Real Estate

Resident global real estate investing expert Lief Simon—also, coincidentally, my husband—and I have been shopping the globe for real estate...

I first heard Overseas Property Alert Director Lief Simon talk about Northern Cyprus in 2018. I'm about as well-traveled as...

One sunny summer afternoon in 2012 I had the most expensive lunch of my life. Kathleen, the kids, and I...

I first met Phil Hahn in 2010. He had already founded one successful oceanfront development in Belize and was moving...

I had visions of colorful tiles... floor-to-ceiling, wood-framed windows... elaborate crown moldings... a walkout to a roomy terrace that overlooked...

Four places jump off the page of my annual survey of 28 property markets around the world, just published in...

“Wow. This is really something.” It was the late 90s, and I was sitting at a palapa in Playa del...

From time to time, an opportunity crosses my desk that’s simply a “no brainer.” What I’m going to tell you...

Getting onto the property ladder has always been one of the safest and best ways of securing long-term wealth. Buying...

Buying real estate in Portugal is one of the best things that you can do right now. It has grown...

You heard it here first: 2024 is going to be big for global property investors. Key to having a profitable...

Last week we launched our annual Overseas Retirement Index, which reveals our selection of the world’s best places to retire...

It’s a pivotal time in Belize’s tourism industry and an ideal moment for investors to stake a claim in its...

The news in the United States says times are difficult for home buyers right now… for both first-time buyers and...

Risk-taking is personal. Everyone has their own thresholds. Most people take few risks in their lives. They go with the...

High prices, a high mortgage rate, and dwindling supply... Prospective homebuyers in the United States face a near-impossible situation, and...

Belize is the best property value you’ll find in the Caribbean, with properties selling for a fraction of what most...

Pop… Pop… Pop! Berries burst under my bicycle’s tires as I pedal along the seafront. They’re acai, blown down by...

The Spanish property market came under close scrutiny in the years leading up to Brexit. Many hoped for a mass...

A forgotten place of raw natural beauty is about to be rediscovered... A place with long sandy beaches and perfect...

Don dreamt of escaping this country for years. He couldn’t take the craziness anymore… The corruption, the political turmoil, the...

In 2008, my husband Lief Simon and I made the most important investment of our lives. After having scouted the...

We could debate the best country in Europe on several counts, such as natural beauty, economics, doing business, or investing...

Panama is one of the world’s best places to invest overseas. It’s been on Live And Invest Overseas’ radar for...

When most people think about investing in property overseas, they think about buying a little beach condo somewhere… a piece...

In this article, we take a look at some of the best places to buy real estate in Mexico. Some...

Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the...

Never before in the history of the United States has your wealth been more vulnerable than it is right now…...

Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the...

Retiring to an overseas haven has become a reality for many in the current day, including Peg, a retired teacher,...

Portugal is hot. It’s being sought out like never before, especially by Americans, for its lifestyle appeal and relatively affordable...

At the far eastern edge of the Mediterranean, you’ll find an island that has dazzled mankind for millennia… The Greeks...

Real estate has long been my number-one choice for growing my wealth. My first property purchase was in the United...

My latest scouting trip for Global Property Advisor took me to Medellín, Colombia, and I couldn’t have been more pleased...

When it comes to property buying, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with foreign currencies over the years. My first currency...

Best place to live or retire in Europe? For years we’ve been shining the spotlight on Portugal’s Algarve region… and...

Panama remains one of the best places in the world to live or retire overseas this 2023.It’s also one of...

I just reviewed a listing for a trendy, one-bedroom loft in downtown Sacramento, California. It was reasonably priced for this...

The overseas property market is booming, and now is a better time than ever to invest in real estate. Offshore...

There are two reasons to purchase real estate overseas... First, because you have moved there and you decide you want...

I recently returned to Paris for a couple weeks of meetings. One meeting was with friends who have lived in...

Less than one year from now, Mazatlán, Mexico, will be one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. People...

I can point you toward plenty of elite destinations where billionaires moor their super-yachts... But this is the one they...

A Mediterranean Escape Offering Relaxation, Luxury, And Opportunity Larnaca is known for its seafront. It's got sand, sea, and palm...

This is my sixth year in Mexico, and I’ve never seen real estate action like I’m seeing now. And, the number...

Mountain Views, Friendly Locals, And $200-A-Month Rentals Picture a scenic metropolis, surrounded by mountains, with easily accessed hiking trails, well-maintained...

In the Great Age of Discovery, ships went forth from Europe to the far reaches of the earth, bringing back...

Year-round sunshine and clear blue waters… What more could you want from an island escape? Well, I always look for...

You want to be sober when considering a property purchase in a foreign land. Certainly, you want your wits about...

I started to think of expert tips for renovating rental property overseas, in advance of the purchase of the property...