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The Malaysian island of Penang is a living museum of colonial architecture. Its streets are adorned with well-preserved structures that date to the period of British rule, from churches and shophouses to landmarks like Fort Cornwallis. It feels like nowhere else in Asia. Penang’s colonial heritage emerged out of the spice trade. During the 1780s… Read more

A pathway to earning a gross rental yield of 34.5% (that’s $120,450 in income per year) for investing less than $350,000 in a traditional home in a stunning First World capital city… An opportunity to double your money invested within five years for owning a brand-new beachfront home set on a coastline so stunning and… Read more

Its vast coastline is lined with mile after mile of golden- and cream-colored beaches… These beaches are so pristine and untouched, often you won’t see a single footprint…save the ones you leave yourself. Some of these beaches are set in coves or hidden behind peninsulas where they are protected from the ocean winds, providing perfect… Read more

It’s one of the best-kept secrets in international real estate… A stunning, modern destination lined with sweeping cream- and golden-sand beaches, upmarket bohemian coastal towns, and ultra-luxurious resort cities that are beloved by the super-rich. This country is well-run, peaceful, and welcoming, combining the quality of life you get in Europe with the culture and… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… Scouting for Opportunities in Baja’s East Cape The Country That Missed the COVID Real Estate Boom Luxury European Farmhouses for Less Than a Typical House in California Your Questions Answered on Homes in the South of France (Including Options from $71,000) This weekend, I’m on the road… Read more

Owning land—like a small farm or even just some acreage—is fast becoming a popular choice for people who feel they want to break free from the pressures of modern urban life…or simply want a quiet retreat where they can spend some time when the hustle and bustle gets to be too much. The very nature… Read more

For once, virtually all the experts agreed. And virtually all of them were wrong. It was early 2020—the onset of the COVID pandemic. Economists were rushing to understand the financial impact of the virus and the resulting worldwide lockdowns. One thing they were sure of: The pandemic would cause a big property crash. But as… Read more

In 2023, Los Cabos saw in excess of 3.8 million people visit this area at the tip of the Baja peninsula. The numbers for 2024 (though not released yet), look like they’ll surpass that. The international airport sees now over 900 weekly flights, including more than 300 direct weekly flights from 30 airports in the… Read more

Los Cabos is one of the world’s most desirable destinations… It’s got a perfect climate where you get over 300 days of sunshine a year, but don’t need air con for most of it. (Temperatures here today are between 60 and 70 F.) And idyllic weather is only one of its many draws. You’ve also… Read more

Los Cabos was once seen primarily as a vacation spot…a place to jet into for a week or two of fun in the sun. No longer… Over the past decade, Cabo has undergone a mind-blowing transformation…one that’s seen it evolve into a world-leading destination for part- and full-time expat living. It’s why I now spent… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… Why We Were Ahead of the New York Times in Portugal and Cabo Gains of $175,400 on Luxurious Ocean-view Condos VIDEO: The Top 5 Things I Love About Los Cabos Your Questions Answered on Where to Live in Panama Earlier this week, The New York Times released… Read more