Hello, I’m Thomas Lloyd and this is the Top Tip in a Minute… Today we are talking about: Bank Trusts 4 Simple Things You Should Know about the Bank Trust: If you are a non-Mexican, Canadian or American and you wish to buy property within 50 km of any coastline here in Mexico or 100 km within the boarder … [Read more...] about TOP Tip in a Minute: Bank Trust
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TOP TIP in a Minute: How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Mexico
Hello, I'm Thomas Lloyd and this is the Top Tip in a minute... Today we are talking about how to find a good real estate agent in Mexico. Â 5 Basic Things You Should Look For in a Real Estate Agent: Credentials: Remember that down here in Mexico not all states require real estate agents to have a real estate … [Read more...] about TOP TIP in a Minute: How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Mexico
Buying on a Budget: Price Reductions & Fire Sales
Buying on a Budget: Part 1 With social security and pensions shrinking, many Americans and Canadians are looking for a way to make their dollars go further; for this reason, many are looking towards Mexico for their vacation properties or retirement homes. Living in Mexico is more affordable than the United States and … [Read more...] about Buying on a Budget: Price Reductions & Fire Sales
Playa del Carmen home feature – Perfectly Entertainable Spaces!
In light of Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday ahead I would like to focus on unique spaces that can make entertaining easy when hosting your holiday get together, in your Playa del Carmen home. Think wide Open Spaces! First I would like to highlight the value of open spaces! Luckily, most condos and homes in … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen home feature – Perfectly Entertainable Spaces!
Buying on a Budget Tip – Small Spaces!
 It is no secret that real estate in Mexico is cheaper! With that being said, it is completely normal for someone to dream of having a bigger home with a smaller amount of money. But in some cases the budget doesn’t quite meet the expectation of the clients dream. Homes in Playa del Carmen, and throughout the … [Read more...] about Buying on a Budget Tip – Small Spaces!
With Mexico Real Estate, Sometimes it Pays to Do it Yourself!
This is the “other side of the coin†to what I wrote yesterday - Don't Do it Yourself If A Professional Can Do it For You!. Sometimes, even when you're talking about Mexico real estate, it pays to do it yourself. First of all, let's quickly review the cases in which it usually DOES NOT pay to do it … [Read more...] about With Mexico Real Estate, Sometimes it Pays to Do it Yourself!
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?
How Do You Know if You’ve Picked the Right Agent?
We've written about this theme before, but it's worth reviewing, since – as we always say – it's the first important step in a successful real estate search in Mexico. The question: “I've sort of started working with an agent because he was advertising a property I like. How do I know if he's the right … [Read more...] about How Do You Know if You’ve Picked the Right Agent?