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Author: Lee Harrison

30 May
Spanish Square in Seville, Spain

What You Need To Know About Taxes In Spain

Spain is my favorite country in Europe, and it has a lot to offer investors and expats. But for years, I resisted Spain because of the high taxes—especially its tax approach to potential rental income. And there was some merit to that. Taxes in Spain are a serious consideration if you’re thinking of moving here. [...]
18 Mar

Realizing My Retirement Dream With Real Estate

I bought a beachfront home, directly on the sand, for less than $62,000. After furnishing the solid, 2,000-square-foot house, I proceeded to have one of the most enjoyable times of my life while living there. A retirement that dreams are made of. This house, on a bona-fide tropical island, was not intended to be an [...]
09 Nov
Puente de Piedra, Logroño, Spain

11% Yields In Spanish Wine Country

We could debate the best country in Europe on several counts, such as natural beauty, economics, doing business, or investing in properties… But Spain can’t be matched for lifestyle. With its amazing food and wine culture, laid-back ambiance, and warm weather, you’ll find no other country quite like it. And there’s no better place to enjoy [...]
16 Jun
Tropical beach setting on Isla Holbox, Mexico

The Top Countries With Favorable Exchange Rates

Recent changes in exchange rates are creating real estate bargains in unexpected markets. Meantime, some long-time favorable rates—that had been continually improving for almost 10 years—are beginning to turn against us. Managing the movement of money in foreign currencies is a key factor when investing in real estate overseas. Unless you’re buying in a market […]

17 Mar
Beach on the Mexican Caribbean

Obtaining Mexican Residency In 2022: Everything You Should Know

Easy, Fast Residency Make This A Top Plan B Option Mexico isn't usually first to come to mind when you think of your best options for living abroad. It's too familiar for that. But Mexico is #1 in a way that really counts: over 1.6 million Americans are living there, which puts Mexico out in [...]
29 Apr
Kyrenia historical city center, view to marina with many yachts and boats and mountains in the background, North Cyprus

The World’s Best Places To Buy Beachfront Property

I just reviewed a listing for a pleasant, two-bedroom cottage in downtown Sacramento, California. It was reasonably priced for this market at US$500,000… which at 864 square feet comes out to US$579 per square foot, or as we normally measure it internationally, US$6,200 per square meter. As it happens, I also just completed our annual […]

25 Jun
Guanajuato colonial town in Mexico

Move To America’s Most Popular Expat Destination In 2 Weeks

This Historic Seaside Town Is A Hidden Investment Gem More Americans and Canadians have chosen to live or retire on Mexico's two long and beautiful coastlines than they have anywhere else in the world. The choices are so broad for seaside living in this country that you can actually specify a price point, a convenience [...]
04 Jan
ambergris caye view down the beach

New Beach Resort Hotel On Ambergris Caye, Belize

Big News From Belize Means A Big Opportunity For You A few weeks ago, I was hosting an event in Cancún, Mexico... I was sitting in the back row of the auditorium, having just introduced a speaker. One row in front of me was Mike Cobb, an old friend who is CEO of a development [...]
20 Nov
Drive to mexico from U.S.

3 Popular Seaside Towns In Mexico Within Driving Distance Of U.S.

As I explained to the entire group assembled in Cancún last week for our Live and Invest in Mexico Conference, the most valuable convenience you can hope for when purchasing a home abroad is the ability to load up the car and drive to it. And this is one of Mexico’s biggest advantages. During the meetings […]