Luxury Beach Homes For Under $155k

April 29, 2024

At last year’s International Property Summit in Panama, one attendee asked me what gets me excited about real estate at this point after 25 years of investing in real estate overseas. I didn’t have a good answer. Honestly, I’m a real estate junkie. Even when I’m on vacation, I stop and look in real estate…

Europe’s Last Frontier

April 15, 2024

In the Great Age of Discovery, ships went forth from Europe to the far reaches of the earth, bringing back spices, gold, silver, and more from the New World… Europe’s eras of exploration and conquest brought people from the Old Continent to the New World—sometimes shackled, but often just in search of a better life… New…

Two Things You Shouldn’t Forget When Buying Property Overseas

April 1, 2024

This week I was reminded of two things that most North Americans should do but don’t think about when buying property overseas: use a real estate attorney when you’re buying and avoid exclusive listing agreements when you’re selling. 1. Use A Real Estate Attorney When Buying Property Overseas Readers often write in to complain about…

Why Portugal Still Makes Sense

March 11, 2024

Portugal is the oldest country in Europe, with the same defined borders since 1139. Before that, it was part of the Umayyad Caliphate and the Roman Empire. The country is home to the oldest bookstore chain in the world, Livraria Bertrand, which opened its doors in 1732. Here, too, is one of the oldest universities in the…

You Have 3 Options…

February 5, 2024

I don’t need to remind you of the challenges of our age. Cable news has got that beat covered. And in any case, I’m about finding opportunity (because I believe it can always be found) and organizing your life so you can enjoy what the world has to offer, even if you have to make…

Health Insurance Overseas And Taxes In Portugal

September 18, 2023

I don’t need to remind you of the challenges of our age. Cable news has got that beat covered. And in any case, I’m about finding opportunity (because I believe it can always be found) and organizing your life so you can enjoy what the world has to offer, even if you have to make…