The Journal
Guides, stories and answers for building a FRESH® home in Panama.
The Pensionado Visa and Retiring in Panama: A Complete 2026 Guide
A 2026 overview of Panama's Pensionado visa for retirees, plus alternative residency programs and how a fixed-price modular home fits the property...
Jun 05, 2026Why Build Instead of Buy When Moving to Panama
An honest comparison of buying an existing Panama home versus building new with a fixed-price modular system engineered for the climate.
Jun 03, 2026Panama vs. Costa Rica vs. Mexico: Where Should North Americans Actually Build?
A fair, dimension-by-dimension comparison of Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico for North Americans, with a clear-eyed case for where it makes most...
Jun 01, 2026Panama vs. Florida: Why Snowbirds Are Building Year-Round Homes in Panama
The Florida snowbird math has broken for many retirees. A direct comparison with Panama on insurance, hurricanes, healthcare and the cost of...
May 30, 2026Moving to Panama from Canada: What Canadians Need to Know Before They Build
A clear-eyed guide for Canadians relocating to Panama: tax residency, provincial healthcare gaps, the snowbird rhythm, and a lock-and-leave home that handles...
May 28, 2026Moving to Panama from the US: Your 2026 Roadmap (and the Home Waiting at the End)
A practical, five-stage roadmap for Americans relocating to Panama in 2026: decide, visit, choose region, set up the legal scaffolding, then land...
May 26, 2026