Miami prepares to host a real estate event next month that will change how Americans buy property abroad. The International Property Show, scheduled for May 9-11, 2025, at the James L. Knight Center, marks the first exhibition dedicated exclusively to foreign real estate for American buyers. 

Created by Ilana Klochkov, founder of RA Global Properties Inc., this event aims to remove barriers that have historically limited overseas property ownership to the ultra-wealthy.

First of Its Kind

Purchasing property abroad traditionally requires extensive travel, research, and dealing with complex foreign regulations. The International Property Show tackles these obstacles by bringing global real estate opportunities directly to American soil for the first time.

“This event is a milestone in the international real estate industry,” notes Ilana Klochkov in the promotional materials. “It is a game-changer for Americans seeking property overseas, providing them with direct access to global opportunities and the knowledge needed to explore international transactions.”

The show arrives as more Americans seek property abroad for retirement, investment diversification, or second homes. By gathering developers, agents, mortgage consultants, and attorneys from countries like Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and the Caribbean under one roof, the expo creates easy access to international markets.

More than Property Listings

What distinguishes this event from typical real estate exhibitions is its comprehensive educational focus. Attendees will learn about foreign real estate regulations, mortgage options, and country-specific purchasing processes tailored specifically for U.S. citizens.

The show addresses six major challenges in international property transactions: limited market access, verification difficulties, regulatory complexity, networking barriers, deal transparency, and risk assessment. This holistic approach helps buyers learn and understand cross-border purchases with greater confidence.

Currency exchange considerations are another critical aspect of international purchases that the expo will address. By connecting potential buyers with currency experts, attendees can better understand the financial implications of their purchases and potentially lock in favorable rates.

Global Opportunities

While Spain and France remain popular destinations for American buyers, the Miami expo will showcase properties from diverse markets worldwide. This variety reveals Ilana Klochkov’s plan of making international real estate accessible to middle-class Americans, not just wealthy investors.

The exhibition provides a rare opportunity to explore emerging markets alongside traditional favorites. Attendees can evaluate options across different regions, price points, and property types in one location, saving countless hours of independent research.

This diversity of choices allows buyers to compare international options against domestic alternatives, potentially discovering better value or lifestyle matches abroad than they might find in traditional American retirement destinations.

Building for the Future

Realties Abroad complements the physical expo by offering year-round access to international property listings and educational resources. This digital platform provides ongoing support for buyers at every stage of their international property journey.

Following the Miami debut, Ilana Klochkov plans to expand the International Property Show to 10 to 12 additional U.S. cities throughout late 2025 and into 2026. These events will establish annual exhibitions in markets nationwide, creating regular opportunities for Americans to explore global real estate options.

The timing aligns perfectly with demographic fluctuations, as Baby Boomers reach retirement age while younger investors seek portfolio diversification through international real estate. By removing traditional barriers to overseas property ownership, Klochkov’s initiative may transform how Americans engage with global real estate markets in the coming years.