Puerto Vallarta has grown from a quiet little fishing village to one of the fastest growing real estate markets in Mexico. Here are our top ten facts about this investment hotspot.
1. Sales of resort real estate in Puerto Vallarta has increased from $50 million in 2000 to $500 million in 2007 (NuWire).
2. Vallarta is home [...]

As part of its plans to respond to the growing tourism market in the Riviera Maya, the Mexican Federal government has been backing plans to construct and operate a new international airport in the Tulum area. Oscar de Buen, Undersecretary for Infrastructure for the Communications and Transportation Ministry, explained recently that the new airport will [...]

Mexico’s GDP growth is expected to end up between 2-3% for 2008 [1], a positive sign that Mexico’s economy can overcome the effects of a US slowdown and still be productive. Joydeep Mukherji, the team leader for the Latin American soverign ratings at Standard and Poor, praised economic progress in Mexico while urging further reform [...]

Mexico’s capital gains exclusion for sale of real estate is similar to that of the United States.
“There is no capital gains tax in Mexico if there is conclusive proof the seller has had the property as his or her primary residence for the previous two years” - Cashing in on a Second Home in Mexico [...]

Isla Mujeres is an island paradise just a few miles off the coast of Cancun’s hotel zone. Isla Mujeres, which means “island of women” was once frequented by the Mayan people to seek favors from Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Experiencing the aesthetic scenes of the island would quickly help you understand why the Mayans [...]

Driving through Cancun’s Hotel Zone these days, you’d never know that this part of Mexico had been struck by Hurricane Wilma only a couple of years ago. All branches of government, along with the private sector, have not only erased the signs of damage, but have taken advantage and have renovated both the Hotel Zone [...]

Mexico real estate investment differs from US in several critical ways. Not understanding these variances can cause a lot of money to go down the drain. But is it necessary to find professional help such as a Mexican attorney to guide you through the process?
There are several advantages to hiring an attorney to represent your [...]

During the democratic presidential primaries both Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama blamed NAFTA for loss of factory jobs and vowed to opt out unless NAFTA was renegotiated. Obama has said “We should use the hammer of a potential opt-out” and has described NAFTA as “devastating” and “a big mistake”. Although a 2005 Congressional Research Service [...]

In finding reliable good help, a trusted interpreter will become especially useful. If you are building rentals, hotels, or condos, getting acquainted with the neighborhood will be essential to find reliable and trustworthy domestic help. Acquainting yourself with the neighbors, other local investors and businesses is the best advice for those looking to find. Posting [...]

Electricity in Mexico is run by the CFE or Commission Federal de Electricidad, except for the Baja peninsula where the electricity is exported to California from a separate commission. Electricity is billed bimonthly and will be shut off if there is a late payment. Paying electricity bills can be a hassle as bills must be [...]