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Did you know that investing in a rental property is the best way to generate an extra income? You can never go wrong with investing in real estate. Especially in a destination with high concentrations of tourism such as Playa del Carmen or Tulum. However, before purchasing a vacation rental there are a few things to … [Read more...] about Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a Rental Property
Tax options when selling your home in Mexico are very similar to the United States and Canada. The government requires you to pay taxes on any capital gains made when selling a property in Mexico. There are two tax options when you sell your home: After itemizing any allowable deductions, you will forfeit 35% of … [Read more...] about Capital Gains Tax Options When Selling Your Home in Mexico
Many investors are discovering the Merida real estate market for various reasons. The city of Merida is very important to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in so many ways. Merida and its surrounding communities combined population is over a million strong. The Palacio del Gobernador (the Governor’s Palace), which is … [Read more...] about Discovering the Merida Real Estate Market
Imagine having a private cenote in your background. Seems pretty far-fetched, right? Well, it is a reality in this gorgeous Playa del Carmen penthouse within the gated community of Playacar. This community enjoys high-end amenities and brushes against the calming blue waters of the Caribbean. In fact, you enjoy direct … [Read more...] about Condo of the Week: Penthouse with Private Cenote
When you are ready to sell your home, you want to make sure you're getting the best market value for it. It's not easy to just put it out on the market and expect offers to flood in. The end goal to pricing your house is to reel in offers that are either at or above value. Through this process you and your real estate … [Read more...] about Pricing Your House Right When Selling
Any homeowner in Mexico can tell you that paying bills can be confusing. These tasks can be daunting and sometimes confusing, especially when it comes to basic utilities. Bills for water, gas and electricity (known as CFE in Mexico) are often changing. If you own a home in Mexico that you also live in primarily, you … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Electricity Bill (CFE) in Mexico
Fourth of July is just around the corner and, given the great American expat community in Playa del Carmen, there is no doubt party will ensue in the city. Living in the city away from friends and family is no excuse to skip the holiday celebrations. Playa del Carmen is home to many people from the United States. … [Read more...] about Where to Celebrate 4th of July in Playa del Carmen
