Finding the right neighborhood for your lifestyle goals is an important part of looking for a new home or condo in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Banderas Bay region. This week, we’re highlighting La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, or “La Cruz” as it generally called, a lovely oceanfront area located between Bucerias and Punta de Mita, […]
Speakeasy Style Comes to Puerto Vallarta
At Tropicasa Realty, our Puerto Vallarta real estate agents and team not only specialize in helping clients find the ideal home or condo in Vallarta, but love to share our knowledge about local lifestyle, to help make your transition to living in Mexico more enjoyable. Maria O’Connor, our in-house legal expert, is not only regarded […]
Forgetting the Fear of the Fideicomiso
Many buyers get nervous when they hear about the “fideicomiso” system, which is the manner in which residential property can be purchased by foreigners in the “restricted zones”, that is land which is 50 kilometers from the coast or 100 kilometers from the border. This system is part of the Mexican Constitution, designed to protect […]
Semana Santa Tips for Vallarta Homeowners
The Easter holidays, known as Semana Santa, are just around the corner, falling this year from the 13th to the 28th of April. While many might think that Christmas and New Years are the most popular times for vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Semana Santa sees our resort destination reach 100% guest occupancy with visitors from […]
Utilities in Puerto Vallarta
Buying a house or condo in Puerto Vallarta naturally comes with a lot of questions, as you learn about living and owning property in Mexico. One of the questions our Puerto Vallarta real estate agents are often asked is about the different agencies for utilities and services for their new home in Mexico. Here is […]
Registration Season for Private Schools
Puerto Vallarta has grown as a real estate investment destination in Mexico from primarily those looking for retirement properties and second homes, to a popular year-round, permanent move for younger working professionals and their families. With “digital offices” becoming more and more common, working families are finding Puerto Vallarta the ideal choice for raising children […]
DIY Tips for Air Conditioners
Who is thinking about air-conditioning at this time of year in Puerto Vallarta, when our temperatures are absolutely perfect? But while there is certainly no need to be using the a/c in your Puerto Vallarta home or condo right now, performing regular maintenance adds to the lifespan of your units and has them ready for […]
Hotel Investing: The Move from Luxury to Lifestyle
The Puerto Vallarta region is a hotspot of interest for investors in the hospitality industry, with remarkably high tourism rates which continue to rise year after year, bolstered by numerous factors including the beauty and security of the destination, excellent airline connectivity, and vacation amenities and activities that appeal to a broad range of traveler […]
Finding the Right Listing Agent for Your Home
For most people, real estate investments are a major, if not the key element, of their personal financial portfolio. More than just financial interest, people have an emotional and sentimental investment in their properties, so if you are considering listing your Puerto Vallarta home for sale, choosing the right real estate agent that can see […]
Vallarta’s High Flyers
Located on the famous Malecon, one of the local attractions that never fails to delight Puerto Vallarta property owners and visitors alike, is the Danza de los Voladores, flying through the air with a burst of color high over the beach below. Meaning “Flying Dancers” in English, the Danza de los Voladores is an ancient […]
