“What are my priorities?†you may be thinking, “I can decide that for myself!†Of course you can, but from years of working with dozens upon dozens of buyers in Mexico, the following are some priorities you should have in the actual process of finding the home. Take a look: 1. Know which region you want … [Read more...] about When You Choose Your Real Estate in Mexico, What Should Your Priorities Be?
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Great Summertime Deals on Vacations to Mexico … and Condos!
 Over at LA Times, I found this great little piece about summer-time deals for vacations to Mexico: If life has been too hectic for you to plan a summer vacation, time may be running out. But the good news for procrastinators: Mexico still has some red-hot deals, according to the website TravelZoo. Some Mexico … [Read more...] about Great Summertime Deals on Vacations to Mexico … and Condos!
Mexico Real Estate Tip of the Week – Take Time Choosing Your Agent
 I've mentioned many times that buyers interested in real estate in Mexico – especially new buyers – should carefully select the right agent that has the right qualifications. Today I'm going to emphasize another side of this point: Take the time that you need to find that right agent. Especially people … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Tip of the Week – Take Time Choosing Your Agent
Is This Villa the Definition of “Awesome?â€
What exactly does the word “awesome†mean? Give this a try; a villa in Playa del Carmen: in an exclusive beachfront community only have a minute walk from the sand a 10 drive from the shopping, dining and drinking of downtown Playa 15 min. from a quaint but lively fishing village surrounded by … [Read more...] about Is This Villa the Definition of “Awesome?â€
Open Concept? Is This Trend Right for Your Lifestyle in Mexico?
We take it for granted; “Open-concept design†is a good thing. As an agent, I show it off at the top of the listings. Buyers get excited about it.  It's the way the world's home design has gone. It's newer, it's better. Now, just for full disclosure, I love open-concept. I like the spaciousness, openness, … [Read more...] about Open Concept? Is This Trend Right for Your Lifestyle in Mexico?
When Buying in Mexico, Don’t Become Too Picky! – Tip of the Week
Notice that word - “become.â€Â When most people start off looking for their property in paradise, they are very open and flexible. After all, it usually opens up many possibilities that were not open before – a home on the beach, a penthouse, a large condo in a gated community, etc. Back in the US or Canada, … [Read more...] about When Buying in Mexico, Don’t Become Too Picky! – Tip of the Week
When Buying Mexico Real Estate, Distinguish Big Fixes from Little Ones¿En qué debemos poner atención cuando compramos casa?
“I'm stroking home A of my list because it's an ugly colour, but I'm bumping home B up, even though it needs a new pool and air conditioning system ...†Huh? Of course this sounds silly, and of course you know that this wouldn't end up costing more in the end. Yet, especially when buying in another country, … [Read more...] about When Buying Mexico Real Estate, Distinguish Big Fixes from Little Ones¿En qué debemos poner atención cuando compramos casa?
Tip – Do You Need to See Every Property Available in Your Price Range?
When your are looking at Mexico real estate, should your agent be showing you every property that's within your price range? Everyone will know from their previous real estate purchases that there are properties that simply do not meet their criteria or even come close to it. No one would expect to see … [Read more...] about Tip – Do You Need to See Every Property Available in Your Price Range?