A Dream Takes Shape in the Caribbean
It's fascinating to watch a development grow from a dream, an ambitious master plan, and a piece of dirt, into a finished project. Over the last 5 years...
Margaret Summerfield
On the Beach in Joao Pessoa, Where Savvy, Active Brazilians Retire
Joao Pessoa may be Brazil’s top retirement destination—an overlooked but beautiful and affordable city. It’s warm and sunny year-round…and ideal for younger, health-conscious retirees.
Fancy a Weekend in Mexico for $165?
One of the benefits of being an IL subscriber is that you can make use of scouting trips run by Pathfinder, IL’s preferred real estate advertiser, to investigate potential buys—and get a dirt-cheap weekend away while you’re at it.
The Next Big Windfall: Profits on Costa Rica’s Forgotten Coast
Locals refer to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast—the region of Limon—as the “Forgotten Province.” Both the government and developers have long neglected it in favor of the nation’s Pacific side. But that is changing.
Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home
Recently, I saw a French-style apartment in Montevideo for only $450 a square meter. The apartment had all the trimmings—high ceilings, marble fireplaces, and parquet floors. It was well located, and in good condition. The realtor said it was “ideal for offices.”