Category: Articles

It seems I’ve developed a bit of reputation among my friends and colleagues… As one real estate contact put it when he saw my place in Los Cabos, Mexico (after having previously seen my newest home on Portugal’s Silver Coast): “You sure have a type when it comes to beachfront communities you choose to live… Read more

First come the artists, the writers, then those with money follow… This is a pattern I’ve witnessed time and again in places that undergo gentrification. Artists and creatives find an overlooked town, city, or neighborhood. They move in…make it an exciting place to live…watch as a whole micro economy grows up around them…as old buildings… Read more

The air is cool inside the old winemaker’s house, a welcome break from the summer sun. The house has three floors. In total there are six bedrooms, and lots of what you’d call “character”—original floor tiles, heavy wooden doors and wrought-iron finishes. It also has a small shady garden in front making it perfect for… Read more

When you invest in real estate overseas, you open yourself to bigger opportunities. Much bigger potential gains. It diversifies your portfolio. And gives you the ability to travel and stay in a place you love… There’s a lot of opportunity in the world… By using the right strategies…in the right places…you have money-saving, moneymaking options… Read more

For the past few months, my senior researcher, Margaret Summerfield, has been touring her way through Europe, test driving promising destinations and searching for real estate deals. And she’s been sharing what she has found. Earlier this year she spent some time in Portugal. Here, she compares two of her favorite beach towns there. Read… Read more

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had boots on the ground in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. And I want to share with you some of the places I’ve visited. My first stop was Lake Chapala, just 30 minutes from Guadalajara’s international airport. It’s been a few years since I’ve visited Chapala, but boy… Read more

I spend a few weeks of each year in Ireland, visiting family and friends, enjoying the greenery and (relatively) warm weather…and getting out on Ireland’s incredible golf courses… Of course, I keep close tabs on real estate too; I own property in Ireland and am always on the lookout for new opportunities. Even as I’ve… Read more

Did you know there is a region of Spain that boasts a subtropical climate? The summer is long, and the winters are mild. Temperatures rarely rise above 90 F or dip below 60 F any time of year, although there are some microclimates with cooler or warmer weather, depending on factors like slope and elevation… Read more

It’s time to let the old stereotypes die. Time to clear away the outdated misinformation that, 30 odd years after the end of the Cold War, continues to endure. The Balkans is actually quite an appealing place for many reasons. Forget Soviet era gray apartment blocks and grim unsmiling residents in drab clothing. Look past… Read more

Over the millennia, Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, was ruled by Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, the Spanish, the Vandals…just to name a few. Thanks to its strategic location, it was the ideal hub for trade all over the Med. And to this day, the island feels somehow apart and distinct from mainland Italy. This… Read more

La Paz charmed me again recently. It was my base for a whale watching trip…and what a trip it was… I stayed in the lovely Costa Baja resort. The golf course has stunning views. The boating from the marina is world-class. I came to La Paz for some R&R…for some shopping and entertainment… More importantly… Read more