Mexico Real Estate
The primary buyers for real estate in Mexico are, of course, Mexicans. But there is a thriving real estate market as well for Americans and Canadians that either live in the country full time, or enjoy escaping colder northern temperatures during the winter by having a second home in Mexico.
The most popular beach destinations for Americans and Canadians are Los Cabos/Baja, Cancun/Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit. There are other regions that are popular, but these three tend to dominate the market. Not only are their expat communities larger, but there are also more airlift links to major cities in Canada and the U.S.A. Within the interior of the country San Miguel Allende and Lake Chapala (just outside of Guadalajara) are definitely the most popular areas for Canadians and Americans.
In the U.S. and Canada people are used to using a MLS system (multiple listing service) to find the home or property they may be looking for. Unfortunately the MLS system has been very difficult to establish in Mexico. Only two regions have managed to do so, and have been operating successfully for more than thirty years.
For the Los Cabos/Baja region the MLS can be accessed at www.baja-mls.com. It covers basically all the communities at the end of the Baja Peninsula and nearly all real estate agencies are part of the system.
For the Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit regions the MLS can be accessed right here at www.mlsvallarta.com. It covers the market for Puerto Vallarta, Costalegre, the interior around Mascota, and along the coastline of Riviera Nayarit. And most real estate agencies and developers are part of this MLS system.
Another interesting aspect of these two market places are that both sell real estate in U.S. dollars, at least the real estate that caters more to tourism real estate. These are two markets that have been working with Canadians and Americans for many years, quite successfully, and have many professional experienced real estate agencies and agents to choose from, who speak both English and Spanish.
Mexico Real Estate Properties
Mexico Real Estate News
By: MLS Vallarta
Financial Requirements for a Mexican Residency Visa
If you want to stay in Mexico for more than six months then you're going to have to apply for a resident visa, which generally allows you to stay a year or more in the country legally.
By: David Moreno
NOM-247-SE-2021, what is it and what benefits does it provide?
If you have been active in the real estate market in recent months, it is likely that you have read or heard about a new regulation that involves PROFECO (Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency) and providers of real estate services.
By: MLS Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is #1 destination for Americans looking to buy abroad
Point 2 recently released their analysis for the top destinations for Americans looking to buy abroad, and Mexico came out on top.
By: John Youden
La Lancha Beach Reopened to the Public
A Nayarit beach in Punta de Mita, and that has long been a favorite surf break for locals and tourists, was closed to the public in 2016 but has now been reopened by the federal government.
By: John Youden
Government Auction for Confiscated Real Estate Properties
The Mexican government held an auction on June 23rd for 27 real estate properties that had been confiscated by the government, primarily properties previously held by narco-trafficers.
By: MLS Vallarta
Another Kind of “Surge” at the Border
A recent report by ABC News discusses a different type of "surge" at the border, one that may not be as visible, but it's been happening over the last few years. They discuss the record number of U.S. citizens who are moving to Mexico to retire.