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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
I’m about to buy a luxury condo in Panama… I haven’t bought real estate in Panama in 15 years. And the last time I did I banked $72,000 in profit. That was early in the days of my international global real estate scouting career. I had plenty of good reasons to head to Panama. I Read more...: Unlock Gains of $136,000 in Panama
With news of a working vaccine this week, the world is breathing a sigh of relief. After months of lockdowns, bankruptcies, volatile markets, political turmoil, and endless uncertainty, it’s a very welcome development. The stock market rallied on the back of the news. Some news outlets are calling it the “start of the end of Read more...: Is This the End of the Crisis?
Don’t believe everything you read in the news… These days, such a statement is so self-evident it verges on banal. But every now and again, I’m reminded why it’s so important. For instance, if you were to believe a recent article in The New York Times, you’d think that a home near the water in Read more...: The Mainstream Media Have It Wrong About Real Estate