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I’ve gone sale agreed on a home on Portugal’s Silver Coast. The condo I’ve locked down is as close to true beachfront as you can get in Portugal. It’s on a stunning stretch of Atlantic coast. A contender with anything you’ll find in Malibu, Pebble Beach, Dubai, or the Bahamas. But I’m paying just a Read more...: The Overlooked Value in European Real Estate
Each year, as spring rolls in, I pack my bags, lock my front door, and leave my condo in Cabo san Lucas behind. It’s a liberating feeling. I like to spend my winters in Cabo. But once the weather picks up, it’s time hit the road and head to Europe where I’m based until late Read more...: How to Cut Your Holding Costs
I’ve just bought a home! Well, not quite…I’ve gone sale agreed on a condo and I’m now going through the due diligence and mortgage process. This has been an unexpected start to my Portugal scouting trip, and I’ve only just finished the first leg. For the past six days, I’ve been scouting Portugal’s stunning Silver Read more...: Scouting Portugal’s Stunning Silver Coast
In fact, one study found that U.S. homes are a good 600 to 800 square feet larger than homes in most other countries. There’s nothing wrong with that. More space is generally a good thing when you’re buying a home for personal use. Go with what your heart desires and your wallet can stretch to. Read more...: Bigger Isn’t Always Better In The Short-term Rental Market
I’m sending a couple of my guys to Italy. They have their flights booked and an itinerary. But I’ve told them to stay flexible because I expect them to hit a motherload of bargains. Scouting from Tuscany down to Rome, they will take a big loop to pass through some of the most fertile bargain-hunting Read more...: Dream Homes in Italy from $76,617
It’s all only an elevator ride away… Step outside and soft sand hugs your feet. In front of you, the vast Pacific Ocean laps gently against the shore… You can spend the day here just relaxing on the beach, or you can enjoy the luxury spa, state-of-the-art gym, superb pool, beach club…gourmet restaurants…the choice is Read more...: Huge Profits…Steps from a White-Sand Beach
Real Estate Trend Alert is a unique sort of group. Different from all others. We’re investors, but we don’t pool our money. We don’t analyze stocks or bonds. And we don’t care much what happens on Wall Street. We are all about making big money in overseas real estate using our collective buying power and Read more...: Gains of $145,700 on Beachfront in Playa Caracol
Office envy is real. Here’s a snap one of my contacts sent me. She lives in Panama City but today she’s decided to work from a beach on the Pacific Riviera… Here’s the thing, though… this isn’t even the closest, nicest beach to Panama City. Which is where, on Thursday, Real Estate Trend Alert members Read more...: Get a Second Passport When You Buy Real Estate
You take a few steps from your front door and breathe deeply. The tangy ocean breeze stirs the coconut palms. A couple of bronzed surfers are out on the morning waves, the tropical sun reflecting off their boards. Barefoot, you stroll along the beach, pushing your toes into the sand. As you reach the surf Read more...: You’ll Never Find a Beachfront Deal Like This…
Don’t ever let anyone tell you that all beaches are the same… I’ve seen hundreds of beaches on my travels and the difference you’ll find across the world is astounding. I’ve been on stormy Irish beaches backed by towering cliffs; untouched Thai beaches where the sand is as soft as snow; chic, parasol-dotted beaches in Read more...: “Whats The Best Beach You’ve Ever Seen?”