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The US Dollar vs. The Euro…Who Gets the “Bargains” in the International Real Estate Markets?

With the strength of the Euro in the past few years, and the decline in Florida Real Estate prices, Europeans have been able to buy Florida real estate at historically low prices. Over the past few months, however, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction.  On this date last year, One Euro was 1.47 US Dollars. Today the Euro will cost us 1.29 dollars, just about the same as the value of two years ago, and a 12% increase for American Currency over the past year. The Euro was trading at 1.27 on Election Day, last November, so the new administration in Washington does not seem to have affected our currency.

For the European Investor, that represents a 12% decrease in “purchasing power” for US properties.  There are ways, however, when writing a contract on a property is the US, to protect your sales price against currency fluctuations.  Ask me about it!

For Americans looking to buy properties abroad, the higher value of the US Dollar is a boon! One of the top places for retirees is still Panama.  A democratic government, good infrastructure, top health care and currency is the U.S. Dollar, which keeps it high on the list of “places to buy” outside the US.

Looking for International Real Estate, or the ideal place to retire, or own a second home?  Contact me today!


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