Southbayblogs.com was asked to review Property Mart Overseas, a portal that has tens of thousands of property listings worldwide, and apparently a wide audience – the website claims to generate 5 million hits a month. Some of those who have watched the year 2003 movie “Under the Tuscan Sun” may be intrigued by the idea of buying a home outside the US. While in the movie, the main character purchased a “fixer” Italian villa on a whim, many Southern Californians may be interested in investing in either an overseas property or purchasing a vacation home in countries like France, Spain, or Hungary.

Property Mart Overseas wants to be your one-stop shop for consumers searching for a home abroad, or investors who want to invest in overseas properties. When you look at the quaint, vibrantly painted houses in Norway that is currently displayed on the front page of the website, you can appreciate how some dream of owning a home in another part of the world. What is especially valuable about this portal is that it was borne of a publication that specializes in overseas property investment. The website provides numerous articles, resources, and contacts for the prospective buyer to learn about investing in overseas properties, and the process of acquiring overseas properties. The website also features frequently asked questions that features monthly questions like, “where in Germany should I look for property investment opportunities?” (February). Or, you can check out property exhibitions that are currently ongoing to whet your appetite and familiarize yourself with overseas property investing. Whether you are a beginner investor, looking for a second (or third) overseas home, or an experienced overseas property investor, Property Mart Overseas is a good place to start.

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