Having information on what to do with your U.S. taxes when you own a property in Mexico is always helpful. Recently, the IRS has announced that Mexico's Bank Trusts (“fideicomisosâ€) are not “trusts†in the proper sense of the word for U.S. taxes. It seems that this is good news, making for less paper work, … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate and U.S. Taxes: Land Trust not a “Trustâ€
The Mystery Inside Playa del Carmen’s New Mall
For quite some time now we have seen construction on the 5th Avenue with Constituyentes wrapping around to 16 and back to 5th. We have watched this development piece together little by little and now it looks like it’s getting closer to a completed project. What do we know for sure? It’s going to be a … [Read more...] about The Mystery Inside Playa del Carmen’s New Mall
Now Look at This Colonial Style Home – Almost Complete, More Pictures!
Hacienda del Rio is something I've been very excited about for a couple of reasons: I've seen this project take shape from the very first conception of the idea The combination of a spacious, green retirement-style community with the charming touch of Mexico's colonial style is turning out so perfectly! On … [Read more...] about Now Look at This Colonial Style Home – Almost Complete, More Pictures!
$3.5 Million: Luxury Motor Home vs Beachfront Mansion in Playa del Carmen?
If you had, let's say, 3.5 million dollars kicking around this summer and you weren't sure what to do with that money, would you choose to buy this luxury motor home: or this beachfront home in Playa? For me, the choice is obvious … but who knows – just maybe someone out there would choose the motorhome over … [Read more...] about $3.5 Million: Luxury Motor Home vs Beachfront Mansion in Playa del Carmen?
Location, Terrain and Your Lifestyle in Mexico
So, you want to live in Mexico – beaches, jungle, mountains, awe-inspiring deserts, mystical underground cave networks, colonial cities, charming lake villages … all those wonderful beauties this country has to offer. Yet, although there are a few options to combine 2 or 3 of these items, I don't know of any … [Read more...] about Location, Terrain and Your Lifestyle in Mexico
Are Hurricanes a Big Risk for Your Home in Playa del Carmen?
 About the only negative image that people would connect with the Mexican Caribbean – everything from Cancun down to Costa Maya including Playa del Carmen and Tulum – is hurricanes. First, let me start with 2 points: hurricanes are a real risk in this part of the world however, it is rare that they strike … [Read more...] about Are Hurricanes a Big Risk for Your Home in Playa del Carmen?
Surprising Things That Are Different About Mexico Real Estate
 If you've spent any times in Mexico homes or condos, most of these items won't be any surprise to you. But for new buyers, it's worth pointing out these differences. All Concrete – Construction of Mexico real estate is all iron-reinforced poured concrete, concrete blocks or both. Drywall is almost never used, … [Read more...] about Surprising Things That Are Different About Mexico Real Estate
Is Calgary Getting Too Expenseive? Try Mexico Real Estate
 There was a time when people from “out east†(i.e. Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes) would head out west to enjoy a calmer life; and the plus – everything, including homes, was a lot cheaper. Things have changed. While Albert is still more laid-back than Ontario and many other parts of the country, … [Read more...] about Is Calgary Getting Too Expenseive? Try Mexico Real Estate