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Condominiums tend to fall into the love them or hate them position for buyers. Here’s a primer on condominiums.   Condominiums    Condominiums are all about communal living, which can be good or bad depending upon your personal views. This type of communal living doesn’t refer to the failed experiments of the sixties wherein hippies […]

If the area you lived in was subject to earthquakes, insect infestation, and wildfires, and you could live in a type of housing that could withstand all those perils, why wouldn’t you? Concrete homes have an amazing resistance to all of the above and are commonly used in Florida and other hurricane-ridden locations, but their

Living Quarters:  Canadian Options   As with most countries, Canada offers a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing a place to call “home.”  The choice you make will depend on several factors, including your budget, your space needs, and your desired location.   Below are some of the options you may want

Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island! Talk to a local realtor and let them or their real

Many people have heard of the “419” scams. The term “419” comes from the Nigerian penal code section of that designation that deals with fraud. Despite a widespread belief that the people who get taken by these scams are greedy and stupid, many are not so. Many believe they are donating to distressed individuals and/or

There are many ways to buy a home, even if you have little or no money to put down. Here are a few of the basics:   Sweat Equity   Sweat Equity is a way to get a home by trading work for equity in the house. This could be used for a down payment

MOVING! The very thought of it can send chills down our spine and can cause us to break out into a cold sweat. Experts say that any kind of “change” creates “stress”. Moving, (and especially if we are relocating to a new city or state), represents a huge change and naturally brings a great amount

Since 2003 the Brazilian Government have committed to making major fiscal, political and fundamental changes to the country to improve the entire environment for foreign direct investment, as a result GDP growth rate is up, inflation is down and real estate prices are beginning to soar as overseas interest in the stunningly beautiful and amazingly

Buying land in France   Any purchase of a French property covering more than a hectare (2.47 acres) has to be referred to the Société d’Aménagement Foncier et d’Etablissement Rural (SAFER), a body which has the right to pre-empt the sale if it feels that the property should remain in agricultural use; the notaire handling

Why buy a place in France?   Buying a French home is a major financial decision, so it’s important to be clear about your objectives. Are you looking to make an investment, or do you plan to relocate and work, set up a business, or even retire? If your purchase is a holiday home, will