Westworld Alberta
Issue link: http://westworldmagazine.ama.ab.ca/i/53603
SUNSHINE MARKETS An Albertan property buyer's guide to the best snow-free escape zones BY JOHN LEE T W (background) Oceanfront property in the Florida Keys; (opposite page top) sun-drenched condos in Naples, Florida; glorious golfi ng outside Phoenix. op inter in Alberta doesn't change much. Some days, the only solace from –30 C tempera- tures and skin-searing wind chill is the warming embrace of the nearest mall. Fortunately, we can do something about it. Just ask the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have bought property down south and who head for balmier climes when the mercury drops. According to the Canadian Snow- bird Association, the U.S. Sunbelt states are top draws for Canadians property op6 shopping outside the country. And while real estate price freefalls have delivered U.S. bargains, Canadians are also purchasing in Mexico and Central America, lured by tropical beaches and less-familiar cultures. Here we present a Westworld-exclusive guide to six of those sun-kissed property- buying spots – our picks based on appeal, pricing and security for foreign buyers. Plus, check out our expert tips for avoid- ing pitfalls en route to realizing your dream of a fl eece-free winter.