Whether a Mexico real estate owner chooses to work with a professional and communicate from a distance or not (as I discussed yesterday, and Tom and Andy have discussed previously), all owners will have to consider overcoming unexpected obstacles at some point in the process of building a home in … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Overcoming Obstacles
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Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Permits and Early Steps Part 2
Yesterday I offered a brief overview of some of the first key steps in the process of building a home in Mexico. Today's post offers a closer overview of an all-important topic - permits. Permits One of the most important early items will be the permits. As one builder puts it, the only permit needed to … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Permits and Early Steps Part 2
Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Permits and Early Steps Part 1
In chess, it is said that in the “opening game,†i.e. the first moves, a player either gives himself a good set up which will give them an advantage for the remainder of the game, or they will make blunders that may not be immediately obvious, but will create difficulties later in the game that are difficult to … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Permits and Early Steps Part 1
Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Different Styles Part 2
Happy Boxing Day to all my fellow Canadians, and along with them, I hope everyone else is still enjoying the festive season! Two days ago, on Christmas Eve, I talked about 2 styles for having your Mexico homes built - modern luxury and classic colonial. Today, I'll introduce two more of the most popular styles for … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – Different Styles Part 2
Playa del Carmen Real Estate – Yucatan Peninsula’s Fast Train to Become Reality
During the first half of December, the new president of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, announced that the plan for the Yucatan Peninsula’s fast train will be underway in the near future. The first phase of the train project will connect the Playa del Carmen real estate area (Punto Venado) to the Merida real estate … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Real Estate – Yucatan Peninsula’s Fast Train to Become Reality
Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 2: What Does it Mean for Mexico Real Estate?21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 2.
In yesterday's post, I talked a little bit about a possible connection between the new era of the Mayan calendar and Mexico's recent prosperity which seems to approaching yet another giant leap forward. Implications for Mexico Real Estate The implications for Mexico real estate seem clear; the cost of living … [Read more...] about Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 2: What Does it Mean for Mexico Real Estate?21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 2.
Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 1: Mexico’s Time to Shine!21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 1.
As many people will know, today, Dec. 21, 2012, is the end of the ancient Mayan calendar. What does this mean for Mexico real estate? Other than the increase in international visitors to Mayan sites, I have an idea of my own. While some people have been worried about this meaning some drastic, … [Read more...] about Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 1: Mexico’s Time to Shine!21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 1.
Building Your Home in Mexico – Part 3 – Planning the Process & the Importance of Working with a Professional BuilderConstruye la casa de tus sueños parte 3. La importancia de contar con un contratista profesional.
Yesterday and Tuesday I discussed the three first considerations when building a home in Mexico: Know what they want Know their budget Find a professional builder As I mentioned yesterday, these three items should be considered even during the process of choosing and buying the appropriate Mexico land for … [Read more...] about Building Your Home in Mexico – Part 3 – Planning the Process & the Importance of Working with a Professional BuilderConstruye la casa de tus sueños parte 3. La importancia de contar con un contratista profesional.