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What shapes the Puerto Vallarta market today – demand from U.S. and Canadian buyers, seasonal trends, and where prices are heading
A simple walk-through of the buying process for foreigners, from making an offer to the fideicomiso bank trust and closing
How to choose the right neighborhood for your lifestyle or rental investment and the questions to ask a local realtor

Cost of living, home prices, and inventory in Nuevo Nayarit versus Puerto Vallarta
Beach access, walkability, dining, and community feel in each area
Which community suits retirees, families, and rental investors

Why the realtor you pick matters more in Mexico than in the U.S. or Canada
Six questions to ask about licensure, escrow, and fideicomiso handling
Red flags that signal a team is not set up for cross-border buyers

What is driving demand in the Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas market right now
Typical price ranges by neighborhood and what foreign buyers get for their budget
Timing your purchase: seasonality, inventory, and financing considerations for expats

Step 1: Understanding the fideicomiso bank trust and how foreigners can own coastal property
Step 2: Getting pre-qualified, making an offer, and navigating due diligence through closing
Step 3: Owning with confidence – taxes, utilities, and ongoing property care after you close

The criteria foreign retirees actually weigh when choosing where to live in Mexico – climate, cost of living, healthcare, safety, and English-speaking community
The top destinations in Mexico for expats, with an honest look at what each one offers
Why Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas keep winning retirees over, and how to start your move with a local English-speaking team

What makes a Mexican destination work for foreign retirees: climate, healthcare, community, and cost of living
Why Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas stand out – walkable neighborhoods, a thriving expat community, and direct flights home
How to start the move, from a first conversation to finding the right home with a local team

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – A significant shift in public perception has propelled Puerto Vallarta into the top ten of Mexico’s safest cities, according to the most recent National Urban Public Safety Survey (ENSU). In the third quarter of 2023, Puerto Vallarta was ranked the fifth safest city in Mexico, making a notable ascent from its

On Wednesday, we saw the Mexican Peso punch below 17 for the first time in eight years, and early on Thursday, a sudden weakening of 2%. It is said that trying to predict future currency exchange rates is a fool’s game, and in my 25 years of international business experience, I have witnessed countless fools attempt it.