Nature, family-friendly, amazing amenities, modern features and a comfortable lifestyle, it is very rare to find a home that can perfectly balance all of these. But one community as done just that, Bosques de Bambu. Bosques de Bambu where you can let the tranquility of a nature surround you, yet you do not have to … [Read more...] about Bosques de Bambu: Family Friendly Community
Mexico Gated Communities
Puerto Aventuras Real Estate: A Beautiful Marina Town
Approximately fifteen minutes south of the gorgeous beach town of Playa del Carmen, lays the unique marina community of Puerto Aventuras. Home to more than 6,000 people, it offers the perfect location; it is in the middle of everything you need to see in the Riviera Maya, making it perfect for sightseeing, as well as … [Read more...] about Puerto Aventuras Real Estate: A Beautiful Marina Town
Is Gated Security Necessary for My Dream Home in Mexico?
Probably about half the Mexico real estate we find for buyers is gated with some kind of security – security guards, card entrance, security code, etc. For some buyers this raises the question - “Is the gated security necessary? Will I be victim to theft and other crime if I buy in a non-gated community or … [Read more...] about Is Gated Security Necessary for My Dream Home in Mexico?
Video: The TMRE Super Marathon (Well, Super “Fun†Marathon) to the Beach!
Sometimes here in the Top Mexico office we just like to go out and have a bit of fun! Just last week we decided to have a little “race†of sorts – not a fair, even or serious race, but certainly a fun one to say the least. We decided to find out exactly how many minutes it takes to get from El Cielo … [Read more...] about Video: The TMRE Super Marathon (Well, Super “Fun†Marathon) to the Beach!
Buying Real Estate in Mexico “Was Very Much Like the U.S. – Only Easierâ€!!!
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€!!!
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!
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.