Buying a home in Mexico always starts with a dream. Perhaps you have been on vacation, in Playa del Carmen or Tulum, and think “I would like to retire here somedayâ€. Then each time you return, you start imaging little by little; what life would be like living in paradise? Your mind enters a place where you … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Tip – Become Delighted with your New Home in Mexico without Going Over your Budget!
Mexico Real Estate Tips
Mexico Real Estate Tip – Buy During Low Points
One of the most common real estate misconceptions have is that buying during a high point in the market is better; buyer's confidence, increased sales and market optimism make buyers feel comfortable and optimistic themselves. Yet, there is a very obvious point here that too many people miss; when the market is … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Tip – Buy During Low Points
Bringing Color to Your Life and to Your Home in Mexico!
A little while ago we introduced an idea that you should not be turned off to a home because of ugly wall color! This is basically focused on the idea that once you have purchased you can make your home whatever you want it to be. Think area and what you can do with that area. A space is just a space until we … [Read more...] about Bringing Color to Your Life and to Your Home in Mexico!
With Mexico Real Estate, Sometimes it Pays to Do it Yourself!
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!
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!
When Choosing Your Condo, Don’t Forget to Check the HOA Fees!
Now, it's pretty much a given that some time before you sign the deed and take possession of your new condo in Mexico, you'll find out how much HOA (home owner association) fees for monthly maintenance and use of common areas are. However, my advice is this: check these fees sooner rather than later. The last … [Read more...] about When Choosing Your Condo, Don’t Forget to Check the HOA Fees!
Neighbourhood Spotlight: The “Back End†of Downtown
We've talked about a few neighbourhoods downtown, including Little Italy, the gentrifying south end, etc. All of these are pretty high profile in some way or another. There's one pocket of downtown, however, that has good potential for lifestyle – and possibly investment – which is very much overlooked. This … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Spotlight: The “Back End†of Downtown
Mexico Real Estate Tip: Don’t Let the Color of the Paint Turn You Off!
This is one of those Mexico real estate tips that applies to real estate just about anywhere:         Don't decide against a certain home just because the paint is the wrong color! Provided that everything else is in place – legally in order, good structure, right location and good price – remember … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate Tip: Don’t Let the Color of the Paint Turn You Off!