About Us

About Us

We’re two Americans who fell in love with Portugal — and made it our mission to help others do the same. After navigating the country’s unique property market ourselves, we realized how confusing it can be without the right support. That’s why we built this platform: to share what we’ve learned, connect you with trusted local experts, and make buying in Portugal as stress-free (and exciting!) as it should be.

US to Portugal was born from a shared belief: that moving abroad doesn’t have to be confusing, intimidating, or a shot in the dark. Whether you're just curious or ready to make the move, we're here to guide you every step of the way—with honesty, experience, and a bit of fun along the way.

We’re not just relocation consultants — we’re people who’ve walked this path, built cross-continental networks, and understand both the big picture and the granular details that make a successful move to Portugal. Whether you’re dreaming of a retirement by the sea, remote working in a Lisbon flat, or planting roots in a hillside village, we’re here to help make it real.

Lew Goldstein
Co-Founder & Real Estate Guide

Lew brings over 30 years of IT expertise and 20+ years in real estate — a rare blend of technical insight, business strategy, and practical execution. As a licensed real estate agent and longtime property investor, he specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of real estate decisions — whether buying, selling, or investing.

With an analytical, detail-oriented approach (and a dash of dry humor), Lew makes complicated real estate moves more straightforward. He also enjoys the experience of living in different cultures, which helps inform his global outlook and deepens his understanding of diverse ways of life.

Based in Austin, Lew brings a practical, investor-focused perspective to real estate transactions across the U.S. and beyond. You can learn more about his U.S. real estate work at Searchlight Property Group.