The 3 Questions I’m Always Asked About Panama
For the last decade, I’ve spoken at International Living’s conferences in Panama City, to an audience of retirees, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs.
Margaret Summerfield
Visit Belize: It’s Quirky, Diverse and Fun
Once you stroll Belize’s unspoiled beaches and explore the flora and fauna of its rainforests, you may become afflicted with what’s known as the “Belize Factor.” Simply put: you find that once you return home, you have an uncontrollable compulsion to return. Time and again ...Perhaps even to stay.
Chill On The Riviera Maya
Thirty million Tripadvisor readers voted Tulum #2 in their top 10 Beach and Sun Destinations worldwide in 2010. When you see the beaches, it's easy to see why ... silky white sand, dotted with palm trees, and washed by bright-aquamarine Caribbean waves. Offshore, the coral reef beckons, with a rainbow of exotic fish.
Chill Out in the Southern Zone in Costa Rica
Costa Rica may seem to you like nothing more than a pricey fantasy. But in fact, you can own a lot here for only $40,000. And it’s in a spot that’s poised to boom.
Five Spots Where You Can Find Premium Views for Less than $150,000
A great view usually translates into a premium price tag. But you can afford a home with stunning vistas if know the right place to look. For example, I know of one Pacific coast town where a beachfront condo with Californian-style ocean views and a similar lifestyle will only set you back $119,000. You’d need at least three times that to get close to the beach in California.
This Costa Rica Move Saved Me $25,000 a Year…
"You might wonder why I'm swapping Florida for Costa Rica," Steve says, "and, you know, the answer is really simple. I'm more relaxed when I'm in Costa Rica. I eat better.
Revealed: 3 Best Buys in Costa Rica
The 2 million tourists who come to Costa Rica each year probably think they know this country pretty well. They relax on pretty beaches, zip-line across the tree canopy, surf the wave of the mighty Pacific and trek through misty cloud forests. But most tourists tend to stick to well-known beach towns and the Central Valley. That’s not where you’ll find the best property values right now.
How to Avoid the Margarita Effect: Due Diligence
It’s amazing how many people leave their common sense behind when they’re buying a property overseas. Yet buying overseas is not the same as buying back home–you need to do your homework. This presentation goes through a series of tips to make buying overseas simple and safe.
How to Avoid the Margarita Effect: Due Diligence
It’s amazing how many people leave their common sense behind when they’re buying a property overseas. Yet buying overseas is not the same as buying back home–you need to do your homework. This presentation goes through a series of tips to make buying overseas simple and safe.
Uncovering the Hottest Real Estate Opportunities in Costa Rica
A location can tick all the right boxes and have everything you’re looking for on paper – but when you get there, it’s just not right for you. Plus, with lax advertising regulations overseas you need to make sure you’re getting what you pay for when it comes to property. Find out how you can do that the easy way on a Pathfinder chill weekend or tour in this presentation.