Buying the Dream

Costa Careyes Mexico

by Carolina Buia | Condé Nast Traveler While hiring your own real estate agent may be a good idea, getting a lawyer is a necessity. Ask your agent or a fellow expat to recommend an attorney. The local American consulate and most major law firms in the States can also provide referrals. If you’re in [...]

OPEN HOUSE – Vista Paraiso – Punta Esmerald Penthouse

Attn: Realtors Please join us for wine and hors d´oeuvres at Vista Pariaso PH – Punta Esmeralda, Parota building 501 Thursday, 20th of November from 4PM to 7PM. A 1% bonus to sales agent who brings the buyer. VISTA PARAISO TURN-KEY PH UNIT $1,350,000 USD Please visit our website for a virtual tour http://www.lapuntarealty.com/puntaesmeralda/ 360 [...]

Comparing 2008 Banking crisis to Mexico’s 1994 Crisis

Although the two were created out of different circumstances, the end result seriously effected the banking and financial industries of both countries. For Mexico, 1994 was a complete financial meltdown. The peso de-valued, many of the banks needed to be bailed out, and credit dried up, literally for years. In 2008, for the USA, the [...]

MLS Activity compared to 2008

  Here’s some stats I recently compiled from Multi-List Vallarta, comparing 2007 YTD to what has happened so far in 2008. Please keep in mind that these are based on the “re-sale” sales of the MLS service and do not reflect what may be taking place with new products with developments. As well, keep in [...]

Articles in the Mexico Real Estate 101 Category

  Articles in the Mexico Real Estate 101 Category    5 Tips on Safely Buying Real Estate in Mexico Consult the National Agrarian Registry (Registro Agrario Nacional, or RAN) to check if the property is on Ejido land. Ejido land is land that has been set aside by the Mexican government for community farmers and can [...]

Mexico Mortgage Financing – Helping a Slower Mexico Real Estate Market

Mexico Mortgage Financing – Helping a Slower Mexico Real Estate Market http://www.mexicorealestateinvestment.org/ Since its introduction in the early part of 2005, the cross-border Mexico mortgage market — mortgage financing for foreigners purchasing vacation and retirement homes in Mexico — has been compared by many realtors and developers to riding a roller coaster. But now, a [...]

Real Estate Trends 2007-2008

    The Vallarta Real Estate Guide For the past five years, we have prepared a list of trends we perceived to be taking place in the Vallarta real estate market. Information is gathered through interviews with real estate agents and developers, then compiled and reviewed for trends. Each year, interestingly enough, brings new trends, [...]

Want to buy in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

  Buy smart, just as you would in Canada, former Vancouverite recommends Michael Sasges, Westcoast Homes Published: Saturday, November 08, 2008 In Mexico, the asking price of a new-construction home is one-quarter to one-third the asking price of a comparable Canadian home. But property ownership by foreigners is restricted. The weather is lovely, but . . [...]

Potential Solution for Real Estate Developers facing slowing sales

 Bruce Greenberg of Montaña Verde, a consulting and appraisal company that has been doing work in Mexico for many years, is currently teaming up with Deloitte Mexico (Deloitte as this time has not signd onto the program officially, but they are studying it), to offer a potential solution for real estate developers in Mexico during [...]

Take a Tour of Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta

Mexico Real Estate Tours offers educational seminars on Mexico real estate and guided tours of Puerto Vallarta real estate. If you are serious about buying a home in Mexico, this is a great way to learn everything you need to know about safely buying a property and also check out several quality developments in person. [...]

Tour Puerto Vallarta by 360° images by Paco Ojeda

360 360 Spotlight: Dolphin Adventure Center: If you love dolphins, a visit to Vallarta Adventures’ Dolphin Adventure Center should top your list of things to do on your Puerto Vallarta vacation! Vallarta Adventures offers a full range of educational and interactive dolphin programs designed for dolphin lovers of all ages and abilities.   360 Spotlight: [...]

eNews for residents, guests and friends of Punta Mita

  NOVEMBER 2008 Property Spotlight  Resort News  Community Spotlight Introducing Ayia Punta Mita       Uniting a spectacular resort setting with lifestyle enriching amenities, Ayia Punta Mita brings a sense of metropolitan glamour to Mexico’s premier beach and golf resort community. “It is going to be very sleek, eclectic and hip…at least that is my vision,” [...]

Mexico’s accumulated inflation rate hits 7-year high

www.chinaview.cn  2008-11-08 10:09:05       MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — The Central Bank of Mexico said Friday the country’s accumulated inflation rate surged to a 7-yearhigh of 5.78 percent over the last 12 months till October.      The inflation rate, measured by the National Index of the Prices to the Consumer (INPC), rose by 0.31 [...]

The XIV Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival that will be held from Nov. 13 to the 23

Hotel des Artistes in Punta de Mita features the best new along the Riviera Nayarit

Please join us to experience the professionalism, culinary art and culture of French cuisine at Café des Artistes del Mar. The XIV Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival that will be held from Nov. 13 to the 23 2008 at Puerto Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit, Café des Artistes del Mar will be honored to host Chef Gerard [...]

Explore the Punta de Mita peninsula by aerial photos

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Explore the Punta de Mita peninsula by aerial photos http://puntademita-realestate.com/aerialviews/ Discover the real estate and vacation rental offerings inside and outside the Punta Mita resort, featuring the Four Seasons Resort, the St. Regis Resort, two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, some of the most amazing villas in Mexico, the spectacular oceanfront condos of Punta Vista Signature [...]

St. Regis Makes Landmark Debut in Latin America with the Opening of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

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Located in Mexico’s Most Exclusive Beach Community, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort Features Latin America’s First Remede Spa, World-Class Cuisine, Three Infinity Pools with Private Cabanas, Two Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses, State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities, a Private Beach Club, Tennis Courts and the Signature St. Regis Butler Service   PUNTA MITA, Mexico, Nov 03, 2008 [...]

How to buy Real Estate in Mexico

North Shore Puerto Vallarta

You need your own team when buying Real Estate in Mexico. If you are a foreigner buying in another country, how are you going to know what questions to ask if you don’t have any knowledge of foreign laws which govern your purchase? There are no federal agencies which oversee real estate or the agents [...]

Punta Vista Signature Residences on pristine Playa Punta de Mita

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Punta Vista are oversized luxury beachfront condominiums on perfect Playa Punta de Mita. Unique in location, quality and space, Punta Vista condominiums are for discerning individuals who want to be in Punta de Mita and prefer a secure and deluxe condo experience directly on the beach. The amenities include a full spa, gymnasium, restaurant, bar, [...]

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