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Where Have All the Gringos Gone?

Filed Under: Lake Chapala Real Estate, Living and Retirement, Living in Mexico, Mexico community information, Mexico Culture, Mexico Travel, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Safety in Mexico

New expats will almost always be curious about how many Americans live in Mexico. This is a re-post of something I wrote a while back.  I should point out that the stats that I used in this article are from a reliable source (U.S. Consulates throughout Mexico) but that as pointed here, there is a problem in the … [Read more...] about Where Have All the Gringos Gone?

Where Can You Save $500,000 USD on a Property in Mexico?

Filed Under: Akumal Real Estate, Living and Retirement, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Top Real Estate Deals

 I always like to point out 2 facts: Homes are affordable in Mexico. Prices are very stable. Thus, finding a high-end luxury home with a huge price reduction is indeed a rarity – and it would be a great deal from both a lifestyle and investment perspective. This is just what we've found recently.  … [Read more...] about Where Can You Save $500,000 USD on a Property in Mexico?

If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?

Filed Under: How to make money on a Mexico real estate investment, Living and Retirement, Mexico Economy, Mexico Investment Property, Mexico Real Estate Tips

Some people out there are kind of hesitating about how the investment potential of property in Mexico: Is it really a solid investment opportunity? After all, if it's so super, why aren't the big shots going for it? There are two answers to this question: For most bigtime investors, a market where accurate and … [Read more...] about If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?

Some “Alternative” Mexican Retirement Destinations

Filed Under: Campeche Real Estate, Costa Maya Real Estate, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico Safely, Living and Retirement, Living in Mexico, Merida Real Estate, Mexico Colonial Real Estate, Mexico Homes, Mexico Property Tips, Mexico Retirement Living, Mexico Retirement over 55 living, Morelia real estate, Yucatan Real Estate

So, we all know about Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos – are those and similar places the only good retirement destinations in Mexico? Yesterday, I found this interesting article from Voxxi, by Phillippe Diederich, about alternative retirement destinations in Mexico – nice places that are … [Read more...] about Some “Alternative” Mexican Retirement Destinations

“Buyer beware in Mexico!” How Big is the Risk of Legal Issues?

Filed Under: Living and Retirement, Mexico Property Tips

 “Buyer beware in Mexico!” reads a giant headline in one of Canada's leading national newspapers – The Globe and Mail. What's the message?  Are they telling you something that brokers and sellers in Mexico won't? If you read the article's information – a story about “a property dispute that has put … [Read more...] about “Buyer beware in Mexico!” How Big is the Risk of Legal Issues?

The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic

Filed Under: Living and Retirement, Mexico Real Estate Agents, Mexico Real Estate Tips, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Tulum Real Estate

What's the best way to buy in Playa del Carmen?  There are two basic points: Work with the right agent – qualified, experienced and dedicated Inform yourself Today, I want to focus on this second point.  When you buy in Playa del Carmen, you will want to be knowledgeable about prices, supply and demand on … [Read more...] about The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic

Mexico Real Estate and U.S. Taxes: Land Trust not a “Trust”

Filed Under: Living and Retirement, Mexico Fideicomiso / Bank Trusts, Mexico Real Estate Investment, Mexico Real Estate Taxes, Mexico Real Estate Tips

Having information on what to do with your U.S. taxes when you own a property in Mexico is always helpful. Recently, the IRS has announced that Mexico's Bank Trusts (“fideicomisos”) are not “trusts” in the proper sense of the word for U.S. taxes. It seems that this is good news, making for less paper work, … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate and U.S. Taxes: Land Trust not a “Trust”