Costa Rica’s “Forgotten Coast” Could Boom
Date: 08/11/2008Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
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Costa Rica has two coasts...and the forgotten one is about to boom.
Don Ediger tells me that a new port plan for the town of Limon may finally put Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast on the map.
Don explains what that could mean for the area’s property values—and your pocketbook—below.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
The Cheapest Homes in France’s Wine Country
Date: 08/10/2008 Author: Leigh FergusMonday, Aug. 11, 2008
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Dear International Living Reader,
Leigh Fergus is digging up some real bargains...in French cave houses! These Loire Valley houses are in wine country...and definitely not for the Flintstones.
Get the story below.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Fortaleza…
Date: 08/08/2008 Author: Ronan McMahonSaturday, Aug. 9, 2008
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Dear International Living Reader,
Ronan McMahon tells me that direct flights to Fortaleza could instantly boost real estate prices 20% or more.
Read on below to find out how you can get in front of this infrastructure play while there’s still time.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
The Next Brazilian Hotspot…but Hurry
Date: 08/01/2008 Author: Ronan McMahonSaturday, Aug. 2, 2008
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Dear International Living Reader,
Ronan McMahon tells me that Cumbuco is the best beach town on the Fortaleza coast.
Big developers are moving in, but Ronan says he has a way to lock down a piece of Brazil’s next hotspot for yourself before it’s all gone. Find out how below.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
Looking for Mortgage Financing in Mexico? There Are Now Some Attractive Options
Date: 06/11/2008
June 12, 2008
Mérida, Mexico
Hola Mexico Insiders,
Not everyone can afford to pay cash when they buy a property in Mexico. I was reminded of this anew as I was researching some properties in Mérida recently, like a fully renovated, two-bedroom, two-bath with pool and parking for $165,000, or a small hacienda on the road to the beach town of Chicxulub for $150,000. Properties like these are great deals for the money—but it’s still a lot of cash to fork out in one lump sum.
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Hot Tips for Armchair Real Estate Investors
Date: 07/25/2008 Author: Ronan McMahonSaturday, July 26, 2008
Read more about investing in foreign real estate in International Living Postcards—Saturday Edition
My friend Ronan McMahon tells me that you can be a successful global real estate investor without ever leaving your armchair. All it takes is the right kinds of investments.
He’s written in with four tips that can help you get international real estate working for you right now...and you won’t have to travel farther than your computer.
Check out Ronan’s armchair portfolio builders below.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
Turn Every Dollar You Invest Into $1.20...Instantly
Date: 07/18/2008 Author: Ronan McMahonSaturday, July 19, 2008
Read more about the French Leaseback Program in International Living Postcards —your daily escape
Dear International Living Reader,
The French government wants to give you a guaranteed 20% instant rebate for buying property there.
And that’s before you start getting your guaranteed rental returns!
Ronan McMahon has the details below.
Dan Prescher
Publisher, International Living
Where to Find the World’s Best Rental Yields
Date: 07/11/2008 Author: Ronan McMahonSaturday, July 12, 2008
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Dear International Living Reader,
As global real estate prices roared ahead over the past 10 years, yields compressed. We were happy to take less than 5%—sometimes even less than 3%—yields, based on the expectation of capital appreciation. But there are a number of markets where yields are high and can provide you with an income opportunity.
Here are my top three rental yield markets:
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