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Baja Feels the Effects of US Housing Downturn
 Diane Lindquist
The U.S. housing slump has spread south across the border, dampening a coastal real estate boom boosted in recent years by Americans snatching up vacation and retirement homes in Baja California and elsewhere in Mexico.
New Way to Target 'Lock-And-Leave' Lifestyle
 Tom Kelly
What's new in Puerto Vallarta condos? Want to see the latest San Diego high rise? No longer do you have to wait for a national road show to get a feel for new developments around the world.
Merida, Mexico: Variety and Value for Investors
 Beth Anderson
The city of Merida, on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is gaining a reputation as a hot spot for international investors. With a culturally rich historic district just ten minutes away from the modern north side of the city, there is something for every investor’s palate.
Luma Model Home Opens at Active Adult Beachfront Community in Mexico
 Market Wire
Luma, the first American developed, full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Mexico, announces the opening of its fully furnished model home. Luma will be a warm, inviting community for those 50 and over and feature over 400 stunning residences, 264 of which will be beachfront.
Guidelines for Buying Mexico Real Estate
 John Glaab
Buying property in ANY country can be stressful. A property purchase in Mexico can be just as safe and secure as in the U.S. or Canada... IF it is done correctly! Here are some guidelines for successful real estate acquisitions in Mexico.
 Kimball Re-Elected for Fifth AMPI Term
 PVNN
At the A.M.P.I. Riviera Nayarita General Assembly, which was held at Casa Minitas in Bucerias on November 29th, Prudential California Realty Vallarta Division Broker/Partner Tere Kimball was re-elected for a fifth term as AMPI President.
Retirement in Vallarta - Condo or Villa?
 Jim Scherrer
Once you have determined that Puerto Vallarta will be your full time or part time retirement destination, you'll need to start considering which is most appropriate for you, a condominium or a villa.
Arup Joins Latin America’s Tallest Tower Project
 Icon Review
Arup has been appointed to work with Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) on the design of Torre Bicentenario in the center of Mexico City. Commissioned by Groupo Danhos, one of the largest real estate developers in Mexico, it will be the tallest building in Latin America, at 300m (984ft).
Property Investments in Mexico Can Be Risky
 Dennis Wagner
U.S. investors have poured more than $100 million into beachfront homes, motels and land in the Mexican vacation retreat known as Rocky Point, only to see their cash swallowed up by Mexican and U.S. developers who failed to build the projects.
What Your Home Wants You to Know - Selecting a Property Manager
 Jim Morrison
If you own property in Puerto Vallarta, and you don’t live here full time, you need a property manager to look after your home while you’re away. Any number of people will promise to do that - but you shouldn't entrust your home to just anybody.
Mexico to Take Bids in '08 to Build $7 Billion West Coast Port
 Thomas Black
Mexico plans to begin taking bids in the first quarter from companies vying to build a $7 billion port and rail line on Mexico's west coast as an alternative to congested U.S. ports in California.
Boca de Iguanas Development Commits Percentage of Sales to Mother Nature
 Citlali Gonzalez
Turtles returning to nest on the creamy sand beaches of Boca de Iguanas have reason to be thankful. Developers of the eco-resort community nestled on 18 acres of beachfront have committed one percent of all sales towards environmental preservation programs, including an onsite turtle camp monitored by university student biologists and care of a rare mangrove ecosystem.
Legal Expert Joins the Tropicasa Team
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty is pleased to announce that celebrated legal expert, María Elizabeth O'Connor, has joined their team as General Counsel - adding yet another element of security for Tropicasa clients and experience to the Tropicasa name.
On Mexican Time
 Janna Cawrse
Did you ever read that book, On Mexican Time? It's about an American couple who goes through the slow, painstaking, but ultimately satisfying process of building a house in Mexico. My girlfriend loved the book so much she reads it every time she takes a trip south of the border.
Many U.S Retirees Heading South of the Border for Nursing Home Care
 Chris Hawley
As millions of baby boomers reach retirement age and U.S. health care costs soar, Mexican nursing home managers expect more American seniors to head south in coming years.
How Far Will the Strong Canadian Dollar Go in Mexico Today?
 Jim Scherrer
Of the nearly 50,000 North Americans in Vallarta, we estimate that 30-40% of them are Canadians. This percentage will surely increase as the Canadian dollar strengthens and the US real estate prices and the US dollar weaken.
For a Change, Builders from La Jolla, New Homes in Tijuana
 Emily Alpert
To the La Jolla High students ferried here to build homes, the squatters' camp called Villa del Tren looks like the Third World. To residents who migrated here from Mexico's interior, it represents opportunities unheard of elsewhere in Mexico: a chance to own a plot of land, to educate your children.
Baja's Most Significant Mixed-Use Resort Community, "Destino," Introduced
 PRWeb
Over 250 business and community leaders, Mexican officials, prospective home owners, and high-end vacationers from both sides of the border got their first glimpse of what will be one of Baja's most unique resort destinations.
 The $8.5 Million High Tech Penthouse
 Reuters
Eight large flat screen monitors, a vintage game room with a twist, and 6-foot speakers with a girlish figure, highlight the ideal bachelor pad.
In Mazatlan, Rising Prices
 Marla Dickerson
With the influx of foreign baby boomers settling in Mazatlan, Mexico, the coastal city's historic center is undergoing a renaissance. Mazatlan has become popular with Americans, but prices are booming there, and may make it too expensive for many before long, experts say.
What To Know When Buying In Mexico
 Brahm Resnik
So many Valley residents have second homes in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, you might think it's a suburb of Phoenix. But it's not. You know Rocky Point, as it's widely known, is in a foreign country, and that means the laws are different.
Looking for the Best Place in the World to Retire?
 Jim Scherrer
With International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index ranking Mexico as the world's top retirement haven and Conde Nast naming Vallarta the world's friendliest resort, it's no wonder that so many retirees have migrated to Puerto Vallarta.
New Beginnings in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
 PVNN
Luma, the first full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, officially began construction with a groundbreaking ceremony and reception at their newly completed sales studio.
Wildfires Raise Questions With No Easy Answers
 dpa
In an era when global warming is mixing hotter summers with drier winters, what could be more foolhardy than promoting a building boom in one of the most wildfire prone zones in the US? Plenty, it turns out.
Mexican Housing Market Poised for Continued Strong Growth
 Thomson Financial
The Mexican housing market is poised for continued strong growth underpinned by a developing mortgage market, Fitch Ratings said in a report.
California Home Foreclosures Again Set a Record
 Peter Y. Hong
Californians lost their homes to foreclosure in record numbers for a second straight quarter, and the trend is creeping into affluent communities, figures released last week show. Foreclosures statewide hit a new high of 24,209, besting the previous record by 39%.
A Novel Marketing Approach for Condos 
 Tom Kelly
What's new in Puerto Vallarta condos? Want to see the latest San Diego high-rise? No longer do you have to wait for a national road show to get a feel for new developments around the world.
What Your Home Wants You To Know - Residential Electrical 101
 Jim Morrison
Many expats who move to Puerto Vallarta are surprised to find that the electrical outlets in their home are ungrounded, and resolve immediately to have a grounded circuit installed to protect their computers. But protect them from what exactly?
Things to Know Before You Move
 Marla Dickerson & Chris Kraul
Mexico is the most popular destination, because of its proximity to the U.S. and the large number of Mexican Americans looking to return to their roots. Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama form the next tier of favorites, according to the AARP, the advocacy group for about 39 million Americans aged 50 and over.
Real Estate Association to Turn 100
 John K. Glaab
In May of 1908, 120 Realtors met to form what would become The National Association of Realtors®. Today, the membership is 1,366,869 with 1442 local associations. Internationally it has cooperating agreements with 71 associations in 55 countries. Mexico of course is one of those countries.
Luma Ground Breaking Celebration Tonight
 PVNN
Luma, the first American developed, full-ownership, active adult beachfront community in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, officially begins construction with a ground breaking ceremony and reception at the new beachfront sales studio tonight.
Second-Home Buying Abroad Slows Down
 Tom Kelly
While the subprime market crisis is affecting credit markets around the world, baby boomers and retirees can still find funding for their second homes, especially in countries with a stable political environment and solid infrastructure.
What Your Home Wants You To Know - Your Questions, Our Answers
 Jim Morrison
Everything is just a little different here in Vallarta, so it’s no surprise that houses are, too. Casas del Mar PV answers some of the most common questions asked by people who are considering buying a home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Take the Chill Off Fall With a Fire Pit
 Cathy Frisinger
Pinpoints of light dotting the dark sky. Friends gathered in a circle, sipping on wine and chatting convivially. The kiddies toasting marshmallows. Creating the ambience of a campfire with a fire pit is one of the hottest trends in backyard recreation.
Villas de la Colina II Coming to Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
Chuck Toops and the C & C Development Company are proud to announce that the first of three Villas de la Colina II residential towers is quickly rising from the construction site high in the Amapas hills overlooking Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.
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