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High Rollers Making Waves
Tom Kelly

Although this waterfront community in the Mexican state of Colima has been under the second-home radar compared with the Pacific Coast destinations of Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán, it clearly is on the move.

A Spot of Africa in Puerto Vallarta
PVNN

It has been a long time coming but at last it is here... A Spot of Africa Art Gallery and Gayarta Realty are celebrating their Grand Opening with a Sangria and a Sunset party at their location on the new Malecon this Friday, Dec 15th from 5-8 pm.

Trump Condos Up for Sale on Baja Coast
Elliot Spagat

Donald Trump's new luxury hotel-condominiums on Mexico's booming Baja California coast registered about $122 million in sales Friday, potentially heralding a resurgent development boom along the Pacific shoreline, just south of the U.S. border.

La Punta Realty Named Exclusive Affiliate of Christie's Great Estates
PVNN

La Punta Realty has been selected as an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Christie's International plc, the world's oldest fine art auction house.

G3MEX Group Completes Vista Cangrejos
Marla Hoover

The Litibu area is expected to experience enormous growth over the next 5 to 7 years, and G3MEX Real Estate Group is ahead of the game. The Vista Cangrejos project, which was started in November 2004, was recently completed - ahead of schedule.

Holiday Hotspots are no Property Investment Mecca
Merryn Somerset Webb

One of the consequences of the general bull market in all asset classes of the past few years is that when the price of something falls, nobody seems to worry much. If something goes up, the market assumes it will keep rising. But if it is going down, there is no assumption it will keep going down.

Mexico Beginning to Court Investors for Baja Megaport
Diane Lindquist

Mexico has begun the process of developing a $9 billion megaport and railroad in Baja California to transport container goods from Asia to the United States, a high-ranking Mexican official said this week.

Loreto Bay Company Passes $300 Million Milestone
PRNewswire

Loreto Bay Company, currently developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, a seaside community in Baja California Sur has surpassed its $300 million home sales mark as it continues to move closer to becoming the largest resort community in North America committed to the principles of sustainable development and environmental responsibility.

Olas Altas Toy Drive
Laura Gelezunas

It's the season of generosity, and with Christmas just around the corner, Venegas World Star Realty in Puerto Vallarta could really use your help in assisting some Banderas Bay area families who are in need of a little holiday cheer.

Research is Key to Buying Safely in Mexico
Business Wire

Residential development in Mexico is in full swing and U.S. buyers, tempted by attainable prices and spectacular ocean views, are acting quickly to fulfill their dreams of owning prime beachfront property.

Mexico Homes Remain Their Dream
Alfredo Corchado

About a tenth of Mexico's population of 105 million now lives outside its borders. And yet many build dream homes in Mexico, hoping that someday they'll come back to stay.

Officials: Gov´t Housing Too Cramped
El Universal

The capital´s ombudsman calls tiny government- sponsored apartments violation of human rights. The head of Mexico City´s governmental Human Rights Commission said on Saturday that government-supported apartments measuring as little as 35 square meters (375 square feet) violate human rights.

Realtors Invade New Orleans
John Glaab

It was the largest invasion, including foreigners since the French troops arrived in 1815 for the Battle of New Orleans. A big difference, this group was here to "help rebuild New Orleans."

Boom In Mexico Real Estate For Baby Boomers and Retirees
ClickPress

As more baby boomers head off into retirement many are discovering oceanfront living in Mexico. At a fraction of the cost of oceanfront real estate in the United States, Mexico is becoming a prime choice for retirees looking to trade in Midwest winters for ocean breezes.

PV Realty Closes the Deal
Patrick Harrison

Vallarta-based MEXLend, in partnership with GE Capital and PV Realty, have closed a record-breaking loan on the famed lower Conchas Chinas home, Casa Carol Ann, which was once a Puerto Vallarta vacation getaway for former US President Nixon.

San Diego Firm Links Buyers with Mexican Real Estate
Paul Williams

While the local news has focused on Mexicans crossing the border into the United States, there is also a silent, growing southern migration going on. Much of it is due to Mexican politicians - and the inflated cost of living north of the border.

Capital Officials Say Housing Policy has been Unsuccessful
El Universal

The scene is a familiar one for residents of Mexico City´s central areas: New, luxury apartment buildings appearing, only to end up half empty, with "For Sale" and "For Rent" signs hanging in the windows.

Porto Hussong ‘Is Going to Become a Megayacht Center’
John Freeman

Porto Hussong, an extragavent resort that’s about to take shape just north of Ensenada, now has its eyes on the globe-trotting megayacht clientele.

Puerto Vallarta Expo-sed
PVNN

Venegas World Star Realty of Puerto Vallarta was one of the sponsors of the Mexico Travel & Real Estate Expo held in Houston earlier this month. The Expo featured exhibitors highlighting the real estate and travel and tourism industry in Mexico.

San Antonio Firm Rides Mexico's Commercial Real Estate Boom
David Hendricks

The business path into Mexico is fraught with challenges and traps, but companies have no choice when their clients need them there. For one San Antonio company, being led into Mexico was the best thing to ever happen, thanks to the booming commercial real estate market.more »»»

Banorte Offers Mexican 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages
William Freebairn

Grupo Financiero Banorte SA, Mexico's fifth-largest bank, will offer home mortgages it said are the longest fixed-rate loans available in the country.more »»»

Vallarta Road Show Heads to Houston
PVNN

This month, Venegas World Star Realty owner, Mark Venegas, and Laura Gelezunas of Video Diva Productions will be presenting "Puerto Vallarta: A Vacation and Real Estate Dream" at the Mexico Travel and Real Estate Expo in Houston, Texas.more »»»

Mexico's Baja Tempts U.S. Buyers
Thomas Black

The change in Mexico's real-estate climate is drawing U.S. developers to build communities on the Baja peninsula. Their plans incorporate golf courses, marinas and shopping centers to appeal to American retirees and vacation-home buyers.more »»»

Mexican Homebuilders Set for Growth Under Calderon
Reuters

Homebuilders in Mexico, already enjoying a boom, are poised for more strong growth with president-elect Felipe Calderon's promise to expand mortgage lending to low-income segments.more »»»

Hot Mexico Market Just Gets Hotter
PRNewswire

There's been lots of real estate activity lately on the 1,951 mile US/Mexico border's southern side. Property sellers are celebrating increases in their holdings' values, home buyers snap up deals as fast as they appear, and realtors are holding onto their seats at what promises to be a five-year rising market in Mexico's real estate.more »»»

Magic in Baja - Jack Nicklaus Golf to Create Two Signature Courses at Spectacular Cabo Pacifica
PRNewswire

Two extraordinary Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses in the spectacular new Cabo Pacifica resort at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula will be creating magic in the world of golf and in the realm of exclusive resort communities.more »»»

Mexico Mega-Port Plan Key to 'NAFTA Superhighways'
WorldNetDaily.com

There are mixed signals coming from Mexico about the fate of a proposed mega-port in Baja California for mainly Chinese goods that would be shipped on rail lines and "NAFTA superhighways" running through the U.S. to Canada.more »»»

Trump, Partner to Build Resort
Roger Vincent

Developer Donald Trump and Los Angeles-based real estate investment company Irongate are expected to announce plans today to build a $200-million luxury resort in northern Baja California, Mexico.more »»»

Is US Real Estate Slump Affecting Puerto Vallarta?
Brock Squire

It seems that lately a lot of people are asking me if the recent US real estate slump is affecting Mexico – and particularly Puerto Vallarta – so, I thought that it would be useful for me to let you know what is happening here.more »»»

Financing Changes Landscape for Mexican Property Purchases
Katie Weeks

Changes on both sides of the border, including the passage of the North America Free Trade Agreement, which led Mexico to make business transactions more transparent and accountable, created favorable conditions for mortgage companies to move in.more »»»

Finance North America Makes it Possible to Pull Equity From Property in Mexico
PRNewswire

Even as Mexico's real estate market heats up, long-time owners throughout the country are discovering a hidden goldmine in the form of equity in their homes and land there.more »»»

Hassled for a Bribe? Press the Panic Button
Reuters

In a country where minor corruption is commonplace, Mexican water consumers are reaching for the panic button to sound the alarm when municipal officials demand a bribe.more »»»

Border Invaders: The Perfect Swarm Heads South
Mike Davis

What few people - at least, outside of Mexico - have bothered to notice is that while all the nannies, cooks, and maids have been heading north to tend the luxury lifestyles of irate Republicans, the Gringo hordes have been rushing south to enjoy glorious budget retirements and affordable second homes under the Mexican sun.more »»»

"Mita to Mismaloya" Video Tour
PVNN

The Banderas Bay area has become a prime retirement and vacation destination, and BanderasNews' videographer, Ray Dion, has caught most of it on film. Take a look at his "Mita to Mismaloya" video tour for a taste of the charm and true Mexican spirit you'll find in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.more »»»

Punta Mita Properties Announces New Management Services
PVNN

Local realtor, Brock Squire, recently announced the officially launching of "Mita Residential Properties," a new real estate services company specializing in property management and rentals within the exclusive Punta Mita residential community.more »»»

Mexican Farmers Seek Details on Port Project
Diane Lindquist

Leaders of collective farming groups whose land will be needed for a huge new container port at Punta Colonet say they're in the dark about plans for the Mexican government development.more »»»

Reasons to Celebrate!
Douglas Jones

This is going to be an incredible year for financing real estate in Puerto Vallarta. Most US buyers are aware that mortgage loans are now available to purchase their home in Mexico, and Mortgages in Mexico is anticipating Canadian eligibility for one of their loan programs in the coming months.more »»»

Ownership in Cuba Becomes Hot Issue
Carol J. Williams

The question of who will own what in a post-Castro Cuba has been an intoxicating subject here since the July 31 news of the president's surgery and temporary transfer of power to his brother Raul.more »»»

Beachfront Living in Nuevo Vallarta
PVNN

Have you ever dreamed of beachfront living? Then check out Flamingos Acqua, an upscale condominium complex in Nuevo Vallarta that features connectable "modules," which allows you to customize your own condominium ... including size and price.more »»»


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