365 Fun Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta
I have received many communications from clients lately about the proposed changes to the Mexican constitution Article 27 fraction 1 that requires foreigners to own or hold properties located within the restricted zones in a Mexican bank trust. The rumors are already rampant that it has passed, but this is not true, yet. There is…
Fannie Mae: Housing recovery could be ‘more robust’ than anticipated Tight inventory, rising prices may hold back existing-home sales this year BY INMAN NEWS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013. Inman News® A continued recovery in housing and rising home prices should provide a cushion to economic growth this year, offsetting the hampering effects of tax increases and…
IMMIGRATION AND AUTOMOBILE IMPORT IN MEXICO Q & A, by the U.S. Consular Agent Kelly Trainor 1.- Once we’ve gotten the permanent residency card we will no longer have to renew every year correct? Una vez que obtengamos la tarjeta de residente permanente ya no habrá necesidad de renovar anualmente, correcto? R= Es correcto, la Condición de…
Interesting article by Michael E. Leonetti in www.aaii.com, Thanks to this author for sharing this with us. “Some people spend more time planning a two-week vacation than they do their retirement.” ~ Anonymous Retirement is a passage from one lifestyle to another. One way to think of the term “retire” is by placing a hyphen between the…
With a super first quarter of 2013 behind us the Puerto Vallarta real estate market looks like it will be following in the footsteps of our neighbors to the north. Mexico’s strong economy and the demand for lower living costs along with the lifestyle foreigners can find in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is poised for a…
If you’re a stock or mutual-fund investor, then you probably know that investments held for more than a year and sold for a profit are subject to lower tax rates as long-term capital gains. Generally speaking, if you’re in the 25% tax bracket or higher, you will owe 15% of your profits to the Internal Revenue Service. If you’re in the upper-income category, you may owe the maximum 20% rate for 2013 and beyond.
2013 … Its time to buy real estate again… everyone is saying it, all indicators are pointing to it… so do your homework and figure out how investing in real estate can work for you this year. There are deals to be had in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market and we can help…
What home buyers are looking for in a new home is reflective of the current real estate market and the overall state of the economy. Home sellers should be aware of these current market trends so that they can highlight those features already existing in their home or, when possible and cost-effective, to do some…
Finding inspiration is not always as simple as it sounds, whether you’ve been designing for years or only weeks. Below is an article by Meg White listing the best resources to find inspiration and direction on your next decoration project. Designers look far beyond fashion mags for ideas on how to anticipate the newest…
Potential buyers are very critical of everything in your house. Before you put your house up for sale you need to do a walk through and look at the paint on the walls as critically as a buyer would. Walk around the exterior as well. If there is chipped or faded paint, buyers may not…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.