Many people have an image of Mexico based on Western movies made half a century ago about stories that take place a hundred years before that. The image of the Mexican, wearing his large, round "sobrero" with a bottle of tequila in his and leaning back against a cactus in the desert is so strong that you even find it in nicknack shops down here in Mexico. So, when we think of Mexico Real Estate, what do we imagine? A traditional, white home with moldings around the windows, and a decorated façade ...?
While traditional Mexico Homes in beautiful colonial cities are definitely available for Americans and Canadians who want that, Mexico has come a long way from the typical image that has been given in many places (including in Mexico itself.) Traditional style Mexico Properties, such as homes in colonial cities, or old haciendas in the countryside have been tastefully upgraded with modern phone and internet service, new windows and fixtures, well designed to complement the Mexican style; or, if they haven't been, the connections are readily made for "fixer-upper" projects. New homes and properties of many types are in the market, from luxury high rise condos, to modern design, eco-friendly homes designed to integrate natural settings, to beachfront villas, and many, many more.
Whatever your choice as a buyers is, you will enjoy both the traditional atmosphere of Mexico's colorful culture, and relaxed lifestyle, combined with completely modernized services, such as new roads, international stores, pro-golf courses and state of the art hospitals, to name a few. Owning real estate in Mexico combines the best of both worlds, you might say.
So what happened to the Mexican passed out on the cactus in the desert? While Mexicans know how to relax and have fun in their free time and many holidays, they also know how to work hard. Over the past few decades hard work has brought this country from the sleepy stereotype of its past to a modernized nation with a strong and growing economy; Americans and Canadians who buy properties here now enjoy all the benefits of this continued effort to advance in the industries of tourism, real estate, technology, arts and many others.
The role of Mexico in the world reflects this growing effort as well. An earthquake in Mexico City during the mid-eighties brought teams of rescuers together that developed into Mexico one of the best emergency response systems internationally. In response to the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, Mexico's armed forces had transported more than 7,500 tons in equipment, food, medicine and water by early March, with about 8,500 tons still to be sent. Mexico likewise responded with active aid, including rescue teams, to the earthquake which occurred shortly afterwards in Chile.
For real estate buyers all of this reflects a strong and growing economy and well-developed systems which will make owning a property in Mexico comfortable, convenient and safe. Whether you choose a beachfront condo, or an traditional style home in a little village, you will be living in a country that is advancing with the times, while still offering the traditional colorful and relaxing culture.
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Region: Playa del Carmen real estate.
Thomas Lloyd graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 15 years. A Mexican Certified Realtor he is the current president of TOPmexicorealestate, you can contact him at (512) 879-6546.
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