Welcome to the Third Quarter Newsletter from The Settlement Company® by John K. Glaab, CIPS* (Certified International Property Specialist) As I write this, there are major political problems around the world and the global economy continues on a rather bumpy road. The International Monetary Fund is … [Read more...]
FOR SALE: Successful Turn-Key Business Opportunity – Nuevo Vallarta
September 11, 2012
This profitable, private family-owned water-front home and business is located in Nuevo Vallarta’s busiest area, yet it is part of a quiet, secure neighborhood, a short walk from the beach and steps from public, taxi and water transportation. The chique, casual-yet-refined family restaurant/gallery … [Read more...]
National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Chicago, Illinois – August 2012
August 15, 2012
I just received this exciting Release! Mexico has Its First Certified International Property Specialist Instructor! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chicago, Illinois "Linda Jones Neil, ABR, TRC, PIC, CIPS has been authorized by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) to teach Certified International … [Read more...]
Buying Real Estate in Mexico by Harriet Cochran Murray
August 5, 2012
This is an interesting article written by Harriet Cochran Murray about the pro's and con's of buying property in Puerto Vallarta or San Miguel de Allende: "Ten years ago a client bought a stunning home in Puerto Vallarta with 360 degree views of the bay, mountains and jungle. While she is here she … [Read more...]
Current Trends in Mexican Real Estate Investment in the USA
July 20, 2012
“All men’s gains are the fruit of venturing.”’ Herodotus In 2011, Mexicans, both US and Mexican-born, purchased $5.74 billion dollar of US real estate. This represents 7% of properties sold to international buyers and makes Mexico the third largest investor behind Canada and China. Why? Some of … [Read more...]
REALTORREALTOR® and Coyotaje by John Glaab, CIPS
July 16, 2012
The word, REALTOR® has international trade mark protection through the National Association of Realtors®. (NAR) It is used by 1.2 million practitioners in the United States and by international REALTORS® in more than 56 countries who are affiliated with NAR. Members of the Mexican Association of … [Read more...]
Hot Fun in the Summertime! – by Jim Donahoe, Baja Sur
July 11, 2012
Sly and the Family Stone made this song a hit in 1969, but it might as well have been written as the anthem song for summers in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Hot and Fun! Oh, and so many traditions, like counting the number of times each day that someone tells you how hot it is. Oh, really? There are many … [Read more...]
Americans Buying Homes For Sale in Mexico as Economic Refuge by Linda Neil
July 9, 2012
With the debt ceiling crisis and economic disaster in the United States more than ever Americans are looking to buy homes for sale in Mexico. In general, properties are less expensive in most areas of Mexico, food and other costs are lower and the quality of life can be far higher than that enjoyed … [Read more...]
Listing Agreements on Mexican Property by Harriet Cochran Murray
July 9, 2012
There are different laws and procedures you will encounter when you go outside your home turf. In the USA and Canada, the differences can be between states or provinces, and in Europe, the differences in the countries themselves. Louisiana has different real estate law from New York; Russia has … [Read more...]
Title Insurance – An Article by Linda Neil
June 28, 2012
The Essential Protection for Mexican Real Estate Canadian newspapers carried stories recently about the eviction of land owners in an area known as La Manzanilla, located on beautiful Tenacatita Bay, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo on the west coast of Mexico. Many owners purchased property … [Read more...]
