Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Real Estate Articles
Below are a number of articles offering information about buying real estate in Mexico and more specifically in the Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region. These articles provide a wealth of information, taken from a number of prominent local real estate publications such as Vallarta Lifestyles, Costa Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit and the Real Estate Guide.
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Real Estate in Mexico Directory
The following are links to real estate companies or services that are involved in the Mexico or Vallarta real estate industry.
The following are links to real estate companies or services that are involved in the Mexico or Vallarta real estate industry.
6 Ways to Search for Real Estate
MLSVallarta.com has been providing online real estate search for professionals and the public for more than 15 years, with our goal to make property search as easy and simple as possible. Today, there are six different ways to search for real estate in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
MLSVallarta.com has been providing online real estate search for professionals and the public for more than 15 years, with our goal to make property search as easy and simple as possible. Today, there are six different ways to search for real estate in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
Vallarta Real Estate 101
Purchasing real estate in Mexico may appear to be a daunting venture. To help demystify the process, we’ve created this CliffsNotes-style, jargon-free guide. Providing an informative overview of this multi-dimensional topic, it includes answers to a number of the Frequently Asked Questions that repeatedly come our way.
Purchasing real estate in Mexico may appear to be a daunting venture. To help demystify the process, we’ve created this CliffsNotes-style, jargon-free guide. Providing an informative overview of this multi-dimensional topic, it includes answers to a number of the Frequently Asked Questions that repeatedly come our way.
Home Seller's Guide to Real Estate in Vallarta/Nayarit
So you are considering selling. This is not always an easy decision to come to, as you are selling a place that has been a home for you and family, most likely for a number of years. All the memories that go with it, the good times and the bad, originated here. Sometimes we need something smaller, or larger, or just need to move on. Before your mind is made up, you need to take into consideration current market conditions...
Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit Real Estate Study 2011
The results that follow were generated from two local MLS systems: Multi-List Vallarta (MLV) and Multi-Dev Vallarta (MDV), which have been providing MLS service to realtors and developers in the region for more than 20 years. MLV is for re-sale properties only, while MDV is designed for the needs of real estate developers.
The results that follow were generated from two local MLS systems: Multi-List Vallarta (MLV) and Multi-Dev Vallarta (MDV), which have been providing MLS service to realtors and developers in the region for more than 20 years. MLV is for re-sale properties only, while MDV is designed for the needs of real estate developers.
New MLS Search Feature!
The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group has made a few key changes to the way people can search for real estate in the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region, through their multiple listing service (MLS) Multi-List Vallarta, located at MLSVallarta.com.
The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group has made a few key changes to the way people can search for real estate in the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region, through their multiple listing service (MLS) Multi-List Vallarta, located at MLSVallarta.com.
Real Estate Trends 2011-2012
When compiling our annual real estate trends article last year, we saw the year as a turning point in the market. The bottom of the cycle seemed to have been reached, and it should begin to swing upward as we moved into 2011. This seems to have proven to be true, at least for the re-sale market. The number of sales has increased and the number of listings on the market reduced.
When compiling our annual real estate trends article last year, we saw the year as a turning point in the market. The bottom of the cycle seemed to have been reached, and it should begin to swing upward as we moved into 2011. This seems to have proven to be true, at least for the re-sale market. The number of sales has increased and the number of listings on the market reduced.
Real Estate Trends 2010 - 2011
Looking back, the year 2010 will most likely be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having survived the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare that brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill during 2008-2009 (And yes, that was just a year ago! How quickly we forget!), the market saw increased activity this past season, people once again out looking and testing the market with offers.
Looking back, the year 2010 will most likely be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having survived the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare that brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill during 2008-2009 (And yes, that was just a year ago! How quickly we forget!), the market saw increased activity this past season, people once again out looking and testing the market with offers.
Looking Ahead
Costa Vallarta, the amazing coastline that stretches from Barra de Navidad to San Blas, ranges in ecological diversity from lush tropical forest to arid farmland, encompassing pristine beaches, large estuaries teeming with life and rugged cliffs where the foothills of the Sierra Madre meet the sea, interspersed with delightful coves and bays.
Costa Vallarta, the amazing coastline that stretches from Barra de Navidad to San Blas, ranges in ecological diversity from lush tropical forest to arid farmland, encompassing pristine beaches, large estuaries teeming with life and rugged cliffs where the foothills of the Sierra Madre meet the sea, interspersed with delightful coves and bays.
Real Estate Trends 2009 - 2010
How things can change in a short period of time! Vallarta's real estate market has been hit on many sides this year, making it difficult for the market to move ahead. Although issues such as the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare are not actually “trends,” since they are not new long-term directions in our marketplace, they are certainly facilitating trends that, for the most part, are new to this market.
How things can change in a short period of time! Vallarta's real estate market has been hit on many sides this year, making it difficult for the market to move ahead. Although issues such as the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare are not actually “trends,” since they are not new long-term directions in our marketplace, they are certainly facilitating trends that, for the most part, are new to this market.
The place to start for Selling or Purchasing Real Estate
When it comes to searching for what real estate options are available in or around Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, the best place to look is either online at MLSVallarta.com or VallartaRealEstateGuide.com. Both sites offer visitors to search the inventories of both Multi-List Vallarta (re-sale properties) and Multi-Dev Vallarta (new or development properties).
When it comes to searching for what real estate options are available in or around Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, the best place to look is either online at MLSVallarta.com or VallartaRealEstateGuide.com. Both sites offer visitors to search the inventories of both Multi-List Vallarta (re-sale properties) and Multi-Dev Vallarta (new or development properties).
Ejido Land in Mexico
Ejidos represent a very interesting topic for investors in real estate and tourism because a considerable amount of land in Mexico belongs to ejidos, and an important amount of these ejidos are located in coastal areas. This article intends to provide a general overview of ejidos in Mexico and the processes available to convert ejido land into sellable property, taking into consideration the most common inquiries I have been asked in working on ejido matters.
Ejidos represent a very interesting topic for investors in real estate and tourism because a considerable amount of land in Mexico belongs to ejidos, and an important amount of these ejidos are located in coastal areas. This article intends to provide a general overview of ejidos in Mexico and the processes available to convert ejido land into sellable property, taking into consideration the most common inquiries I have been asked in working on ejido matters.
2010 Tax Modifications
The purpose of this article is to inform you of the main changes in fiscal and tax laws for 2010. As you will notice these modifications, far from stimulating investment in the tourism and real estate sectors, are focused so that all tax payers make extra contributions that will serve to face the existing public deficit.
The purpose of this article is to inform you of the main changes in fiscal and tax laws for 2010. As you will notice these modifications, far from stimulating investment in the tourism and real estate sectors, are focused so that all tax payers make extra contributions that will serve to face the existing public deficit.
A new way to Search
The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group (VLPG) has released an upgrade to Multi-List Vallarta (MLV), their MLS property search for the Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit regions, located on the website www.mlsvallarta.com.
The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group (VLPG) has released an upgrade to Multi-List Vallarta (MLV), their MLS property search for the Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit regions, located on the website www.mlsvallarta.com.
MLSVallarta.com/MLSNayarit.com
The broad variety of options for real estate investment available in and around Puerto Vallarta can be rather overwhelming. However, thanks to some easy-to-use online searching tools, you can begin narrowing your options from the comfort of your own home.
The broad variety of options for real estate investment available in and around Puerto Vallarta can be rather overwhelming. However, thanks to some easy-to-use online searching tools, you can begin narrowing your options from the comfort of your own home.
Should I work with a Realtor?
When you're ready to think about buying or selling your property, you need to ask yourself the following questions: Do you have the time, energy, sources of information, and contacts to buy or sell a property in Mexico? If you were one of the 'do-it-yourself' people, would the results be as good or better than they would be if you had professional assistance? Would it have gone smoother? Would it have given you more personal time? Would you have purchased for less, or sold for more, if a real estate agent was involved?
When you're ready to think about buying or selling your property, you need to ask yourself the following questions: Do you have the time, energy, sources of information, and contacts to buy or sell a property in Mexico? If you were one of the 'do-it-yourself' people, would the results be as good or better than they would be if you had professional assistance? Would it have gone smoother? Would it have given you more personal time? Would you have purchased for less, or sold for more, if a real estate agent was involved?
Leaving the Dream in Good Hands
The taxi is waiting. The drapes are drawn and the door double-locked, but a pang of anxiety persists. After all, you’re leaving your special dream dwelling by the bay to fly north, while the pounding surf continues to spray the patio doors, and the balcony plants bake in the Vallarta sun.
The taxi is waiting. The drapes are drawn and the door double-locked, but a pang of anxiety persists. After all, you’re leaving your special dream dwelling by the bay to fly north, while the pounding surf continues to spray the patio doors, and the balcony plants bake in the Vallarta sun.
Doing Your Homework
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.
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.
Now that I have bought a property in Mexico...
For a foreigner, buying property in Mexico is a new and different experience. Most foreigners spend time researching the procedure of buying property, setting up a trust or a corporation and becoming familiar with the different permits and costs required to close on a property transaction in Mexico. A lot of effort is put into becoming familiar with the “closing procedure” however...
For a foreigner, buying property in Mexico is a new and different experience. Most foreigners spend time researching the procedure of buying property, setting up a trust or a corporation and becoming familiar with the different permits and costs required to close on a property transaction in Mexico. A lot of effort is put into becoming familiar with the “closing procedure” however...
Why Puerto Vallarta?
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!
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!