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Positive Outlook For Riviera Nayarit In 2010
TravelVideo.tv

Riviera Nayarit is looking ahead at 2010 with growth in number of monthly visitors based on hotel occupancy, new hotel openings in 2010 and beyond, as well as impressive accolades as a top destination in Mexico.

Retire to Mexico - The Price is Right
Les Christie

The years-long trend of Americans buying homes and expatriating to Mexico has collapsed, but that's good news for Americans who have always dreamed of retiring to Mexico but could never afford it. The bust has made homebuying a bargain.

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

In the Settlement Company's 2010 1st Quarter Newsletter, John K. Glaab talks about how the global economy is affecting the international real estate and second home markets. He also shares information about upcoming real estate conferences, new developments, and paying taxes in Mexico.

First Foreclosure Auction in Punta Mita To Take Place Saturday, April 24
Lynne Bairstow

The first foreclosure auction of a residence within the renowned resort community of Punta Mita will take place this Saturday, April 24 at 11am, onsite at the Ayia Punta Mita condominium community.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Casa Corona – El Centro

Location, Location, Location! A private paradise deep in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Casa Corona is a luxurious multi-level, 6 bedroom, 8 bath open-air home located within a two minute walk of the finest restaurants, galleries, and shopping downtown Puerto Vallarta has to offer.

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate's Best Kept Secrets
Top Mexico Real Estate

While Puerto Vallarta Real Estate is an established market, with many new communities that have sprouted up recently around the Bay of Banderas, TOPMexicoRealEstate expert, Michael Green, points out that there are a couple of neighborhoods with the usually high-priced luxury of walking distance to downtown, which are just now beginning to draw large amounts of attention from foreign buyers.

Realty Executives Rocky Point Expands Real Estate Presence in Puerto Penasco
Tina Elliott

Realty Executives Mexico announces that Broker/Owners John and Kathy Witt of Realty Executives Rocky Point have acquired Leagan Realty Mexico, a four agent real estate brokerage firm, founded by Lisa and Gary Eagan.

The Settlement Company Approved as Escrow Agent for BBVA Bancomer Loans
John K. Glaab

Mortgage loans through alliances between Mexican banks and their US counterparts are now becoming more available for real estate purchases in Mexico. The Settlement Company is now approved as closing agent and escrow holder for loans made through BBVA Bancomer funded by US Compass Bank.

More Baby Boomers Expected to Spend Golden Years South of Border
Kathleen Kirkwood

A weakening American economy, U.S. State Department travel alerts and worries about the H1N1 virus have hurt tourist travel numbers to Mexico over the past year, but the country still remains an attractive haven for retirees.

Chicago-Based Auction Firm Launches Puerto Vallarta Condo Auction
Darryl Cater

Chicago-area-based Diliberto Real Estate Services, LLC announces today a Puerto Vallarta, Mexico luxury condominium auction, headlined by two units including one nearly crowning the skyscraping Grand Venetian Bay View Grand, one of the tallest new developments in the hotel district right on a private beach astride the Bahai de Banderas.

In Colima, Mexico, New Zoning Laws for Assisted Living
Glynna Prentice

In late March the small state of Colima, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, changed its zoning laws to include retirement and assisted living facilities. This minor amendment in a small Mexican state is just one of many separate events that, together, may well change the face of U.S. retirement.

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate: Strong Urban Investment for 2010
BigNews.biz

In April, the government of Puerto Vallarta announced a significant investment into the city's parks, sports facilities and public places.

ConfiCasa's Spring 2010 Newsletter
ConfiCasa Mortgage International

As mentioned in our Winter 2010 E-Newsletter, while all Mexico loan programs have tightened, they have largely improved overall . . . a pleasant surprise for all of us considering all the "bad news" that the U.S. and Mexico has faced over the last couple of years.

Realty Executives Mexico Awards Franchising Rights to Growing Real Estate Brokerage in Rocky Point
Tina Elliott

Realty Executives Mexico announces franchising rights to John and Kathy Witt, new broker owners of Realty Executives Rocky Point in Puerto Penasco. The real estate brokerage has already grown to 12 real estate agents, along with business partner, Kurt Geisler.

Sierra del Mar at Los Arcos Gym & Business Center
Laura Gelezunas

Every great residential development offers community facilities, but Sierra del Mar Los Arcos has some of the best in the Banderas Bay area. From a recently completed gym that sports all the latest equipment to a business center that boasts a state-of-the-art conference room with a view.

Mijo! Brands Announces the Launch of Timothy Real Estate Group in Vallarta
Daniel Gomez

Carl Timothy, co-founder of Timothy Fuller & Associates, stakes out his own direction in Vallarta's recovering real estate market with the recent launch of his new independent, full-service Puerto Vallarta real estate sales, rentals, and development agency, Timothy Real Estate Group.

This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
Villas Loma Linda A1 - 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Condo

Conveniently located in the Lower Amapas neighborhood, within walking distance to Old Town Vallarta, Los Muertos Beach and all the amenities PV has to offer, the Villas Loma Linda complex represents traditional Mexican architecture and Puerto Vallarta living at its best - at affordable prices.

A Seaside Condo with True Vallarta Spirit
Laura Gelezunas

With views stretching from Punta de Mita to Los Arcos, Condominium Las Palmares #203 offers stunning seaside living just 15 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. This three-bedroom condo also boasts an interior garden view and true Vallarta spirit, right on the beach.

Mexico's Homex Agrees to Alliance with Indian Builder
Reuters

Mexico's Homex said on Monday it intends to partner with Indian construction company Puravankara on new public housing projects in India.

Mexico Real Estate: World Tourism Fair Points to Healthy Industry
BigNews.biz

Mexico’s strong presence at Berlin’s World Tourism Fair reflects its status as one of the most important international sites for tourism and points to the strength of the Mexico Real Estate industry.

Obama Wields New Tools to Try, Again, to Stem US Home Foreclosures
Mark Trumbull

The Obama administration on Friday unveiled new programs to help 3 million to 4 million distressed borrowers avoid home foreclosures. By one count, 11 million borrowers now owe more than their homes are worth.

Major Upgrades for Vallarta/Riviera MLS Service
BigNews.biz

The Riviera Nayarit/Puerto Vallarta MLS service provided by MLV received two major updates this week providing more detailed, advanced searching and new regional labeling system.

Neptune Realtors Places Gold’s Gym for Sale in Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta
WebWire

Providing a tailor-made solution for the people in PV searching frantically for new business opportunities, Neptune Realtors, a realty agency of great repute, has announced the sale of Gold’s Gym in Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta.

Tropicasa Realty’s Investor Invitational Finds Success in This Tight Economy
Patrick Harrison

Tropicasa Realty has launched their Investor Invitational, an online tool that puts the power of technology into the buyer’s hands to make searching for Puerto Vallarta real estate bargains simpler and more time-efficient, while offering discounts on air and hotels.

Realty Executives Launches Aggressive Franchise Expansion in the Mexico Market
Tina Elliott

Realty Executives Mexico announces Tina Elliott as the new Director of Business and Franchise Development to contribute to the company’s real estate franchise expansion initiatives in the Mexico Market.

More US Homeowners are Opting for 'Strategic Defaults'
Alana Semuels

Underwater on their mortgages and angry at banks, more borrowers are choosing to hand over the keys, even if they can afford the payments.

PVRPV Celebrates 5 Years of Business in Puerto Vallarta
pvrpv.com

This month, Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations is celebrating their 5th anniversary as your reliable choice for home, villa and condo rentals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Since 2005, PVRPV has grown from a small team, to a team of over 27, dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Second Annual Real Estate Summit
John K. Glaab

For a second year in a row, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will host a special Real Estate Summit on Tuesday, May 11th. It will be staged at association's mid year meetings in Washington, D.C.

Vallarta Hosts Amazing Race Contestants - Week 4
pvrpv.com

This week, the Amazing Race eliminated contestants go to Puerto Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach to find a good looking man for Shannon, who is the youngest contestant staying at this season's 'Elimination Station' - the truly grand eleven-bedroom oceanfront villa - Quinta Laura.

International Community Foundation Releases Report on U.S. Retirement Trends in Coastal Communities of Mexico
Richard Kiy

In an effort to better understand the impacts of the recent economic recession on U.S. retirement trends in Mexico, the International Community Foundation has released a study entitled 'U.S. Retirement Trends in Mexico’s Coastal Communities: Lifestyle Priorities and Demographics.'

AMAR Will Meet in San Antonio May 7-8
John K. Glaab

Asociacion Mexicana de Asistencia en el Retiro (AMAR) is an organization dedicated to encouraging and helping people from outside Mexico to retire in this country. There are 100 million North Americans in the target market. AMAR's 2010 meeting will be in San Antonio Texas on May 7th and 8th.

Homeowners Win Fight Against Illegal Bar
PVNN

A group of home and business owners in the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta recently celebrated the wonderful outcome of their efforts to close down a neighborhood bar that consistently played loud, live music at all hours of the day and night, breaking both noise laws and hours of operation laws.

US Criticised over Soaring Housing Costs
Armin Rosen

On Friday, the richest and most powerful country on earth was the subject of a damning report submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva.

A.M.P.I. Riviera Nayarita Meeting Held in Punta de Mita
Marilyn Newman

Back to the sea and surf for this month's AMPI Riviera Nayarita meeting at Casa Mataiza in Desarrollo Kupuri in Punta de Mita, where area real estate brokers and agents received updated information on several on-going projects being handled by special committees and board members.


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