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Danger Increasing in Mexico? Large Investments Say No

Journey Mexico On April 22nd, the US State Department updated its travel warning for Mexico, expanding it to include five new states: Jalisco, Nayarit, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, and Zacatecas. Although the Travel Warning clearly states: “There is no evidence that U.S. tourists have been targeted by criminal elements due to their citizenship,” the increase [...]

Garrabrant Sees Opportunities in Mexico Despite Crime

Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) — Gary Garrabrant, chief executive officer of Equity International, discusses his company’s real estate investments in Mexico and strategy in Brazil. Garrabrant speaks with Betty Liu on Bloomberg Television’s “In the Loop.” (This is an excerpt of the full interview. Source: Bloomberg) http://www.bloomberg.com/video/63348144/

Hotel investors tiptoe back into buying game

Want to buy a hotel? 2010 may be just the time. Hopes for an economic turnaround are prompting some hotel investors to get back in the long-dormant acquisition game, laying the groundwork for what could prove to be an active acquisition market next year. “Like most companies, we did not acquire anything in 2009,” said [...]

Real Estate Scams in Latin America to Avoid

By Domenick Buonamici / May 09 Escape from America Magazine It’s no secret why thousands of people choose to move to Latin America each year to invest and retire. The pleasant weather, fresh food, welcoming locals and great property deals all are big draws. But buyer beware, here are a few of the common scams out [...]

Come back to Mexico – come back

by Karen Fawcett TRIPSO The Mexican Tourist Board is launching a multi-million dollar investment plan that will include a global public relations campaign. It is also calling for U.S. authorities to lift the travel ban with the hope that doing so will restore confidence in Mexico’s being one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Its tourism [...]

The Affluent Market for Vacation Homes: Full and Fractional Ownership and Destination Club Memberships

New Survey: Affluent Market for Vacation Homes Looks Gloomy for Full Ownership and Private Residence and Destination Clubs The potential market for vacation homes, including full ownership and private residence and destination clubs, has declined substantially from 2007 levels, reflecting losses in net worth and a negative 12-month outlook for the economy and personal income [...]

Luxury vacation club is financially threadbare

Lusso Collection — offering access to multimillion-dollar getaway homes around the world — has filed for bankruptcy protection. By JIM BUCHTA, Star Tribune Last update: January 25, 2009 – 10:12 AM For a busy executive like weatherman Paul Douglas, vacation means exploring the world with the comforts of home but none of [...]