By Michele Kinnon

The excitement of moving to a foreign country does not come without a host of challenges to overcome. Learning a new language, adjusting to a new job, a new culture, making new friends can be difficult and frustrating at times. One of the most stressful decisions you can make when trying to settle in a new country is finding a place to call home. Regardless of the length of your extended stay, whether it be for a few months or a few years, trying to identify and secure a long term rental remotely, with no opportunity to actually SEE the property before you commit to it, requires patience, due diligence and a certain amount of good faith. Finding an agent to assist you and act on your behalf can make the difference between an easy, smooth transition and one that results in a less than ideal living situation.

IS SOMEBODY WATCHING OVER YOU?
PDC- Mortgage Market Outlook

Unfortunately not.  Why I am I saying that you would ask?  Well, let me explain.

Wouldn't you want someone watching over your real estate interest if you were purchasing a property in one of the "Hottest" Condo Developments in Town if you knew the following:

August Mortgage Watch Playa del Carmen.

People from the United States, Canada, Europe and other parts of the world are buying real estate in Mexico in record numbers. For those new to the experience, the process can be frustrating and confusing. Because the legal safeguards and the processes for purchasing real estate differ substantially between the U.S. and Mexico, it is important to seek the advice and assistance of experienced real estate and legal consultants when venturing into the Mexican real estate market.

By Enrique Saldana 

Laissez-faire: Refusal to interfere in other people’s affairs, or the practice of letting people do as they wish, or the principle of the non-regulation of the real estate industry. It is a well known fact that Mexico practices the Laissez-faire principle in their real estate industry, and although this principle may very well successfully apply for the economy in general, it is not very healthy in terms of non-regulation of the real estate industry as a profession in Mexico.

An insider's perspective on the media hype that has hit Mexcio in recent months.

By Shawn Bandick

Hello everyone,

This news letter has been going out from One Stop Real Estate in Playa Del Carmen for several years now. Today I want to share with you a bit of reality. It is unfortunate when we hear from so many of our friends and clients who love traveling to Mexico, , and they are confused and cannot seem to get a clear picture of how Mexico really is today. I hope to help shed some light on that with this article.  

Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

By Enrique Saldana

My “Compadre” and I always have some kind of discussion and disagreement in regards to the way the world economy is moving. It is obvious that the thermometer for that is what is happening within the USA economy. He seems to think that we are still under a tremendous economic meltdown, and I, on the other hand, seem to think we are coming out of the so called “worst recession”, or economic downturn, in our lifetime. Yes, I have seen many small real estate companies in the area disappear (close), and other “big” name companies downsize, as the economic downturn has hit more closely to home. There are also some developers whom have been hit by this economic meltdown (downturn). There are those that are in total disarray, and there are those whom have been able to adjust offering purchasing incentives which will enable them to “weather the storm”, so to speak.  

"Dancing with the Stars"  in Playa del Carmen.

By Enrique Saldana

A friend of mine, a very successful Realtor back in Chicago, used to tell me that he “would dance with his clients” every time he would go out to get a property listed. What he actually meant was that he would go and deal with each client differently and according to their needs to ensure he could meet his client’s expectations.

A Look at the Hottest Current Topics in the Mexico Resort Real Estate Market.

By Matthew A. Miller

As the Mexico resort real estate market continues to gain popularity among North Americans, one common theme exists; an increasing demand for insightful and relevant information among the entire Mexican resort real estate community, including developers, realtors, owners, resellers and potential buyers. This is especially true in light of today’s more difficult economic times. Therefore, it seemed worthwhile to highlight the hottest current topics in the industry as discussed at the fourth annual Mexico Resort Development Conference in Carlsbad, California held in December 2008. 

How Does the Obama Effect Affect the Playa del Carmen Economy?
The election of Barack Obama as the next President of the USA has certainly removed uncertainty, which will have a positive effect on the USA economy, since consumers and investors are looking for a new direction and leadership. with an improvement in the stock market, the US economy will be given a boost,  and by helping to recapitalize banks, the future for the USA economy is looking  brighter from here on out.