Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Developments
Mexican Banks Healthy
AFTER the 1994 peso crash, the risk of Mexico’s difficulties spilling over into America was considered so great that the Clinton administration helped bail out its southern neighbour.
AFTER the 1994 peso crash, the risk of Mexico’s difficulties spilling over into America was considered so great that the Clinton administration helped bail out its southern neighbour.
Real Estate Market Update 2008
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.
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
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.
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.
Real Estate Trends 2007-2008
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.
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.
Benefits of Escrow
Despite the fact that escrows are regularly used in real estate transactions in Mexico, according to Mexican regulations, the concept of escrow has certain identity problems. The reason is that escrow services are not regulated as such under Mexican law, and are often confused with other similar concepts better known in Mexico, such as a Fideicomiso (trust) or a Depósito Condicionado (conditional deposit).
Despite the fact that escrows are regularly used in real estate transactions in Mexico, according to Mexican regulations, the concept of escrow has certain identity problems. The reason is that escrow services are not regulated as such under Mexican law, and are often confused with other similar concepts better known in Mexico, such as a Fideicomiso (trust) or a Depósito Condicionado (conditional deposit).
Everything you wanted to know about Real Estate
A reflection of the bay’s constantly evolving real estate market, “The Vallarta Real Estate Guide” now features a companion online publication, VREG Online at www.vallartarealestateguide.com. This new Website makes use of the most innovative Web techniques and the many options available for property buyers and sellers.
A reflection of the bay’s constantly evolving real estate market, “The Vallarta Real Estate Guide” now features a companion online publication, VREG Online at www.vallartarealestateguide.com. This new Website makes use of the most innovative Web techniques and the many options available for property buyers and sellers.
Fairway Living
Residing on a beautiful golf course and owning prime Costa Vallarta real estate is any golfer’s dream. As the sport fast becomes a favorite pastime for many seniors, snowbirds and year-round residents, this dream is becoming a reality for many.
Residing on a beautiful golf course and owning prime Costa Vallarta real estate is any golfer’s dream. As the sport fast becomes a favorite pastime for many seniors, snowbirds and year-round residents, this dream is becoming a reality for many.
The Future of Nayarit
The late 90s were a time of many changes in communication, in business and in tourism. Some of those changes were due to the technological advances allowed, and even forced, by the Internet, which is rapidly becoming a major power in itself. Other changes were due to education.
The late 90s were a time of many changes in communication, in business and in tourism. Some of those changes were due to the technological advances allowed, and even forced, by the Internet, which is rapidly becoming a major power in itself. Other changes were due to education.
Taking Control of Trust Fees
Watch out for boilerplate trust agreements. Over the years, many foreigners frustrated with the fees they have to pay to the bank acting as their trustee have contacted me.
Watch out for boilerplate trust agreements. Over the years, many foreigners frustrated with the fees they have to pay to the bank acting as their trustee have contacted me.
5 Tips to Help Sell Your Property Faster
There is no question that in many areas properties are currently on the market longer. As a seller, this slow-down means there is more competition for a limited pool of potential buyers.
There is no question that in many areas properties are currently on the market longer. As a seller, this slow-down means there is more competition for a limited pool of potential buyers.
Martin Ravenhill to Develop PVFAN
Presently in the works but likely to make a positive impact on Puerto Vallarta’s perception, worldwide, is PVFAN, or Puerto Vallarta Foundation Against Negativism, a new organization spearheaded by Martin Ravenhill of Lloydshare, an established provider of deferred annuities linked to vacation ownerships.
Presently in the works but likely to make a positive impact on Puerto Vallarta’s perception, worldwide, is PVFAN, or Puerto Vallarta Foundation Against Negativism, a new organization spearheaded by Martin Ravenhill of Lloydshare, an established provider of deferred annuities linked to vacation ownerships.
Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals
In Puerto Vallarta there are numerous properties held by second homeowners who would like to rent out their home or condominium when they are not using it. Learn about the pros and cons of renting your home.
In Puerto Vallarta there are numerous properties held by second homeowners who would like to rent out their home or condominium when they are not using it. Learn about the pros and cons of renting your home.
Home Decorating in Vallarta
For the upcoming issue of “Costa Vallarta Luxury Living,” one of the editorial assignments was decorating and furnishing a condominium in Punta Mita using only items from stores located in the Costa Vallarta area.
For the upcoming issue of “Costa Vallarta Luxury Living,” one of the editorial assignments was decorating and furnishing a condominium in Punta Mita using only items from stores located in the Costa Vallarta area.
Multi-DEV Vallarta
Multi-DEV the multiple listing service for the real estate developers within the Costa Vallarta region. It was created in 2001 as an additional MLS service for real estate developments.
Multi-DEV the multiple listing service for the real estate developers within the Costa Vallarta region. It was created in 2001 as an additional MLS service for real estate developments.
Buying Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta
The following information offers a simple and concise summary about owning real estate in Mexico. It is supplied courtesy of Century 21 Giovanna and has been slightly revised by our editorial staff to focus primarily on purchasing real estate in the Vallarta area.
The following information offers a simple and concise summary about owning real estate in Mexico. It is supplied courtesy of Century 21 Giovanna and has been slightly revised by our editorial staff to focus primarily on purchasing real estate in the Vallarta area.
Real Estate Trends Update 2005-2006
The growth of the Vallarta real estate market continues to be very strong, with sales tripling for the local real estate association’s MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and doubling for developers compared to the 2003-2004 season.
The growth of the Vallarta real estate market continues to be very strong, with sales tripling for the local real estate association’s MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and doubling for developers compared to the 2003-2004 season.
Good Times Ahead?
Like a perfect storm, all the conditions are in place for a major shift in Costa Vallarta’s climate. But we’re not talking weather or bad news, rather, a “good” perfect storm. New leaders at federal, state and municipal levels with a renewed commitment to working together are looking at tourism, a major growth industry in Mexico, as a top priority.
Like a perfect storm, all the conditions are in place for a major shift in Costa Vallarta’s climate. But we’re not talking weather or bad news, rather, a “good” perfect storm. New leaders at federal, state and municipal levels with a renewed commitment to working together are looking at tourism, a major growth industry in Mexico, as a top priority.
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.
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.