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international: 12 steps to Buying Property in Greece - 02/22/10 07:54 PM
 12 Steps to Buying Property In Greece
 
Greece is famous for its hot summers, beautiful beaches, low cost of living and wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. If you have seen a property in Greece that you wish to purchase, please read on.....
 
                                                   
Generally speaking, there are no restrictions to foreign nationals acquiring real estate in Greece.  Once you have purchased your property, you become the freehold owner in perpetuity.  The good news is that once you have found your new home and secured financing, completion of the process should not require more than 6-8 weeks.  … (4 comments)

international: Are you ready for International Clients? - 11/20/09 02:21 PM
                                               
When working with International clients, it is imperative that you become familiar with the ways other countries practice real estate.  Today, I will focus on working with clients who are looking to purchase real estate abroad. 
1.  First step is to become familiar with the "ownership regulations" of other countries. Know, what, if any restrictions are placed on foreigners buying real estate in that country.  Check back to my blog as I discuss this in greater detail.
2.  Next, amass your team of experts in the other country who will help facilitate the real estate transaction.  These experts include, but are … (6 comments)

international: Think Globally, Act Locally : Houston Association of Realtors' International Day - 11/19/09 10:29 PM

Today, I had the pleasure of attending HAR's International Day. A big thank you to all the wonderful presenters who put this informative class together.  The purpose of the class was to give a broad overview of working with international clients.
Who are these clients?
1.  Retirees.  As the entire world continues to age, retirees are looking for places where they will get the most bang for their buck, and more times than not, it's not where they presently reside. The allure of places like Costa Rica, Brazil, and Belize offer a relatively high standard of living.  The dollar stretches much farther in … (3 comments)

 
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