Mike's Real Estate Website for Properties in Central America.

Mike's Book How to Buy Your Home Overseas - And get it Right the First Time

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Join us for a groundbreaking episode of Worlds Collide as host Viktoria welcomes Mike, a returned expat who spent 14 years living in Nicaragua with his family. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone considering Central America as their new home, offering insights into the process of buying property and the expat lifestyle in Nicaragua.

Mike shares his fascinating journey from relocating for work to falling in love with Nicaragua's culture and community. He delves into the evolving demographics of expat communities, highlighting the rise of digital nomads and remote workers who are redefining the concept of home. Discover how advancements in technology and changing work dynamics are enabling more people to live abroad without waiting for retirement.

Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on navigating safety concerns, understanding cultural differences, and the importance of building a local network through community involvement. Mike also discusses his book, "How to Buy Your Home Overseas and Get It Right the First Time," which serves as a guide for anyone looking to transition smoothly into life abroad.

For those curious about life in Central America, the intricacies of purchasing property, or the broader implications of living as an expat, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and engaging stories. Tune in to learn more about Mike's experiences and his reflections on the future of international living.

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Keywords: Nicaragua, Central America, Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Property Investment, Digital Nomads, Remote Work, Cultural Adaptation, Real Estate, Expat Podcast, Community Building, Safety Concerns, International Living, Personal Growth, Work-Life Balance, Lifestyle Changes, Buying Property Overseas

(00:00) This podcast is about moving to Nicaragua or Central America

(01:26) M. Mike has lived in Nicaragua for 14 years for work related reasons

(04:09) For the first time in human history, work and location of work are uncoupled

(07:35) Do you cater, uh, I mean as your clientele to mostly techies

(10:21) Most Central American countries are far safer than many US Cities, right

(14:54) If we take behavior and location out, crime becomes non issue for overseas residents

(18:58) Our Grand Pacifica community in Nicaragua has about 21, 22% Nicaraguans

(23:21) A bunch of Grand Pacifica residents have started their own community garden

(25:04) When you lived in Nicaragua, was there anything that you missed from home

(27:39) None of us spoke Spanish before we moved to Texas

(29:26) Being able to raise your children in another culture is powerfully important

(32:11) You're from Germany. Where are you from? I'm from Germany

(35:45) Do you hear from your clients saying things they don't get used to

(36:11) Every expat living in developing world contributes to local economy, right

(41:30) The book is how to buy your home overseas and get it right first time

(45:44) Victoria, what was your biggest culture shock coming back from Nicaragua

(49:07) Michael Cob talked with me about living and buying property in Central America

🔑 Episode Keywords

Moving Abroad, Nicaragua, Buying Property Abroad, Expat Lifestyle, Central America, Digital Nomads, Remote Work, Real Estate Abroad, Cultural Differences, Safety Concerns, Property Investment, Gated Communities, Food Sustainability, Language Learning, Cultural Understanding, Infrastructure Development, Community Living, Expats In Nicaragua, Overseas Living, Tropical Lifestyle, Expat Communities, Moving to Nicaragua

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