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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) What is That?
Marilyn Newman

Prudential California Realty Vallarta Division sales associate, Marilyn Newman, recently received the distinction of Certified International Property Specialist, a specialty group of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that focuses on international real estate.

When 'Location, Location, Location' Becomes 'Security, Safety & Profitability'
Charles Simpson

Puerto Vallarta has seen some changes in the real estate world. The real estate buyer profile has also changed. There seem to be less second home buyers just for fun in the sun. There has been a shift towards buyers who are seriously planning their retirement strategy.

Understanding Regularized or Legalized Land
Mike Hansen

Although many real estate professionals are promoting the belief that all regularized or legalized land in Mexico can be can be purchased and transferred to foreigners, it CAN NOT. This is a very dangerous assumption and it can create major problems for foreign investors.

Neptune Realtors’ Second Office Opens at Old Town Puerto Vallarta
WebWire

Aiming to establish a better foothold in this market, Neptune Realtors, introduced its second office at Old Town, Puerto Vallarta after its successful stint in the Marina for 15 years.

Important Deadline for U.S. Taxpayers
Linda Neil

U.S. taxpayers are required to file certain reports with the US government if they own property in Mexico, have a business in the country, or are shareholders in Mexican corporations. A voluntary disclosure program has been instituted for those who've never reported.

IKAL Brings Affordable Luxury to Nuevo Vallarta
Nicole Martin

Prudential Vallarta is proud to announce the marketing launch for Ikal, a residential horizontal condominium designed by one of the most renowned architectural firms in Latin America and located adjacent to the prestigious El Tigre golf courses in Nuevo Vallarta.

Investing South of the Border
Jim Scherrer

Those of us that have been fortunate enough to be invested in Mexico during the past decade have fared very well. Even though we’ve felt the impact of the financial downturn during the past couple of years, our Mexican stocks and Mexican properties have more than doubled in value while those in the US have lagged well behind.

Half of US Homeowners Headed for Deep Trouble
Al Yoon

The percentage of U.S. homeowners who owe more than their house is worth will nearly double to 48 percent in 2011 from 26 percent at the end of March, portending another blow to the housing market, Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday.

Latest Trends in Fiscal Agrarian Reform
Marilyn Newman

A seminar entitled 'Latest Trends in Fiscal Agrarian Reform' provided by Attorney Jorge Carreaga, Notary four and twelve of Nayarit, was recently hosted by the three Banderas Bay area A.M.P.I. chapters for their members and affiliates.

Las Villas de Mexico Shines During Buyers Market
PRWeb

Homex, Mexico's largest and most respected home builder, announced the Homex Division of Tourism, launched a series of master planned, up-scale, luxury communities, beginning at Club Campestre, in Cabo San Jose, and it plans to build 22 of the communities throughout the most exotic and desirable destinations in the country.

July Riviera Nayarita AMPI Realtors News
Marilyn Newman

On time, On Point and On the Move... that must have been the theme of this past week's Riviera Nayarita A.M.P.I. meeting, which was held at the new Real Nuevo Vallarta development, represented by the Prudential Paradise Village Realty office.

Mexico Property Ownership: IRS Foreign Trust Reporting Requirements
John Dillinger

U.S. Persons with property in a Fideicomiso, who have not filed the required IRS Foreign Trust Forms, have an opportunity to become safe with the IRS regarding penalties and criminal investigation. However, they must file the required forms before September 23, 2009.

Mexico Takes Over Bankrupt Loreto Bay Hotel, Golf Course
Rodriguez Navarro

Due to the suspension of activities of the Loreto Bay tourism project, following the announced bankruptcy of the TSD Loreto Partners company, an affiliate of Citigroup, Mexico's National Tourism Development Fund (FONATUR) will take over operations of the hotel and golf course at the Baja California Sur destination.

A Buyer’s Market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jim Scherrer

Having owned property in Vallarta for more than a quarter of a century, we can emphatically state that we’ve never seen a better time to buy property along the Mexican Riviera and seriously doubt that we’ll ever see it again during our lifetime.

Buying a Piece of Paradise
Fiona Anderson

With the recession hitting the United States harder than Canada, and the Canadian dollar still strong, this may be a great time for Canadians to buy that sunny, tranquil getaway in the U.S. or further south. But to make sure it is tranquil, do your due diligence, just like you would at home.

Puerto Vallarta Condo and Villa Rentals
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Representing the highest quality vacation accommodations in Puerto Vallarta, PVRPV is your experienced and reliable choice for Puerto Vallarta home, villa and condo rentals, vacation services and rental property management in the Banderas Bay area.

Prudential Agents Attend Update on Fiscal Law
Marilyn Newman

Recently, seventeen real estate agents from all three Prudential California Realty Vallarta office locations received an update on the changes in fiscal law for 2009 by Licenciado Gabriel Cuellar Álvarez of Notary #12 in Nuevo Vallarta.

Gay Community Embraces Fractional Property
George Sell

Casa Cupula is described as “one of the world's most luxurious gay boutique hotel resorts”. It has been popular for years with US and Mexican holidaymakers and has branched out into the world of the private residence club.

Vallarta Dynamic Duo Sailing to Success
Marilyn Newman

Laura Barajas and Paloma Mestre form part of the Prudential Vallarta Real Estate team. But that is not the only team in which they participate. They are also members of the only all-female sailing team in Mexico, proudly based in Puerto Vallarta.

Next Stop: Costa Careyes, Mexico
Robert Dry

Almost 40 years ago, Italian artist and financier, Gian Franco Brignone had a vision to create a unique resort which would combine the sensuality of the Mediterranean with the craftsmanship and friendly hospitality of Mexico. Today, that vision is Costa Careyes on Mexico's Pacific Coast.

Token Royalty? Queen Elizabeth II the Largest Landowner on Earth
Who Owns the World

Queen Elizabeth II, head of state of the United Kingdom and of 31 other states and territories, is the legal owner of about 6,600 million acres of land, one sixth of the earth’s non ocean surface.

Mexico's Next Big Tourist Destination
Ronan McMahon

While investors have been very successful with real estate investments in destinations like Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta, opportunities tend to decrease as the markets mature and become increasingly crowded. Fortunately, the Mexican government is currently investing in developing new destinations to attract tourism and new investment.

Pre-Boomer Lifestyle on the Mexican Riviera
Jim Scherrer

If you're a Baby Boomer and haven't yet lost all of your money in your 401k or IRA, it's not too late; come on down to Puerto Vallarta and join the Pre-Boomers. The luckiest of the Luckiest Generation are truly living 'La Dolce Vita' or the sweet life in this part of the Mexican Riviera!

A.M.P.I. Hosts Deloitte Touche Seminar
Marilyn Newman

On June 30th, the Banderas Bay area chapters of AMPI hosted a Deloitte Touche seminar entitled 'The Business Barometer,' with Harold Hoekstra, Horacio Navas and Jorge Zavala speaking on the state of the real estate market and strategies for business administration during volatile times.

Rivera Cuale Environmental Awareness Day
Leanne Smith

Saturday, June 27th marked a special day at Rivera Cuale, the award-winning condominium development on the banks of the Cuale River in El Caloso. Children from the community were invited to participate in a day of environmentally educational activities and fun.

Renters Hit by US Foreclosure Crisis Too
Martha C. White

While the plight of homeowners affected by the real estate meltdown has been well-documented, renters too often fall under the radar.

Next Segment of the US Housing Market to Crash: $1+ Million McMansions
Henry Blodget

The next segment of the real-estate market to crack will be the mid-to-high end. Why? Because so far, those who forked over more than $1 million for their houses have resisted reality more successfully than the folks in lower-end housing brackets.

Prudential Vallarta Family Keeps Growing
Nicole Martin

The Vallarta Division of Prudential California Realty is celebrating the birth of a healthy, beautiful daughter to Ignacio Benitez Landa, a Prudential Vallarta Realty agent known for his service-oriented personality and great PR skills, and his wife, Paloma Auerbach, on June 4, 2009.

G3Mex Joins Puerto Vallarta Food Drive
Pamela Thompson

G3Mex Real Estate Company has joined Pamela Thompson and PVRPV in their efforts to help locals meet the basic needs of their families by collecting food to be distributed via DIF's various programs through the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay Area Food Drive.

How to Afford a Luxury Beachfront Property in Yucatan Mexico
Gary J Walding

With the cost of beach homes escalating rapidly in recent years, how can you justify the cost of owning one, let alone the time you'll spend maintaining it? If only you could use a coastal vacation home for a few weeks a year. Is there a way to own one that makes sense?

Taheima Brings Wellness-Living to Vallarta
Luis Mendoza

As one of the fastest growing resort destinations in the world, Puerto Vallarta's booming real estate market is expanding at a staggering speed, due to the influx of Baby-Boomers from the entire western coast of North and South American, looking for affordable residences in a warm and safe environment.

Mexico's Leading Mortgage Lender Eases Pace
Gabriela Lopez

Mexico's Infonavit said this week that it granted 16 percent fewer mortgages during the first half of the year, but a new program launched this month is expected to boost lending amid a recession.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Casa Caliope Condominium

Located in a quiet cul–de–sac in the exclusive neighborhood of Conchas Chinas, Casa Caliope is a spectacular 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condominium for sale in Puerto Vallarta - and a great opportunity for anyone looking for a peaceful property with spectacular views.

Summer Mexico Resort Real Estate Update
John K. Glaab

In the Settlement Company's Summer Newsletter, John K. Glaab talks about the Mexican economy, how it's affecting the tourist and real estate industries, and what the government is doing about it. He also looks at new commercial and residential developments springing up all around the country.

Tropicasa Realty Launches a 'Magic Box' from Mexico Mortgage Finder
Patrick Harrison

Tropicasa Realty has combined the ease of searching for that perfect villa, lot or condo in paradise, with an easy-to-use mortgage search tool showing you down payment details, monthly payments and other key details from a variety of available loan programs - all in one place!

Southern Baja Resort Project Falls Victim to Financial Woes
Sandra Dibble

Like other tourist-oriented real estate projects on the Baja California peninsula, the planned 6,000-unit Loreto Bay development has struggled under daunting market conditions.


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