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By Ronan McMahon

A Grand Vision: Chill in the Dominican Republic

A Grand Vision: Chill in the Dominican Republic

Sitting here, calm Caribbean waters sparking in the tropical sun, a warm breeze gently flapping beach umbrellas, an ice cold drink in hand; I’m enjoying my first taste of life in this early-in Caribbean resort community. This is the first of six beach bars and restaurants to open in the residential community of the Gran Bahia Principe La Romana, in the Dominican Republic. This is a strong, early-in opportunity if you are looking to be part of an accessible Caribbean resort community.

RETA Chill Weekends

Several times a year, Ronan arranges special invitations for my Real Estate Trend Alert members to check out the deals he recommends firsthand. All the details are taken care of. You just get your airline ticket and fly in. Somebody who knows the place well — and who Ronan knows and trusts — picks you up, gets you settled, and shows you around.

Flash Alerts

A Flash Alert is a member-only notification of a special situation. Typically it will be a resale in an established community by a seller who needs out TODAY. I pass on the opportunity to you if the seller offers a killer deal.

FLASH ALERT: Dominican Republic (SOLD OUT)

In February I told you that Las Terrenas on the Dominican Republic’s Samana peninsula is a little piece of paradise. Nineteen miles of walkable public beach, palm trees, warm breezes and stars so bright it feels like you could pluck them from the sky. I can’t think of a nicer place to have a beach home. You’ll find your dollars stretch here, too. Particularly with an opportunity like this one…

The Way it Looks From Greece

Greetings from the Greek island of Santorini. I’m coming to the tail end of a two-week trip to Greece. I’ve been reminded how truly stunning her islands are. I’ve also got under the hood of what’s happening on the ground with their politics, economics and real estate market.

To Greece!

There will be many more potential tipping points as Greece’s economy and politics continue to unravel. I won’t be watching the news feed. I’ll be on a flight to Greece for two weeks of serious boots-on-the-ground research. That’s more important than the Angela/Antonis body language.