I always like to point out 2 facts: Homes are affordable in Mexico. Prices are very stable. Thus, finding a high-end luxury home with a huge price reduction is indeed a rarity – and it would be a great deal from both a lifestyle and investment perspective. This is just what we've found recently. … [Read more...] about Where Can You Save $500,000 USD on a Property in Mexico?
The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic
What's the best way to buy in Playa del Carmen? There are two basic points: Work with the right agent – qualified, experienced and dedicated Inform yourself Today, I want to focus on this second point. When you buy in Playa del Carmen, you will want to be knowledgeable about prices, supply and demand on … [Read more...] about The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic
Is This Villa the Definition of “Awesome?â€
What exactly does the word “awesome†mean? Give this a try; a villa in Playa del Carmen: in an exclusive beachfront community only have a minute walk from the sand a 10 drive from the shopping, dining and drinking of downtown Playa 15 min. from a quaint but lively fishing village surrounded by … [Read more...] about Is This Villa the Definition of “Awesome?â€
Open Concept? Is This Trend Right for Your Lifestyle in Mexico?
We take it for granted; “Open-concept design†is a good thing. As an agent, I show it off at the top of the listings. Buyers get excited about it.  It's the way the world's home design has gone. It's newer, it's better. Now, just for full disclosure, I love open-concept. I like the spaciousness, openness, … [Read more...] about Open Concept? Is This Trend Right for Your Lifestyle in Mexico?
Playa del Carmen & The Other Side of the Highway – Should I Buy There?
 From what I've heard (and read) up until the 1990s, Playa was a little village on the beachfront. You basically had to go down off the highway and drive for a few minutes before reaching the town. Now, with all the growth over the past 2 decades, the highway pretty much divides the city in half, with as much – … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen & The Other Side of the Highway – Should I Buy There?
These New Playa del Carmen Condos Have Financing!Departamentos en venta en Playa del Carmen con financiamiento exclusivo.
Finding a very nice brand new development of Playa del Carmen condos for sale is exciting; finding one that has direct financing is even better – especially since mortgages are currently not available for foreigners in Mexico. That's one of the reasons these condos in a beautiful gated community near the beach are … [Read more...] about These New Playa del Carmen Condos Have Financing!Departamentos en venta en Playa del Carmen con financiamiento exclusivo.
“How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.
One of many motivations for moving to Mexico is that labor here costs very little – even paying a better-than-average wage is much less than what you would pay in the US or Canada. This is part of the more general benefit of a low cost of living. Even Americans who really couldn't have considered hiring a cleaning … [Read more...] about “How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.
The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
When we talk about Playacar, Playa del Carmen's most upscale gated community, we tend to lump it together as one. Or, when we do separate it, we make the natural divisions of Phase I (along the beachfront) and Phase II (around the golf course.) This is precisely what we've done on this blog when we have our … [Read more...] about The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!