mexico real estate agent: Mexico Real Estate Myth: “I’ll get the Best Deal If I contact the Agent who is advertising the property.” – FALSE! - 02/25/10 01:58 AM
You find a very interesting Mexico Home on the internet, and the price looks right.  Or maybe you’re down in Mexico for your vacation on the beach and you see a great looking Mexico Condo, in a perfect location with a for sale sign on it.  What’s the first thing you should do?  Call the phone number on the sign, or on the web page advertising the property?  You get the best deal that way, since you’re going straight to the seller, without involving more people in the transaction, right?  WRONG!    False logic, it seems simple that contacting the listing agent would appear … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Mexico Real Estate Aquisition Process; The Post Closing - 01/18/10 02:02 AM
What you need to know after the closing.
Congratulations! You have signed and closed on your new home in Mexico. But now what Before purchasing your property, you found tons of information about the buying real estate in Mexico.
But what about after the closing Owning real estate in Mexico is very different from other countries. There are important issues that need to be taken care of. Here is a list of some important post closing issues:
1- Pick up the titleescrituras when it comes out of public registry.
After the closing you can request a certified copy of the titleescrituras … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Are you a Client or a Customer - 11/25/09 01:32 AM
Is your Mexico real estate agent really working for you Do they really have your best interests in mind Are you their client or customer
So maybe you are thinking what is the difference
What exactly is the difference Well, the dictionary definition for client is:
a- one that is under the protection of another
b- a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
And the definition of customer is:
One that purchases a commodity or service
Mexico Real estate properties are one of the biggest investments you will ever … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: What is a Mexico Notary Public and What Are Its Roles - 11/13/09 02:19 AM
A Mexico notary public is an attorney that specializes in real property law and is specifically licensed by the state to legally transfer Mexico real estate property from one party to another. In my previous post in our Mexico real estate blog, I talked about the how to buy real estate in Yucatan One of the most important roles during the transaction are that of the notaries The number of Mexico notary public licenses is limited by the state. An attorney who wishes to become a Mexico notary must first attend classes and then pass a board. It is a demanding … (1 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Tips on How to Begin a Property Search in Mexico - 11/09/09 02:18 AM
I remember when I first started looking for property for myself down in Mexico. I will admit that I was pretty confident and made…quite a few mistakes mainly by trying to do various things on my own I was a strong believer in my own investigative abilities, I knew how to negotiate in Mexico, and I had seen my good share of various types of business contracts in Latin America But soon, after my solo property search adventures, several late nights of worrying about my money deposits, and various headaches from that first dreadful Mexico real estate purchase experience, I suddenly … (1 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Tips on How to Begin a Property Search in Mexicoyucatan real estate , purchase , Puerto Vallarta Real Estate , mexico real estate agent , Mexico Real Estate , la paz real estate , investing , buying - 11/09/09 02:17 AM
I remember when I first started looking for property for myself down in Mexico. I will admit that I was pretty confident and made…quite a few mistakes mainly by trying to do various things on my own I was a strong believer in my own investigative abilities, I knew how to negotiate in Mexico, and I had seen my good share of various types of business contracts in Latin America But soon, after my solo property search adventures, several late nights of worrying about my money deposits, and various headaches from that first dreadful Mexico real estate purchase experience, I suddenly … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Using a Buyers Agent in Mexico? - 04/19/09 04:28 PM
The Mexico real estatemarket has been grabbing the attention of more and more north Americans for the past several years.  As more Mexican foreigners begin buying properties south of the border, more of a demand for real estate services increase.  As Jim Scherrer, Broker owner of  Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Byers's Agents (PVREB) points out, in the Puerto Vallarta real estate region alone, there are approximately 500 agents.  At the same time, Jim goes on to ask, "How, in Mexico where all legal contracts are in Spanish and the Mexico real estate laws are somewhat different, can the prospective buyers be assured that they are being … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Mexico Condo Investment: Full Time Living or Rental Property Investment? - 04/17/09 08:37 AM
Are you thinking of buying Mexico Real Estate or adjusting your portfolio to include Mexican properties?   If so, some simple guidelines will ensure a safe and profitable investment.
 
There are many options of real estate in Mexico, but you need to understand the process, the risks involved, and of course the potential returns.  One of the first steps involves choosing the area of interest for your investment or of your second home.  What are your goals or dreams of this Mexican property?  If your purpose is for investment or rental returns, then begin with studying growth patterns, or tourism indicators.  … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: How to Buy Property in Mexico With a Volatile Exchange Rate - 03/23/09 05:42 PM
The majority of Mexico real estate is sold in pesos.  In some areas though, where many Americans, Canadians and other Mexican foreigners have been purchasing and selling properties, it is common to see real estate listed in US dollars.  But, what happens if the USD gains or loses strength against the peso?  And how do you pay Mexico's real estate taxes?  Will you pay more or less with a gaining dollar? 

These are interesting questions amongst others that several TOP brokers from various regions of Mexico answer and discuss at the following site, Mexico Real Estate Blog.  The brokers you find here helping to … (1 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Do You Want to Own a Mexico Home But Don't Know Where to Start? - 03/14/09 08:45 PM
The first step in the process of Owning a Mexico Home is by finding a good Mexico Real estate Agent.  But take it a step further, find those with experience, many years of experience.   Linda Neil, from the Baja real estate market, has been working in her region and industry for over 33 years!  She just put up a very interestinga and well written post on "purchasing your Mexico dream home". 
Linda states in this article and recommends that you ask for testimonials, interview, and that your first smart move is by finding an experienced broker or agent.  That person down in Mexico is going to be your best friend … (2 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Ever Dream of Owning a Yucatan Hacienda ? - 02/27/09 06:24 PM
Haciendas are large farms, or can also be plantations, or factories which are mainly found in Mexico, but also present in other Latin American countries such as Brazil and Argentina.  In Mexico, some of the most famous Haciendas are in Yucatan state and their peninsula.  Mitch Keenan is an active broker for the Yucatan real estate region and has become very knowledgeable on these type of properties that have become quite popular over the past several years. 

It is amazing what you can pay for some of these old colonial structures, fix them up, and then see a new transformed and restored property.  It … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Once you Buy Your Second Home in Mexico, How Difficult is it to Buy Furniture? - 09/22/08 11:43 AM
I focus most of my time on activities regarding the buying and selling of property down here in Mexico.  Other people in my office usually help out with the details of helping new home owners find or at least point the people in the right direction for furnishings and decorations.
But 3 weeks ago, my wife and I went along with a new condo owner and shared some of his adventures of finding furniture.   It was a  good refresher course on the various activities involved in furniture hunting, ordering, and delivering down here in Mexico.
Many of you have not had the pleasure of visiting or seeing … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Playa del Carmen Real Estate: The Cacoyas - 09/22/08 09:03 AM
Are you looking to invest down in the Mexico Real Estate market?  Thinking or researching for a place south of the border with high rental potential?   I highly recommend that you study Cacoyas Condominium and compare to other options. We have several options to use as comparatives on our web pages   www.TOPmexicorealestate.com and to compare with other regional and like products visit   www.playacarmenproperty.com . 
Lloyd`s Real Estate went to a breakfast introduction of this new Playa del Carmen preconstruction condo project.  First,  the location is ideal for rental.  What do people look for when renting in Playa del Carmen:  a)   is it on or near to the … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Tulum Real Estate: Update on the New Closed Gated Community Project - 09/18/08 01:39 PM
I travelled down to Tulum to get updated with some construction projects last Monday.  Hot one that afternoon.  Andy and I decided to swing by the oceanfront before meeting up with our appointment and we grabbed a coke and let the ocean breeze cool us down. 

 
As we drove along the beachroad, it came to our attention some new  "accesso publico" signs posted on the Boca Pila road.  We commented that it was interesting since we have been seeing these come up all along the Riviera Maya.  Happy to see these signs and access points being identified as this subject has become reoccurring in our conversations with new buyers as the Tulum Condos and homes are starting to begin construction.  We also noticed a handfull of signs  "property for … (0 comments)

mexico real estate agent: Selling Property in Mexico? Short Post on Some of the Documentation - 09/10/08 12:17 PM
If you are selling your Property here in Mexico, the Mexican notary public will require several documents to be present for the closing process.  If you want a refresh on what all is involved during the Mexico Real Estate closing process click here to see a previous post that I wrote outlining these steps. 

 
If you are a buyer and new to the operations of purchasing property here in Mexico, it is also good to know and understand what documents are involved during the ownership transfer process.  There are many different properties that can be purchased here in this country, condos, single family … (3 comments)

 
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