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Real Estate Conference 2008 Presentations

Thu, 08 May 2008 22:45:54 UT

Copies of the three PowerPoint presentations that were offered during the 2008 Real Estate Conference are available here for download, in PDF format.
Welcoming Address and Presentation of Real Estate Statistical Information.
Renting Properties and the Taxes that come with it.
Fractional Real Estate and other Real Estate Options.

The Value of Real Estate to our community

John Youden — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:49:41 UT

When most people think of real estate as an industry, it brings up images of tracts of single family homes, large commercial and condominium towers and shopping malls.

Puerto Vallarta: A Real Estate Success Story

John Youden — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:24:35 UT

What we can establish as being “a success”? Well, in 2000 Puerto Vallarta had roughly $50 million in resort real estate sales (“resort real estate” is defined as real estate purchased primarily by retirees or second-home purchasers). There were rarely homes selling for more than $1 million and few large real estate developments.

Real Estate Market Update 2008

John Youden — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:37:38 UT

Realtors, developers, potential buyers and sellers, all are looking at the local real estate market these days. So far, there have been few signs of any considerable change in the market that would give them a better idea about how things may go in 2008, especially when considering what is currently happening north of the border.

Letting Someone Else Do the Chores

Ricky Arce — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:30:37 UT

Cooking without having to do the dishes or even not cooking at all! A beautiful garden without the weeding! The availability of reasonable domestic help makes all this possible for most North Americans living in Vallarta, but be aware that the casual arrangement you make with Maria to straighten up your condo three days a week is a binding legal contract.

Best Place to Retire?

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:36:08 UT

During the past 15 years, International Living magazine has calculated its Annual Global Retirement Index; a resource intended to assist retirees and future retirees in evaluating and comparing the world’s most popular retirement destinations.

Doing Your Homework

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:28:35 UT

If you are reading this, chances are that you have a vested interest in real estate in the Vallarta region. You are most likely a buyer or a seller (or both) or a professional involved in the industry, and you need sources of clear and current information about the state of the market.

Vacation Home Options

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:07:18 UT

With today’s evolving vacation home market, consumers are faced with an increasingly diverse marketplace and options in leisure travel, according to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). To select the vacation home best suited to their lifestyle needs and vacation dreams, consumers must educate themselves about the market terminology and ownership options, and assess their vacation preferences, travel goals and budget.

Buying Real Estate in Mexico

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:56:36 UT

It is a common misconception that foreigners cannot own real estate in Mexico, but the reality is that they can. It is perfectly legal for a foreigner or foreign corporation to acquire any type of real estate, holding the property as a direct owner, with the exception of properties located in the Restricted Zone.

Articles

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:24:39 UT

Principal Regions of Costa Vallarta

Joseph Kandoll — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:21:36 UT

Over the years as Puerto Vallarta has grown and a number of communities and developments have become established both to the north and south of its downtown borders, it has become more and more apparent that there needs to be names for the regions in which the communities are situated.

Why Puerto Vallarta?

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:05:15 UT

While Los Cabos and Cancun seem to always be in the news as appealing Mexican destinations, Puerto Vallarta has been keeping a low profile in the background. And while the spotlight's on them, it is actually Puerto Vallarta that has created this country's largest resort real estate market — more Americans own homes in “PV” than in the other two cities combined!

Lawyers and the Real Estate Process

Ricky Arce — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:48:06 UT

That beautiful home or condo on the bay is now yours, and you’re planning to enjoy more time in Vallarta. Not meant as a dire prediction, but a practical approach, you may need to spend some time in a lawyer’s office in Mexico, as well. The contracts for that new business, the will for certain assets in Mexico, and the lease on the condo you’re renting out will all require local legal services.

Appraisers and the Real Estate Process

Ricky Arce — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:44:53 UT

You’re ready to commit to a property in Mexico — now comes the paperwork phase. Actually, this is pretty painless when managed by a competent Notario, or notary. One thing he will handle for you is the required appraisal process — that is, obtaining an opinion or estimate of value from a professional in the field.

The Notary and the Real Estate Transaction

Ricky Arce — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:39:33 UT

You’ve found the perfect place to purchase in Bahía de Banderas. Now, meet your Notario. Although the translation of “Notario” is “notary public,” the Notario in Latin American countries has a very different role than the notary in the United States or Canada, who authorizes signatures.