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THE FIDEICOMISO (MEXICAN BANK TRUST) CONTROVERSY and FORMS 3520 and 3520A is it? or is it not??

Filed Under: How to Buy Property in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Fideicomiso / Bank Trust, Mexico Real Estate Taxes, Mexico Real Estate Tips

Per Internal Revenue Code Section 6048 any trust established in a foreign country including the Mexico real estate region or its US beneficiary must file certain forms with the  US department of the treasury (Internal Revenue Service) each year.. Forms 3520 and 3520A must be filed by anyone who holds an … [Read more...] about THE FIDEICOMISO (MEXICAN BANK TRUST) CONTROVERSY and FORMS 3520 and 3520A is it? or is it not??

What Does that Mexico Land Development Look Like Now?

Filed Under: How to Buy Property in Mexico, Mexico Land

The idea of buying Mexico land "raw" takes a bit of vision.  Buying a residential lot in a neighborhood which is already mostly even somewhat developed, it is easier for you to visualize your future home by seeing the context of the homes, trees, parks, etc. which already exist.  Buying "raw land," you are often left … [Read more...] about What Does that Mexico Land Development Look Like Now?

Playa del Carmen real estate; Improved Standards and Improved Processes

Filed Under: AMPI, How to Buy Property in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Permits, Mexico Real Estate Agents, Mexico Real Estate License, Playa del Carmen Real Estate

This months issue of VENTANA Magazine published an article on this topic written by ... yours truly.  Many people think that there are very little regulations or that there are no Mexico real estate licenses available to realtors in order to help ensure safer transactions when investing in the Playa del Carmen real … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen real estate; Improved Standards and Improved Processes

What to WATCH OUT for in a Mexico Real Estate Contract when Purchasing Mexican Properties; Tips from a Panel of Experts

Filed Under: How to Buy Property in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Purchasing Process, Mexico Real Estate Agents, Mexico Real Estate Contracts, Mexico Real Estate Tips

For your Mexico Real Estate purchase, the promissory contract is a legal document of very high importance.  When negotiating this contract, it is important to make sure the contract includes all the elements that make it legal, that it includes conditions in your favour, and that it does not include conditions which … [Read more...] about What to WATCH OUT for in a Mexico Real Estate Contract when Purchasing Mexican Properties; Tips from a Panel of Experts

Top 5 Most Common Mistakes Made By Non-Mexicans When Buying Property In Mexico

Filed Under: AMPI, How to Buy Property in Mexico, La Paz Real Estate, Merida Real Estate, Mexico Buyers Agent, Mexico Cities, Mexico Organizations, Mexico Property Tips, Mexico Purchasing Process, Mexico Real Estate, Mexico Real Estate Agents, Mexico Real Estate Contracts, Mexico Real Estate License, Mexico Real Estate Tips, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Yucatan Real Estate

Mexico Real Estate offers many great opportunities.  However, because of the fact that laws and processes are different here in Mexico, many non-Mexican buyers make costly errors because they don't take the time find the information they need first.  In some cases when buying Mexico homes, the new buyers even make … [Read more...] about Top 5 Most Common Mistakes Made By Non-Mexicans When Buying Property In Mexico

How To Buy Real Estate in Mexico…Safely!

Filed Under: How to Buy Property in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, La Paz Real Estate, Merida Real Estate, Mexico Cities, Mexico Property Tips, Mexico Purchasing Process, Mexico Real Estate Contracts, Mexico Real Estate License, Mexico Real Estate Tips, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate

Buying Mexico Real Estate can be an exciting experience, and one of the most important decisions you will make.  For this reason it is very important to know the ins and outs of buying real estate in Mexico, being familiar with the laws and the processes.  A key factor to consider is that in Mexico, the law does not … [Read more...] about How To Buy Real Estate in Mexico…Safely!

Quintana Roo Secretary of Tourism Visits AMPI National Congress PART I

Filed Under: Gated Communities in Mexico, How to Buy Property in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Living in Mexico, Mexico Economy, Mexico Festivals and Events, Mexico Real Estate Tips, Playa del Carmen Rental Property

-Playa del Carmen Caros M. Joaquin Gonzalez, the director of the Quintana Roo state offices of Tourism spoke at the 36th annual national AMPI congress last Saturday afternoon. He shared words with the audience stating, "I wish to thank the organizers of this congress for choosing the Riviera Maya for this year`s … [Read more...] about Quintana Roo Secretary of Tourism Visits AMPI National Congress PART I