According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, at the base for life necessities for people is the need for protection and shelter. In our Playa del Carmen real estate business, we define home as our shelter, but in today's present world, our shelter has become much more than just a roof over our heads. So how did many … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate, Retirement Options
Cost of Living in Mexico
Cozumel Real Estate Will Benefit from Carlos Slim’s Pledged Donations
Cozumel real estate is famous for its beautiful nature, and it is of invaluable importance for both home buyers and visitors to preserve this aspect of the island. A recent announcement has indicated that further funding will be dedicated to help study and preserve the biodiversity of the island's coral reef. In … [Read more...] about Cozumel Real Estate Will Benefit from Carlos Slim’s Pledged Donations
Playa del Carmen Real Estate Fixer-Upper part 2 (choosing your team)
Buying a fixer-upper in the Playa del Carmen real estate market can be a great adventure and a fantastic method to learn more about the architectural styles from different regions south of the borderVA If you enjoy putting some elbow grease into an old building, enjoy the challenge of reorganizing and redistributing … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Real Estate Fixer-Upper part 2 (choosing your team)
The Yucatan Real Estate Climate
The weather in Yucatan is Tropical. Welcome to life in the tropics If you are looking for real estate in Yucatan it gets hot and gets humid Hurricanes are common on the Caribbean side of the peninsula but much less so on the Gulf Coast Tropical weather can be severe However, the temperature does not get below freezing … [Read more...] about The Yucatan Real Estate Climate
Puerto Vallarta Politics in Paradise

How would you like to have a really intelligent, honest and well educated president How about a Harvard graduate Well, would you believe that Mexico has a 12 consecutive year run of Harvard alumni presidents Prior to the new millennium, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) or its predecessor revolutionary … [Read more...] about Puerto Vallarta Politics in Paradise
Mexico Car Registration and Taxes
I went out this morning to help a client register and pay his annual car taxes TODAY... in July Yes, little late as in most of the Mexico real estate regions the car taxes are due in the first three months of the year January, February, March After this first quarter, most municipalities will charge a penalty. Now … [Read more...] about Mexico Car Registration and Taxes
Living in Mexico How is the Medical Care
Ten years ago, the fear of needing emergency medical or dental care while south of the border ranked close to the fear of running out of gas while crossing the railroad tracks; both had you calling for spiritual guidance! In 1997, shortly after we moved to the Puerto Vallarta real estate market, referred to as PV or … [Read more...] about Living in Mexico How is the Medical Care
Paying Taxes from Mexico, It s that Time of Year Again Part II
As if the US Tax law wasn t complicated enough, working and/or livingin Mexico could add additional levels of complexity to your situation If you have incurred taxes on income earned in Mexico and you are a U.S. citizen or resident, you probably are required to file a tax return in the U.S as well Please see part one … [Read more...] about Paying Taxes from Mexico, It s that Time of Year Again Part II