung destinations around Read more...: Video: Undervalued Colonial Homes
This week, I got back from an extensive scouting trip in Puerto Vallarta… I met with multiple developers, put boots on the ground on the sites of 13 promising new projects…visited dozens that didn’t make the cut…and I can now tentatively confirm that we’re just months away from a strong new RETA deal here. Overlooking Read more...: Get Ready for a Flood of Deals in Mexico
The travel rebound has started… On Monday I flew back to Cabo from Puerto Vallarta (via Guadalajara). The airport was slammed with domestic travelers and vacationing North Americans. The community where I live in Cabo is now completely full with renters for the next couple of weeks. Summer bookings in Mexico’s main tourist destinations are Read more...: The Best Kept Secrets on the Riviera Maya
Starting today, I’m going to be adding even more great content to Your Overseas Dream Home… At the end of each article, along with space for your questions and comments, I’m going to include a selected cheap dream home listing from somewhere across my global beat. These will be historic stone homes in time-worn villages Read more...: See How Far Your Real Estate Dollar Will Go in Cannes