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Last week I sent a scout to Portugal with two jobs: 1. Get an update on the best real estate deals on the Algarve…I haven’t had boots on the ground there myself in two months. Things are moving fast, and the opportunity is so strong that I want at least one team member there every Read more...: FOMO in the Jewish Quarter
Cancún, Mexico…Cartagena, Colombia…Jacó, Costa Rica…there are certain beach destinations that get all the attention—and a good portion of visitors to their respective countries. Tourism boards focus on these places. The travel magazines highlight them regularly. And, as a result, development follows…often pushing prices up across the board. But as with anything, when you head off Read more...: Overlooked Beach Town Bargains
Right now, my scout Jason Holland is on Mexico’s Pacific coast sending in reports by WhatsApp, Slack, and email… I sent him there to get an update on the market and hunt for opportunities in the beach towns north and south of Puerto Vallarta. It’s a destination I’ve visited many times before, but when I Read more...: Potholes and Pregnant Shrimp
Despite global lockdowns and pandemic, rentals in the historic town of Lagos on Portugal’s Algarve did pretty well in 2020… With the right kind of property and no pandemic you could expect to rent for around 40 weeks of the year. My contact on the Algarve tells me that in 2020 the average was around Read more...: An Incredible Fact…
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?
Last week I sent one of my team to Portugal’s Algarve… He’s still not there. It’s my fault. I told him to do some exploring on the way. After disappearing into the mountains near Spain where he found a renovated home inside a castle for $90,000, and a whole lot more, he’s now driving through Read more...: The Hot Sister With a Chapel of Bones
“I just found a house for 22k!” The WhatsApp messages have been coming since Friday… Video snippets, photos…screenshots of Google Maps so I can see where exactly he is… I sent scout Eoin Bassett to Portugal to do a few things, namely get an update on our incredible Algarve opportunities. But I also told him Read more...: $90k for a House in a Portuguese Castle
It’s been years since I’ve had to suffer through a cold winter. I spend the season in my ocean-view condo in Los Cabos. I much prefer the warm sun on my face and crunch of sand underfoot as I stroll on the beach…to a bitter chill and snow-sodden boots. I’m not a snowbird, per se, Read more...: Bargain-Priced Snowbird Escapes
Dublin is glorious on Ireland’s August holiday weekend… The manicured Georgian squares are lush with blooming flowers. The wide and leafy streets are empty, save for a few idle students and moms hurrying to brunch. It’s an ideal time to take in the period architecture and enjoy a coffee on one of the city’s newly Read more...: Bust to Boom: A Note From Dublin
This is a truly rare opportunity. A chance to own ocean-view condos from just $188,200 in a superb, amenity-rich community close to all Cabo offers, yet tranquil and private. Nothing like it even comes close to our price… For a similar condo in other high-end communities close by, list prices are well over $300,000. It’s Read more...: Don’t Miss This Killer Cabo Deal