A whole new year for travel

By Joy CrutchfieldSpecial to the News-Capital What will be the hottest spots for travel in 2007? Where’s the best nightlife? Where can I take Mom and Dad, me and my husband, our kids and grandchildren? Where can I go to get away from the crowds? What’s the best value? Is it better to book early [...]

REAL ESTATE TRENDS 2006-2007

The primary trend for the Vallarta real estate market over the past three years has been strong, continual growth that has been difficult for developers, realtors or buyers to keep up with. It has been difficult for developers, realtors or buyers to keep up with. It seems that as fast as real estate can be [...]

Mexican village of Bucerias is a diamond in the rough

Sheryl Salloum, Special to the SunPublished: Saturday, January 13, 2007 Our hectic schedule allowed for only a 10-day getaway. We wanted to avoid tourist-jammed resorts, and we did not want to rough it. Our travel agent recommended Bucerias, Mexico, as a safe, tranquil sojourn. Not expecting much in the way of entertainment in a small [...]

Latin America Real Estate: Continued Growth

Monday, January 15, 2007 Latin America Real Estate: Continued Growth US baby boomers and European investors are helping spur the market. But growth and prices are slowing down. BY CHRONICLE STAFF Despite growing political tension in some countries, the real estate sector in Latin America continues to see strong growth. “The fundamentals of the region [...]

Real Estate: Mexico Mortgages Spur Boom

Mortgage securitization has helped spur a boom in real estate in Mexico. BY RONALD BUCHANAN MEXICO CITY — It may lack the frenetic activity of Panama or the bargain-basement prices of Argentina, but the Mexican real-estate market is growing as never before on the basis of the nation’s new-found economic stability. The growth is evident [...]

Gems lie off beaten path

10 Mexican destinations that are worth the trip Sat Jan 13 2007By David AgrenCanadians love jetting south to Mexico, but sadly, many stick to their all-inclusive resorts and thus miss the country’s best gems. Here are 10 places worth putting down your margarita to discover. 1. Colima: A charming state capital located less than 40 [...]

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