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HAVING A PUERTO VALLARTA BEACHFRONT CONDO AND OTHER WAYS TO KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Living in Mexico, Mexican Architecture, Mexico Real Estate Tips, Mexico Utilities, Michael Green, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate

Owning a Puerto Vallarta Beachfront condo, with the amazing views, and the cool ocean breezes is a very fun way for keeping cool on hot blistering summer days.  Another way to keep your temperature down is to lock all the doors and windows, crank up your air conditioner and chill-out in a catatonic bliss as you dream … [Read more...] about HAVING A PUERTO VALLARTA BEACHFRONT CONDO AND OTHER WAYS TO KEEP COOL IN THE SUMMER

Playa del Carmen Events: The Sacred Maya Journey 2010

Filed Under: Living in Mexico, Mexico community information, Mexico Culture, Mexico Festivals and Events

Not everything is about my Playa del Carmen real estate job and I thought I would share this not common event that occurs once a year.  This past weekend marked the 4th year that a magical event has taken place in the Riviera Maya. It is a historical journey back to 500 BC, and is a re-enactment of the … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Events: The Sacred Maya Journey 2010

How do I pay my bills for my Puerto Vallarta Home?

Filed Under: Cost of Living in Mexico, Mexico Banks, Mexico community information, Mexico Utilities, Michael Green, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate

Typically as part of the closing process on your Puerto Vallarta home, the utilities will be changed over to your name.  If not, ask the previous owner to sign a letter authorizing this action and then register the change with the corresponding utility.  Your electric bill will come every second month, and your … [Read more...] about How do I pay my bills for my Puerto Vallarta Home?

Playa del Carmen Land is Being Defined to Attract National and International Investors

Filed Under: AMPI Riviera Maya, Mexico Economy, Mexico Land, Playa del Carmen Real Estate

The project, Riviera Maya Investment Forum was presented before various public officials representing the Quintana Roo and the Playa del Carmen state and municipality government leaders this past Thursday.  The layout of the Playa del Carmen land on the west side of the highway 307 is being defined for the future … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Land is Being Defined to Attract National and International Investors

Help me Buy in Puerto Vallarta…My kids are driving me crazy!

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Living in Mexico, Michael Green, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate

Dear Mike, I want to take what is left of my 401(k), come down and buy a place off the beaten track and live like a local in the beautiful Puerto Vallarta real estate area. My kids say I should rent a place first, then find a TOP Mexico Realtors, make an extensive search, check out ALL the Mexico real estate … [Read more...] about Help me Buy in Puerto Vallarta…My kids are driving me crazy!

Scuba diving in Mahahual, Chinchorro Banks & the pesky Lion Fish

Filed Under: Costa Maya Real Estate, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Living in Mexico, Mexico Beaches, Mexico community information, Mexico Festivals and Events, RebeccaLoto

Before starting my career in the Costa Maya real estate industry, my first trip to Mahahual was with my husband, and the sole purpose was to go scuba diving in Chinchorro Banks, a pristine coral atoll located 28 miles or 45 kms off the coast. Both being diving instructors and working in Cozumel at the time, we had … [Read more...] about Scuba diving in Mahahual, Chinchorro Banks & the pesky Lion Fish

Tulum Real Estate Market News on Airport

Filed Under: Hector Moreno, Mexico Airports, Mexico Economy, Mexico Land, Tulum Real Estate

As all news regarding the construction of a new international airport affects the Tulum real estate prices, I have been following closely any updates in the past days.  The latest is that Humberto Trevino, Secretary  of Transport of the SCT, said there are 8 groups interested in participating in the bidding process … [Read more...] about Tulum Real Estate Market News on Airport

Shared Information on Mexico VISA in Playa del Carmen

Filed Under: Mexico permits, Mexico Real Estate License, Mexico Residential Permits

When buying real estate in Mexico you can focus all your time on the purchasing process and sometimes forget that you are moving to a different country and will need a visa. For most of us coming and living in Mexico for a few weeks doesn’t cause any problems and you can get in with an FMT or as of May 1st 2010 an … [Read more...] about Shared Information on Mexico VISA in Playa del Carmen