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From the snow-clad slopes of the Andes mountains down to the Pacific coast, Ecuador also packs in a range of landscapes and lifestyles. Picturesque mountain towns; vibrant beach communities; colonial gems packed with historic architecture, to bustling and sophisticated big cities. There really is something for everybody. That variety extends to the property market...
One of my all-time favorite real estate plays is to buy what I call “overlooked and unloved.” You find a property that’s undervalued; a half-finished villa, a large abandoned lot, an older home that’s dark and drab…and you get it for a steal. Then you clean it up, finish the building off or subdivide the lot and sell on for a big profit.
There's something magical about a white Christmas. Being cozy by the fire…watching kids playing in the snow….having a hot drink after being out and about shopping for the holidays. But on the other hand, you do have to contend with gloomy skies and bone-chillingly cold weather. So why not trade the boots for sandals, the big coats for swimsuits?
I love Cabo. The golf, the sunsets, the seafood…the long walks on the beach. And, of course, the opportunity for stellar gains from our RETA-members-only deals. But these past few days, I’ve been intrigued about another destination on Mexico’s Pacific coast that’s a lot like Cabo in many ways, albeit on a much smaller scale: Read more...: The Beach Resort With a Small-Town Vibe
I’m a firm believer in not putting all of your eggs in one basket. That’s why, even though I have my “core countries” that I know are fertile ground for killer real estate deals, I always have my eyes and ears open for opportunity in other parts of the world. Often, there is no good Read more...: Homes Around the World From $34,420
While Google might tell you about remote workers in Greece, Argentina, or Croatia, I look at the remote worker trend through a real estate lens and combine the phenomenon with my expertise in international real estate to identify the best places around the world to capitalize on the Zoom Boom through property.
Did you know that you can own an apartment inside a Roman Palace and just a short stroll from the Adriatic Sea for $144,402? The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a living museum where the original arches and columns of the Roman walls loom above shops, restaurants, and cafes. Narrow streets hide Read more...: Own in a Roman Palace from $144,402
Back in 1965, The Mamas and Papas released the single “California Dreamin'” and cemented the idea of The Golden State as a place of sunshine, surf, and the good life. But while California still has plenty of sunshine and surf, in recent years rising costs of living and sky-high property prices have taken a lot Read more...: California Dreamin’ in Portugal
The romance of owning a home in Europe is undeniable. The thoughts of waking up in the morning and stepping out your door to the scents of baking pastries and the sounds of bicycle bells as your European neighbors fly past on their way to cafés or art studios… Of course, not all of European Read more...: Romantic European Getaways
For some time, I’ve been captivated by images I’ve seen on Instagram of empty golden-sand beaches on little cliff-lined bays…the views you get from homes and condos perched on steep hillsides overlooking the glittering Pacific…in a low-key Mexican beach community called Huatulco. That’s saying a lot considering where my winter base is… My point is Read more...: This Mexican Beach Town Is a Hidden Gem