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Many Americans and Canadians choose to drive down to Mexico for their vacations, or to have a set of wheels for maneuvering while they stay at their Mexico Second home.  A common question that we receive quite often   “How can I get my car down to Mexico?”.

 
 
I did some researching on this subject, and this is […]

The director of the Riviera Maya fedeicomiso, David Ruiz Cuevas gave a few words during a breakfast meeting in Playa del Carmen last Friday morning.  Tourism is one of the strongest and most rapidly growing business sectors here in Mexico (Mexico Tourism). 
It is projected that within 5 years it will become Mexico`s number one revenue […]

The majority of the people coming to visit Mexico either arrive by plane or by driving across the border. After filling out the correct documentation for yourself, your family and friends (SEE POST ON WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED WHEN TRAVELLING TO MEXICO), your next decision is “choosing the lane to DECLARE ITEMS being imported into Mexico or choose the […]

 
 
 
Travelling to Mexico can be very memorable, exciting, and adventurous.  But let the adventures start in Mexico and not at the border by informing yourself of the correct documentation and procedures beforehand.
 
 
 
DOCUMENTS NEEDED WHEN ENTERING INTO MEXICO
The Mexico government requires proof of citizenship and a photo i.d. for visitors into Mexico.    A passport is the recommended ID but other […]

Before you start looking for property….This hold true no matter where you are purchasing a property.  Realtors are very busy people and should know that their client is qualified for a mortgage before they start running around showing properties to them.  Getting qualified will also help the Realtor know exactly how much house you can […]

Refinancing a property in Mexico is really EASY!  The Mexico property values have exploded and if you are looking to take cash out…..This is a great time…Banks are eager to help with getting that loan on your property and getting out 80% of its value.  Because of the talk of Tulum opening up an airport…Using that money […]

OK, now you have your Mexico Paradise Real Estate.  You have either received physical possession or have received legal possession or maybe both, and your next challenge… How do you get your Mexican Property Set up with an account in your name at the Electric Company?

CFE (Comision Federal de Electricidad) is the institution where you will set up your account […]

I have been involved in hundreds of Mexico Real Estate transactions.  Hardly any of the Mexico Real Estate Purchases have had the same procedures, or the same situations to occur.  As in any real estate transfer, there are many factors and parties involved, and when dealing in Mexico, with Mexican foreign buyers or sellers, the […]

The question on “How do I transfer money into the Mexico Real Estate seller’s bank account during closing?”  is very common.
There are various options available for making money transfers into Mexico and delivering checks to the sellers.  But, of all options, some are the most efficient and safest for both the Mexico Real Estate buyer […]

I wrote an article a few years ago about the Mexico Capital Gains Taxes which topic has come up several times recently.  I thought it would be good to post it up as I am doing some excercises with a client who is buying from another Mexican foreigner covering these issues…. 

As in any Real Estate […]