Why overseas buyers should be watching Florida right now

Why overseas buyers should be watching Florida right now

Florida’s real estate market is shifting – and for overseas buyers, particularly from Europe, this could represent a rare moment of opportunity. After years of soaring prices and intense competition, USA Today reports that market conditions in both South and Southwest...
How to get around Florida without a hire car

How to get around Florida without a hire car

In the past, a hire car was an essential accessory whenever visiting your second home in Florida. However, recent investment in public and private transport systems means the Sunshine State could be more accessible without your own set of wheels. Belt up as we take a...
The US gold card: a new golden visa for the wealthy

The US gold card: a new golden visa for the wealthy

If you want to become an American citizen and have $5 million burning a hole in your pocket then US president Donald Trump has good news for you. Speaking at the White House, Trump announced plans for a new residency-by-investment program, also known as a golden visa....
Gated resort or out among the people? It’s your choice…

Gated resort or out among the people? It’s your choice…

When we asked in our last reader survey if international buyers wanted to be in a resort community or out among the locals, it was roughly a 50:50 split. If you’re undecided, read the pros or cons of buying on a resort or among the local people. Lifestyle...
Dual seasonality: how to pick a ski property you can use all year

Dual seasonality: how to pick a ski property you can use all year

Traditionally, ski properties were usable only in the small window of the year when the surrounding slopes were thick with snow. That has completely changed in the past decade.   Resorts are investing heavily in a concept called ‘dual seasonality’, a catch-all term...