{"id":5817,"date":"2013-01-29T14:47:55","date_gmt":"2013-01-29T20:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=5817"},"modified":"2017-08-30T10:36:03","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T15:36:03","slug":"dont-obsess-about-beaches-mexico-real-estate-tip-of-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2013\/01\/dont-obsess-about-beaches-mexico-real-estate-tip-of-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"<!--:en-->Don&#8217;t Obsess about Beaches &#8211; Mexico Real Estate Tip of the Day<!--:--><!--:es-->Un consejo pr\u00c3\u00a1ctico para buscar casa en la playa.<!--:-->"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--:en-->We all dream of living on the beach; the home of those dreams includes a balcony overlooking the turquoise water of the sea and a front door opening right on the soft, white sand &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Beach in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20photos\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20Beaches\/DSCF4381.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico beachfront real estate\" width=\"230\" height=\"306\" \/>While there most certainly is a lure to this image, in the majority of cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/\">Mexico real estate<\/a> buyers will do well to consider properties a couple of blocks back.\u00c2\u00a0 Before deciding the only home for you is one directly on the sand of the beach, consider the following points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More for Your Money &amp;\u00c2\u00a0<strong>Lower Prices<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Direct beachfront property is what everyone dreams of.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason, demand is higher, and consequently prices are higher &#8211; noticeably higher.\u00c2\u00a0 While a beautiful Puerto Vallarta or\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/preconstruction-playadelcarmen.php\">Playa del Carmen condo for sale<\/a> overlooking the beach is still MUCH lower priced than one in similar locations in the U.S., they are still more expensive than very nice condos a couple of blocks back.<\/p>\n<p>If you buy that condo a few blocks back, one of two things will almost always be true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you will get a condo of similar size and design, in a similar complex for the same price, <strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>you will get a much nicer or larger condo for the same price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re Still VERY Close to the Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simply by moving to Mexico&#8217;s beachfront, you are cutting a few thousand miles off your trip to the beach.\u00c2\u00a0 What&#8217;s a 5 minute walk?<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, most people find the walk relaxing, past cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries.<\/p>\n<p>For those who prefer the walk to the beach, there are dozens upon dozens of properties for lower prices.\u00c2\u00a0 For those who prefer to drive everywhere anyway, the options grow exponentially; a 5 to 10 minute drive to the beach is easy enough!<\/p>\n<p>In reality, you can still obsess about beaches!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Condo in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20Condos\/Pueblito%20Escondido\/topdeals.jpg\" alt=\"Beachview from Rooftop Terrace\" width=\"232\" height=\"155\" \/>Sunshine, Warmth and Nature Still Abound<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All the other benefits of living in Mexico &#8211; from warm weather, to modern services, to the low cost of living &#8211; are still exactly the same.\u00c2\u00a0 Living in a beautiful community with green spaces and tree-lined streets in a very sunny place is by no means a compromise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUT &#8230; (the exceptions)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of cases where you might want to consider direct beachfront instead of looking for lower-priced options back from the beach.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You find a great\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/real-estate-deals.php\" target=\"_blank\">real estate deal<\/a> on a beachfront property.<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 Sometimes, in the case of fire sales, the price difference may be minimal or even disappear altogether. It may not be the best idea to sit around waiting for this kind of deal directly on the beachfront, but if it happens to be available when you are looking, why not go for it?<\/li>\n<li><strong>You plan to rent out your property to vacationers.<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 Direct beachfront property has a much greater appeal to vacationers who can save money through a beachfront rental as compared to hotels.\u00c2\u00a0 It&#8217;s simply not worth their while to save a few bucks on renting back from the beach for the 5 days they&#8217;ll be here.\u00c2\u00a0 So, if you plan to generate income in this way, make that extra investment!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In most cases, it is completely worthwhile considering a property back from the beach!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thomas Lloyd<\/strong><em> graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management\/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 16 years. In the summer of 2009, he received the first federally applied <strong>Mexico Real Estate Degree <\/strong>and <strong>Mexico Professional Real Estate License<\/strong> S.E.P. #5978657. He is the president of Top Mexico Real Estate. Contact him at<\/em> <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">(512) 879-6546<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <em><a title=\"Mexico Real Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TOP<\/span> Mexico Real Estate<\/a><\/em> Network; <span><em>&#8220;Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-real-estate-guide\/Investing-In-A-Condo-Hotel\/?web=Blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Banners\/KitInvestCondoHotel.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico Condo Hotel Kit\" width=\"455\" height=\"63\" \/><\/a><!--:--><!--:es-->Todos hemos so\u00c3\u00b1ado alguna vez con tener una casa en la playa, <strong>\u00c2\u00bfcierto?. <\/strong>Una casa amplia, con una gran entrada de aire, sol, quiz\u00c3\u00a1 una alberca, una parrilla y una hermosa terraza con vista al mar. \u00c2\u00bfSe lo imaginan?.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Beach in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20photos\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20Beaches\/DSCF4381.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico beachfront real estate\" width=\"230\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<p>El gran atractivo de ese sue\u00c3\u00b1o es, indudablemente, el de la vista. Poder tener al alcance de nuestra ventana, terraza o jard\u00c3\u00adn la panor\u00c3\u00a1mica del mar es lo que hace de ese sue\u00c3\u00b1o lo que es. Sin embargo, considerar modificar un poco ese sue\u00c3\u00b1o puede ser algo conveniente, sobre todo en cuestiones de precio y disponibilidad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>M\u00c3\u00a1s por tu dinero: comprar propiedades a algunas cuadras de distancia de la playa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las propiedades con vista directa a la playa (ver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/preconstruction-playadelcarmen.php\">departamentos en venta en Playa del Carmen<\/a>) si bien son el sue\u00c3\u00b1o por excelencia de cualquier persona, tienden a ser, como todos sabemos, propiedades con un valor elevado. Es por esto que el sue\u00c3\u00b1o de poseer una casa en la playa es m\u00c3\u00a1s real si decidimos comprar a algunas cuadras de distancia.<\/p>\n<p>Las ventajas son muchas, como por ejemplo:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Por el mismo precio (en comparaci\u00c3\u00b3n a una casa con vista a la playa) obtendr\u00c3\u00adas mucho mayor espacio<\/li>\n<li>Por un menor precio obtendr\u00c3\u00adas una casa o departamento del mismo tama\u00c3\u00b1o (a unas cuadras de distancia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mismas comodidades.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las comodidades de vivir a unas cuadras de distancia de la playa son pr\u00c3\u00a1cticamente las mismas. Podr\u00c3\u00a1s disfrutar de la playa cuando lo desees, adem\u00c3\u00a1s vivir m\u00c3\u00a1s cerca de la ciudad tiene sus beneficios. Estar\u00c3\u00a1s m\u00c3\u00a1s cercano a las tiendas, restaurantes, caf\u00c3\u00a9s, mercados as\u00c3\u00ad como de los servicios.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Condo in Playa del Carmen\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Playa%20del%20Carmen%20Condos\/Pueblito%20Escondido\/topdeals.jpg\" alt=\"Beachview from Rooftop Terrace\" width=\"232\" height=\"155\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disponibilidad.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El \u00c3\u00baltimo factor a considerar es el de la disponibilidad. Cualquier playa o destino tur\u00c3\u00adstico concentra su demanda en las propiedades con vista a la playa, lo que con el tiempo dificulta la disponibilidad de estos. La gran variedad en dise\u00c3\u00b1os, precios, estilos, conceptos y dem\u00c3\u00a1s que ofrecen las propiedades sin vista directa a la playa son much\u00c3\u00adsimo m\u00c3\u00a1s amplias y variadas. Esta es su gran ventaja, por un precio menor podr\u00c3\u00adas adquirir algo mucho m\u00c3\u00a1s espacioso, m\u00c3\u00a1s lujoso y mucho m\u00c3\u00a1s c\u00c3\u00b3modo.<\/p>\n<p>Considera estos consejos a la hora de comenzar a buscar tu casa, sacarle el mejor provecho a tu dinero es la mejor forma de invertirlo.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\">www.topmexicorealestate.com<\/a>, la empresa l\u00c3\u00adder en bienes ra\u00c3\u00adces en M\u00c3\u00a9xico.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-real-estate-guide\/Investing-In-A-Condo-Hotel\/?web=Blog\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Banners\/KitInvestCondoHotel.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico Condo Hotel Kit\" width=\"455\" height=\"63\" \/><\/a><!--:--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all dream of living on the beach; the home of those dreams includes a balcony overlooking the turquoise water of the sea and a front door opening right on the soft, white sand &#8230; While there most certainly is a lure to this image, in the majority of cases, Mexico real estate buyers will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1858,5,1196],"tags":[937,486,1517,906],"class_list":{"0":"post-5817","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-living-and-retirement","7":"category-mexico-oceanfront","8":"category-top-tips","9":"tag-choosing-locations","10":"tag-mexico-beachfront-real-estate","11":"tag-mexico-real-estate-tips","12":"tag-saving-money","13":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5817"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14777,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5817\/revisions\/14777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}