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10 October 2008
Tips on how to select the right online Real Estate Agent
A blind date has got to be one of life's scarier moments! Many of us have been the recipient of this form of 'relationship assistance ' at some point in our lives. Although, it's exciting to not know exactly who you will be meeting, the Read More...
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06 October 2008
Caribbean Property - Investing in Paradise ?
When many people think about Caribbean property, images of sandy white beaches and lush tropical greenery may spring to mind. However, it is not just these pleasant images which make Caribbean property so appealing. There are many Caribbean property opportunities Read More...
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06 October 2008
Mexico emerges as popular property investment for Canadians
Canadian property investors are increasingly investing in Mexico as they regard the US market as not a good prospect at the moment. An increase in the number of flights from Canada to Mexico and a desire to avoid the volatility of the US market means Read More...
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15 September 2008
The Effect of a US Recession on Mexico Real Estate Market
By Bruce D. Greenberg, MAI, SRA, ASA, President, Valuaciones Montaña Verde, SA de CV Technically, the United States economy is not yet in an economic recession, which is defined by two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, or negative economic Read More...
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11 September 2008
Why is AMPI Important?
Why is membership in AMPI so vital to realtors regarding property seekers on the Yucatan Peninsula? The most important thing that a buyer needs when searching for property is confidence in the people and the process. To become a member of AMPI, members Read More...
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04 September 2008
How to legally defer Taxes on your Vacation Home
Can you do a 1031 Exchanges on Vacation Home? Taxpayers wanting to defer taxes on a vacation home through a Section 1031 like-kind exchange have contended with incomplete guidelines for many years. A 1031 Exchange allows taxpayers to sell "business Read More...
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17 August 2008
Hottest foreign second home markets
Here's where Americans will be turning to this year for second homes abroad. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Americans have never taken much to living abroad, at least not to the same degree the British have. Read More...
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17 August 2008
More American Retirees Seek Havens Abroad
New York Times By HILLARY CHURA These days, some Americans heading for retirement are as concerned with pesos as pensions, and foreign language classes as Medicare. They are part of an emerging population expecting to spend their retirement abroad. In Read More...
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11 August 2008
Mexico Mortgage Financing – Helping a Slower Mexico Real Estate Market
Since its introduction in the early part of 2005, the cross-border Mexico mortgage market - mortgage financing for foreigners purchasing vacation and retirement homes in Mexico - has been compared by many realtors and developers to riding a roller coaster. Read More...
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11 August 2008
How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Taxes in Mexico
Mexico’s capital gains exclusion for sale of real estate is similar to that of the United States.(Homestead excemption) “There is no capital gains tax in Mexico if there is conclusive proof the seller has had the property as his or her primary Read More...
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11 August 2008
Mexico is Ranked #1 Retirement Destination in the World
Mexico was able to bump Panama out of the first place spot in the 2007 Top International Retirement Destination rankings by International Living. The reasons they gave for the #1 ranking were first rate health care, beach front property for less than Read More...
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11 August 2008
Special Report: Cancun Real Estate
If you want the best Mexico can offer, than Cancun is the premier location in the country. Cancun is the destination of choice for millions of travelers each year, and has grown to the number one destination for international travelers in all of Latin Read More...
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09 August 2008
AMPI 2008 Conference and Annual General Meeting
By John K. Glaab, CIPS CONFERENCE 2008 The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) will hold its 2008 Conference and Annual General Meeting in the Mayan Riviera. Dates for the event are November 19 to 23rd. It will be a truly international Read More...
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09 August 2008
Real Estate License in Mexico
CEDULA PROFESIONAL (Professional License) is the official recognition of the real estate professional in Mexico. Last year the Mexican Ministry of Education (SEP) recognized real estate as a profession. The Cedula Professional can be obtained by successfully Read More...
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28 July 2008
Starting Over in Cozumel
Ever sit at your desk and dream of moving to a beach paradise? Well, starting over in Cozumel is both possible and doable. The beautiful island of Cozumel is renowned for its scuba diving. Tourism is a prime draw for Cozumel and the island’s attractions Read More...
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