Tag: expat life

Escaping the American Dream: Young Buyers Find Homes Abroad

Escaping the American Dream: Young Buyers Find Homes Abroad

Yet the American dream of homeownership is increasingly slipping from the grasp of younger Americans. Skyrocketing prices, stagnant wages and a lack of available homes have come together to make this a firestorm of unaffordability. Housing affordability, or lack thereof, has led increasing numbers of young people to look for...

Emerging Market Real Estate A Worthwhile Gamble?

Emerging Market Real Estate A Worthwhile Gamble?

The prospect of buying a second home in an idyllic tropical setting or dynamic, exciting international metropolis is definitely appealing. With dreams of easy, passive rental income, sun-drenched end-of-career vacations, and big capital gains fueling us, we charge ahead. Yet, the truth about investing in emerging market real estate can...

Paradise Lost? Why Your Dream Retirement Home Abroad Could Become a Nightmare

Paradise Lost? Why Your Dream Retirement Home Abroad Could Become a Nightmare

The allure is undeniable: turquoise waters, sun-drenched beaches, and a cost of living that stretches your retirement savings further than they ever could back home. For many soon-to-be retirees, owning a second property abroad has become an attractive option worth considering. But beneath the glossy brochures and idyllic images lies...

Chasing Sunsets or Shadows? The Unspoken Truth About Expat Life

Chasing Sunsets or Shadows? The Unspoken Truth About Expat Life

Trust me—the allure of expat life is strong. Their glossy Instagram feeds are filled with photos of tropical beaches, perfect European cafes and out-of-this-world ancient ruins, all aglow in the golden hour light. The prospect of adventure, cultural immersion, and a new beginning is enticingly seductive. Behind the Instagram-perfect facade...