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Ireland's next fire sale auction takes place on December 4. More than half the lots going under the hammer (and two thirds of total reserve prices) are commercial units. The composition is different to previous auctions.

I’m bullish on Tulum. The appreciation potential is strong. You can buy a condo for $186,930 (that includes a 7% discount). Payment terms include financing of $893 a month. Without the financing, there are other member bonuses like free golf club memberhip.

Uruguay's "beach province" of Rocha has the country's best beaches and most charming beach towns. Members of Real Estate Trend Alert can buy a lot here for $28,985. Interest-free finance is available over three years.

When you buy a property in Ireland you pay stamp duty (transfer tax). The property registry has collated details of every residential real estate transaction in Ireland from January 2010 to September 2012. You can search by address, county, town etc. The information about the properties is limited. As a standalone resource it doesn’t help much. But, using it in conjunction with other research it can be very useful.

We can buy pre-release lots in Pecem and position ourselves to profit from a mega government-backed program. You can buy a lot for around $23,560. You make a down payment of 10% and final payment of 10%. The balance is divided between 72 monthly payments.

The terms in this Alert are valid until December 31. These casitas are charming little homes will be built in a Spanish colonial-style. Finishes will be high-end and the homes will be designed for comfortable living. Members of our group can knock $4,000 off the price.

I’ve spent the last year making contacts, picking brains and analyzing the numbers. Now I have formed a clear view. And it’s one of a bright future for Colombia. One of a pathway (which will certainly include some bumps) to relative prosperity.