Knowing what you’re buying is common sense for a reason, so if it applies for groceries it should very much apply for real-estate and property, especially when it comes to purchasing in a foreign country. Such is the case with Mexico, and even when considering the restricted zone laws …

Purchasing real estate in Mexico is far more than just knowing about public notaries and bank trusts. It’s a whole world in of itself, big enough for a whole book, but why bog you down with walls of text when I can give you the reader’s digest version instead? …

It’s not just the food that tastes different. Yes, there’s law and details and whatnot, but there’s also a cultural difference, one you need to take into consideration before embarking into any sort of real estate investment in Mexico. Otherwise, you might find yourself confused, irked or even soured …

Ever heard those horror stories? Say, about a real fine vacation home near a pristine Mexican beach, Cabo San Lucas for example. And then there’s this real nice old couple that wants to start the proper transaction with the Notario, the Fideicomiso and what have you, but then the …

There’s a term you’re going to be seen throw around often during your investments, restricted zone. That means 62.1 miles from the US/Mexico border and 31.05 miles from the coast. This part of Mexico requires that when you buy real estate property the title must be transferred to a …

I’ll be honest with you, Mexico can get a bit complex with its legal system. First off, its civil law, compared to the common law system of the United States, so its less flexible in interpretation and this can of course lead to some issues during translation, but fret …