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Abruzzo, Italy: Cheap Real Estate, Great Investment

June 17, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comments 
“Abruzzo’s population sought opportunities elsewhere after World War II, leaving many properties vacant. But now owners are selling these properties, which means dozens of small houses and apartments are currently on the market at prices below €30,000 ($45,000).” — Lief Simon by Lief Simon Baltimore – (TFN): Few places in the world offer [...]

International Real Estate: A House in Italy for $22,000

May 30, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comments 
“Yes, I know it is hard to believe, but you really can buy a village house in Europe for 14,000 euro ($22,000).” — Steenie Harvey by Steenie Harvey Baltimore – (TFN): I am here in Cancun, Mexico, at IL’s Ultimate Event, showing attendees how to find international real estate’s best [...]

Foreign Investment: Follow Buffett into Germany

May 21, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“On a recent trip to Europe, Buffett made stops in Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. But his first priority was to meet with leaders of the German mittelstand.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore – (TFN): Investors have been watching Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) Chairman Warren Buffett’s moves for years to [...]

Foreign Investment: Profit from Italy’s election

April 23, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“All this would make you think Italy was a basket case, except for one fact.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore – (TFN): Italian elections have traditionally been confusing, with one weak center-left coalition government replacing another. But the election held on April 13-14 was unusual for Italy, as it produced a [...]