Yesterday we heard the Hargens, from Tampa, Florida, tell us about their experience buying real estate in Mexico. Today, let's hear what they have to say about why they chose to buy real estate and live in Playa del Carmen: “Every time we went home, I hated to leave; we started to think about maybe buying … [Read more...] about Video: Why Would Choose to Live in Playa del Carmen? The Hargens’ Answer
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Yucatan Offers Tax Back on Vacation Packages
Great news for anyone who likes to travel to Yucatan: In order to encourage foreign tourism visits to Yucatan and to obtain a greater economic benefit to the state, the Tax Back program will be established in Merida. ... The president of CANACO, Jose Manuel Lopez Campos, highlighted the benefits … [Read more...] about Yucatan Offers Tax Back on Vacation Packages
Happy 4th Of July!
Happy 4th of July from Paradise from all of us here at Top Mexico 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 16 years. In the … [Read more...] about Happy 4th Of July!
Xpu-Ha is Playa del Carmen’s Unknown Beach in the Middle of Paradise
We like to shine our community spotlight on a variety of nice communities in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area. Today, I want to draw your attention to a sort of “non-community†- the beautiful, natural, almost unknown Xpu-Ha Beach. A Quiet, Unknown Beach Xpu-Ha just a bit south of Puerto Aventuras, … [Read more...] about Xpu-Ha is Playa del Carmen’s Unknown Beach in the Middle of Paradise
Mexico Real Estate Tip: Buy A Little Lower Than Your Budget
 When you're searching for your dream home in Playa del Carmen, or other parts of Mexico, it's easy to get very excited about the beautiful beachfront condo or colonial mansions you can now afford. But at the same time, it's good to keep this basic budgeting tip in mind:         Buy slightly under your … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Tip: Buy A Little Lower Than Your Budget
Sunshine and Margaritas (and Real Estate) in September, Why Not?
While it is natural to want to get away to a warm destination during the colder months there are many great reasons to pack your bags and head to the Caribbean during the summer and early fall. And with the main perk being lower prices. It is a bit surprising to me that more people aren’t heading out here during … [Read more...] about Sunshine and Margaritas (and Real Estate) in September, Why Not?
What’s Really Hurting Your Retirement Savings? Can Mexico Help??
 Here at Top Mexico, we're always telling you that living in Mexico can help you keep your retirement savings intact. Today, I want to stack this claim up against some hard facts. As you're about to see in the nice infographic below, the top expenses that are draining boomers' savings – student debts, health … [Read more...] about What’s Really Hurting Your Retirement Savings? Can Mexico Help??
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?