International Real Estate
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International Real Estate

Foreign real estate is very popular… and a minefield for newbie investors. The following articles will help you better understand what you’re getting into, the promises and the pitfalls.

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Easiest (and Hardest) International Investments to Inherit

We’ve often warned clients to be careful how they set up their foreign holdings if they plan to leave them ...
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How to Avoid Buying the “Wrong” Retirement Property

A colleague of mine introduced us to a prospective client a few weeks ago. ...
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Before You Invest in Foreign Real Estate, Answer These Three Questions

I was first introduced to foreign real estate investing in 2007, roughly six years before I started working with The ...
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What Happens to Foreign Real Estate When You Pass Away?

We have many clients buying property in foreign countries. Compared to holding assets like cash (in a foreign bank account), ...
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Buying Foreign Real Estate? How to Choose the Right Structure Before You Sign

I had a call with a client a few days ago to discuss their foreign real estate. They’ve entered into ...
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Forced Heirship And Foreign Real Estate: A Warning

A client came to us recently having spent years building her overseas plan. Key to that was the purchase of ...
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Foreign Property Investment: 7 Traits of a Smart Overseas Purchase

Owning property abroad is a dream for many — income, lifestyle, dollar diversification, sometimes even residency. But while the brochures ...
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The Ins and Outs of Foreign Real Estate Contracts
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The Ins and Outs of Foreign Real Estate Contracts

Buying property abroad can be exciting. But unfortunately, all too often we hear some variation of: “I jumped in a ...
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How to Finance Foreign Real Estate as an American

Buying real estate overseas can be a smart way to diversify – not just your assets, but your lifestyle and ...
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Navigating Foreign Real Estate Regulations for US Expats & Investors

A villa in Portugal. A condo in Panama. Farmland in Uruguay. It sounds simple – buy some property, enjoy the ...
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What Is the Hallmark of a Good Foreign Real Estate Property?

There’s something deeply appealing about the idea of owning property overseas. Maybe it’s the lifestyle. Maybe it’s the income. ...
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8 Pitfalls of International Real Estate

International real estate can play a valuable role in a well-structured wealth plan. It offers geographic diversification, long-term lifestyle flexibility, ...
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Real Estate in Costa Rica for Expats: A Strategic Asset for Wealth Protection

Many of our clients ask us about real estate in Costa Rica for expats, and for good reason: the country ...
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Panama Private Interest Foundations for Real Estate: A Guide for American Owners

For quite some years, we've worked with American clients buying, holding, and selling real estate in Panama—especially in the hot ...
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Foreign Real Estate Investments for Americans: Why or Why Not?

When you think of foreign real estate, you might picture a retirement house by the beach. But for many of ...
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