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CNBC Predicts US Congress Will Retroactively Legalize Foreclosure Fraud
Daniel Tencer

Congress will pass a bill to "forgive" banks the potentially criminal errors made in foreclosure proceedings, a senior CNBC editor predicts.

Rivera Cuale Newsletter - October 2010
The Rivera Cuale Team

High season is almost upon us and we are already feeling renewed energy in our beloved Vallarta as the city comes back to life with welcome visitors and winter guests. We will soon be in the full whirl of the city's endless activities!

Mexico Invests 159 Million Pesos in Housing Sector
Suzanne Stephens Waller

President Felipe Calderón highlighted the boost Federal Government has given the housing sector by investing $159 billion pesos, making it one of the engines of the country's economic recovery.

Why Is the White House Against Freezing Foreclosures in the Face of Rampant Fraud?
Nomi Prins

At first, there was a deafening silence from Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on the foreclosure front. It was as if they: 1) didn’t read the news; or 2) were afraid someone would notice afresh their incompetence in dealing with the ongoing housing crisis and deteriorating economy, while convincing everyone that the bank bailouts and subsidizations were good for us.

MEXLend Announces Staff Additions and Expands into More of Mexico
Patrick Harrison

Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, is pleased to announce that they have added two additional loan officers and have expanded their personal one-on-one services into Punta de Mita and Cancun.

Villa Paloma Blanca Offers the Simple Elegance of Ocean Side Living
Laura Gelezunas

Sitting atop a bluff overlooking La Cruz, Villa Paloma Blanca's collection of seven view-filled family and guest suites make it the perfect oceanfront escape. Part of the exclusive and gated Real del Mar community, this luxury villa fills you with a sense of being one with the environment.

Casa Valerie Villa Rentals
Luxury Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rentals

Imagine walking into your Puerto Vallarta vacation rental and finding a beautiful wrought iron door opening up into an exclusive oceanfront villa. Whether you choose Casa Valerie - Mismaloya or Casa Valerie - Punta de Mita, that's what you'll experience with Casa Valerie Luxury Villa Rentals.

Will Obama Save Homeowners From Wall Street's Latest Fraud Scheme?
Zach Carter

A massive foreclosure fraud scandal is rocking the U.S. mortgage market. Wall Street banks and their lawyers are fabricating documents, forging signatures and lying to judges - all to exploit troubled borrowers with enormous, illegal fees, and in some cases, improperly foreclose on borrowers who haven’t missed any payments.

FREE PV Real Estate and Mortgage Seminars
Patrick Harrison

Tropicasa Realty and MEXLend Mortgages are bringing back Condos, Casas & Cocktails - free Q&A Seminars to help educate the public on the how-to's of Mexican real estate and mortgages - at 5:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, at Garbo's on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta - Now is the Time to Buy
Marilyn Newman

In today’s 'buyer’s market,' if you want a good deal on Puerto Vallarta real estate you have to be able to see value before anyone else does. If you sit and wait for someone to offer you a good deal, you’ll be sitting on the sidelines. If you want a good deal, you have to ask for it.

Mexico Resort Real Estate Update from The Settlement Company
John K. Glaab

While putting the 3rd Quarter 2010 edition of the Mexico Resort Real Estate Newsletter together, it was impossible not to think about the future of the Mexican real estate industry. What will the high season bring to the tourist zones that've been hit so hard by the global economic crises?

Stilettos or Huaraches: A Blond Perspective on the Vallarta Real Estate Market
Nicole Martin

I see a lovely pair of shoes in a window and then procrastinate. I turn my back and walk away only to return a week later ready to buy. The perfect shoe is gone. The same thing happens with property seekers. Looking for property can be a daily habit, kind of like always looking for the right shoe.

Race-Based Predatory Lending Fueled US Housing Crisis
Nick Carey

Predatory lending aimed at racially segregated minority neighborhoods led to mass foreclosures that fueled the U.S. housing crisis, according to a new study published in the American Sociological Review.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Villa Banderas 1, Lower Conchas Chinas

This spacious, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 268 m2 (2,884 sq. ft.) townhome in the prestigious lower Conchas Chinas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta features beautiful views of the ocean, the famous Los Arcos rock formation, and the surrounding jungle hillside.

Important Facts About Foreclosure and Mortgage Fraud
Barbara Ann Jackson

Foreclosure fraud is the best means by which unscrupulous 'foreclosure mill lawyers' deceptively auction and bid (or insiders bid) and acquire those properties; and results in some neighborhood blights.

JPMorgan Suspending Foreclosures
David Streitfeld

In a sign that the entire foreclosure process is coming under pressure, a second major mortgage lender said that it was suspending court cases against defaulting homeowners so it could review its legal procedures.

Buying Puerto Vallarta Land Safely
Thomas Lloyd

What information do you have about buying Puerto Vallarta land? Not much, but that’s OK, since it’s just like buying land anywhere else, right? Well, not quite.

Retiring in Puerto Vallarta – Great Homes and Affordable Medicare
Tom Budniak

Everybody wants to live a peaceful retired life in some tropical paradise, but for many it all seems out of reach after the recession. But they are wrong! The answer is right in front of their face. Mexico!

PEACE Classic Vallarta Home Tours
Astrid van Dam

Join PEACE as they expand south from Nayarit and launch their exciting new Classic Vallarta Home Tour this fall. Tours depart every Tuesday at 10 am, November 23rd through April 5th from Plaza Romy located at Ignacio L. Vallarta #228 in the Romantic Zone.

Classic Beachfront Living at Villa Mareja Baja
Laura Gelezunas

Capture stunning views from the multi-faceted terrace and open-air rooms at Villa Mareja Baja. Situated right on Amapas Beach in lower Conchas Chinas, this classic Puerto Vallarta beachfront villa incorporates Mexican colonial style with modern touches and natural influences.

AMPI Members Meet to Discuss the Status of Tourism Real Estate
John K. Glaab

Nearly one hundred members of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals met earlier this month in the Nation’s capital. The purpose of the all-day meeting was to discuss the status of Mexico’s real estate market in the tourist zones and develop strategies that might help a recovery.

Realtor 365 with Nicole Martin
Truth, Wisdom and Humor from Vallarta Realtors

In Realtor 365, a new monthly video program on BanderasNews, Nicole Martin gives us an 'inside the industry' introduction to top Vallarta real estate professionals, who state their opinions on the market, promote their favorite local charities and confess how they first landed on our shores.

Zell's Firm in Talks to Invest in Mexican Property Companies
Alexander Cuadros

Billionaire investor Sam Zell’s Equity International is in talks to invest in Mexican and Colombian real-estate firms as economic growth prospects outweigh drug-fueled violence, Chief Executive Officer Gary Garrabrant said.

US Banks Seize Record Number of Homes
msnbc.com

A record number of homeowners lost houses to their banks in August as lenders worked through the backlog of distressed mortgages, real estate data company RealtyTrac said last week.

Pets and Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Options
Tere Kimball

As more and more people move to the Bay of Banderas, many are empty nesters, baby boomers and retirees who have animals and love them almost as if they were their children. As a result, many home buyers are basing their purchase decision on whether or not the development accepts pets.

US Foreclosures Rise Again
Alex Veiga

Lenders took back more homes in August than in any month since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis. The increase in home repossessions came even as the number of properties entering the foreclosure process slowed for the seventh month in a row.

Purchase and Pay with Rental Income in Puerto Vallarta
Ed Rogalski

As realtors in Puerto Vallarta, we are often asked what kind of return on investment homebuyers can expect if they rent out the condo or house they purchased. This question can illicit varied responses but there are a few key components to keep in mind when buying property as an investment.

Rivera Cuale Newsletter - September 2010
The Rivera Cuale Team

Let's have some fun this month! We are feeling particularly social and are bringing to you our brand new Rivera Cuale Facebook page, a giveaway, a very exciting yet relaxing offer, and a survey! Plus, Mexico is getting ready for a huge celebration, so we are just plain feeling festive all around!

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate for Retirees
Tom Budniak

If you love beaches, sun and sand then buying a retirement home in a fabulous destination such Mexico makes lot of sense. Though many people will say that this is a luxury that they cannot afford to have, the truth is something else.

US Sellers Cut Prices on 50% of Homes
Sheree R Curry

Homeowners are slashing prices more drastically and more frequently, according to recently released data from ZipRealty. The average price reduction is now 7.1 percent of list price.

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market Heats Up
Debra Stevenson

Summer condominium deliveries are in full swing in Puerto Vallarta! The construction delays of 2009 are over and there are over 9 new developments, including ICON Vallarta, DelCanto, Rivera Molino, Rivera Cuale, 3.14 and Alamar, scheduled for delivery over the summer and early fall.

Health, Leases, and Toxicity in Paradise
Terra Mar

We planned our move to Puerto Vallarta, like a desirable job, to be full time and permanent. Unfortunately, the housing part of our plan fell into the category 'of mice and men.' Except it wasn't mice, it was termites. More specifically the toxic spray used on the little critters.

Slice of Paradise Becomes Eviction Nightmare for Canadian in Mexico
David Agren

Canadian Siegfried Schiffmacher purchased land near the beach in Tenacatita, Mexico, for $30,000 in 2006, but is unable now to access the property because of a titling dispute.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Villa Quinta Vista - Colonia 5 de Diciembre

The most spectacular view of Puerto Vallarta belongs to Quinta Vista, a truly a one-of-a-kind villa in the 5 de diciembre neighborhood that guarantees plenty of 'wows' for home buyers looking for a unique real estate property in paradise.


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