In the past, it was easier for foreign investors in the Mexican real estate market to get tax exemptions on the sale of their Mexico properties. Proving residency required only one to two years and many foreign sellers found it easy to qualify for tax exemption.
Not any more. Recent changes in tax laws are expected to make it more difficult for foreign investors in Mexican real estate to avoid paying taxes on the sale of residential property. Under the new rules, only homeowners who can prove five years of primary …

It’s a buyer’s market in PV that we’ve never before witnessed and will probably not see again in the future. There are currently hundreds, if not thousands of incredible finished condos available on the market at rock bottom prices.

With its close proximity to the US, lower land and construction costs, and low cost of ownership, Mexico is an attractive location for buyers looking for great values in international real estate. Still, there are significant differences in how real estate is purchase in Mexico than it is in the US and foreign real estate investors would be wise to have these three “must haves” in place to ensure a successful transaction:

Hire a reputable Notary Public (Notario Público)
Unlike their counterparts in the US, the notary public in Mexico must …

With the stock market in flux and the price of commodities high, many investors are trying to find other vehicles for building and diversifying their retirement portfolio. One way to diversify individual retirement investments is to use your IRA or 401(k) to invest in real estate. Qualified retirement money can be accessed to include personal real estate ownership, whether it be a second home, investment property or commercial/office space.
With Mexico real estate prices just starting to recover from the global recession, investors can purchase homes at significant discounts. Recent prices …

After reviewing this analytical approach with the documented facts and figures provided by the US government, you’ll feel much more comfortable and inclined to visit our beautiful Paradise south of the border, where you have four times better odds of surviving than in the good ol´ US of A!

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico was recently recognized as one of the top locations in the world to buy a vacation home. The list was compiled by Kevin Brass over at the International Property Journal, and covers the top 10 locations worldwide to buy a vacation home. Brass points out in his article that the locations were chosen with a bias towards American buyers, though,  so locations which might be favorites of Europeans, but not Americans, were left off the list. Brass also gave preference to locations that are not overly commercialized.
Brass …

With perfect weather, very hospitable, gentle, and courteous English speaking locals, clean water and food, safety and security a major priority, and fun galore, you’ll not have a Merrier Christmas than in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The penalty for becoming involved in illegally laundering precious woods in Mexico is staggering. Insist on documentation of origin.

A sustainable city is being built in Chiapas as a coordinated effort between government, business, and non-governmental organizations. Look to Chiapas for green living and sustainable development!

How the wise real estate investor can win during a budget cut.