From New York to Lisbon: How One Family Found Their Home in Portugal with Goldcrest
Send us Fan Mail Choosing a country is hard enough. Choosing a home in it — sight unseen, from thousands of miles away — is another challenge entirely. In this episode of the BeGlobal Podcast, we sit down with Danny and Grace Vasquez, an American family who relocated from the United States to Lisbon with their young daughter, to hear how they built a new life in Portugal from the ground up — and how Goldcrest, the real estate division of Global Citizen Solutions, helped them find a home before they'd ever set foot in it. In this episode, we discuss: Why they chose Portugal over Spain and Australia Balancing visa paperwork with selling their home in the US Finding a school for their daughter that matched her needs Choosing a neighborhood based on walkability and community feel Trusting a buyer's agent to scout properties remotely What a thorough video walkthrough can reveal that photos can't Spotting red flags in a rental from thousands of miles away Adjusting to Portuguese construction, renovation, and building quality Making friends and learning the language after the move What it felt like to finally call Lisbon home A year in, the Vasquez family says the feeling of home didn't come from the paperwork or the visa approval — it came from finding the right neighborhood, the right school, and an agent who understood exactly what they needed before they could fully articulate it themselves. Listen now to hear their full story, and learn more about how Goldcrest supports property searches for those relocating to Portugal on the website: https://portugalbuyersagent.com/ The communication contained in this Podcast should not be construed in any way as legal advice, information, or recommendation of a professional nature. Therefore, this audio does not dispense a case-by-case analysis of each situation towards the development of a tailor-made solution, after considering all the circumstances and personal context. To obtain consultancy in this area, with a professional relationship, please contact Global Citizen Solutions. Global Citizen Solutions is a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm that helps high-net-worth individuals, and their families secure greater control over where they can live, travel, and do business. With a global team of legal, immigration, and programme specialists, we guide clients through complex cross-border decisions and build structured plans that provide long-term security, flexibility, and access to multiple jurisdictions. Where you can find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalcitizensolutions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalcitizensolutions/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalcitizensolutions/ Website: http://globalcitizensolutions.com
