I first found out about Northern Cyprus from Lief Simon back in 2018. I’ll admit that I didn’t know much about this tiny territory in the eastern Mediterranean back then. But Lief made a strong case for it, so I got up to speed quickly. It’s not every day that he identifies a new breakout [...]
One-third of Americans are considering leaving the United States, according to new research. This amounts to more than 112 million people—a staggering number. But considering the current state of affairs in the United States... the divisive political atmosphere... the cost of daily life and medical care... the overall lack of safety... the tone of the [...]
Spain is a land of rich heritage, beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, and vibrant celebrations. It’s the second-most visited country in the world after France and home to more expats than any other country in Europe. American expats alone number nearly 36,000. Despite its popularity, Spain remains fantastically affordable... from its overall cost of living to [...]
Last year, more than 338,000 Americans moved away from home for retirement. That’s 44% more than in 2022. A cooling housing market and lower inflation help explain this big number. Put simply, more people could afford to move away from home last year compared to the year before. Where did all these retirees end up? [...]
Veteran overseas property investor Lee Harrison just released the latest edition of his annual 28-market property survey. This release presents his selection of the world’s eight best and most affordable beach property markets. Why The Focus On Beach Property? Because ocean views are undeniably appealing, and walking out of your back door and onto soft [...]
Panama is no secret anymore. From Forbes to Condé Nast Traveler, Panama is popping up in more and more publications as a place to watch. If you’re a Live And Invest Overseas reader, you know that we go way back with Panama. Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon were the first to herald this country’s lifestyle and investment potential [...]
“You need to get on a plane.” That was the feedback Kathleen Peddicord got from her property scout when she sent him to Panama for the first time in 1998. Back then, real estate in Panama was a screaming bargain. You could buy big, well-built homes for as little as $20,000. Kathleen did indeed get on a plane and [...]
Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the early 70s. He’d been trying to make it in Nashville’s music scene, but with his unique style that wasn’t quite country and wasn’t quite rock, he didn’t have much success. Everything changed after a busking [...]
From record-breaking international interest to the cancellation of the highly popular real estate investment category of its golden visa program, Portugal has had a whirlwind 2023. Does this country still make sense for property investors as we make our way into 2024? We’re putting together an event in April next year that can help you answer [...]
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