“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?
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Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
A few weeks ago, Doug posted an update on the construction progress for Hacienda del Rio, a colonial-style retirement community in Playa del Carmen. Things have come along quite nicely since then, and I wanted to share some more pictures of the model home as it nears completion, as well as the development as a … [Read more...] about Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
When we talk about Playacar, Playa del Carmen's most upscale gated community, we tend to lump it together as one. Or, when we do separate it, we make the natural divisions of Phase I (along the beachfront) and Phase II (around the golf course.) This is precisely what we've done on this blog when we have our … [Read more...] about The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
Is It Easier to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home in Mexico??Casas ecológicas, una nueva opción en México.
Today, I was reading this article from Yahoo about buying eco-freindly homes. According to the article, it's a tough task with lots of work and obstacles. "It isn't as easy as it looks," is the first tip given. Have I missed something, or is it actually easier to buy an eco-friendly home down here in the Riviera Maya … [Read more...] about Is It Easier to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home in Mexico??Casas ecológicas, una nueva opción en México.
Puerto Vallarta’s Super Deal of the Month is Only $49,900!!Departamento en venta en Puerto Vallarta por solo ¡$49,000 USD!
This real estate deal from Puerto Vallarta, a 2-bedrom beachfront unit, is about as good as it gets as far as price reductions go: original price: $79,000 reduced price: $49,900 savings in dollars: $29,100 savings in percentage: 37% No matter which way you look at it, it's HUGE savings! $30 grand is … [Read more...] about Puerto Vallarta’s Super Deal of the Month is Only $49,900!!Departamento en venta en Puerto Vallarta por solo ¡$49,000 USD!
What do Canada’s Economy, David Beckham and Life in Mexico Have in Common?Quintana roo, de los estados más seguros del paÃs.
So, in Canada, it seems that a booming real estate market has probably hit a "soft landing." Basically, that means real estate prices are high, and are just staying high, or at least going down very gently and slowly, as Canada's National Post and the Huffington Post have told us. How boring! No boom, no bust, … [Read more...] about What do Canada’s Economy, David Beckham and Life in Mexico Have in Common?Quintana roo, de los estados más seguros del paÃs.
Playa del Carmen’s Top HotelsLos mejores hoteles en Playa del Carmen.
Whether it's to make plans on where to stay when you come to look at Playa del Carmen real estate or to help friends find the best place to join you in Paradise, it's always nice to know what the best hotels in town are. Zoover, a European travel website has recently ranked and awarded the hotels in Playa del Carmen … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen’s Top HotelsLos mejores hoteles en Playa del Carmen.