In the last year and a half, we have seen a dramatic change in the global economy. Not just the stock market, but all critical business and real estate sectors have suffered. In fact, even the richest people in the world have gotten poorer just like the rest of us. The economical leaders have lost 23% of their wealth in just the last 12 months. To emerge in a new economy requires radical shifts of thinking and investing.
The US State Department estimates that there are 385,000 Americans permanently living in …

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.

Whether living in Mexico or visiting on vacation, you’ll this guide to gratuities essential. Investment Properties Mexico, local real estate agents and experts on living in Mexico, take you through some of their best tips for tipping in Mexico.

Over the course of the past decade, Mexico has looked as if it was headed for economic disaster more than once. Each time, this amazing nation pulled in its horns and went to work using one of the oldest and most successful economic strategies in the world – and they learned it from their neighbor to the north. Today, we call this strategy “creating infrastructure projects.” Some call it “make work.” A few old timers still remember what the U.S. called it when they used the concept to help pull …

No one wants to invest in real estate in a country that is on a fast track to nowhere. Everyone wants to invest in real estate in a country that works tirelessly to build its reputation, resources, and opportunities around the world. Such is the case with business-minded Mexico and its new found determination to form a trade pact with Brazil.
At the present time, Brazil and Mexico are responsible for approximately 70% of all of the economic activity in the region. Brazil has the 8th largest economy in the world. …

Chiapas has got to be one of the most beautiful states in Mexico, and Tabasco one of the most varied in types of activities to be found there. These two states also have wonderful areas where it is cool enough to spend the entire summer away from some of the hotter parts of the country. Unfortunately, many potential investors have passed them by because they remember the devastating floods in both Tabasco and parts of Chiapas. That need not be the case anymore.
As of 2009, over $3 billion pesos have already …

With with flu bugs and sensationalized press headlines about the drug war along the U.S. border, Mexico was in danger of slipping out of investment fashion.
But as we move out of the summer season and start looking at what’s new for this fall, it’s clear that Mexico investment is becoming the new vogue.
The beginning of August saw the press full of reports about big international companies making equally big investments in Mexico and others strengthening their business commitments.
Banks and financial service providers, such as Fitch and Morgan Stanley, have also given …