Ecuador Real Estate News

House Hunters International: Hungry for a Beachfront Bed and Breakfast?
Follow Andrew and Carol on House Hunters International as they team up with Ecuador Beachfront Property in San Clemente, Ecuador to find their perfect BnB.

Want to break free? Learn how to live sustainably and independently in Ecuador!
Watching your loved ones enjoy a plate full of life and vibrant colors and tasty vegetables confirms each time that gardening is a worthwhile effort. Organic homemade food, quality time with your family and friends, and sharing the satisfaction of leading a sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle no longer has to be a distant dream. The words of the renowned German intellectual and economist E. F. Schumacher resonate more than ever in our collective consciousness: "Wisdom requires a new orientation of science and technology towards the organic, the kind, the non-violent, the elegant and the beautiful."

House Hunters International Featuring Gorgeous Properties on the Manta Coast!
House Hunters International (HHI) on HGTV has always been a favorite for anyone looking to see what life is like abroad. If you have been searching for a destination with plenty of creature comforts and the beach lifestyle, all at an affordable price, be sure not to miss this latest HHI episode featuring Manta Ecuador!

6 Things You Ought to Know Before You Move to Ecuador
Ecuador has long been a popular destination for expats seeking their next adventure, and if you are thinking of making the trip to see what this country has to offer, you will first want to read this list in order to plan your move.

House Hunters International Comes to the Ruta del Spondylus and Discovers Treasure!
Olón and its neighboring beach towns are not only beautiful, peaceful and friendly, but they have something special that could affect your life forever. The secret? How about a transformative lifestyle that will change the way you look at everything?

Retiring Abroad: A Checklist for Moving From the US to Ecuador
More and more soon-to-be (or current) retirees are realizing the benefits of going abroad to retire. After all, there are many welcoming countries that offer warm climates, safe environments and an affordable cost of living.

Olón, Ecuador: A Casual and Quaint Beach Town that could be your new Forever Home
Olón is a quiet beach town with a beautiful long stretch of white sand beach that is home to a welcoming community of locals as well as an active community of expats. This small town offers a diverse food selection of local seafood options, international cuisine, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, being a fishing village, you will always find fresh fish and seafood caught by the fishermen themselves. All of this plus the year-round temperate climate, and it's no wonder that Olón has been a popular destination both for Ecuadorians, international travelers, and expat residents.

Quito: A Popular Destination for International Working Professionals and Real Estate Investment
Did you know that Quito is one of the highest capital cities above sea level? Situated in a valley with towering volcanoes on either side, Quito, the second largest city in Ecuador, attracts tourists and students, business folk and artists, expats and international working professionals alike.

Cuenca, Ecuador: One of the Best Retirement Destinations in the World!
Cuenca's cobblestone streets and colonial architecture will enchant you from the moment you arrive. However, the best part about Cuenca is how it continues to grow on you the longer you live here. There are many reasons it has been voted as one of the best retirement destinations in the world: a charming old town, friendly locals, a cultural and historical powerhouse, pristine parks and plazas, the rivers that run through the city, and a great combination of local and expat businesses that give an international flair to the numerous cafe's and restaurants.

KIRO Cumbayá Luxury Condos near Quito
KIRO Cumbayá offers elegant luxury condos in the city of Cumbayá just outside of Quito. Cumbayá has been growing dramatically recently and is an ideal option for investors that want to take advantage of the rising property values or for individuals that are looking for a high quality of life near Quito.

Manta Ecuador Featured on House Hunters International - Oceanside Homes
A couple and their four children are heading to Manta, Ecuador in search of an opportunity for their future beachfront home in Ecuador's affordable real estate market.

Manta, Ecuador – The Largest and Fastest Growing Coastal City in the Country!
It is no secret that the most in demand and sought after real estate in the world is beachfront, and the city of Manta offers it's residents high quality coastal living, with all the extras, and at a fraction of the cost of popular coastal destinations in North America and around the world.

Las Palmeras Residencias - Turnkey Homes in a Gated Beachside Community
If you are looking for a charming home under the sun, in a countryside setting yet not too far from the city and with a spectacular beach just a few steps away, this is the opportunity for you.

The Perfect, Beach-Front, Retirement Development in Santa Marianita, Manabí, Ecuador
Come and see Santa Marianita, one of the fastest growing retirement destinations in Ecuador, just 30 minutes south of Manta, in the province of Manabí, where Pacific Breeze is located.

Government and Politics of Ecuador: Presidential Elections 2017
An overview of the Ecuadorean political system and government. The politics in Ecuador has a long history that has paved the way for the most recent constitution and government. We review the current state of the government, the different roles that the branches have, how the people are represented in the National Assembly, how laws are made, and how the upcoming presidential elections may shake things up.

Reasons to Move to Ecuador
For the last ten years, Ecuador has continued to appear on investors’ and retirees’ lists of where to look next. This small country, situated in the northwestern nook of South America, is the most biologically diverse country in the world. It is home to beautiful beaches, dense jungles, the tortoise-filled Galapagos islands, soaring mountains and fertile valleys.

Because at the sea, it’s a wonderful world - JAMA CAMPAY, Exclusive Homes
A popular Spanish song, nothing more than an ode to the ocean, went like this: “In the sea, life is so much tastier; in the sea, I love you so much more. With the sun, the moon, and the stars, in the sea, everything is joy.” Despite what is lost in translation, it is still deeply clear how the ocean has the unique power of making us feel light with peace and carelessness. If you were granted the opportunity of experiencing this every day, would you seize it?

Featured Development: Montañita Estates
Since its founding, Montañita Estates has become a landmark in Montañita, the fastest growing beach on the Ecuadorean coast. The project is the only development located inside Montañita and is centered around the area´s leading high end hotel.

What´s Northern Ecuador Really Like?
Ecuador has enjoyed a great deal of international attention over the past few years for its incredible beachfront properties. Towns like Playas, Salinas, Manta, and Bahia de Caraquez have received the lion`s share of international buyers, while the province of Esmeraldas has somehow managed to stay off the radar. A visit will leave you scratching your head as to why.

Featured Development Punta Don Juan
Despite having spent over 3 years in Ecuador, we are still discovering new places. We recently took a tour from Esmeraldas all the way down to Guayaquil, and just north of Jama we came upon a handful of spectacular projects.
More Real Estate Translation Tools
Real Estate Professionals - The new MLS is online with 2 new tools to make your life easier than ever. Now you can create customized translation files in any of our 8 languages for your titles and descriptions to assure that your buyer is always seeing the information you want to show them.

Propertyshelf Releases New Mobile Real Estate MLS
MLS-Ecuador Has a New Design, and its now easier than ever to view and enter properties on your mobile device.

Featured Destination: Olón
Olón is well known amongst Ecuadoreans as one of the country´s prime vacation destinations. Situated along 14kms of soft sandy beaches, Olón offers a pristine get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

MLS-Ecuador™ congratulates REMAX Coast and Country´s Olga Plavidal
MLS-Ecuador celebrated its REMAX Coast and Country champion Olga Plavidal at the exquisite La Mirage in Cotacachi on Tuesday evening, April 9.

MLS Ecuador at the National Association of Realtors Trade Expo
Propertyshelf will be promoting the MLS Ecuador at the world's largest real estate exposition on November 9 through November 14th in Orlando Florida.

Propertyshelf announces coming launch of MLS Ecuador
We are pleased to announce the Propertyshelf MLS is coming to Ecuador!