International Real Estate Investment: What Investors Should Know   Author: Melana Yanos   
NuWire summarizes some fundamentals of investing in foreign real estate.
Top 5 Mexican Real Estate Markets   Author: Melana Yanos   
Mexican real estate offers affordable property, beautiful climate and scenery and a lower cost of living, which appeals to tourists and retirees and therefore to investors.
Investing in German Real Estate   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
Germany’s real estate market struggled during the first half of the decade, but values are recovering and experts predict worthwhile investment opportunities to increase while markets in other countries decline.
India and China Housing Markets on the Bubble   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Housing woes in the U.S. have been a hot topic of late, but China and India be in for an even greater housing crisis.
Costa Maya, Mexico Real Estate Investment   Author: Melana Yanos   
Costa Maya real estate my seem may seem like a compelling investment as the last undiscovered market on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. However, the high potential for growth and appreciation comes with higher risks on investment.
Costa Rica Real Estate Investment   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
The Costa Rica real estate market is thriving, and the country's popularity as a tourist destination in recent years has more people looking to invest in Costa Rica than ever. Although the prices have been steadily rising, investors still have the chance to cash in on Costa Rica’s cultural and economic prosperity.
Guatemala Real Estate: How to Navigate the Sales Process   Author: Brian Wilson   
Buying Guatemala real estate is not complicated, and there are several appealing features when compared to other countries around the world. This article taks you step by step through process.
Oaxaca, Mexico Real Estate Investment    Author: Melana Yanos   
Real estate in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico is not as heavily promoted as other markets, such as the coastal town of Puerto Escondido; however, investors might take an interest in this cultural metropolis, located in the Southern Mexico state of the same name, Oaxaca.
Moon Property: Real Estate That’s Out of This World   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
Property on the moon may not be reserved for little green men anymore. With private space travel becoming a reality, the possibilities for profit could be endless: Civilian space stations, lunar hotels and commercial moon mining are only a few of the potential markets for this investment sector.
How to be a Successful Nicaragua Real Estate Investor   Author: Claudia Gonella   
What makes a successful real estate investor in Nicaragua? Here are seven success strategies that make sense on the ground.
Top 5 Medical Tourism Destinations   Author: Melana Yanos   
NuWire has selected its Top 5 Medical Tourism Destinations, which present the most attractive opportunities for medical tourists and foreign investors alike. These markets were selected based on quality and affordability of care as well as receptiveness to foreign investment.
Nicaragua Real Estate: How to Avoid Common Buyer Mistakes   Author: Barry Oliver   
Real Estate Scams: How to Protect Yourself   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Although it’s easy to get swept away with ideas of how your life could change with a windfall of cash from a real estate investment, it’s also relatively easy to protect yourself from real estate scams if you know what to look for and where to look.
Spanish Property Investments Flounder   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
Spain’s property market is struggling following the burst of the real estate bubble and investors interested in Spanish property may be better off waiting to see how the market recovers.
Women in Business   Author: Marie Langhout   
President of The Entrust Group, Lisa Moren Bromma gives valuable insight into roles women play in the marketplace, the salary gap, gender discrimination and why women's efforts are not in vain despite the problems they may encounter.
Dubai Real Estate: Young Market Needs Disciplined Growth    Author: Melana Yanos   
Dubai's property sector has seen an enormous wave of buying since 2006, when foreign investors were first permitted to acquire freehold residential titles for designated areas. A high rate of appreciation in Dubai property values has followed, but has also raised concerns that a bubble has been created.
How to Keep Your Self-Directed IRA Healthy and the IRS Happy   Author: David Nilssen   
This article includes a detailed description of self-directed IRAs and the restrictions and taxes associated with self-directed accounts.
Medical Tourism: Seeking Affordable Healthcare Overseas   Author: Melana Yanos   
Medical tourism—traveling to foreign countries specifically for lower cost of care—has only emerged in the past 10 to 15 years, and it appears to have a positive impact on the economies of developing destination countries. Foreign real estate investors may also indirectly benefit from the medical tourism industry.
Natal, Brazil Property: Growing Up Fast   Author: Melana Yanos   
Prospects for Natal’s property market are undoubtedly tied to growth in tourism, infrastructure and overseas private investment and all three trends are expected to continue their ascent in the coming years. The outlook for Natal and surrounding areas seems as bright as its weather.
How to Make Your Offer to Purchase Real Estate Stand Out   Author: Todd Millar   
Learn how to write a cover letter that will help your offer to purchase real estate get accepted.
How to Find Your First Real Estate Investment   Author: Todd Millar   
Learn seven steps to find your first profitable real estate investment.
Italian Real Estate: È Bello!   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
The country’s popularity with tourists could make real estate in Italy a prime opportunity for investors.
Investment in Chinese Real Estate: A Limited Fortune   Author: Melana Yanos   
It appears that China has much to look forward to: after an impressive year with GDP growth of 11.4 percent in 2007, increasing economic prosperity almost seems inevitable. However, what goes up usually comes down in a rapidly growing economy, and the rate of growth in the Chinese real estate market poses no exception.
Edmonton, Alberta: How Do You Heat Your Igloo?   Author: Todd Millar   
Don't get caught up in a good story. Find the facts about what makes your potential investment and its area and economy perform. Look for a long term trend that allows you to hold if you need to, and calculate just how long you could afford to hold.
Brazil Property Investment: More Than Just the Amazon   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, draws many with its sun, sea and sand, and Brazil’s government is actively courting foreign investors. With a housing surplus, a flourishing economy and a strong potential for future growth, investing in Brazil real estate may prove to be an attractive option.
Real Estate Fundamentals in Action: Alberta   Author: Todd Millar   
Real estate investors need to be aware of five fundamental factors about an individual market before making an investment there. These five factors are an area's economy, population, real estate cycle, political leadership and transportation improvements.
Investors Cruise to Roatán’s Real Estate Market   Author: Melana Yanos   
Large-scale construction of two ports by major cruise lines Carnival and Royal Caribbean is expected to further boost the Roatán’s rapidly growing tourist industry and consequently enhance growth in property values.
Real Estate Investing: Focus on the Fundamentals   Author: Todd Millar   
There are three main criteria that must be addressed before moving ahead with any real estate investment. The key to a successful property purchase comes first from an evaluation and understanding of the area in which you'll potentially be pouring your capital. Today we'll focus on the fundamentals.
Property Investment in Malaysia   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
Malaysia has caught the eye of many investors and expatriates with its low cost of living, beautiful weather, lack of natural disasters and federal incentives designed to bring more foreigners to the country. As more foreigners join the country’s population, it could prove beneficial for investors.
Merida, Mexico Real Estate: Variety and Value   Author: Beth Anderson   
Merida, Mexico real estate is gaining a reputation as a hot spot for international investors. Neighborhoods within and bordering on the culturally rich historic district have low prices and colonial architecture, while modern neighborhoods and retailers are found on the northern end of the city.
Tulum, Mexico: A Growing Resort Town   Author: Beth Anderson   
For investors looking to cash in on growth in Mexico, a sleepy town called Tulum on the east side of the Yucatan peninsula in Quintana Roo has been heating up in the last few years.
Top 5 Latin American Real Estate Markets   Author: Melana Yanos   
For investors who want to explore foreign real estate, some of the best opportunities are just south of the border in vibrant Latin America. NuWire has selected our Top 5 Latin American real estate markets, all of which offer spectacular landscapes and appealing lifestyles at very affordable prices.
Spanish Property Market Stalls as Bubble Bursts   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
The property bubble and its subsequent deflation is not a crisis limited to the United States; many countries now teeter on the brink of a market collapse. In Spain, a decade-long boom has begun a reversal and given many homebuyers and sellers cause for alarm.
Pod People: The Housing of the Future?   Author: Cali Zimmerman   
New types of preassembled homes aim to invade the real estate market in years to come by approaching housing issues in creative ways.
Global Variations in Rental Income Tax Rates   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Foreign rental property investors need to consider each country's rental income tax rates.
French Real Estate Investment Strategies   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
French real estate investors find profit in rentals, rehabs and high-end properties.
Eternal Appeal Creates French Real Estate Demand   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Real estate in France draws investors for its beauty, history, cuisine, culture and rental demand.
Guaranteed Rent with French Leaseback Properties   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
French leaseback properties provide a stable, hands-off investment with tax benefits, personal usage possibilities and guaranteed rent.
Parking Spaces as Investments   Author: Melana Yanos   
Investors can take advantage of parking real estate as a real estate investment in densely populated cities.
Top 5 Investment Scams and How to Avoid Them   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
How to avoid the top five investment scams, including Ponzi schemes and Internet frauds.
Iran to Finance Deepwater Port in Nicaragua   Author: Melana Yanos   
Property owners in Nicaragua may benefit from Iran's pledged aid to construct a deepwater port.
One Interest Rate, 13 Economies   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Shared euro interest rates may be difficult for individual economies within the European Union.
Investment Opportunities in Panama   Author: Trista Winnie   
Panama has a variety of real estate investment and business opportunities, from city apartments and condos to beachfront resorts.
The Expansion of Panama's Economy and Canal   Author: Trista Winnie   
Growth in Panama's economy and canal draw real estate investors.
Why Investing Outside the U.S. Makes Sense Now   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Factors that make investing outside the United States wise include the U.S. economy, technology, competition and baby boomers.
Nicaraguan Seizure Could Hurt Investments   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Nicaraguan police seized a fuel storage terminal owned by Exxon; investors worry that President Ortega may revert to nationalistic tendencies.
Property Management Made Easy: iiProperty.com    Author: Brad Zimmerman   
iiProperty.com, an online real estate management tool, may help investors track their properties.
How Artists Influence Real Estate Prices   Author: Trista Winnie   
Artists can create culture and community in a depressed neighborhood, making it more popular and improving its economy and property prices.
New Airport Brings Tourism Hopes to Southeastern Costa Rica   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Costa Rica's newest international airport may be key to tourism in the southeast.
2007's Top 10 Investments Under $25,000   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
NuWire's 2007 picks for top 10 investments under $25,000 include single and multi-family properties, foreclosures, gold and silver, mobile homes and more.
U.K. Company Offers Shares of Real Estate   Author: Beth Anderson   
The Property Investment Market has fractionalized rental real estate in the U.K., making diversifying easier for investors.
How Telecommuting Could Affect Real Estate Values   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Telecommuting may have an effect on commercial and foreign real estate values.
Top 5 Reasons Why Timeshares are Horrible Investments   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Top five reasons timeshare condominiums or real estate are poor investments.
Top 10 Ways to Lose Money in Real Estate   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Would-be investors can learn how to avoid real estate investment mistakes from NuWire's top 10 ways to lose money in real estate.
The New Wave of Underwater Hotels   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Underwater hotels are under construction near Dubai and Fiji; a completed hotel is off the coast of Florida. If the hotel industry is successful, underwater real estate may become a reality.
Condo Hotels: The Latest Condo Craze   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Condo hotels can provide rental income and appreciation for investors, as well as a place to stay on vacations or business trips.
Top 5 Places to Buy Caribbean Real Estate   Author: Melana Yanos   
Top 5 places to buy real estate in the Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Bonaire and Curacao (the Netherlands Antilles) and Roatán, Honduras, and Corn Islands, Nicaragua.
Self-Directed IRA Diversification   Author: Trista Winnie   
A self-directed IRA (individual retirement account) offers the opportunity for investment in real estate, business and more.
Top 10 Emerging Tourism Destinations   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Emerging tourism destinations offer investors opportunity to buy in on ground floor.
Resource-Driven Real Estate Booms and Busts   Author: Beth Anderson   
Resource booms can spill over into the real estate markets, causing prices to skyrocket.
Loreto: Mexico's Next Real Estate Hot Spot   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Small fishing village of Loreto in Baja California Sur was selected by FONATUR for resort town development and is now poised for tourism boom, and real estate appreciation.
The Myth of Mexican Property Ownership   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
NuWire examines the myths about foreign property ownership in Mexico. Corporations, fideicomiso, raw land, communal ownership, ejidal, financing and acquisition are discussed.
La Paz: Baja California's "Steady Turtle"   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Baja California Sur's capital, La Paz, offers long-term growth and low prices in the world of Mexican real estate.
Los Cabos: Mexico's Southern California   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Los Cabos, in Baja California Sur including Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, is Baja's most popular destination for real estate and tourism.
Colombian Investment Conditions Improving   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Recent changes in Colombia are reducing crime and improving conditions for investment.
Investing in Montenegro   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Montenegro is an emerging European tourism destination with many opportunities for foreign real estate investment.
Investor Highlight: Damian Power   Author: Marie Langhout   
Damian Power talks about investing in international real estate.
Investor Perspective: Montenegro   Author: Jeremy Ames   
A look at real estate investing in Montegro from an investor's perspective.
Nicaraguan Highways Pave the Way for Growth   Author: Melana Yanos   
Highway construction in Nicaragua, financed by Mexico, paves the way for appreciating real estate investment.
Privatized Oil Could Hurt Venezuelan Economy   Author: Brad Zimmerman   
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez turns control of oil rich Orinoco belt region to state-run oil company, worrying investors.
Jatropha Fuels Land Investment   Author: Melana Yanos   
A new plant, Jatropha, with potential for biofuel presents an investment opportunity in land that is not currently arable or suitable for development.
Vineyards: Grape Expectations   Author: Trista Winnie   
A passion for wine can be a fruitful lifestyle investment in winery and vineyard ventures.
Berlin: Historic Values   Author: Trista Winnie   
Reunification and recovery attract investors to Berlin, Germany, an undervalued market.
What Poker Can Teach Investors   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Five poker tips to help your investing game: Know your odds, weigh risk vs. reward, diversify, be selective and know when to fold.
Viva Macau   Author: Trista Winnie   
How Macau is creating Vegas-size opportunity for investing in the East, with gambling and casinos near China.
Oil and Gas Investments   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Oil and gas investments are risky but offer big returns and lucrative payoffs.
Canadian Boom Town: Edmonton   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Oil sands have spurred rapid growth in Edmonton, Alberta's capital. Housing demand outstrips supply, causing price acceleration and good returns for investors.
New Zealand Forests   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
The New Zealand timber industry offers attractive investment opportunities with partnerships of undivided shares in the forest.
Front of the Curve   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
What investors need to know to be in the know: Know people, know your market and know yourself.
Baby Boomers: The Years Ahead   Author: Trista Winnie   
The baby boomer generation is poised to shape real estate and small business investment markets worldwide.
Beyond Florida   Author: Trista Winnie   
Baby boomers are retiring abroad in increasing numbers. Central America is a common relocation destination for retirees.
Nicaragua Real Estate: Navigating the Market   Author: Trista Winnie   
Nicaragua real estate offers bargain prices and lots of promise for real estate investors.
Top 5 Investment Opportunities in Nicaragua   Author: Trista Winnie   
Top investment opportunities in Nicaragua, located in Central America, include beachfront, lakefront, colonials and land development.
Top 10 Baby Boomer Investments   Author: Trista Winnie   
Top 10 investments for cashing in on the baby boomer generation, including townhomes, condominiums, health clubs, travel businesses and more.
China's Investment Fund Spells Change   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
A new fund will move some of China's foreign reserves out of U.S. Treasuries and into more profitable investments. This may impact the U.S. federal deficit and the dollar.
Tijuana's Image Problems   Author: Elizabeth Smith   
Violent crime coverage in the media may generate opportunities for real estate investors in Tijuana, like Donald Trump who is funding a Baja hotel and condo.
Golden Pig Baby Boom in Asia   Author: Trista Winnie   
An auspicious year for a baby boom may spur baby-related industries in China, Korea and other parts of Asia.
Macedonia's New Flat Tax   Author: Jeremy Ames   
Macedonia seeks foreign investment by adopting a low flat tax like that of Estonia.
Apostilles for Buying Foreign Property   Author: Eric Ames   
An apostille, or certification issued by a state government or consulate, is a necessary process for many foreign property investors.
Instability in Thailand   Author: Eric Ames   
Investment restrictions and bombings damage investor confidence in Thailand's real estate market.

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