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We’re searching for the “next places” in Spain… Spain has been a key destination on my global beat for decades. For most of that time my focus has been on the stretch of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast known as the Costa del Sol… The Costa del Sol is one of the world’s most beautiful and… Read more

It’s my final day scouting in Mazamitla… This quaint mountain town, set in the Sierra del Tigre mountain range, is about 80 miles south of Guadalajara and is known as the “Switzerland of Mexico” for its cool climate and the chalet-like cabins that dot the surrounding pine forests. Yesterday, I sent you a detailed scouting… Read more

I’m thrilled to announce an exciting new way for you to follow what’s going on with my team and I— our brand-new Overseas Dream Home WhatsApp channel! This is a new way for you to get my boots-on-the-ground updates from all over the world. My team and I have always shared our discoveries with each… Read more

For the past several days, I’ve had boots on the ground in Mazamitla… This quaint mountain town is about 80 miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico, in the Sierra del Tigre mountain range. Mazamitla is more than 8,000 feet above sea level and is known for its cool climate, picturesque, cobblestoned town, and the dense pine… Read more

I’m in Mazamitla, a quaint town about 80 miles south of Guadalajara, Mexico. I’ve come for a little R&R and to scout the local real estate scene. This charming mountain town is sometimes called the “Switzerland of Mexico.” It’s a nickname that makes perfect sense when you explore the area. Mazamitla is more rustic than… Read more

This trend is no April fool’s… According to a catalog of recent media articles, the robots are coming for real estate. By that I mean artificial intelligence, or AI. If you believe the predictions, AI is about to revolutionize real estate and virtually every other industry. Based on these articles, and a 2023 report from… Read more

A Bargain Penthouse in Medellín With a Potential 11% Yield Lake Views and Island Homes in Italy Own in a Spanish White Village from $172,000 Plus, Your Feedback and RETA Explained I’ve just put boots on the ground in Mazamitla, Mexico… This town about 80 miles south of Guadalajara is sometimes called the “Switzerland of… Read more

Earlier this week, I returned to Guadalajara, Mexico… I have a base here, in a sleepy, low-rise residential neighborhood. My wife designed and built a home for us in the city. Her parents grew up here and they moved back in recent years. So this is a lifestyle play for us. My neighborhood and central… Read more

Wow! Holy…Moley. This was my reaction when a Medellín-based member of my research team shared the following listing with me. (Well, truth be told the language was a bit more colorful.) The listing is for a sprawling 3,300-square-foot, four-bed penthouse in the most fashionable neighborhood of Medellín—Colombia’s trendiest city. If you like year-round perfect weather… Read more

Spain has been a key destination on my beat for decades… For most of that time, my focus has been on the Costa del Sol, on Spain’s southern coast. The Costa del Sol is one of the world’s most beautiful and internationalized places…offering glorious beaches, ancient towns and cities, incredible food, world-class golf courses and… Read more

I’m in Guadalajara, Mexico where the jacaranda trees are in full bloom and the city is emptying as locals head out of town for the Easter holidays. It makes for a great time to explore this city… I have family connections through my wife that bring me back to Guadalajara and I enjoy this sizable… Read more