Monday, January 31, 2011

The Difference of Buying a Re-Sale Condo versus a Pre-construction Mexico Condo?

The Difference of Buying a Re-Sale Condo versus a Pre-construction Mexico Condo?

There are many advantages to buying a preconstruction Mexico condo for sale.  It is always advisable however to compare re-sale versus a preconstruction purchase to evaluate your personal needs and your personal financial goals.  Normally a pre-construction project will allow you the opportunity to acquire a property at lower than market value. The following paragraphs list a few factors which you can use as an exercise in order to help you decide if buying a pre-construction condo is right for you.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Do You Know What “Shopping Therapy” Is? People Who Own Cancun Real Estate Do

Do You Know What “Shopping Therapy” Is? People Who Own Cancun Real Estate Do

Have you heard of “Shopping therapy?”

No, this is not a treatment for to get shop-aholics off their addiction; quite the opposite, it’s actually using shopping as a therapy for stress and related problems resulting from the overly busy modern lifestyle.

Anyone who own’s Cancun real estate will know exactly what this is all about.  In addition to offering relaxation through it’s famous turquoise beaches, it also offer the among best variety in modern shopping in this part of the world.

This is true to such an extent that one company has actually begun offering “shopping” tours to Cancun, in which visitors choose from featured hotels, and from there are taken to individualized shopping tours in the city’s most exclusive and luxurious stores.

While this is great for visitors, imagine actually living in Mexico, and enjoying the benefit of these excellent shopping options right on hand, any day, any time you want it!

This goes to show that owning Mexico real estate is much more than just affordable property in a warm climate; in addition to beautiful nature, rich traditions and culture and amazing food, residents can enjoy the best of a modern lifestyle.

Cancun also offers excellent golf courses, modern marina developments and many other ways to enjoy pure relaxation!  It is also home to Mexico’s second most traveled airport which is on its way to becoming the connection hub for this part of the world; this means getting home, or to many other parts of the world is easy and hassle free.

Living in Cancun is all about relaxation; whether it’s lounging on the beach with a martini in your hand, shopping in excellent stores or a sailing on the ocean, you’ll find many ways to relax here, and fully enjoy the area’s warm weather!

John DeRotache, originally from Saint Louis MO., he has been living in Cancun, Mexico for over 16 years. John completed his University studies at St. Louis University in Missouri and their Campus in Madrid, Spain. With a diploma in real estate from a top Mexico University, John comes well prepared to find and help you with your Mexico real estate needs. MexicoRealEstate NETWORK “Mexico’s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely ! ” (512) 879-6546

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Mexico Condos in Cancun Benefit from World-Class Lifestyle; New Gourmet Restaurant

Mexico Condos in Cancun Benefit from World-Class Lifestyle; New Gourmet Restaurant

In the Mexico real estate market, one key attraction tends to be the number world-class services available within a given area; during the past decade or two, Mexico has excelled in this area.   This is especially true of regions like the Cancun real estate market, where thriving international tourism has brought a large amount of investment, as well as lifestyle related services, such as golf courses, marinas, and international-quality gourmet restaurants.

 

One of the most recent examples of this is the Japanese restaurant, Katsu, which opened with the goal of becoming the best specialty restaurant offering Japanese food and social entertainment in the Mexican Caribbean.  It is located in the Cancun’s Hotel Zone.

The recent grand opening was an event which included key businesspeople from the area, government officials and distinguished personalities of Cancun’s society, as well as special guests such as the Mexican actress Jacqueline Bracamontes.

The restaurant is located on Kukulcan Boulevard at km 13.5, across from Plaza Kukulcan

The Hotel Zone in Cancun is also a favorite area for Americans, Canadians and Europeans buying Mexico condos.  Since the city was created from scratch 40 years ago, the Hotel Zone has come to offer residents many modern and international lifestyle features, ranging from shopping malls to professional golf courses.  The opening of this restaurant is the most recent development in the gourmet food culture which has been growing in the area.

The concept of high-end oriental food in the new restaurant is to be driven by “the passion and dedication in preparing food, customer satisfaction in a relaxed atmosphere … to create a unique food experience in this area,” said Rodolfo González, Director General of the restaurant.

Some of the dishes being offered include Teppanyaki, ceviche, fish strips, butter clams, garlic fish, crispy shrimp and “shabu shabu,” among other Asian specialties.

The restaurant has a capacity of 271 people (121 people in the restaurant and 150 in the bar area).

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Mexico Real Estate to Benefit from International Travel Recovery

Mexico Real Estate to Benefit from International Travel Recovery

Mexico real estate is set to benefit from ongoing recovery on world-wide tourism; as the top national destination for U.S. travelers, Mexico will continue to provide real estate owners with excellent and improving tourism infrastructure, one of the key attractions for Americans and Canadians choosing to live in Mexico retirement communties, as well as investors.

Recent data from the U.N.’s World Tourism Organization (WTO) show that while international tourism is still recovering from the 4.2% decline experienced last year under the impact of recession, during the first eight months of this year, the number of international tourists exceeded the peak reached during the same period the year before the crisis, 2008.

According to the report, between January and August 2010 the number of travelers worldwide reached 642 million, about 40 million more than in the same months in 2009 (+7%) and 1 million more than the same period 2008, the record year before the recession.

Mexico belongs to the group of North Central America, which achieved a growth of 9% in tourist arrivals, higher than the world-wide average.

Many of the benefits of living in Mexico’s main real estate destinations for retirees, families and investors are closely tied into the amount of tourism which arrives to this country from the United States, Europe and other parts of the world, including international airports with many inexpensive direct flight options, activities infrastructure, such as golf courses, marinas and “eco-parks.”

Playa del Carmen real estate, for example, has benefited greatly from the services and investment which the area’s strong tourism has brought.  Playa del Carmen property value is expected to continue seeing healthy increase for this reason.  Investors in areas such as this can also find excellent opportunities to generate income from vacation rentals.

As for world-wide statistics, based on current trends, it is expected that international tourist arrivals will increase around 5% or 6% during the whole year. In 2011, growth is expected to continue at a slower pace, around a long-term average of 4%.

Thomas Lloyd graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 15 years. In the summer of 2009, he received the first federally applied Mexico Real Estate Degree and Mexico Professional Real Estate License S.E.P. #5978657. He is the current president of TOPmexicorealestate, you can contact him at (512) 879-6546 or through the company’s web site www.TOPmexicorealestate.com NETWORK

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