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I’ve never seen so many people so unhappy about making money. Last week, the stock market rallied to a new all-time high. Under normal circumstances, this is good news. But in the middle of an economic crisis it has a peculiar effect. Seeing stocks surge to new heights is creating a growing sense of unease—a Read more...: Making Money in a Crisis Shouldn’t be Nerve-Wracking
Ronan gave me a few pointers for my trip to Portugal. The best spots for real estate, the contacts to meet, the places he thought I’d like. He signed off with a mention of the country’s famous custard tarts (pastel de nata). They’re really addictive, he warned me. One is never enough. Personally, I can Read more...: My Biggest Discovery in Faro (And it Wasn’t Real Estate)
I spent Thanksgiving here in Cabo. The late afternoon breeze off the Pacific has the faint hint of cool air. A warm yet refreshing 82 F. The sports-fishing boats are moving across my horizon heading back to port. They leave a trail of white water on an otherwise deep-blue ocean. This time last year my Read more...: 2021 is Going to be Eventful…and Profit Filled
In January 2007, I landed in Panama with two suitcases and a husband in tow. This wasn’t a vacation. I’d accepted a work assignment. The mission: researching real estate markets across Latin America. I’d research, do scouting trips, meet real estate developers and agents. To do it well, I needed a base. Panama, a regional Read more...: Property Hunting in Europe
Yesterday, I was out at a stunning new golf community just outside of Cabo. There’s been a major water issue with many of the golf courses here. They can only be watered with grey water—which is fine during normal times—but because the hotels have been quieter than usual, there hasn’t been enough wastewater in recent Read more...: Uruguay: The Safe Haven You Should Pay Attention To
When I was in Dublin in August, I was struck by the juxtaposition of two buildings in the city’s financial district. On one side I saw a pretty standard office building, occupied by accounting firm KPMG. On the other was a charming old harbormaster house, dating back to the 1830s. The contrast between the two Read more...: The Future of the Office
You’ve waited months for this. The bracing air hits your face while the sensation of snow beneath your skis rekindles a forgotten thrill. With clear skies, you can see mountain peaks nearly 100 miles away, but as you pick up speed, your focus turns to the mountain beneath you and the rush of speeding down Read more...: A Skiing Retreat From Just €35,000
When you’re buying real estate overseas…whether it’s a home for your retirement, a vacation getaway, or a property that mixes investment and lifestyle…you’re always warned not to let your heart rule your head. It’s good advice. You should understand what comparable properties fetch on the market…do your research on the home you plan to buy…run Read more...: 5 Reasons Panama Steals the Top Spot…
I love this time of year in Cabo. I’ve already spotted the first whales of the season, and a few days ago the cool breezes arrived. The weather now is just about perfect for me. There’s low humidity and the daily highs are dropping into the comfortable 75 F to 85 F zone. At sunrise Read more...: My Next Overseas Base is…
As the world reserve currency, the dollar still dominates. It’s the currency of foreign exchange reserves, international transactions, and international investments. It infiltrates all aspects of the global economy. When you buy goods at home, the strength of the dollar might not seem so obvious. After all, the price of a gallon of milk is Read more...: My Big Mac Strategy for Finding Cheap Homes