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"When the pearls of nature were sown, on this soil an overflowing handful was gathered. The most beautiful contact between the earth and sea occurred at the Montenegrin littoral." – George Gordon Byron.

Many people dream of purchasing a summer vacation home overseas. There are many reasons for it – wanting to own a holiday villa, planning to relocate for a fresh start, investing in real estate, or preparing for the future and choosing a summer place that could eventually become a beautiful home to live in when you retire. Of course, most future property owners desire somewhere with a warm, unique culture where they can come and let themselves lose.

Pricing real estate accurately, especially if you are preparing to make an offer on a new property that caught your eye, comes with a particular set of challenges. It can be especially dire when you need to factor in the current global events that often shake consumer confidence and put a standstill on investments.

The Meditteranean… Not only is it a cradle of civilization and a melting point of various cultures which gave birth to world-renowned philosophers, but it is also a unique European region. Due to the weather and specific climate with hot, dry summers and humid, cool winters, the Mediterranean harbors vibrant biodiversity with numerous species you won't find anywhere else. No wonder it attracts so many visitors who happily dive into the old civilizations wanting to catch the elusive feeling of the past times.

You know how they say, "Sometimes you don’t know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." We feel it deeply, especially after another fantastic summer in Portonovi. The warm nights were buzzing with excitement, and the scene was such a perfect blend of glamorous and lively - we completely unwound, and so did our guests.

Summer is still here. It's hot, and we feel the heaviness of our everyday obligations more than usual. Let's confess – we need a break. At least for a day. But it has to be a PERFECT DAY when we genuinely unwind and drop the weight from our shoulders while our bodies enter the blissful state of relaxation.

As the saying goes – the only thing certain about the economy is its uncertainty. And with the inflation going up and recession creeping on us, this statement rings true.

"Not all who wander are lost," goes the famous quote by J.R.R. Tolkien. This rings true for everyone who exchanged a desk chair for a beach chair; and an office with sunset in some remote location. The digital nomad lifestyle has slowly but steadily penetrated the workforce, but its popularity skyrocketed when the COVID-19 pandemic came.