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Mexico Realtors Know the Path to the Port of San Felipe

October 31st, 2009

The fishing village of San Felipe lies between the San Pedro Martir Mountains and the Sea of Cortez. This small town traditionally depended upon fishing for their livelihood. More recently, tourism has replaced fishing as the primary industry and more and more foreigners are buying beachfront property and vacation homes in San Felipe. The fish taco was invented in San Felipe and is now served all over the U.S. Playa Del Carmen provides an excellent central location to visit San Felipe.

The tourist season runs from October to May and many Snowbirds stay in Mexico for months at a time during the winter season. The average year-round temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The eco-system of San Felipe is unique with the desert running right into the sea. It is only 10 feet above sea level. Sometimes temperatures can reach 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade during the summer months. Winter temperatures can reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night, but both of these are extremes. Your Mexico Real Estate Agent can help you with climate expectations year round.

San Felipe offers many activities for the visitor and resident alike. Beachcombers revel in 23-foot tides that expose a half-mile of ocean floor. San Felipe experiences one of the largest tidal bores in the world due, in part, to the Colorado River delta. A local Mexico Realtor can give you more information on things to do in San Felipe.

The weather is gorgeous and just what one would expect in paradise – sunny skies, gentle evening breezes and warm ocean waters. The beautiful beaches are what attract many to San Felipe. Many retirees buy real estate in this area and live part-time in Mexico. The area is also popular with weekend vacationers from southern California and Arizona.

The population is approximately 25,000 but increases significantly on popular weekends and during the tourist season. There are many vacation and retirement homes available in San Felipe. A local professional Mexico real estate agent can provide a list of properties for sale or rent.

Baby Boomer retirees and young investors alike love San Felipe because it has 360 days of sunshine, the beautiful blue sea of Cortez, a peaceful fishing village with shopping, restaurants and nightlife, sea and desert sports, beaches you can camp or walk your dog on and friendly people who understand and respect the importance of tourism to their economy. A retired U.S. physician and his nurse practitioner wife founded a bicultural, bilingual hospital providing care to vacationers and residents from the U.S.

San Felipe offers everything you could ever dream of for your vacation, investment or retirement. Sandy pristine beaches, warm and calm waters, condos, villas, restaurants, hotels, bar, nightclubs, grocery stores, Baja Races, ATV, Tennis, Boating, Fishing, Kayaking, a state of the art new Hospital, International Airport, Harbor, and Golf Course make San Felipe a paradise on earth and one of the best places to buy oceanfront Real Estate in Mexico.

http://www.mexicobestbuy.com is a complete guide to Mexico Real Estate, Rental Property, Condos in Mexico. http://www.playabestbuy.com provides Real Estate in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya in Mexico. Contact Tom Budniak for Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Vacation Rentals in Puerto Vallarta at http://www.Puertovallartabestrealestate.com

Author: Tom Budniak

Mexico Realtor Helps You Find Real Estate for Sale in Puerto Vallarta

July 15th, 2009

If you’ve been looking to find the perfect property in Mexico, using a Mexico realtor can help eliminate some of the legwork that needs to be done so that you can purchase the perfect piece of Puerto Vallarta Real Estate. Instead of locating properties on your own and trying to coordinate viewings and inspections, Puerto Vallarta realtors can help you to complete all of these necessary tasks so that all you need to do is view each property and make a decision about which piece of Puerto Vallarta real estate you want to purchase. To start working with a realtor, you’ll need to choose someone who has a work style similar to yours. Choose someone who is too passive and you may start to feel like their commission will not be worth the work they have done for you. Choose someone too aggressive and you may feel like the realtor is trying to take over your decision making process. Once you’ve chosen the best realtor for your situation, you can start working on finding the best Puerto Vallarta property for your needs by providing the realtor with a list of details that you require for each property. Maybe you want a home with two bathrooms or a specific number of bedrooms. Letting the realtor know what you’re looking for will help him or her to find properties that closely match your needs.

The list of details you provide will serve as a guideline for your realtor when the initial list of properties is being compiled. You’ll need to decide how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need, what kind of living space is required, what appliances you require in the kitchen and laundry areas, and what kind of outdoor space is desired. The Mexico realtor will follow your list when reviewing properties for sale so that your qualities can be matched with several properties that you can view. Once your realtor has compiled this initial list, you can visit each property and eliminate some of the choices. If one of the properties doesn’t have an outdoor area that’s big enough for your family, eliminate it from your list. If you need two bathrooms and a property only has one, get rid of it. If you trim your initial list down to a manageable size, you’ll have fewer properties to visit more than once. Using Puerto Vallarta realtors to help you locate the perfect property can help you to get involved in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market.

http://www.puertovallartabestrealestate.com is a complete guide to Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Rental Property, Condos in Mexico. http://www.Mexicobestrentals.com provides Vacation Rentals Properties in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Contact Tom Budniak for Mexico Real Estate, Vacation Rentals in Mexico at http://www.mexicobestbuy.com

Call us today:

Realty Executives Mexican Caribbean
Avenida 5th y 40th
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 984-879-4339 or 984-803-0710
In Mexico City 55-8525-9035
In USA Toll Free: 1-800-471-0608 ext. 1
In Los Angeles,USA: 310-492-5115
In Calgary, Canada: 403-668-0704
In London, England: 0207-078-7677
US Fax, (415) 354-3460
Mexico Fax (551) 084-2852
Email: [email protected]
http://www.cancunbestbuy.com/

Buying Beachfront Property in Mexico

June 9th, 2009

Buying beachfront property in Mexico for either vacation or retirement is a process that requires a fair amount of research and planning. Deciding on the perfect beachfront property is difficult as Mexico is littered with scads of beautiful beaches, any one of which would provide the perfect location for a dream home. A local professional Mexico real estate agent can provide you with a list of oceanfront property, vacation homes, condos and investment properties available for sale or rent.

The coast from Majahual to Xcalak is lined with miles and miles of powdery white sand. Majahual and Xcalak offer a relaxing alternative for vacationers and retirees who just want to get away from it all. Rustic bungalows and small hotels sprinkle the shoreline.

Majahual is located on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico just north of Belize and south of the Sian Kan Biosphere. Unspoiled rain forest, lagoons and ocean beaches abound in Majahual. The tiny fishing village is located on Mexico’s Southern Caribbean in the southern most part of the state of Quintana Roo. Majahual is at the geographic center of the coast.

The crystal clear waters of Majahual are always warm. Divers can discover countless beautiful coral formations and sponges, and enjoy swimming among sea turtles, dolphins, sea horses, manatees, and thousands of sport and reef fish.

Majahual is the Caribbean’s newest cruise ship destination and home to a new cruise ship dock and mall. To meet the increased demand, a new power station and water plant were recently completed and new roads and electrical lines are now being installed on the Costa Maya, both north and south of Majahual.

Residents and visitors enjoy delicious fresh seafood including lobster, conch and fresh fish. Life in Majahual is very relaxed and the pace is much slower than many foreign visitors are used to, but once you become accustomed to it, you won’t want to return to anything hectic. In fact, you may not want to return at all. A local Mexico realtor can help you find your dream home in paradise.

Vacationers, expatriates and foreign investors from all across the world have taken advantage of the region’s natural beauty, low cost of labor and resources, and significant investment incentives such as competitive access to international markets, a qualified and cost-effective labor force, and one of the highest economic growth rates in all of Latin America. Hurry before Mexico’s best kept secret is out.

http://www.puertovallartarealestatesearch.com is a complete guide to Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Rental Property, Condos in Mexico. http://www.Mexicobestrentals.com provides Vacation Rentals Properties in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Contact Tom Budniak for Mexico Real Estate, Vacation Rentals in Mexico at http://www.mexicobestbuy.com

Call us today:

Realty Executives Mexican Caribbean
Avenida 5th y 40th
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 984-879-4339 or 984-803-0710
In Mexico City 55-8525-9035
In USA Toll Free: 1-800-471-0608 ext. 1
In Los Angeles,USA: 310-492-5115
In Calgary, Canada: 403-668-0704
In London, England: 0207-078-7677
US Fax, (415) 354-3460
Mexico Fax (551) 084-2852
Email: [email protected]

http://www.escapemexicorentals.com/

Author : Tom Budniak

What is the Condo Hotel?

May 12th, 2009

Condo Hotel is a residential building that is used both as a condominium and a Hotel. Though Condo hotels are not a new concept, they are getting increasingly popular with each day. The reasons behind their popularity are not that hard to find. Hotel developers are finding it difficult to get finance for the hotel projects and development projects are increasing. In this scenario, it makes perfect sense for hotel developers to sell condo units of their hotels to individuals rather then fund the whole hotel with their own money or loans. For Condo unit owners, it gives them a chance to own a private residence in a five star hotel with an option to earn money as rental. Condo Hotels in Playa del Carmen Real Estate and Cancun, Mexico are an excellent risk free investment opportunity in today’s low interest rate and volatile stock market scene. Condo Hotels generally feature star class amenities and are located near a popular vacation destination. Every big player in the hotel industry is now entering in this highly popular and lucrative business. A condo unit’s owner can stay there whenever he likes and for the rest of the period, he can place unit under Condo Hotel Management’s rental program. Condo Hotels management markets individual investor’s condo unit as a hotel, handles reservation, takes care of the front desk and maintenance. In exchange, the hotel management gets a part of the revenue from the rental. Many developers offer an array of hotel services available to condo hotel unit owners like valet, concierge, maid and spa services, restaurants etc.

Playa del Carmen is a vibrant beach-side city located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. It’s a base from which Mayan Riviera can be explored. It has unspoiled white sandy beaches and clear Caribbean Sea. It’s very popular with American and European tourists. Many of whom also buy second homes here in Playa Del Carmen. Condo Hotels in Playa del Carmen are really good options. Playa Del Carmen and Cancun Real Estate is booming every year. And therefore properties appreciate every year. There are lots of options when it comes to buying Condo Hotel in Playa del Carmen. The Fives By Karisma, Aldea Thai, Pueblito Escondido, Viceroy Mayakoba are few of the condo hotels that provide world class amenities along with great location and services.

http://www.playabestbuy.com is a complete guide to Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Condos, and Rental Property in Mexico. http://www.puertovallartabestrealestate.com/ provides Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Puerto Vallarta Homes, Vacation Rentals, and Villas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. If you have any questions, requests or need any advise regarding Mexico Real Estate, feel free to contact Tom Budniak at http://www.mexicobestbuy.com

Call us today:

Realty Executives Mexican Caribbean
Avenida 5th y 40th
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 984-879-4339 or 984-803-0710
In Mexico City 55-8525-9035
In USA Toll Free: 1-800-471-0608 ext. 1
In Los Angeles, USA: 310-492-5115
In Calgary, Canada: 403-668-0704
In London, England: 0207-078-7677
US Fax, (415) 354-3460
Mexico Fax (551) 084-2852
Email: [email protected]
http://www.playarealtyexecutives.com/

Author     :  Tom Budniak

Before you buy a Real Estate in Mexico

April 7th, 2009

No matter who you are, if you are going to buy a piece of Mexican real estate – no matter how small or how large the property in question may be – you will need to become familiar with the services that are offered by the local notary public before moving ahead in any fashion with a real estate transaction. The Mexican notary public will hold your hand right from the very beginning of the purchase, and a title search will only take him, at the most, a few days. If there is any potential problem with the title, you can be sure that the notary public will not want to ruin a good reputation (or lose a job) by trying to hide it, and he or she will let you know immediately.

If you become committed to buying a piece of quality Cancun Real Estate or Playa del Carmen Real Estate in Mexico in a reasonable time frame with reasonable expectations, the chances are very good that you will never have a problem throughout the buying process of any Real Estate in Mexico. The key point (and this really can’t be stressed enough) is that you have to be diligent while you are doing your research, and you also need be a little more cautious than you would if you were buying real estate in your native country. This is not because the people and professionals you will deal with in Mexico are villains; in fact you will find that the Mexican people are the farthest thing from villainous! Rather, the reason you need to be careful is that unless you are a native of Mexico that is coming back, or unless you are married to or related to a Mexican native, you will have to overcome the language, cultural and legal barriers that would be present no matter where you bought land, unless it is in your own country.

As you can see, Mexico Real Estate offers investment oportunities like Beachfront Condos, Rental Villas, Apartments etc. If you have any questions or advise regarding Mexican Property, Feel free to contact Tom Budniak of Mexico Realty Executives for the best deals in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen.

Call us today:

REALTY EXECUTIVES MEXICAN CARIBBEAN
Avenida 5th y 40th
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 984-879-4339 or 984-803-0710
In Mexico City 55-8525-9035
In USA Toll Free: 1-800-471-0608 ext. 1
In Los Angeles,USA: 310-492-5115
In Calgary, Canada: 403-668-0704
In London, England: 0207-078-7677
US Fax, (415) 354-3460
Mexico Fax (551) 084-2852
Email: [email protected]
http://www.mexicobestbuy.com/

Author  :   Tom Budniak

How to buy Mexican real estate using Bank trust, “Fideicomiso”

April 4th, 2009

Mexico Real Estate is always in high demand especially among American citizens. But there are some laws that any foreigner interested in buying Real Estate in Mexico should be familiar with. Though under Mexican law, foreigners may obtain direct ownership of Mexican property in the interior of Mexico, foreigners cannot acquire direct ownership of residential property within the area 100 kilometers from the border and 50 kilometers from the coastline. This zone in Mexico is known as the “Restricted Zone”. But there is an indirect way to purchase and enjoy Mexican property in the restricted zone through a Bank Trust or “Fideicomiso” authorized by the Government of Mexico. Fideicomiso is the legal equivalent of deeded ownership (commonly referred to in the U.S. as fee simple)

Earlier, foreigners were barred from owning Property in Mexico but With the North American Free Trade Agreement beginning January 1, 1994, the Foreign Investment Act of 1993 was passed by the Mexican congress to promote foreign investment into Mexico. This law allowed foreigners to own 100% of the shares of a corporation and purchase property. As a foreigner, you can acquire irrevocable and absolute ownership rights to Mexico Real Estate through a 50 year, and can be renewed every 50 years indefinitely, perpetually irrevocable and transferable Fideicomiso Trust. This enabled foreigners, as beneficiaries of the trusts, to legally enjoy unrestricted use of land located in the restricted area.

The Fideicomiso has couple of advantages of the bank trust. One is avoidance of probate and the second is transfer tax upon sale of Real Estate in Mexico.

How it works. Upon the purchase of Real Estate in Mexico through a Fideicomiso, the Mexican government issues a permit to a Mexican bank of the buyer’s choice. The property Title is then delivered to a Mexican Bank which acts a “Trustee”. The Bank then designates the buyers as the beneficiary of the trust. The beneficiary now can use the property. The Beneficiary has the same rights to lease, mortgaging, selling, inheriting, willing and improving the land as any other Real Estate owner in Mexico.

What Does a Bank do? There are selected banks that are authorized by the Mexican government to hold the Real Estate Fideicomiso. The process of getting authorization is very strict. The bank reviews property documents to ensure that they are complete and legal. Remember, you can tarnsfer Fideicomiso to any authorised Bank. The Property bought in Mexico under Fideicomiso cannot be expropriated by Mexican Government except for public purpose. In such cases Mexican Government has to pay market price with any interest accrued.

What does it costs? The costs incurred include:

1) Permit Fees from Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mexico
2) Registration fees with National registry, Mexico City and
3) Annual Administration fees for the first year (depending on the bank)
4) The Bank acceptance Fees
5) 10% IVA tax
6) Closing costs which include the title search, appraisal fees, notary fees for the deed, tax certificate, filing fees, transfer taxes(2% of the purchase price) and recording fees.

Hope this clears lot of doubts from a prospective Foreigner Buyer interested in buying Real Estate in Mexico. If you still need a few questions answered about how it works, please call us. We will be happy to go over it personally.

Call us today:

REALTY EXECUTIVES MEXICAN CARIBBEAN
Avenida 5th y 40th
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
In Playa del Carmen, Mexico: 984.879.4339 or 984.803.0710
Mexico Fax (551) 084-2852
In Mexico City 55.8525.9035
Email: [email protected]
http://www.mexicobestbuy.com/

Author: Tom Budniak

Mexico Beachfront Real Estate Investment

April 1st, 2009

Beachfront Property in Mexico has always been a popular real estate investment option. There is a plethora of real estate investment opportunities in Mexico . The perennial hotspots are Mayan Riviera which covers Cancun, Tulum, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, and Playa del Carmen, which is the fastest growing city in the region. Playa del Carmen, was originally a sleepy fishing village, but has now been transformed into a cosmopolitan city for tourists from United States, Europe, South America and Canada. The Mayan Riviera region has over 100 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Coupled to it are the ancient Mayan ruins which give the area a one more reason to be visited.

Mexico Real Estate investment is bucking the trends of US recession and many markets pundits that the boom is here to stay for long time to come. This can be gauged from the facts that foreign investors are still lapping up the projects been undertaken by world’s best and biggest international developers. Europeans and other investors have now become even more active in the region because of economical beachfront properties in Mexico. The current prices of Property in Mexico are still low when compared to similar properties in US and other regions of the world. Mexico is now firmly on road to development. The gap between the developed countries and Mexico in terms infrastructure and standard of living is fast closing. Everyday many American style Malls, recreational centers, multiplexes and hospitals are opening up. Americans can now access almost luxuries in Mexico previously available only in US. Real Estate in Cancun, Playa del Carmen Real Estate and other destinations are low risk and high gain investment opportunities. The properties bought during pre construction phase are cheaper and once the project is fully developed the prices appreciate considerably. And the industry is seeing increase in property prices every year.

The tourism industry is still witnessing growth. Tourism industry is one of the mainstays of Mexican economy with Yucatan peninsula contributing 70%. Mexico Villa Rentals, Hotels have high occupancy rates and still more hotels are been developed to cater to this rush. No doubt, real estate market in Mexico is flushed with optimism. There are many projects underway south of Cancun . This presents an exciting opportunity for investment in the region. In next decade many more destinations like Mahajual and Xcalak will be put firmly on tourist map of Mexico.

All these point to one fact – Investment in Mexican Real Estate is a wise option. It is clear that the there are numerous investment opportunities still available in Mexico and will continue to be for years to come.

Mexicosummer.com is a complete guide to Mexico Real Estate. We specialize in luxury residential and commercial real estate listings in Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Puerto vallarta, Mayan Riviera, and Yucatan Peninsula. Experts in beachfront real estate in Playa del Carmen, Vacation homes in Puerto Vallarta, Beach resorts for Sale in Cabo San Lucas, Condos, condominiums and Villas for sale in Playa del Carmen.

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Aniruddha Badola
[email protected]
http://www.mexicosummer.com/

Author: Aniruddha Badola