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Dec 28
2012

Mexico Real Estate Attracts Record Tourism Numbers and Private Investment Dollars

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Investment Properties Mexico

The Mexico Ministry of Tourism reported that private investment dollars to develop and maintain tourism projects throughout Mexico have exceeded the nation’s six-year goal of reaching $20 billion, hitting $20,129,900,000 for the period between January of 2007 and September of 2012.

Dec 07
2012

Living in Los Cabos: We ARE Affordable!

Posted by Carol Billups in realty , real estate , purchase , professional , money , Mexico , low cost , Los Cabos , house , home , expenses , cost of living , cost , condo , cheap , Cabo San Lucas , cabo , buy , bargain , Baja , affordable

Carol Billups

Dec 07
2012

Living in Los Cabos: Closing Costs… Sticker Shock

Posted by Carol Billups in realty , real estate , purchase , professional , money , Mexico , Los Cabos , house , home , fees , expenses , cost of living , cost , condo , closing , Cabo San Lucas , cabo , buy , Baja

Carol Billups

Dec 07
2012

Puerto Aventuras Real Estate News: Deal of the Month!!

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Investment Properties Mexico

Hi All! I hope everyone is ready for the winter season, I hope its not too cold for you this year. Typically my blogs consist of different investment strategies here in Mexico but today I wanted to chat about a great property that has come to Investment Properties Mexico’s attention. Over the last 9 months we have seen the market change a bit down here in the Riviera Maya. We are starting to see the market pick up a bit and the larger investors have started to come out and play again. For the majority of us though that are looking for that dream home on the Caribbean it can get a bit expensive. As most of you know it is a cash market down here, being that 98% of real estate transactions are bought with liquid cash. On top of that we have seen the Mexican banks stop all lending in Mexico, thus leaving it virtually impossible for someone to leverage their money down here. Since this change in the market Investment Properties Mexico has made a valiant effort to go out and find owner or developer financing deals for out clients. A typical owner/developer financing deal down here works like this; you will need to put 30% down with interest only payment for 3 – 5 years with a balloon payment at the end of the term agreed upon. 

Dec 01
2012

Treehouse Visitors

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Paul Pidcock

Pura Jungla Treehouse Visitors

 

Dec 01
2012

In Order To Simplify Our Lives

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Paul Pidcock
In Order to Simplify our Lives
Local Costa Rican Beach
Sometimes it is very easy to simplify things. For example, in Costa Rica, nobody actually owns any of the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean coastal beaches which, by the way, rank amongst the best in the world. The water is warm for most of the year. Nearly two thirds of Costa Rica’s borders are coastline.
Everyone has beach access – local residents, visitors, and tourists. It is the law. All of us can walk, surf and enjoy them. So this is a simple idea, but amazingly effective.
In Costa Rica, we have a home in an eco reserve – actually it‘s a treehouse built of steel, glass and teak. One of our recent guests, an environmental lawyer from Toronto, asked if she should bring a computer as she and her husband were going as our guests for two weeks at our unique mountainside, ocean-view, tree house. Although there is internet access in the local cafes, and now in our treehouse, she decided not to bring her laptop. Instead she brought her sketching pad and watercolours to a place that lets one escape from the outside world. Remember - Keep it simple.
Epiphyte and sketch (above it)
The above photo is of an actual epiphyte, and then just above it, her sketch of it. An epiphyte is a plant that grows upon another plant (such as a tree) non-parasitically or sometimes upon some other object (such as a building or a telegraph wire), derives its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain and sometimes from debris accumulating around it.

The Treehouse at night
The design of our treehouse is very clever, practical, and suits the environment. We like to keep it uncluttered and easy to live in – for us and for our guests. The view from the meditation deck out over the valleys towards the ocean is spectacular.

The best piano concert that we ever have attended was held right in our treehouse. We simply hopped on a plane in order to be there for it. What an incredible, enjoyable and unforgettable experience!
Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
Nov 30
2012

Playa del Carmen Real Estate: Location, Location, Location

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Investment Properties Mexico

Those who choose to buy Playa del Carmen real estate often do so because of this growing city’s excellent location along Mexico’s Riviera Maya. But deciding to buy property in Playa is just one part of the equation. It is also necessary to decide which community within Playa you would like to own property in.

Oct 30
2012

Mexico Land for Sale in Gated Communities - Playa del Carmen´s Ignored Gem

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Thomas Lloyd

There are some markets out there where Mexico land for sale is the first thing that comes to mind; Playa del Carmen is not one of them. For most buyers, this is unfortunate, since there are excellent investments and savings to be found.

Oct 29
2012

Playa del Carmen Real Estate – Luxury, Space & Location – 2 Fine Examples

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Thomas Lloyd

Within Playa del Carmen real estate, there are many excellent, luxury properties.  There are some which combine luxury design with very spacious layout, spacious common areas and location near amenities.  The following are two fine examples.

Oct 26
2012

Quadra Alea - New Video Tour of Lively Fifth Avenue Community

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Thomas Lloyd

As a part of a series of online tools and information to help American and Canadian buyers evaluate Quadra Alea Condos, Top Mexico Real Estate has recently filmed and released a video showing the walk from this beautiful, luxury condo complex to the restaurants, bars, cafes and galleries of Fifth Avenue.

Oct 22
2012

Experts Predict Doctor Shortage to Worsen with Affordable Care Act

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Health Travel Guides

 

Oct 17
2012

Puerto Aventuras Real Estate... Changing lives.

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Investment Properties Mexico

There are places in the world that are so special that even one visit is enough to entrench the memories that will last a lifetime.

Oct 17
2012

Quadra Alea, Playa del Carmen – “Just Looking Around You, You Wouldn’t Imagine Where You Are!

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Thomas Lloyd

One person’s reaction to Quadra Alea; “Wow!  I feel like I’ve stepped into another world.  Just looking around here, I wouldn’t imagine that we’re right in here in the heart of everything, where all the action is!” Find out why!

Oct 16
2012

Living in Jade Residencial, Tulum – A Taste of Nature & Outdoor Living

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Thomas Lloyd

 

Oct 15
2012

El Cielo, Playa del Carmen – Imagine Life in Paradise!

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Thomas Lloyd

Imagine living in place where you could stroll around a nice green community, or ride your bike on designated trails, enjoying green areas, nature, sunshine, warm weather and pure relaxation.  Imagine life in Paradise …

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