Some call it a bit of an obsession, but I think it’s merely keeping up with my profession. I constantly haunt and study the real estate listings from all over Panama. I can always tell you what is happening on Balboa Avenue in Panama City, even though I almost exclusively work with beach properties. I know […]
Many work days, when my alarm goes off, I think about when I’ll be able to retire. My youngest child is only eight years old, so I know it’s a long way off, but that doesn’t keep me from thinking about not having the alarm ring. Somewhat surprisingly, I have learned from my clients, that when the […]
If you drive in Panama, Waze is a must-have app for your smartphone. Even if you have the directional instinct of a carrier pigeon, you’ll still find the app useful for syncing up with friends, outsmarting traffic jams, and keeping abreast of any surprise-surprise detours or route changes. And for those of you that have a heavy foot, Waze […]
When vice president Juan Carlos Varela won the presidential election, plenty were happy, some were upset, and some….well, some didn’t know how to feel about it. After all, Panama has seen unprecedented growth under Ricardo Martinelli, the outgoing president. During his term, Panama become home to the fastest-growing GDP in the hemisphere. Massive economic strides were […]
I believe in feeding my family a wholesome, chemical-free diet. Coronado is making it increasingly easier to do so; in the past few years I’ve seen huge strides being made in the availability of organic and eco-conscious products. That wasn’t the case when I first moved here. I remember having clients with dietary restrictions visit for property tours…weeks before their arrival, I […]
Living abroad with kids is a whole different ballgame. I should know. I’ve been doing it for the majority of my time in Panama. I moved here in the early 2000’s, enamored with Panama and all it had to offer. As a real estate investor and consultant, I knew that Panama real estate was on the […]
Coronado has a way of unlocking passions. It did so for me when I moved here, and its what I’ve seen happen to countless expats in the nine years since. In Coronado, people whose hobbies once consisted of “sleep” and “watch TV” find themselves blooming into fun-loving, grab-life-by-the-coconuts kids-at-heart. The setting simply calls for it. With […]
Well, you’ve gone and done it. You’ve fallen in love with Panama. Can’t say I blame you; it happened to me, too. Though, I was lucky enough to have met my husband while traveling through Latin America. I was young, after all (or should I say younger) when I first planted my flag in Panamanian soil. […]
1. Your Home Will Look Like it’s Straight Out of a Magazine Have you ever grown accustomed to waking up amidst the sounds of the ocean? How about jumping out of bed and onto your balcony to watch the tide roll in from your chaise lounge? In Panama, it’s more common than you think. While real […]
I’m the mother of two young children, and I don’t envy the person competing against them –whether for a job, degree, or date- in 10 years. I don’t mean to brag. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m the last person to place my kids upon a pedestal. They have sticky fingers, toothy smiles, and […]
Have you ever wondered exactly what type of person decides to live abroad? Maybe you already have some assumptions. It must take a young person, you think, wild and adventurous. Or maybe you assume we’re all rich. Trust-fund babies, you figure. 401k-ers. Wrong. The types of expats you’ll find in Panama vary widely. Yes, you’ll find […]
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