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In 2008, as the world careened into crisis, I bought a condo in the mountains of Ecuador for $40,000. I didn’t buy it to make money. It was a place where the air was clear, the water pure, and I would have the option of riding out major global calamities. As the 2008/09 financial crisis… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… Own an Italian Villa for Less Than a Typical House in Colorado 4 Highland Destinations That are Perfect for Overseas Dream Homes In Case You Missed it: Special Report on Mediterranean Homes from €45,000 Your Questions Answered: Is it Legal to Buy Beachfront Property in Mexico? We’re… Read more

There’s a good reason why waterfront properties command a premium… People love the water. According to scientists, being on or near the water makes us calmer, happier, and more productive. Benefits like this are a big reason why most of my homes are near an ocean. My condo on Portugal’s Silver Coast is overlooking the… Read more

Happy Thanksgiving! Wherever in the world you’re celebrating this holiday, I hope you’re safe, happy, and surrounded by family and friends. This Thanksgiving, I’m at my home in Guadalajara, Mexico…and feeling very thankful for the life I get to lead today. I’m grateful for the home that my wife designed and built for us here…and… Read more

When it comes to choosing your perfect spot overseas, a lot of it comes down to personal preference… For instance, I don’t like the cold. I’m not a fan of humidity, either. So, I organise my life so that I never need to be in a place that requires heating or air conditioning. Right now… Read more

A villa in Italy seems to have become a must-have among the rich and famous these days… Star Wars creator George Lucas has a villa in Umbria, as does singer Ed Sheeran. Sting and his wife Trudie Styler own a villa, with an organic farm, just outside of Florence. And Julia Roberts reportedly owns a… Read more

In this week’s Your Overseas Dream Home Digest… Boots on the Ground in One of the “Best Places to Travel in 2025” A Home in California or a Castle in France…Which is Cheaper? Own Near the Beach in the English-Speaking Caribbean from $119,000 Your Questions Answered on Portugal’s Silver Coast and the Caribbean island of… Read more

You step out of your condo in shorts and sunglasses. It’s 8 a.m. Another sun-drenched morning in the Caribbean… The day begins with a leisurely walk to your favorite beach. One that lies only a few paces from your door. The temperature is perfect. The fine, white sand soft under your feet. You walk alongside… Read more

We start with a question… Which do you think is cheaper…a castle in France or a typical family home in California? Now, just to be clear, when I say castle, that’s exactly what I mean…the type that comes with turrets, dungeons, and moats…something strong enough to withstand an enemy siege, zombie apocalypse, or anything else… Read more

Picture it… You step out onto the expansive balcony of your luxury condo overlooking the Bay of Panama to watch as the sun slips below the horizon and the skyscrapers of glistening, cosmopolitan Panama City flicker to life. After taking in the sunset with a glass of wine, it’s time to go. You have plans… Read more

Money seeping into your bank account. Regularly. Like clockwork. You hop from your comfortable bed after a restful night to find thousands of dollars have magically appeared. Rental income! It’s among the most wonderful things in the world. I still get a sense of quiet satisfaction every time I see rental income hit my bank… Read more