How to Buy Real Estate in Vallarta – Lifestyles Magazine

Casa Canta Rana - North Shore Puerto Vallarta vacation rental villa and oceanfront real estate property

  The following information offers a simple and concise summary about owning real estate in Mexico.   It is supplied courtesy of Century 21 Bay & Beach in Nuevo Vallarta, and has been slightly revised by our editorial staff to focus primarily on purchasing real estate in the Vallarta area and to bring it up [...]

Useful Information for the Real Estate Owner

• Property Tax:At the beginning of every year, you need to pay property taxes (Impuesto Predial). If they are paid in January,you receive a 15% discount. If your property is in the state of Jalisco, as is the case with Puerto Vallarta, your payment needs to be made to:H. Ayuntamiento de Puerto VallartaIndependencia 123 (City [...]

Marina Living

Lights twinkle on soaring masts against the twilight sky, as boats rock gently in their moorings and buoys chime soothingly in Vallarta’s sweet breeze. It’s a beautiful scene, and one that can be easily enjoyed in the Bahia de Banderas without ever boarding a boat. Dockside life can be enchanting from the terrace of a [...]

The Attraction of Fairway Homes

A favorite pastime for many seniors, snowbirds and year-round residents, this dream is becoming a reality for many. Even for those who have yet to swing a club, buying a home on a golf course can feel like winning the real estate lotto! Gorgeous views, peace and quiet and well maintained large green expanses are [...]

Mortgage Financing

Mortgage financing is now available in Mexico, although it is just being introduced and still working through growing pains. Purchase-only financing is available (no remodelation loans) for single family residences and condos with a 20-year mortgage (25 & 30 year amortization loans are on the way) with a four-year fixed loan rate. Rates vary but [...]

Real Estate Trends Update 2005 – 2006

The growth of the Vallarta real estate market continues to be very strong, with sales tripling for the local real estate association’s MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and doubling for developers compared to the 2003-2004 season. This type of growth is unprecedented for Puerto Vallarta and their doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. If [...]

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