Panama City’s Top 3 Luxury Neighborhoods
These are the places the well-heeled flock to...where you can live in swanky homes, surrounded by top-notch amenities and the bragging rights of a premium address...
Margaret Summerfield
How Far Will Your Real Estate Budget Go in this Cathedral City?
I wrote last week about the wonders of Chichester. On paper, this little cathedral city seems almost too good to be true…with history and culture, outdoor activities, shopping and conveniences…all wrapped up in a picturesque historic core. Indeed, there is one big flaw in Chichester’s near-perfection: its property prices. Development is constrained by the South Read more...: How Far Will Your Real Estate Budget Go in this Cathedral City?
A Lesson in Buying Pre-Construction in the Algarve
I’m on Portugal’s Algarve coast, in the town of Albufeira. It’s my first time in Portugal. I don’t speak the language. I don’t have friends or family here. I’m technically homeless. After years of living in Panama, I’m in search of a new base in southern Europe. It’s an adventure and a voyage of discovery rolled into one.
The Chic History of Menton, The Pearl of France
The city of Menton on France’s Côte d’Azur is said to have the best weather in France. Temperatures are always a couple of degrees warmer than neighbouring resorts on the Riviera. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Menton’s micro-climate lured royal visitors like Empress Eugénie, Queen Victoria, and Edward VII, and wealthy foreigners who stayed Read more...: The Chic History of Menton, The Pearl of France
An Insider’s Guide to Playa del Carmen
Playa charmed me on that first trip. I've gone back countless times since. Each time, I'm amazed by what's changed: New restaurants, new hotels, new businesses, new faces. And what hasn't changed: The beaches, the high quality of life, the instant appeal of Playa.
Can You Really Bag a Beach Home for $78,000?
For most folks, the perfect way to start a day is with a stroll on the sand or a dip in the ocean. Owning a beach home so that they can do it every day is at the top of many wish lists. Many people think they can't afford to do that. Understandable: When you take the limited supply of beach property and combine it with strong demand, what do you get? Sky-high sticker prices. But you can still bag a beach bargain in some overseas destinations