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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!

Panel of Mexico Real Estate Experts Share Their Projections for 2010

Filed Under: Cancun Real Estate, Cost of Living in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Infrastructure News, La Paz Real Estate, Lake Chapala Real Estate, Living in Mexico, Mazatlan Real Estate, Mexico Airports, Mexico Cities, Mexico Communities, Mexico Fixer-upper, Mexico Hospitals, Mexico Investment Property, Mexico Loans and Mortgages, Mexico Retirement, Mexico Retirement affordable living, Mexico Retirement communities, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Valle de Bravo Real Estate

In the following interview, a panel of TOP Mexico Real Estate experts answer several questions about projections for the market in the last quarter of 2009 and in 2010.  Each member of the panel shares what they have  experienced in each of their local real estate markets.  While each area varies, the general tone … [Read more...] about Panel of Mexico Real Estate Experts Share Their Projections for 2010

Mexican Corporations- An Option for Holding Mexico Real Estate

Filed Under: Cost of Living in Mexico, La Paz Real Estate, Living in Mexico, Mexico Cities, Mexico Permits

The Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable, translated literally is an anonymous society of variable capital.  This is equivalent to the U.S. corporation in which there are stockholders.  In Mexico it is governed by the Law of Mercantile Societies.  More and more, foreigners are forming Mexican mercantile corporations … [Read more...] about Mexican Corporations- An Option for Holding Mexico Real Estate

Using the Apostille in the Mexico Real Estate Transaction

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, La Paz Real Estate, Mexico Cities, Mexico Fideicomiso / Bank Trust, Mexico Purchasing Process

In the Mexico real estate purchase process, the ONLY authority permitted to draft a deed transferring real property or an interest in real property (such as the Mexico Bank Trust) is the Mexican Notary Public This person is different from a Notary Public in the United States where a simple exam, bond, and a rubber … [Read more...] about Using the Apostille in the Mexico Real Estate Transaction

Mexico Real Estate Tax Requirements in the U.S.

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Real Estate Taxes, Mexico Real Estate Tips

U.S. taxpayers are required to file certain reports with the U.S. government if they own property in Mexico, have a business in the country, or are shareholders in Mexican corporations Uncle Sam, U.S. tax watchdog, has instituted a voluntary disclosure program for those people who may have omitted reporting in the … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Tax Requirements in the U.S.

Mexico Real Estate Purchasing Process; The Foreign Relations Permit

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

If the Mexico real estate property you are purchasing is already in a trust (fedeicomiso) you may either: request assignment of the rights to you, or may request a new trust for fifty years If a new trust, a permit from the Secretary of Foreign Relations is required Whether a new trust or an assignment of rights, the … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Purchasing Process; The Foreign Relations Permit

Mexico Real Estate Closing Costs, How to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, La Paz Real Estate, Mexico Cities, Mexico Closing costs, Mexico Real Estate Taxes

Mexican law says that Mexico real estate taxes must be paid on the higher of the following: purchase price OR appraised value Since many appraisals in the La Paz real estate market are lower than the actual selling price your taxes will be condisderably lower if the appraisal value is declared Payment on this basis has … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Closing Costs, How to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

Purchasing Your Mexico Dream Home; Condo Regime Part 5

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Notary Public, Mexico Public Registry

I have various articles written on the subject of How to Buy Your Mexico Home, if you wish to follow this series please click here to see the first post on PURCHASING YOUR MEXICO DREAM HOME Below I continue the series discussing the Mexico Condo regime. INVESTIGATE THE STATUS OF THE MEXICO CONDO REGIME A word of … [Read more...] about Purchasing Your Mexico Dream Home; Condo Regime Part 5