Real Estate Markets

opSix Hottest Real Estate
Markets for 2010
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By Lynn Mulvihill
A publication of Live and Invest Overseas
www.liveandinvestoverseas.com

Six Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2010
By Lynn Mulvihill
Published by Live and Invest Overseas
Publisher: Kathleen Peddicord
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Where andHow to Make Money in Global Real Estate Right Now

2010 Opportunity #1:
Panama—Central America’s Hottest Market Continues to Side Step the
Global Near-Depression

2010 Opportunity #2:
Uruguay—World-class Beaches at Extremely Affordable Prices

2010 Opportunity #3:
Dominican Republic—Claim Your Piece of Caribbean Gold...
at a Fraction of Typical Caribbean Prices

2010 Opportunity #4:Brazil—Affordable Beachfront Pre-Construction Condos and a Stable
Economy

2010 Opportunity #5:
Ireland—Recession Deals Abound for “Cheeky” Bargain Hunters

2010 Opportunity #6:
Philippines—Beat the Tourist Hordes to “the Next Phuket”

Introduction
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Where And How To Make Money
In Global Real Estate Right Now
This is the best time in a long time to be in themarket for international real estate. After in some cases
decade-long runs into the stratosphere, property markets worldwide have settled, even collapsed.
Prices some places (Ireland, for example) have fallen by 50% and more.
Right now, in markets around the world, money talks. Sellers are hungry. Make an offer...almost any
kind of an offer. Offer to lease. Ask for an option to buy. Negotiateowner financing. Offer to take over
existing financing. Swap a piece of real estate you own in one market for one in another market where
you're more interested in owning today.
Sellers and developers worldwide are more willing than they've been in two decades to negotiate terms
of purchase with you. No money down. No interest. Payments over time...
Whether you're looking to speculate, toinvest for long-term gain, or to take advantage of the current
climate to purchase the retirement, holiday, or second home overseas you've been dreaming of, now is
the time to act.
Where in the world should you consider putting your investment dollars in 2010? The editors of Live
and Invest Overseas have identified the six best real estate markets right now for the forward-thinking
investor.And some of our suggestions may surprise you...
What makes each of these markets in particular so full of potential? In looking at the world map, we’ve
considered, first, markets in crisis. The opportunities for distress buying are greater right now than
we’ve seen in 25 years covering this beat.
In addition, we’ve also looked closely at other important market factors, such as changing politicalcircumstances... currency fluctuations...new infrastructure plans or improvements...revised tourism
agendas, residency laws, and investor incentives...all of which will affect the investment climate over
the coming years.
To the point, we’ve identified six markets that are most worth your attention and your investment
dollars right now. These are markets, in some cases seriously under-valuedand distressed right now,
that also hold out the greatest potential for long-term gain.
In each case, we tell you not only where to buy...but also what. In Panama, for example, pre-construction
in the city is no longer the play, and the other most recognized local markets in this country—Boquete,
for example, and Bocas del Toro—are over-priced. Where should you be shopping instead? We’ve...