19 July

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Better Safe Than Sorry: Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

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It is hard to imagine with the beautiful weather we are experiencing here in Mexico that it is hurricane season. Hurricane season begins June 1 through the end of November. Typically, we only experience sporadic wind and rain, but we have to be aware how quickly mother nature can turn. If you are traveling to Mexico during hurricane season, you will want to purchase travel insurance. If you live near the coast in Mexico, here are some precautionary steps to consider. Insurance First of all, is your home and vehicle insured? Keep in mind most home insurance policies do not include...

19 July

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Get Here Sooner by Investing in a Mexican B&B

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in Immigration, MexLaw, Real Estate

How do you escape the rat race, and give up working long days and dreaded commutes? Most people work hard all week and struggle to make ends meet, waiting all year for that one vacation in Mexico to get away and unwind. What if that vacation in Mexico was actually your life? Foreigners who are not financially ready to retire but are ready to enjoy life are investing in a rental property or home big enough to operate a B&B. Get a jump start on your retirement life while the rental income supplements your income. Expats living in Mexico are enjoying...

14 July

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Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Real Estate Summit 2017 – Presented by MexLaw

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WELCOME ALL REALTORS, DEVELOPERS, AND EXPATS FROM PUERTO VALLARTA AND RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO! MEXLAW is pleased to present The Real Estate Summit in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This one-day event is a great platform with a broad range of specialists in the Real Estate field sharing their knowledge and experiences through 30-minute conferences about today's most relevant topics in the market. Join us at the HILTON PUERTO VALLARTA RESORT, SALON VALLARTA on August 22, 2017, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Key Speakers and Topics: Charles Tibshirani – MEXLAW- Utilizing your pension fund to purchase property. Maria Del Carmen Macías- MEXLAW- ESCROW...

21 June

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Real Estate Financing For Foreigners in Mexico

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Cabo Secured Lending can help you realize your dream of owning property, whether its for a single family residence, condo, or property for development Mexico is home to the largest number of Americans living outside the United States. Many Americans and foreigners from all over the world come to Mexico to invest in property. Purchasing Mexican real estate offers many advantages, one being having a home in Mexico which will practically pay for itself while having the potential to appreciate in value. Whether your intentions are to snowbird in Mexico and rent it out the remainder of the year or invest...

21 June

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Avoid Vehicle Seizure and Fines by Legalizing Your Vehicle in Mexico

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in Immigration, MexLaw

Legalizing your vehicle in Mexico can be a complicated process with changing rules and requirements of different Aduana (Customs) authorities and the so-called gray areas of the laws. MEXLAW will provide you with valuable information to help you make the decision whether or not to keep your foreign vehicle in Mexico. Many foreigners are unaware of the importation laws when they arrive. We can help you determine what type of import suits your needs and avoid unnecessary expenses in the future. TEMPORARY IMPORTATION Temporary Importation is a limited time permit. Once it expires, you must return your vehicle to your home country...

21 June

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Closing the Deal – Real Estate in Mexico

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Did you know foreigners can buy property in Mexico without holding resident status? Although visitors to Mexico can purchase real estate without applying for temporary or permanent residence, holding a resident card will benefit you when it comes time to sell. Claiming the property as your principal residence may exempt you from any capital gains tax on the sale. Obtaining Mexican citizenship will allow you to purchase property in the restricted zone, which refers to properties that are 100 kilometers from the border and 50 kilometers from the coastline, without a fideicomiso, bank trust or a Mexican corporation. You have found...

21 June

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Tips on Securing Your Vacation Home in Mexico

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in Insurance, MexLaw

So you found your dream home in Mexico, now it is time to shop for a homeowners insurance policy to protect your investment. Unexpected loss happens, whether it is loss through robbery, vandalism, fire, flooding or a natural disaster. Vacation homes are at higher risk of loss as some foreigner property owners only stay six months and leave the home vacant for the remainder of the year. A significant portion of real estate purchased by foreigners in Mexico is condominiums. In this case, the condo association will have a blanket policy to insure the structure, common areas, fixtures, and amenities....

09 June

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Hiring Legal Counsel For Your Homeowners Association

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in Legal Services, MexLaw

Serving on a Homeowners Association board can be time-consuming and at times stressful. There are many regulations and laws, including state and condo laws which the complex must abide by; it can be difficult to understand and comply with the various legal obligations. Moreover, since the condominium complex is made up of many different personalities, emotions can run high when you are addressing issues regarding people's homes and their investments. It is always best to have legal counsel on board before problems arise, be prepared and do not wait till there are serious issues before hiring an attorney. Competent legal...

07 June

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Americans with Mexican Investments, Do You Know About Form 8938?

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U.S. citizens and resident aliens are required by law to report any worldwide income, including any income from foreign trusts and foreign bank and securities accounts. These laws also require all non-US financial institutions to report the identities and assets of any US citizen to the US treasury. Form 8938, is a Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets This form is used to report foreign financial assets if the total value of all the foreign financial assets in which you have an interest in exceeds the reporting threshold. U.S. taxpayers living in the US and holding specified foreign financial assets with an...

29 May

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Quick Facts About Assemblies for Condominium Owners in Mexico

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Foreigners who are thinking about investing in Mexico, whether as a 2nd home or a permanent relocation, typically have a condo near the beach in mind. Downsizing and enjoying a more affordable lifestyle go hand in hand with living in Mexico. Living in a condominium has many advantages such as easy upkeep, security, amenities, swimming pools and fitness centers, investment, an opportunity for rental income, and also a social aspect which comes with living in a condo complex. Condominium ownership is best described as real estate of any shape or size available for individual ownership with undividable common areas for...

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