Lisbon
For buyers who want the energy, restaurants and daily convenience of a European capital, without giving up quick access to the coast.
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Find where you belong in Portugal.
Personal guidance for Americans buying in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Ericeira and the Silver Coast, from someone who made the move herself ten years ago.
More than a property search
A home abroad begins with the right life around it.
The listing is only one part of the decision. I help you understand the towns, streets, trade-offs and buying process behind it, so the place you choose works after the view has stopped feeling new.
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Cascais & Estoril
A polished coastal base with international schools, strong services and a comparatively gentle transition into Portuguese life.
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Sintra & Colares
For buyers drawn to land, privacy, forest, historic character and the dramatic Atlantic villages west of the mountain.
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Ericeira & Mafra
A lively Atlantic town with year-round identity, surf culture and a growing community of international families and remote professionals.
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The Silver Coast
A collection of working towns, lagoon villages and Atlantic communities where more space is possible within reach of Lisbon.
Explore The Silver CoastWhy Portugal?
We came for one year.
Ten years later, we're still here.
Portugal began as the compromise between Amsterdam and southern France. It became the home my family never expected, and the reason I understand both the possibility and the uncertainty of building a life abroad.
Read my story“I want you to choose a property with the context I wish every international buyer had.”
01 · The essential guide
Buying Property in Portugal as an American
02 · Plan the full budgetCosts and Taxes When Buying in Portugal
03 · Prepare before the searchMortgages for International Buyers
04 · Long-distance purchaseBuying a Home in Portugal Remotely
05 · Before you commitDue Diligence on a Portuguese Property
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Portugal: Beyond the Brochure
An honest look at Portuguese property: the opportunities, realities and surprises that don't make the brochure.
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