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Musical Homes: Our Never-Ending Game of Moving in Spain
Guess what we’re doing this weekend? Moving—again. That makes this our fifth move since arriving in Spain in 2021. Sixth, if you count the temporary summer rental upon our arrival in August 2021. At this point, I should add “professional mover” to my resume. The Grand Plan… or So We Thought Our journey started with a dream and a villa in progress. We had worked with a local realtor and attorney to purchase an off-plan home in Benahavís, a picturesque mountain village known for its gourmet dining and stunning valley views. The villa was set to be completed by summer 2022. But since it was still in the early stages…
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Our Move To Spain from California
Answering Your Top Questions! Since we made the leap from California to Spain, one of the most common things people ask is: How did you do it? From visas to finances to how our daughter adjusted, these are the questions we get the most—and today, I’m answering them all. Are We Residents? Are We Interested in Citizenship? Yes, we are legal residents of Spain, but not citizens. We moved here under the Golden Visa, which grants residency in exchange for a real estate investment of at least €500,000. Since we were already planning to buy a home here, this visa was the best fit for us. It offers more…
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How We Did It: Our Journey to Spain
One of the most common questions we get from fellow Americans is, How did you do it? How did we uproot our entire lives, leave everything behind, and move across the world to Spain? It wasn’t completely a spontaneous leap—it was a carefully orchestrated plan and executed with relentless determination. Back in early 2020, we had planned a trip to Marbella during spring break. We had spent countless hours researching Spain, searching for the perfect location that met our needs. We were ready for a change—a fresh start outside the U.S. But then, the world shut down. By mid-March, we were canceling our trip, closing the doors to our business…