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 Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
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Could Politics Influence Paradise?
 Jim Scherrer
How would you like to have a really intelligent, honest and well educated president? How about a Harvard graduate? Well, would you believe that Mexico has a 12 consecutive year run of Harvard alumni presidents?
Ecomaterials for Low-Cost, Hurricane-Proof Housing
 Patricia Grogg
Low-income Cuban families now have a greater chance of having a home of their own thanks to a prize-winning construction method that uses strong, locally-produced alternative materials.
Mexico Real Estate Pros go to Philippines
 John K. Glaab
The 1st Asian International Real Estate Expo & Conference 2007 is a groundbreaking event that will bring to Asia real estate developers, practitioners, trade organizations, speakers, investors, educators real estate professionals, government sectors and end-users.
Punta Mita's Growth Spurs Early Start for Phase II of El Encanto Luxury Residential Development
 PRNewswire
The surging popularity of Punta Mita as a luxury, second-home resort on Mexico's Pacific Coast, has prompted El Encanto to begin construction on Phase II of its master-planned residential community ahead of schedule.
Glaze of Glory: Decorating with Pottery
 Jessie Milligan
With its dazzling color and intricate designs, Mexican Talavera-style pottery can add a splash of brilliance to your home and garden. Here's how.
Made in the Shade?
 Mark Keast
For the increasing numbers of boomers from Canada and the U.S. – the people who are largely driving real estate frenzies in Isla Mujeres and across the country – there's a lot to learn about investing wisely and safely in Mexico.
Baja Site Eyed for Tourism Project
 Sandra Dibble
The Mexican tourism agency behind the development of major resorts such as Cancun and Los Cabos is now setting its sights on the sparsely populated Gulf of California region for its next mega-project.
Moon Over Miami
 John K. Glaab
Recently José Manuel of World Wide Title and his lovely wife Marcia hosted an Argentinean style BBQ at their home in Coral Gables for a group of colleagues and friends who were in Miami to attend "Real Estate Investment World Latin America."
The Sea of Cortez and Baja Peninsula Tourism Investment Summit & Real Estate Expo
 PVNN
The word is out, and investors are putting their money in Mexico’s thriving tourism sector. Looking to capitalize on this trend, Baja California will host its 2007 Meeting Point this week, packing business meetings, seminars, an exhibit area and discussion panels into three days, Oct 2 - 5.
Jeffrey Hornberger in New NAR Post
 John K. Glaab
For more than a decade, Jeffrey Hornberger served as International Market Development Manager for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). During that time, he was successful in various projects in Mexico, Brazil, Panama and Spain.
Considering Retirement but Short on Cash?
 Jim Scherrer
If you’re thinking about retirement within five years and would like to enjoy your life to it’s fullest, you can probably buy that million dollar retirement dream residence in Puerto Vallarta today, even if you’re short on cash!
'Choosing Mexico' to Offer Seminars for Mexico Retirement or Second Home Residency
 PRWEB
Ever considered retiring in Mexico or living there part time? If so, you're not alone. Thousands of baby boomers wonder what it would be like to move to Mexico, according to organizers of six seminars taking place in West Coast cities beginning October 22.
Los Cabos Boom Helps Mexicans Stay in Mexico
 Alfredo Corchado
Construction in Baja is booming. U.S. tourists and residents arrive in droves - buying million-dollar homes or paying hundreds for luxurious overnight hotels. The economy is growing at an average rate of 15 percent, compared with 3 percent for the rest of the country. The result: fierce competition for Mexican workers by both U.S. and Mexican employers in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo.
Tropicasa Realty Launches New Website
 Patrick Harrison
Tropicasa Realty has been one of the most trusted names in Puerto Vallarta real estate since 1997, and now, with their new easy-to-navigate website, finding your dream home is easier than ever!
Construction Begins on North America's Largest Resort and Retirement Community - Liberty Cove
 PR Newswire
A milestone was reached this week for the largest single real estate development in all of Mexico, as men and machinery converged to break ground at Liberty Cove.
Cheap Advice on Real Estate
 Dean Baker
The recent downturn in the housing market has left me inundated with emails from people I know and people I don't know asking for advice about buying or selling a home. I don't want to get into the investment counseling business, but in an effort to discourage questions about your personal finances, I can quickly share what I know.
Real Estate Investment World Latin America
 John Glaab
Real Estate Investment World Latin America is the gathering place for experienced players and new entrants in this growing market, and from Sept 26-28, twenty-seven industry sectors will be meeting at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida.
AMPI Cruise a Sell Out
 John Glaab
At the end of October a group of members from The National Association of Realtors® will converge for an eight-day cruise of the Mexican Riviera. Stops will be made at Mexico's "hot spots" for real estate, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
La Vida & Global Investment Leader CarVal Join Forces
 Patrick Harrison
La Vida, a luxury oceanfront community of only 23 residencias located just minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport in the romantic seaside village of Bucerias, announced today the partnership with global investment leader CarVal.
Finding Your Place in the Sun
 PVNN
If you're planning to vacation or move to Mexico, you should know that Puerto Vallarta is a safe and friendly place to vacation, live, invest and/or retire - and Venegas Realty has four offices around Banderas Bay to serve all of your Puerto Vallarta real estate and rental needs.
US Real Estate Woes Make Their Way to Mexico
 Marla Dickerson
The ripples of the U.S. real estate boom began washing up on the shores of Mexico a few years ago. Buyers, feeling flush from the steep run-up in housing values stateside, pulled equity from their primary homes and snapped up vacation properties as if they were buying $10 lobster dinners. Now, greed has turned to regret for some.
Home Sales Soar at Punta Mita’s Porta Fortuna Residential Resort
 Business Wire
The Porta Fortuna community in Punta Mita, Mexico, has experienced strong demand for its new product, “Zen Casitas” – selling eight pre-construction units at an average price of $1.5 million each this summer.
ADLB Rentals Adds Concierge Services
 PVNN
With Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals running the gammit from Punta de Mita to Mismaloya, finding the right vacation home can be confusing, so Administradora de la Bahia has added Laurel Paulson as a full time Concierge to their Rental Staff.
U.S. Mortgage Woes Leave Poor Homeowners Adrift
 Abid Aslam
The prospect of widespread dispossession is prompting closer scrutiny of U.S. mortgage lenders and calls for regulators to help poor borrowers, not big banks.
GE Money's Mexican Unit Expects Dollar-Based Mortgages to Surge
 Valerie Rota
GE Money, the financing arm of General Electric Co., expects mortgage loans to U.S. citizens buying homes in Mexico to almost double by 2008 as more baby boomers cross the border to spend their retirement years.
Furnishing From Afar
 Amy Gunderson
Home decorating is by no means easy, but furnishing a second home can be especially trying from afar where time constraints compress shopping trips into week-long visits or weekends.
Mexico's Banamex To Co-Finance Home Loans With Government Fund
 Anthony Harrup
Mexican banking group Banamex said this week it signed an agreement with the government workers housing fund Fovissste to co-finance the acquisition of homes by public-sector workers.
Golf Projects May Leave Mexico Wildlife High and Dry
 Eliza Barclay
Two planned tourism projects at the Chamela-Cuixmala reserve, located between the cities of Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, may leave a rare and richly diverse Mexican wildlife area high and dry, scientists say.
Great News for Canadians! MEXLend Now Offering Mortgages for Canadian Citizens
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, recently announced two new mortgage programs that make it easier for Canadian citizens to purchase their dream home, villa or condo in Mexico.
Casas del Mar Names Brenda Retzlaff de Rivera General Manager
 PVNN
Casas del Mar, a property services firm that rents, manages, and inspects vacation rental properties in Puerto Vallarta and throughout Banderas Bay, recently named Brenda Retzlaff de Rivera their new General Manager.
New Port Proposed in Ensenada
 PVNN
A new port at Punta Colonet, a deserted bay in Northern Baja located only one hour away from the Mexican Port of Ensenada, could soon become a strong competitor for Lázaro Cárdenas Port operating on the Pacific Coast of México.
Rio Amapas Event a Huge Success
 William Michael
The "Meet the Developer" event held at Rio Amapas in Puerto Vallarta earlier this month was a huge success, attended by more than fifty real estate agents and buyers who enjoyed wine and cheese while getting to know developer Claudio Javelly Aldana.
What Your House Wants You To Know - Keeping Cool
 Jim Morrison
Incorporating passive cooling techniques into your home design makes a lot of sense because not only is it much better for the environment; but also because it can lower your energy bill, and make your air conditioning equipment last longer too.
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