When we hear a good story about buying real estate in Mexico, we expect people to say something like, “Well it was pretty easy for another country.†Not the Hargens. They're story: “it was very much like the U.S. - only easier.†Notice that – easier than in the U.S.! Listen to this part of the … [Read more...] about Buying Real Estate in Mexico “Was Very Much Like the U.S. – Only Easierâ€!!!
Mexico Communities
A Preview of Quetzal Condos, Akumal – Video
The Bahia Principe resort complex has offered us some of the best options in Akumal real estate over the past few years. The newest development on the golf course, Quetzal Condos, is no exception. Take a look at the video we made a couple of weeks back: (If you can't see the video click here.) In addition … [Read more...] about A Preview of Quetzal Condos, Akumal – Video
Wrought Iron Adds Visual Strength and Elegant Contrast to Hacienda del Rio
 Iron itself is usually not considered a beautiful thing; yet, as soon as a skilled craftsman leaves his mark on it, wrought iron becomes one of the most beautiful parts of a well-designed home. The architects of Mexico's colonial era knew this. So do present-day Mexicans, and so do the people who designed and … [Read more...] about Wrought Iron Adds Visual Strength and Elegant Contrast to Hacienda del Rio
What Would Life Be Like in Paradise? Well, Let’s Ask the Hargens!
There's a beautiful gated community just at the north end of Playa del Carmen called “El Cielo†that we've been talking about a good deal. The name translates to “Heaven†but I think we could roughly say “Paradise.†I love this community – in fact, I live there myself. And so far, everyone I know … [Read more...] about What Would Life Be Like in Paradise? Well, Let’s Ask the Hargens!
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
Should You Choose a Mexico Real Estate Community With Kids?La importancia de los niños en los bienes raÃces en México.
  Is the sound of kids a delight to you or a nuisance? Of course it could be that it's a bit of both, depending on how you feel. Assuming that you don't have kids of your own – let's say you're retired or your kids are all grown up and moved out – this can be an important part of your Mexico real estate … [Read more...] about Should You Choose a Mexico Real Estate Community With Kids?La importancia de los niños en los bienes raÃces en México.
Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
A few weeks ago, Doug posted an update on the construction progress for Hacienda del Rio, a colonial-style retirement community in Playa del Carmen. Things have come along quite nicely since then, and I wanted to share some more pictures of the model home as it nears completion, as well as the development as a … [Read more...] about Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
When we talk about Playacar, Playa del Carmen's most upscale gated community, we tend to lump it together as one. Or, when we do separate it, we make the natural divisions of Phase I (along the beachfront) and Phase II (around the golf course.) This is precisely what we've done on this blog when we have our … [Read more...] about The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!