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Luxury homes have some specific traits. Although some in the real estate field would say any house worthy of the term "luxurious" must be incredibly large, that is not necessarily true. What makes a house luxurious is about far more than size. A house considered small by many can still be luxurious while a 5,000 square foot house may simply be a cookie-cutter copy of its neighbors. So what...

Recent reports in the news inform us that Vancouver has earned the dubious honour of being the most expensive city in North America in which to live. "It seems that being one of the world's most liveable cities comes with a cost," said the Economist Intelligence Unit in its news release. Thankfully, the cost of living in Victoria BC, while not inexpensive compared to many Canadian cities, isn't as high....

Mexico has seen a lot of growth in the development of luxury beach villas, exquisite surf side residences and vacation homes alike. There are some very affordable luxurious oceanfront property options to explore, just south of the border, and well worth checking into.Whether you are looking to purchase a home, looking for beachfront real estate investments, or checking out vacation homes for your next...

Interested in waterfront real estate for sale? Buying a holiday home overseas has become an increasingly popular form of investment for millions of people, with the majority of investors opting to buy waterfront real estate ahead of a villa or apartment inland. The main reason for this is due to the high rental yields often associated with waterfront real estate compared to property for sale in more...

The Caribbean is the playground of the rich, famous and those who are looking for an investment in luxury homes. Grand Cayman is one of the most popular islands where expats invest in real estate. Luxury living in Grand Cayman means a higher price tag than you might find on other Caribbean islands or bordering countries.Why Grand Cayman Is So AppealingThe views of turquoise water aside, Grand Cayman...

As a four-decade Certified Travel Agent, international airline employee, researcher, writer, teacher, and photographer, travel, whether for pleasure or business purposes, has always been a significant and an integral part of my life. Some 400 trips to every portion of the globe, by means of road, rail, sea, and air, entailed destinations both mundane and exotic. This article focuses on my worldwide...

Home to sparkling azure seas, stunning beaches, and exotic tropical vistas, the Caribbean dazzles with outer beauty. But two of the countries found here also have their own brand of "inner beauty" - semi-precious stones found nowhere else on earth.LarimarFound only in one remote area of the Dominican Republic, the same volcanic forces which created the island itself forged this exquisite gem. Hot gases...