Recreation property is still a hot commodity for those looking long-term and for those seeking a quality-of-life experience. So, are there still hot spots for those looking for buying recreation property? Definitely, says Gail Wallace, founder of Canadians Investing and Retiring Abroad (invest-retire-abroad-com.). For example, Mexico remains strong because of its affordability, while areas such as Phoenix continue to attract Canadians taking advantage of lower prices. There is also continued interest in exotic destinations like Costa Rica and the Mediterranean.

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December 2008, Page 5
Calgary Herald Recreation & Investment Properties Magazine

Despite current global economic uncertainty, Mexico continues to be a destination of choice for Albertans looking to purchase recreational property outside of Canada. Gail Wallace, founder of Canadians Investing and Retiring Abroad (invest-retire-abroad.com) says developers and realtors are becoming creative when it comes to promoting their product to customers who might be a bit more reluctant than they might have been a few months ago.

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December 2008, Page 32
Calgary Herald Recreation & Investment Properties Magazine

Looking for information on investing in real estate abroad, or retiring beyond Canada’s borders? A new Calgary-based website, www.invest-retire-abroad.com has been designed as a one-stop resource. Experts give advice on everything from tax considerations to health care – all that people need to make an informed decision. The website also provides a calendar of events and listings of seminars and exhibitions on resort properties.

Kathy McCormick, Calgary Herald, Recreation and Investment Properties Section
November 1, 2008

“As well as hosting information seminars,” says Gail Wallace of Canadians Investing and Retiring Abroad, “we offer a complete and credible, online resource of information.” Besides information on specific ‘sun destinations’ such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, the U.S. and the Mediterranean, website visitors will be able to click on topics like health care, tax strategies, snowbird-versus non-residency, lifestyles, immigration and visas, driving, language assistance, legal issues, property purchases, etc. and be linked to the information and experts they need to make the best decisions. Of course, the various seminar dates will also be posted on the site.

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