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!
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Mexico Real Estate; Don’t Do it Yourself If A Professional Can Do it For You!
This is advice I've given before, and it is especially true for newcomers to Mexico who are still just getting a feel for how things work here: Don't do it yourself if a professional out there can do it for you! There are several reasons for this; some are fairly universal, others are specific to the fact that … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate; Don’t Do it Yourself If A Professional Can Do it For You!
Property Tip: How Necessary is that Swimming Pool?
Assuming that you are a person who likes to swim, today I'll take a little look at how necessary it may be to find a property with a pool on site, and some tips to make finding one easier. How Necessary is the Pool? The following are some factors to consider: How far away is the beach? One of the main … [Read more...] about Property Tip: How Necessary is that Swimming Pool?
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?
Check Out this Beautiful, Modern Jungle Home in Tulum
Tulum is booming community with more and more excellent properties opportunities showing up on the market. Among these, there are some that stand out as being particularly interesting and appealing. Consider this beautiful, modern home, for example, located in the jungle just outside of the village of … [Read more...] about Check Out this Beautiful, Modern Jungle Home in Tulum
Playa del Carmen – Another Boost for Real Estate with Beach Recovery and 10th Ave
According to the Hotel Association of the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen is about to see 2 more projects take significant steps forward: The recovery of 2 km (1.25 miles approx.) of beaches The completion of the new image for 10th Ave Both are good for real estate in the area, lending strength to the … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen – Another Boost for Real Estate with Beach Recovery and 10th Ave
How Much Are Property Taxes in Mexico?
On a fairly regular basis – in fact, whenever I write about the cost of living or property expenses in Mexico, I emphasize that property taxes are virtually a non-expense in Mexico. However, it's always necessary to see cold, hard numbers. While there are variables in the calculation, I find that property taxes … [Read more...] about How Much Are Property Taxes in Mexico?