Immigration attorneys report a surge in relocation inquiries following Donald Trump’s presidential victory as Americans explore international living options. The trend has prompted renewed attention to global housing markets and expatriate communities worldwide.
“We received a rush of applications in the middle of the year, a sort of slowdown period from July to mid-October as many were traveling in the summer and others wanted to wait to see how things turned out with the election,” Steve Corbin, senior associate at Harvey Law Group, told Realtor.com. “Since the results, we’ve seen a flurry of inquiries.”
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Panama leads the list of preferred destinations for those looking to leave the U.S., according to an InterNations survey of 12,543 expats representing 175 nationalities cited by Realtor. The Central American nation garnered an 82% satisfaction rate among expatriates, above the global average of 68%.
“Panama is an appealing choice for expats due to its proximity to the U.S. and generally safe environment,” Corbin said. “However, the location should be chosen carefully. Panama City, for example, is quite safe, though the health care system isn’t as robust as in European countries.”
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