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Ejido land is communal land that was passed down to peasant communities after the Mexican Revolution. It is typically agricultural type land and is akin to Indian Reservation land in the United States. In the Mexico real estate region, Ejido properties are off limits to the foreign community, despite the fact that … [Read more...] about What is ejido land?
We have seen a strong increase in sales in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market in the past several months. The malaise of last year’s “swine flu†debacle is now just a bad memory as the market returns to a state of normalcy.  One well respected and experienced Puerto Vallarta real estate agent has reported … [Read more...] about PUERTO VALLARTA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE
I have been working in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market for several years and from my experience the first thing is to ask the developer’s representative to accompany you on a “walkthrough†inspection of your new home in Puerto Vallarta. During this inspection you want to make a written “punch list†… [Read more...] about What things should we check on the walkthrough of our new condominium in Puerto Vallarta?
During the closing process of real estate in Puerto Vallarta, you must pass your title free and clear of any liens or encumbrances. Prior to the closing, the Notario will order a no liens certificate from the Mexico Public Registry. Therefore, you will need to pay all utility bills up to the closing date. You … [Read more...] about What are my selling costs on Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta?
There are profound differences between a Notary public in the US and the Notario Publico in Mexico. In the US, the public Notary might be a bank clerk, secretary at the office, or practice any other occupation. In Mexico real estate, the Notario Publico must have a law degree, verifiable experience, pass a rigorous … [Read more...] about What is the role of a Notario Publico in Puerto Vallarta Real Estate?
If you are buying in the Puerto Vallarta real estate zone and wish to purchase a preconstruction property, one of the first things you should request is to see the Deed of Title on the land where the project will be located or “escrituraâ€. Verify that the Puerto Vallarta land is owned by the developer and if … [Read more...] about WHAT SHOULD I ASK FOR BEFORE BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE PUERTO VALLARTA REAL ESTATE MARKET?
Purchasing a Puerto Vallarta home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. Therefore, failing to plan and research will certainly get you off on the wrong foot. Having a plan, being confident and in control is a good path to getting the best Puerto Vallarta real estate at the best price … [Read more...] about TOP BUYERS MISTAKES TO AVOID IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Most of the foreign community takes advantage of the wide range of private bilingual schools throughout the bay. The largest concentration of these schools is found in the Puerto Vallarta real estate region, inland from the hotel zone. One school in this area is fully-bilingual and bicultural with classes one-half … [Read more...] about What are the different options for schooling our children in Puerto Vallarta?
