We've talked about a few neighbourhoods downtown, including Little Italy, the gentrifying south end, etc. All of these are pretty high profile in some way or another. There's one pocket of downtown, however, that has good potential for lifestyle – and possibly investment – which is very much overlooked. This … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Spotlight: The “Back End†of Downtown
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What Does The Beach Do for the Value of Your Playa del Carmen Property?
We all know that good locations can boost the value of real estate and offer additional protection in market low points – this is especially true of a location as desirable as the beachfront in Playa del Carmen, which combines some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with a European lifestyle atmosphere and … [Read more...] about What Does The Beach Do for the Value of Your Playa del Carmen Property?
Where Have All the Gringos Gone?
New expats will almost always be curious about how many Americans live in Mexico. This is a re-post of something I wrote a while back. I should point out that the stats that I used in this article are from a reliable source (U.S. Consulates throughout Mexico) but that as pointed here, there is a problem in the … [Read more...] about Where Have All the Gringos Gone?
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
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?
Quadra Alea Condos – The Charm of Little Italy, Just around the Corner
One of the really big points in favor of Quadra Alea Condos is the walking distance to Playa del Carmen’s Fifth Avenue. As I’ve mentioned before, the complex is also a beautiful oasis of green space and quiet in the heart of downtown; today let’s take a look at the downtown part of this – especially Little … [Read more...] about Quadra Alea Condos – The Charm of Little Italy, Just around the Corner
Mexico Real Estate – Enjoying Modern Conveniences & Comforts in an Old Country – Part II
[Continued from yesterday’s post, where I discussed airports and shopping; today I’ll look at a few other modern conveniences easily found by Mexico real estate owners.]  Good Hospitals Mexico has a history of good hospitals with a real dedication to patients, and doctors who actually take time to … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – Enjoying Modern Conveniences & Comforts in an Old Country – Part II
Mexico Real Estate – Enjoying Modern Conveniences & Comforts in an Old Country – Part I
When people consider buying Mexico real estate, at first they will probably think of the many stereotypes out there about Mexico – a drunk man with a pancho on, asleep, leaning back on a cactus with a bottle of tequila in his hand, a rebel carrying two pistols, wearing a large sombrero and a big smile on his face … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – Enjoying Modern Conveniences & Comforts in an Old Country – Part I