The Second Home Culture
Almost every country with any 2nd home market at all seems to have developed cultural enclaves of people who are not from that country. In these enclaves the only “natives” one sees are the people who do service. Even the language(s) is(are) usually more foreign than domestic.
Practically everyone from the USA says, “these foreigners should at least learn English”. These same people may have a 2nd home in Mexico or Costa Rica and not speak a word of Spanish. I can understand how some people improve their comfort level with international travel and home-ownership by being around other people who are like them. There are many reasons for international travel and investment that have nothing to do with the culture.
The culture is what attracts me most. The prices are lower outside of the enclaves as well. The enclave offers a greater sense of security at the expense of the adventure of international travel.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte NC. His website is http:www.segrestrealty.com .
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