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Welcome to La Paz Real Estate !
Hello Everyone.
The La Paz real estate market has become very interesting over the past several years.
La Paz is a state capital, and approximately 2 hours north east of Cabo San Lucas in Baja California. This port city is surrounded by the Sea of Cortez and safely snuggled in a bay, with the Peninsula Mogote protecting its north end. Our temperature ranges in the summer from 75-100 degrees F and approximately 60 75 degrees F in the winter. One of the beautiful features of our city and region is that we are located in a desert, yet along side the ocean. The sunsets and sunrises in La Paz are unforgettable. Our city offers a pier and a 5 km seaside sidewalk lined with antique shops, sculptures, cafes, paintings and the gorgeous views of the bay.
One of the important factors of influence on any real estate market in Mexico are the travel options and ease of arrival and departures to the zone. La Paz has many direct flights from basically all major cities of Mexico, and various US cities including Los Angeles, Tucson amongst many others. It also has a ferry to connect to the Main land side of Mexico of Sinaloa and Sonora. Sailing, Golfing, Kayaking, scuba diving, biking are various outdoor sports that are readily available for residents and visitors. All of these attributes have created an impressive demand from the non Mexican second home and retirement buyers. Developers have seen the enormous potential of our sleeping La Paz and have introduced a wide range of property options for international buyers. Whether you are searching for a closed gate community lot in La Paz, an oceanfront property, or a retirement home, we have all of these and more. Money Magazine printed that La Paz Baja California Sur is the most desired place to retire outside of the United States.
Sincerely
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Linda Neil
La Paz TOP Realtor
La Paz real estate is an ideal choice for many reasons. La Paz is very close to the United States close enough for those from the southwest to make weekend trips, and only a short flight from the rest of North America for snow birds escaping the winter storms. But while the proximity is a definite bonus, the real attraction comes from the life and culture of the city, the natural wonders in the area, the amazing climate and, above all, the warmth of its people.
Imagine breathtaking views onto the desert mountains, and at the same time a splendid Oceanside walkway, with cafs, restaurants and bars lining parts of it, so weather youre looking for a relaxing walk on the beach, or an evening out, you can enjoy either on the beautiful beachfront.
Anyone choosing to buy La Paz real estate will find that they are not alone. Besides being one of the top retirement destinations in Mexico, there are North Americans from all walks of life here to enjoy the citys life and beauty. But dont imagine that La Paz has become less Mexican in any way. Yes, the infrastructure, services and healthcare are just as modern and up-to-date as you would expect back home, but while some tourist destinations have to focused on creating a Gringoland, here the here North Americans and Europeans alike integrate very well into the La Paz community. Many join community projects, ranging from aiding the needy to giving attention to the environment. Many also take advantage of the culture provided by the many universities.
If you love nature, you will also be excited to know about the Espiritu Santos Island group, which border the southeast of the Bay of La Paz - and, protected as a World Heritage Bio-Reserve, along with 244 other islands in the bay - offers an superb nature destination. This is only one example of the natural splendor which La Paz real estate offers.
Mexico has become a very stable economy over the past ten years and is currently the largest trade partner of the US from Latin America, and La Paz real estate is definitely seeing the benefit of this. To find out how you can take enjoy all of what La Paz offers, and make a firm investment in your future, contact the TOPMexicoRealEstate NETWORK ; We are certified professionals that specialize in guiding new buyers through the Mexican purchasing process.
Linda Neil
www.TOPmexicorealestate.com/lapaz-real-estate

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Many baby boomers no longer want the five bedroom home and quarter to half acre home in the suburbs. Nor does the luxurious and prestigious home on the beach seem as attractive as it once was. Too much work! Too much upkeep! And too much money! Today’s couple reaching retirement age is looking for an interesting and inviting place to live that promises outstanding value and something different!
All this and more was covered recently in a conference in Mexico City. The Mexican Association for Assistance to Retirees. Over 400 industry leaders, developers and those looking for some answers met at this conference in Mexico City to discuss parameters and new strategies for the Mexico retirement industry. Many are coming to recognize that Mexico retirement options are very feasible with its lower cost of living, culture and tradition for caring, with outstanding medical services, may be the new place for Americans and Canadians looking for retirement. Perhaps Mexico homes and this country will no longer be viewed just as a vacation in an exotic place! When the crisis really hit the U.S., many buyers of Mexico property left the market. Their investment funds came from the stock market, 401 Ks and home equity. These sources obviously dried up and the resort and vacation market hit bottom. Prices in the Mexico real estate market, however, have not necessarily come down in the resort areas since many sellers do not have bank loans on their properties and are in a position to hold on to their properties until that market returns. These properties may not sell soon, however. There seems to be a feeling among those who suffered reverses in their portfolios that this time they will look for quality, value and security rather than plunk down money on an emotional and perhaps exotic purchase. There is a delayed demand – many of those who left the property market in 2007 and 2008 did so because they were suffering devastating losses in U.S. investments. Now that those markets are beginning to recuperate, it seems that the home or condominium for vacations, rentals, active retirement will be more attractive if of high quality, easily accessible and not exceed 200,000. to 300,000. USD in price. Also very desirable is the development that integrates the Mexican culture into its overall concept such as those found in the La Paz Real Estate area. The home away from home of yesteryear, insulated from the Mexican culture, may not be quite as attractive as it used to be.
What may be sought after in this new Mexico retirement market is the development that offers Active Living and Aging in Place. In other words, independent living modules, either separate homes or condominiums within a secure community with many activities available either on site or in the community: such as biking, hiking, fitness, swimming, crafts classes, music activities. These activities are geared to the mature active adult who has always wanted time to do these things and can live independently. Within the same community, however, are medical facilities, and increased services available such as the preparation of meals, home visits and so forth. Different packages of services are available to fit the variouef levels and requirements and can be purchased from a hospitality company operating the development.
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Linda Neil, La Paz Real Estate expert, and Jim Scherrer, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate expert, of the TOPMexicoRealEstate NETWORK, explain quite clearly why you should choose a Mexico real estate agent who represents only your interests as a buyer, and how to avoid such risks when buying property in Mexico.
One of the biggest misconceptions about the real estate world is that by contacting the listing agent, we save something; we think we save money - either by finding a better price, or by saving commissions; we think we save time, avoiding more steps in communication or extra contracts. We will see that these perceptions are entirely false! In fact, if you have the listing agent represent you the buyer in the purchasing process, you could end up paying more, and allow yourself to be placed in great disadvantages within the contracts and in other aspects of the sale.
First of all, let's consider the point of saving money. As for the purchase price, first we need to consider who the listing agent is working for. The listing agent has been contracted by a person or company selling a piece of real estate. The agent has signed a contract and has a fiduciary obligation to the seller - a completely normal arrangement. That agent is obligated to protect the interests of the seller. What are the interests of the seller? Getting the HIGHEST PRICE reasonably possible, and including as many benefits in the seller's favour as possible. What are your interests as a buyer? Getting the LOWEST PRICE reasonably possible, and obtaining the most benefits in your favour. These two sets of interests cannot coincide on all points - especially not in the area of PRICE.
"How is one agent, negotiating between buyer and seller, going to be able to obtain all of this for buyer and seller?" observes Linda Neil. "Smells like conflict of interest to me!"
An honest seller's agent committed to protecting the needs of his clients would refer you, the buyer, to another professional agent who could represent your needs fairly. The trouble occurs if the listing agent is not upfront about his or her obligations, and attempts to represent both you and the seller. You, as a buyer, must avoid this situation.
Now, having established that it is a conflict of interest for a seller's agent to represent you, the buyer, specifically in the area of cost, do you really think that the listing agent will be able to get you a lower price than another agent? Since his first and main obligation is to the seller, who is looking for the highest price, the opposite is probably true; you will end up paying a higher price.
Perhaps you are wondering about commissions. Usually the commission is paid by the seller; the seller's agent and the buyer's agent generally split the seller's commission 50-50. There is usually no cost to the buyer to have another agent represent his needs, nor is there any extra cost the seller.
"Find a good buyer's agent and have him contact the advertising agent," says Jim Scherrer. "It'll cost the buyer nothing and will probably save him a fortune and many head and heart aches!"
The fact that the seller's agent is looking out for the seller's interest first could also have the result that you do not find out about problems either with the physical property or the paperwork. In Mexico regulations are not as well defined, and as a result there is less obligation for agents to disclose problems with the property to the buyer. If you do not have an agent representing only your interests, it is more likely that problems will go unnoticed or that you will not be made aware of them.
The same idea applies to paperwork. The same amount of documentation is necessary whether there is one or two agents involved; again, having a buyer's agent will ensure that there is someone looking out for and protecting your interests in the processes, and may in fact save you a bureaucratic mess later on, when issues surface later on that really were not in your best interest. A buyer's agent will watch out for your needs and make sure you are aware of what is going on. Communication will also be clearer, since it is better defined who is representing who.
Another important point is that a committed buyer's agent will give you a complete overview of properties available and suitable for your needs and price range, not favouring, or pressuring you to buy from a certain developer or seller.
"A true buyer's agent," points Jim Scherrer, "will show the buyer ALL the properties that meet his needs and budget; not just those they have as in-house listings."
This means that you can explore and evaluate all the options. If you do not have all the options presented to you, it is not possible to know that you are choosing the property best for your needs.
A buyer's agent will also help save the buyer time. Linda Neil lists the following items; the buyer's agent can help evaluate the buyer's price range and different financing options, review the condition of the property, advise the buyer concerning key inspections, suggest where they can find the experts to carry out the inspections, check costs of owning the property, such as property taxes and utilities, prepare and present the official offer, make sure the contract is as favourable to the buyer as possible, and review documentation transfer. These steps can be time consuming, and many of them require experience to make sure that your interests are represented. A seller's agent may have the experience to know whose interests they represent, but may be limited by his obligations to the seller.
"A true buyer's agent will negotiate the very best price possible" summarizes Jim Scherrer, "and will clearly discuss all the pros AND cons of the purchase while protecting the buyer's best interests."
Beatriz Lozano, "TOP Mexico Real Estate NETWORK; Mexico's leading specialists for finding and purchasing Mexican properties safely !" (512) 879-6546 or the company's web site www.TOPmexicorealestate.com
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