{"id":6008,"date":"2013-02-26T13:55:43","date_gmt":"2013-02-26T19:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=6008"},"modified":"2017-08-30T10:36:03","modified_gmt":"2017-08-30T15:36:03","slug":"should-you-buy-a-home-or-condo-in-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/should-you-buy-a-home-or-condo-in-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Buy a Home or Condo in Playa del Carmen?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LivingBuying Playa del Carmen real estate<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0 will be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason, it is important to have the information you need to choose between a Playa del Carmen homes for sale<\/a><\/span> or a Playa del Carmen condo for sale<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 Here I will offer a brief overview of each so that you can make the choice best for your needs.<\/p>\n

Playa del Carmen Condos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Condos are the most popular and most available option; they can be found in all locations – beachfront, downtown, gated community, resort community, etc.\u00c2\u00a0 They can also be found in all price ranges.<\/p>\n

What distinguishes condos is the fact the convenience of enjoying many onsite amenities with minimal maintenance.\u00c2\u00a0 For this reason, many retirees prefer condos, especially the garden apartments on the ground floor with direct access to the pool.<\/p>\n

\"MexicoAlthough there is a limit of 4 stories in Playa del Carmen, a number of condo buildings also include elevators.<\/p>\n

Another important factor for choosing condos is location; for those who want direct beachfront location, homes are virtually non-existent, and those that are priced accordingly.\u00c2\u00a0 Beachfront penthouses are a favorite due to the spectacular views of the beach, the sea and the lights of Cozumel in the distance at night.\u00c2\u00a0 Downtown, where homes are also hard to come by, has a large supply of condos to choose from.<\/p>\n

A good selection of Condos can be found in just about any other location as well.<\/p>\n

Pre-construction purchases are also an attractive way to save money.<\/p>\n

\"MexicoPlaya del Carmen Homes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homes offer the benefit of a greater amount of private space including terraces and yards.\u00c2\u00a0 They are most plentiful in gated communities (including golf communities) surrounding downtown.\u00c2\u00a0 Since Playa is small, the drive into downtown usually 10 minutes or less.<\/p>\n

The beach is always a walk or short bike ride away.<\/p>\n

Direct beachfront homes can be found in smaller communities about 30 minutes away.<\/p>\n

One of the attractive points about homes is the variety of living styles.\u00c2\u00a0 You can find everything from patio homes and town homes that have the same advantage as condos of offering shared common areas, a pool, etc. to completely private homes in walled lots.\u00c2\u00a0 They can be fairly small or very large, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

The contemporary Mexican style is the most common, but it’s there are also entirely modern designs with lots of glass, or more traditional hacienda-style homes, for example.<\/p>\n

While a reasonable number of homes are on the market for sale, it’s also possible to have a custom home built, or choose a design from a developer.<\/p>\n

Shared Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both homes and condos can be good for rental – vacation or long term – which depends more on location and interior size of the property than whether it is a home or a condo.\u00c2\u00a0 In both cases, financing can be available as well.<\/p>\n

If you’re not sure which is best for you, don’t be afraid to ask your agent to show you both.<\/p>\n

—
\nThomas Lloyd<\/strong> 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 Mexico Real Estate Degree <\/strong>and Mexico Professional Real Estate License<\/strong> S.E.P. #5978657. He is the president of Top Mexico Real Estate. Contact him at<\/em> (512) 879-6546<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The TOP<\/span> Mexico Real Estate<\/a><\/em> Network; “Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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