International Real Estate

As I told recently, there’s a lot to like about Uruguay... It’s stable and prosperous. It’s First World, with an emphasis on banking privacy, and a business-oriented government. As a global safe haven, it’s a place where smart money goes in times of uncertainty. A place where you can diversify, protect your wealth, and still Read more...: Ocean-View Lots From $664 a Month

Pull back the sliding glass door onto my terrace and you’re met with the sound of crashing waves and scent of salty air. Here in Praia D’El Rey, on Portugal’s Silver Coast, I’m about as close to the ocean as one can get. And that’s not an exaggeration. Since this condo was built, new regulations Read more...: How Much is an Ocean View Worth to You?

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all. But rather than a steamy tropical beach, you want cool weather…crisp, clean air…peace and quiet…and panoramic views of natural beauty. A place where the nearest town to buy your groceries or have a meal out is a small village…and limited access makes it hard to Read more...: Highland Retreats for Quiet Living

It’s party time again in Playa del Carmen. Along famed 5th Avenue, there is a celebratory air among the throngs of people strolling along from morning ‘til late at night, looking for a place to eat, drink, and be merry. They’re singing along with the rock bands…dancing on the tables at the nightclubs…and grooving to Read more...: Party Time in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

When the artist Claude Monet arrived in the seaside town of Antibes in the South of France in the 1880s, he was stunned by what he saw… Azure skies, a landscape filled with rich palettes of pink, turquoise, and purple. An ancient walled town and perfect little beaches. He immortalized it all in his painting Read more...: Why I’ll Pass On This Gentrification Story In Antibes