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A property for sale by owner is commonly seen in seller’s markets or whenever homeowners want to maximize their profits by not having to pay commission. A home sale by owner option sounds like it could be a a good idea for the seller but it may end up costing you money and time.

Many foreign investors and expats are choosing Panama as the location of their second home, vacation house, or business venture. If you are interested in buying land in Panama but don’t know where to start, here are some practical tips.

There are numerous destinations throughout Panama that are worthy of visiting and will provide wonderful vacation memories to last a lifetime. One such vacation destination is the charming and beautiful town of Boquete.

Bocas del Toro is mostly covered by jungle and virgin forests and it can be described as a land of contrasts. The archipelago of Bocas del Toro is located on the entrance of the Chiriqui Lagoon. It is formed by nine islands, 51 keys and more than 200 small barren islands.

Casco Viejo is the oldest city on the Pacific Coast of the Americas, and lies at the foot of the Panama Canal on one side and Panama City on the other. Nowadays, Casco Viejo is acknowledged as the city’s most recognizable suburb, located in the district of San Felipe.

If you need to sell your property quickly, it is very important to understand the current market trends and price yourself competitively. Here’s a list of things you should and shouldn’t do when you are tying to quick sale a property.

The sociology of the modern expat is a very interesting subject, yet widely understudied. In fact, most countries do not even keep an accurate number of how many of their citizens live abroad, let alone to what countries they move and what drives them to emigrate.

Panama is renowned as a top destination for expats, but what is it about Panama City that makes it such a great place to live and work? Awarded 8th place for career prospects and satisfaction in Internations’ Expat Insider 2018, it’s clearly an attractive option for those looking to secure a career here. This article will look into the opportunities that Panama City offers, providing useful information on lifestyle, healthcare and culture so you know what to expect upon arrival.

For about a year now, Panama has debated decentralized government. It will use property taxes to assist local city councils in this endeavour. Resistance to change has been very vocal, especially as scaremongering occurred: You will lose your homes. If you fail to pay your property taxes, your home will be taken from you. This is just another measure of expropriation. At the end of August, Bill 509 was sent back to first debate for re-drafting after a public outcry. It went through a lengthy second debate.

According to the US News & World Report, Panama ranks first in the countries open to the business, which is derived from the Best Countries in 2017. The report was conducted in partnership with the brand strategy firm Y & R, BAV Consulting and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States.