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Advice for Investing in Nicaragua Real Estate
Posted on 22. Jun, 2012 by Mike Cobb.
An increasing number of people want to invest in property outside of the United States. Central American real estate is typically much more affordable than North American land, making it easier than ever to buy plots, vacation rentals or developed properties for investment. If you plan to invest your savings in real estate within Nicaragua, [...]
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Where To Surf in Nicaragua
Posted on 12. Jun, 2012 by Mike Cobb.
Nicaragua’s waves don’t get as much attention as those in other Central American countries, but this is no reflection on their quality. Nicaragua boasts two very special assets that other surf destinations lack: 1) the steady offshore Papagayo wind in the southwest that creates nearly unchanging conditions all day, every day; and 2) the abundance [...]
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New Urbanism in Nicaragua – Reclaiming the Concrete Jungle in Nicaragua
Posted on 07. Jun, 2012 by Mike Cobb.
The initial response to the word “urban” is usually negative and often followed by the words “blight” or “sprawl.” The new urbanism movement seeks to change all that and reshape the world’s cities into vital centers where people of all socio-economic backgrounds choose to live, work, and play. Urban Blight, Urban Flight The template for [...]
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Cobb Girls Dancing in Nicaragua
Posted on 04. Jun, 2012 by Mike Cobb.
It’s the end of the semester and time for the summer ballet performance. Both Amanda and Emily are taking class several times per week from Annabelle Zamora who is Nicaragua’s Prima Ballerina. Annabelle is now mostly retired from professional dancing but once a while makes it back up on stage. Her real passion is [...]
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Enjoy the Charm of Village Casitas in Nicaragua
Posted on 30. May, 2012 by Mike Cobb.
Central America is an increasingly popular site for people seeking vacations on retirement properties. Retirement in Nicaragua offers a beautiful environment, warm weather, and modern conveniences at very reasonable prices. Even in the current depressed real estate market, many US properties remain out of reach for those approaching retirement age, and purchasing foreign property through [...]
