Gávea: Rio’s Garden Neighborhood
The neighborhood of Gávea is a popular high-end residential area located in Zona Sul (South Zone) of Rio de Janeiro...
October 29, 2013Section
Real Estate
Real Estate News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
The Art of Apartment Hunting in Rio
Finding a place to live in Rio isn't easy and the whole process from start to finish can take weeks...
October 22, 2013
Lagoa: Where Luxury and Leisure Combine
The saltwater Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon gave its name to the sumptuous area of Lagoa which stretches from the upmarket...
October 15, 2013
Flamengo: Calm and Cool in Zona Sul
Flamengo was originally an aristocratic neighborhood in the 19th century until it became a commercial hub at the turn of...
October 8, 2013
Raised FGTS Limit Helps Homebuyers
Brazil’s National Monetary Council raised the amount of money allowed to take out of the FGTS (a government-led unemployment insurance...
October 8, 2013
Brazilian Construction Costs on the Rise
With a booming housing market and several mega events that hit the city, the costs of construction in Rio de...
October 1, 2013
Leblon: Living the Rio High-Life
Leblon, the carioca bairro that never seems to be mentioned without its accompanying descriptor, “exclusive”, is located at the far...
September 24, 2013
Housing Market in Brazil Draws Caution
The discussion about housing prices in Brazil was sparked again by a statement from renowned U.S. economist Robert Shiller, who...
September 17, 2013
Ipanema: Rio’s Iconic Beach Neighborhood
By Kristen Nozell, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ipanema rose to international fame thanks to Antonio Carlos Jobim...
September 17, 2013