{"id":7703,"date":"2013-12-11T15:47:49","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T21:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=7703"},"modified":"2017-08-28T16:13:56","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T21:13:56","slug":"are-you-searching-for-puerto-vallarta-real-estate-consider-these-tips-to-help-get-your-search-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/are-you-searching-for-puerto-vallarta-real-estate-consider-these-tips-to-help-get-your-search-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Searching for Puerto Vallarta Real Estate?  Consider These Tips to Help Get Your Search Started!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Puerto Vallarta\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s beaches attract people from all over the world\" alt=\"Puerto Vallarta's beaches attract people from all over the world\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/puertovallartabeach_zpsf15cb211.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" \/>Puerto Vallarta is not only a premier destination for vacationers worldwide, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also a highly sought after retirement and full time living destination for expats from the U.S. and Canada.\u00c2\u00a0 Combine the beautiful weather, pristine beaches and the unlimited amount of activities right at your fingertips, you have found the perfect place to spend the rest of your life! If you are considering purchasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/puertovallarta-real-estate\">Puerto Vallarta Real Estate<\/a>, here are some helpful tips to get you started.<\/p>\n<p><b>Get to Know Puerto Vallarta!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Have you even been to Puerto Vallarta before, or have you just heard about it?\u00c2\u00a0 Believe it or not, there are a large handful of people that consider investing Puerto Vallarta real estate simply by hearing good word of mouth.<\/p>\n<p>While your source is most likely credible, you should still consider a trip to visit Puerto Vallarta or, at the very least, do a heavy dose of research to start off the process!<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t go the search alone!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Get help in your Puerto Vallarta real estate search with a credible Mexico real estate buyers agent\" alt=\"Get help in your Puerto Vallarta real estate search with a credible Mexico real estate buyers agent\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/agente-1_zps559d20d6.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" border=\"0\" \/>Find a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/mexico-broker-credentials.php\">Mexico Real Estate Broker with credentials<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0 Did you know that real estate brokers are not required to be licensed in Mexico?\u00c2\u00a0 Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t fall into the wrong hands!\u00c2\u00a0 Ask for credentials and confirm you are working with an educated and qualified broker who will give you the best knowledge and service.<\/p>\n<p><b>Identify your budget and preferences!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once you have found a real estate broker\/agent who you enjoy and trust working with, you can start the process together to search for homes within your preferences and budget.\u00c2\u00a0 It is important to mention that you should identify your \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<i>must haves<\/i>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<i>I would like but can live withouts<\/i>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and review them with your agent.<\/p>\n<p>A check list of what is important to you is incredibly helpful for your agent to work more effectively on your behalf.\u00c2\u00a0 After all, your agent will be your eyes and ears when you are not physically in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you must always <b><i>identify a can do budget!<\/i><\/b>\u00c2\u00a0 Setting a MAX is also helpful; and remember that closing costs and other kinds of fees may be included in the final total.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Searching for Puerto Vallarta real estate should be easy and fun\" alt=\"Searching for Puerto Vallarta real estate should be easy and fun\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/photo1-mls5026_zps07efdc37.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" \/>Setting this price well ahead of time will save you and your agent lost time, and help search for only what you are able to afford.\u00c2\u00a0 Also, this prevents over dreaming which could result in disappointment.\u00c2\u00a0 There are plenty of beautiful home and condo options on the Puerto Vallarta real estate market for every budget!<\/p>\n<p><b>Do you have the cash handy?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Consider that at this moment, the banks are not extending financing to foreign home buyers.\u00c2\u00a0 The programs which were previously offered may be expected to return in the near future, but are not an option at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Think about how you will pay for your home.\u00c2\u00a0 Most times purchasing Puerto Vallarta real estate is a cash only transaction, but you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to panic right away\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 there are options to consider!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Short term financing options!<\/i><\/b>\u00c2\u00a0 Some developers and\/or sellers are offering personal short term financing options to foreigners who need a little extra time.\u00c2\u00a0 These are not major home loans, but rather, a bridge to buy you some time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With just about 30 percent down the seller can give you up to a 4 or 5 year time period in which you can make monthly payments and ultimately provide a final balloon payment at the end of the term.\u00c2\u00a0 This is a personal arrangement and is not done through the bank.\u00c2\u00a0 The title will not get released until payment is complete.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Personal Loans and home equity loans!\u00c2\u00a0 <\/i><\/b>Many people will decide to seek financing in their country of origin.\u00c2\u00a0 If you have equity in your current home, you could consider taking a line of credit against your existing home.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are moving permanently you may even consider to sell your home all together and make a straight cash transaction to buy your new home in Puerto Vallarta!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Puerto Vallarta is a great place for anybody to live!\u00c2\u00a0 It is an extremely diverse area with a highly populated expat community.\u00c2\u00a0 Whether you are a retiree or just someone seeking a new start at life, a new career or are looking to open a business; Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful place to be!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/puertovallarta-real-estate\/homes-puertovallarta.php\">Click here<\/a> to view some of the best property options on the Puerto Vallarta real estate market!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puerto Vallarta is not only a premier destination for vacationers worldwide, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also a highly sought after retirement and full time living destination for expats from the U.S. and Canada.\u00c2\u00a0 Combine the beautiful weather, pristine beaches and the unlimited amount of activities right at your fingertips, you have found the perfect place to spend [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"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":[809,1858,13,582,456],"tags":[956,952,1528,508,372,586,442],"class_list":{"0":"post-7703","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-how-to-buy-real-estate-in-mexico-safely","7":"category-living-and-retirement","8":"category-mexico-real-estate-tips","9":"category-michael_green","10":"category-puerto-vallarta-real-estate-mexico-cities","11":"tag-expats","12":"tag-expert-opinion","13":"tag-how-to-buy-real-estate-in-mexico","14":"tag-living-in-puerto-vallarta","15":"tag-mexico-buyers-agent","16":"tag-puerto-vallarta-agents","17":"tag-puerto-vallarta-real-estate","18":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7703","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\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7703"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7703\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7740,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7703\/revisions\/7740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}