Medellin, once famous for its drug cartel, has left the violence behind and is now one of the most thriving cities in South America. Its mild climate gave it the byname “City of Eternal Spring” and if you had a... (Continue reading)
Home & Garden TV -HGTV- network will be filming a new episode in Colombia of the popular show House Hunters Internationals. The first city in Colombia chosen by the producers is Medellin and they have plans to make at least... (Continue reading)
Have you ever been to Colombia? If the answer is yes then you have probably heard things like, “are you crazy?” or “why would you ever want to go to Colombia?” It is no secret that Colombia isn’t at the... (Continue reading)
Colombia’s house prices rallied by 10.71% (8.21% in real terms) during the year to end-2009, according to the Used Housing Price Index published by the Banco de la Republica Colombia. House prices have been rising strongly since 2006. Double-digit growth... (Continue reading)
A few days ago, Colombian voters went to the polls for the first round of their quadrennial presidential elections. For many, it will be the most important decision of the new century thus far. The current President, Alvaro Uribe, leaves... (Continue reading)
For the past 40 years, up until 2007, the American press has ransacked Colombia and particularly, Medellin. But with the sound leadership of President Uribe (80% approval rating) Colombia has overcome many of its security issues and now offers possibly... (Continue reading)
Colombia offers a wide range of real estate opportunities for both lifestyle buyers and investors. From affordable Caribbean coastal property in Santa Marta, to the historic treasure and tourist mecca of walled Cartagena, Colombia has plenty of options. Enjoy eternal... (Continue reading)
Over the last two or three years, a steady buzz has been building in architecture and design circles about developments in this city of 3.5 million, which through much of the 1980s and 1990s was infamous for its sky-high murder... (Continue reading)
A realistic look at Medellin real estate prices This is an important topic that I thought would make an interesting post, especially for those unfamiliar with Medellin real estate and the city’s different zones or sectors. Like in any real estate... (Continue reading)
In a recent post I said “Colombia might just be the greatest city in the world for some people”. Well, today I had to send my assistant flowers because she got bombarded with so many subscriber emails questioning my sanity–... (Continue reading)