01.19.26 The Condo Market Now / Moving Abroad

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

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🗓️ 19 January 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

The condo market is struggling around the country, particularly in coastal areas. This creates both opportunity and hazard for potential buyers, and insurance is certainly a factor. Speaking of moving, more and more Americans are moving overseas to save money or retire. Should you become an expat? Clark shares his essential "test drive" rule for anyone considering an international move and breaks down the vital questions you need answered before you commit, concerning taxation, safety, and healthcare. Buying A Condo: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Should You Retire Abroad?: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Condo Market Hasn’t Been This Bad in Over a Decade - WSJ 5 Reasons Policymakers Should Prioritize Disaster Resilience Verizon + Openbank Savings Why Does Clark Howard Wear 2 Watches? More Middle-Income Americans Are Trying to Make a New Life Overseas - WSJ Best 529 College Savings Plans By State What's the Best Savings Account for a Teenager? My Social Security: The Free Account Everyone Needs To Set Up Before Retirement Mint Mobile Introduces 5G Home Internet From $30/Month 2026 MLK Day Service Project Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.3	And you may or may not be aware that the condo market is going its own way,
1:26.3	separate from the single family home or townhome market in the country,
1:33.0	especially along the coasts around the country.
1:37.7	And this creates opportunity with possible hazard, likely hazard. if you are interested in being a buyer
1:48.4	when there's far more sellers than there are buyers.
1:53.2	And speaking of moving, do you know that more and more Americans, millions now, have moved
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