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Growing Interest in Portugal and the Alentejo More Specific?
This is not really news because this has been going on for some years now.
Why do we write about it then? Growing interest in the Alentejo will eventually push prices up in the housing market, and for you, interested in the Alentejo we thought this might be of interest.
On the 9th of august The Independent (co.uk) published an article in their homes and property section: ¨In search of the peaceful Portugal¨ This article is not only about the Alentejo region but all other rural areas. We quote Ben West, who wrote the article:
Published: 09 August 2006
Curiously, most British buyers of Portuguese property focus on the crowded, golf course-strewn Algarve, known for being home to some of Europe’s Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsLiving or Visiting Atlanta, From a Cost Point of View
When you arrive in Atlanta it won’t be long before you are settled in enjoying your new home or hotel. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and it has a metropolitan population of over half a million. It certainly deserves a little recognition for the transition it has undergone in the past few years to a city with an international influence.
This is a city that is about 1050 feet above sea level where it is situated on top of a ridge on the south Chattahoochee River. And with its prominent skyline scattered with skyscrapers and interesting post modern buildings including the Bank of America Plaza which is the 24th tallest building in Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsTen Reasons Why Phoenix Arizona is One of the Fastest Growing Cities in US
The migration westward continues. One of the fastest growing cities in one of the fastest growing states is Phoenix, Arizona. The real estate market in Arizona is absolutely blowing up right now. People are moving to the Phoenix area in particular, in record numbers. But why is that?
One reason is affordable housing. Very simply put, the prices are low and people will think with their checkbook first and foremost. If a family can have a three bedroom home for a lower price, one city compared to another, they will chose the less expensive option. Housing in Phoenix is lower than other comparable metropolitan areas of similar size and make-up. Purchasing Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsBusy Traveler? You Can Fit Exercise into your Trips! – Part 3
Hopping in and out of planes is exercise enough, you say. But that’s not the kind of exercise that will condition your heart, make your reflexes and joints more fluid, keep the sugar levels or keep you from swinging from one mood to another!
Nor is it the kind of exercise that will make you euphoric after a good cardiovascular session. You need to counteract the effects of jet lag, artificial air in pressurized aircraft cabins and sky fatigue. Suzanne Schlosberg says,
“Sometimes your travels help you recognize how humdrum your workout routine has become. At home, it’s easy to fall into a rut – to use the same weight machines in the same order, week Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsProperty in Portugal Now Is The Time To Invest
Portugal Real Estate is at premium currently especially in the Alentejo region between Lisbon and the Algarve. Peace and quiet seekers worldwide discover this new tourism area.
Trendy magazines write about it in their holiday specials and also more and more articles are written about people who bought a second house in this area. Many of them consider Portugal as their second home. This is not strange; if you have a look at the Portuguese and their warm hospitality, they will make you feel at home in every way they can. The number of people who move to Portugal permanently is growing each year. This area between Lisbon and the Algarve is a good one to invest in.
The rich cultural heritage Read the rest of this entry »
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