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Buyer guides

Are you a foreigner wanting to buy in Puerto Vallarta?

Everything you need to know about the fideicomiso As a foreigner, buying property in Mexico …

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Credits for foreigners in Mexico

Buy your property in Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit Yes, it is possible to obtain financ…

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Do you have bad credit?

Real options to buy a property Having bad credit history doesn't mean you can't buy a proper…

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Pre-sale or immediate sale?

Discover which is the best option for you Both options have advantages. The decision depends…

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Mexicans in the USA

Buy your house in Mexico without having to travel As a Mexican living in the United States, …

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How to buy a house being Mexican living in the United States

Complete guide for Mexican residents in the USA Detailed step-by-step process to buy your pr…

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Buying a home with an INFONAVIT loan in Puerto Vallarta

Buying a home with an INFONAVIT loan in Puerto Vallarta If you work formally in Mexico, INFONAVIT is likely your natural…

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Homes that are NOT bank auctions: how to verify before buying

What is a bank-auction (remate) property and why it matters Many buyers explicitly look for homes that are NOT bank auct…

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Closing costs: what you actually pay when buying

Closing costs in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit On top of the purchase price, the buyer pays closing costs. In Mexi…

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Buying property in Mexico remotely: power of attorney and remote closing

Buying remotely, with the right protections Buyers from the United States and Canada purchase in Puerto Vallarta and Riv…

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Dollars or pesos: which currency to buy and pay in

The price, the deed and your money In Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit you will see prices quoted in pesos (mandatory…

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Residency in Mexico through property: temporary and permanent

Buying a house does not grant residency, but it helps Acquiring property in Mexico does not automatically grant residenc…

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Safe payment: escrow and earnest money in Mexico

How your money is protected in the transaction The most expensive mistake in a property purchase is wiring deposits to p…

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Taxes and fees: property tax, capital gains and condo HOA

What you pay after signing Ownership costs in the bay have three lines: the annual property tax (predial), condo mainten…

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Due diligence: what to verify before you buy

The checklist I run before you make an offer Due diligence is the difference between buying a property and buying a prob…

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