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Real Estate Transactions and Your Personal Information
In Mexico, all real estate transactions are considered “vulnerable” activities due to their susceptibility to money laundering risks. As a result, you must comply with the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations designed to
Top 5 Reasons To Work With A Real Estate Agent
Buying or selling a home is often a major financial decision. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement when you walk into a property that feels perfect for your family—you imagine
Buying in Mexico – TV vs. Reality
You’ve probably experienced an HGTV binge at some point, watching back-to-back episodes of shows like Mexico Life or Beachfront Bargain Hunt, thinking your home-buying journey in Mexico will be like that. Although these
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2024 Q3 Market Report October 5, 2024 REPORT COMMENTARY In the third quarter of 2024, we experienced the Cabo summer lull where sales typically trail off. This
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2024 Q2
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2024 Q2 Market Report July 5, 2024 REPORT COMMENTARY In the second quarter of 2024, we experienced the third-highest dollar volume quarter ever, marking the most significant
Paying your CFE Bill
So you have your first CFE bill and you’re trying to figure out how am I gonna pay this? In this blog we explain your options! Please note if you are after the “Limite
The Ultimate Los Cabos Homebuyer Guide
Considering buying property in Los Cabos? Our Ultimate Los Cabos Homebuyers Guide is essential for understanding numerous aspects of purchasing a home in this area. From choosing the right location to deciding between
Farmers Markets in Los Cabos
Farmers Markets and Organic Markets are a great way to find local produce and a great way to support local farmers. This is our guide to where to find them and when they
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2024 Q1
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2024 Q1 Market Report April 9, 2024 REPORT COMMENTARY One quarter down in 2024 and the Los Cabos Market has fired back from a slow 2023 Q4.
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2023 Q4
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2023 Q4 Market Report January 22, 2024 REPORT COMMENTARY We’ve rung in a new year and the Los Cabos Market remains interesting. The 2024 market has brought
Our Favorite Los Cabos Restaurants
Having lived in Los Cabos for eight years now we have assembled a list of our favorite restaurants. While not a Top 10, more like a Top 20 including our favorite stops on
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2023 Q3
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2023 Q3 Market Report October 12, 2023 REPORT COMMENTARY Its fall and the Cabo heat is starting to subside. The market slowed as it often does in
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2023 Q2 Supplement
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2023 Q2 Market Report Supplement August 3, 2023 REPORT SUPPLEMENT We didn’t quite have enough time to compile data and present price trends for specific properties. Thanks
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2023 Q2
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2023 Q2 Market Report July 9, 2023 REPORT COMMENTARY The midpoint of 2023 is upon us, and the market hasn’t slowed down much with Q2 coming in
Preparing for a successful property buying tour
So you are getting ready to visit Los Cabos and look at Real Estate. There are a number of things you need to know about before you get in the vehicle with your
Whale watching in Cabo
One of Cabo San Lucas’s major attractions is whale-watching, and it attracts thousands of enthusiasts every year. Cabo is known for its diverse marine life and is home to several species of whales
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2023 Q1
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2023 Q1 Market Report April 6, 2023 REPORT COMMENTARY The dawn of 2023 saw the Market hit the gas again, with Q1 coming in just over $500m
Home Insurance in Los Cabos
Like your property in the US or Canada, insuring your property in Mexico is essential and part of your financial planning. Properly covering your home and personal goods will mitigate your liabilities in
Property/Rental Management
Property/Rental Management in Los Cabos is an essential service for homeowners who own property in the area but do not live here year-round. Property/Rental Management providers offer various services to help homeowners manage
CFE Online Bill Payment Setup
Get yourself setup for on-line CFE bill payment Getting set-up to pay online on the CFE website can be troublesome. The great video below from “Almost Retired in Mexico’s” Brighton West steps you
Fractional Ownership or Timeshare?
So you were on a vacation to Mexico and you were pulled in to a free breakfast and some other free stuff in return for listening to a sales presentation. You liked what
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2022 Q4
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2022 Q4 Market Report January 16, 2023 REPORT COMMENTARY In Q4 the market warmed up some as physical inventory increased. Despite low overall inventory the market closed
What time is it in Cabo?
Daylight Savings Time Abolished in Mexico Due to an act of the Mexican Congress in the fall of 2022, Daylight Savings Time has officially been abolished in Mexico. There are a few exceptions
Early Possession
So, after a lot of searching, you have finally found your perfect Cabo home. You have made an offer that has been accepted, and now you are waiting to close on your new
Grocery Shopping in Los Cabos
Grocery shopping in Los Cabos is great. There is a wide variety of options for filling your cupboard and stocking your fridge. In this blog we tell you all about what’s out there
Pre-Construction Sale Agreements
Up until the third quarter of 2022, the inventory makeup in Los Cabos was 970 properties, where pre-construction inventory (554 units) on MLS exceeds physical inventory (416 units). Source: Dean Short, October 11,
Furnishing a home in Los Cabos
When relocating to Mexico, many options exist for furnishing your new home. Although most homes here are sold furnished, the furniture may either not be your style if you want some things from
Making Los Cabos Home
So, you have moved to Los Cabos, and now it’s time to settle in. Los Cabos is a fantastic home with excellent weather, a unique culture, and many great experiences just waiting to
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2022 Q3
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2022 Q3 Market Report October 11, 2022 Report Commentary In Q3 the market saw a continued decline in sales in every price point as the market cooled
Vehicles & Insurance in Los Cabos
When relocating to Los Cabos, people ask us so many questions about vehicles. What to do with your cars at home? How do you buy a car here? What about license plates? What’s
Moving to Los Cabos
Should I ship my personal goods to Mexico? If you are considering purchasing or renting a home in Mexico, the one question you every ex-pat considers is whether it is best to pack
Residency in Mexico
When you vacation in Mexico, you are issued an FFM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple) document at the point of entry into Mexico. The FMM document allows entry into Mexico for up to 180 days.
TV Services in Los Cabos
Let’s just say that Canadians and Americans love their television. In Los Cabos we take comfort in getting some kind of TV from home and watching all the programming our friends are watching
Water Supply in Los Cabos
Water supply is a popular subject of conversation particularly in the Cabo Corridor area of El Tezal. Most Americans and Canadians are used to the water supply to their home being “ON”. Few
Healthcare in Los Cabos
When relocating to Cabo, one of your biggest concerns is likely to be healthcare. You might wonder if medical care in Los Cabos is state of the art, how available specialists are, and
Securing your Ocean View
If having an ocean view is essential, you want to do your best to get the most value for the expenditure. There are many properties out there where the listing is saying the
Bed sizes in Mexico
When you move to Mexico, most people typically bring sheets that fit your bed home, but they may not fit your new bed here. Why? Mattress sizes differ from country to country, and
Los Cabos Annual Property Taxes
Annual property taxes are relatively low here in Los Cabos. While inexpensive to most it is still important to understand how they are derived and to make sure you are being charged correctly.
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2022 Q2
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE 2022 Q2 Market Report July 1, 2022 Report Commentary The market saw a sharp decline in dollar volumes in every price point above $300k USD. A dollar
Pre-construction – Risks & Rewards
Given the limited resale inventory levels Cabo is experiencing and the boom in construction, buyers are starting to strongly consider pre-construction as an option when looking for their perfect Cabo home. Pre-construction can
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2022 Q1
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE April 16, 2022 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes have exceeded all previous levels. Q1 2022 came in well above Q4 2021. With inventory less than
Los Cabos Luxury Real Estate Guide
Luxury awaits you at Lands End Los Cabos Luxury Real Estate Guide Our Luxury Real Estate Guide is a top-down look at luxury real estate in Los Cabos. Use this guide to find luxury
Los Cabos Relocation Guide
Our relocation guide assumes that you have decided if you are renting a home or buying a home and the many nuances of that come from the buying process. In this guide we
Having a Dog in Cabo
Reading this you’re either a pet lover who loves this kind of story or you’re someone who is interested in adopting a dog in Los Cabos and maybe doesn’t know where to start.
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2021 Q4
PDF VERSION | PRINT | SAVE January 9, 2022 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes have regained their blistering pace again with December sales almost on par with April sales. Q4 shaped
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2021 Q3
November 18, 2021 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes have slowed from the blistering pace in the second quarter of 2021. Q3 is showing a decline in Sales and Dollar Volumes in
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2021 Q2
July 12, 2021 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes continued their blistering pace in the second quarter of 2021. Shaking up some of the statistics has been a massive surge in high
Mail Services and Freight Forwarding
For any ex-pat used to everyday living at home, Mexico will give you some challenges. Some things folks are all very much used to is getting mail delivered at home and getting their
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2021 Q1
April 19, 2021 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes continued their breakneck pace in the first quarter of 2021. Many realtors here are calling it the hottest market since 2006. Here at
How Seller Financing is secured in Mexico
If you are considering offering or entering a Seller financed agreement to sell or purchase a property in Mexico, these are the two most common methods of structuring the agreement to offer protection
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2020 Q4
January 9, 2021 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes thundered back in the 4th quarter of 2020 over the same period in 2019. At this moment the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2020 Q3
November 7, 2020 Report Commentary House and Condo sales volumes remain off through the 3rd quarter of 2020 over the same period in 2019. At this moment the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Cabo’s Dog Friendly Beaches
As dogs we love going to the beach. Lots to see, lots to smell, other dogs, sand to roll around in and the ocean surf to play in. Here are all the Jefe
Internet, Land Lines & Cell Phones
Sorting out phones and internet is an early priority once you’re living in Cabo. It can be a challenge to get yourself setup and satisfied as you were back home. Having a local
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2020 Q2
July 14, 2020 Report Commentary Overall house and condo sales volumes trailed off in the 2nd quarter of 2020 over the same period in 2019. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
Spanish, Communication & Networking
Don’t know Spanish? Many locals speak English, Google translate gets better all the time and it’s rather easy to learn enough everyday Spanish to get by. Then you need to do some networking,
Cabo’s Dog Friendly Restaurants & Bars
Getting out on the town around Cabo with our folks is important to us. Hey, who wants to be lying about at home when there are so many cool places to around town
Buying Property in Mexico
Our Online Tutorial Do you have that favorite spot in Mexico? Cervezas, tequila, sunshine, ocean breezes, breathtaking views? Wherever it is in Mexico our online tutorial can help you understand what you need
Understanding your CFE Bill
Understanding your CFE bill is the first step in managing your electricity costs. After reading our Guide to Understanding your CFE Bill you should be well on your way. CFE may use different
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2020 Q1
April 3, 2020 Commentary Overall house and condo sales volumes remained up in the first quarter of 2020. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market appear negligible in Q1 but will be
CFE’s DAC Rate
People often move into their home in Mexico and begin living like they might at home in the US or Canada. One expectation few have is the impact of not paying attention to
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2019 Q4
January 21, 2020 Commentary Overall home sales volumes remained up throughout the end of 2019 finishing 31% over 2018. Condo sales remained strong with 50% increase in volume over 2018.. Inventory Turnover %
CFE and Credit
Many people end up being concerned about having the bill in their name or not in their name if you have just sold your property. The fear and concern comes from home in
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2019 Q3
October 1, 2019 Commentary Overall home sales volumes are up 26% over the same period in 2018, particularly in Condos with a 42% jump. Inventory Turnover % (Sold ÷ Listed) is robust in
Plastics Ban and Recycling Options in Los Cabos
No more plastic Starting August 2019 the sale and use of plastic bags, cups, straws, cutlery, Styrofoam containers, and coolers was banned throughout the Baja. Many major stores sell eco-friendly bags to their
Razor Blades in Los Cabos
How to make sure you don’t get surprised by rusty razor blades!
Los Cabos Residential Real Estate Market Report 2019 Q1-2
July 7, 2019 Market Highlights Sales & Inventory | All Prices Sales & Inventory | Under $1M
The Gringo Gazette
Extra, extra, read all about it! If your missing your newspaper fix while you are on vacation in Los Cabos, look no further than the Gringo Gazette. Found outside most bars, restaurants, and
Getting Around Los Cabos
Once you arrive in Cabo, you have many options for getting around. How you choose to do that depends on what you are planning on seeing and doing while you’re here. Most hotels
Your Ultimate Guide to San Jose del Cabo
Cabo may have a reputation as a haven for spring breakers and party animals, but it’s a lot more than that. Los Cabos welcomed over 3 million tourists in 2017. They have also seen
The Best Food in Mexico: The 7 Best Meals and Drinks in Cabo
One of the first things you learn while traveling is that American versions of food don’t hold a candle to authentic cuisine. Another piece of advice to follow while traveling is to eat
The Different Mexican Style Homes You Can Buy in Cabo
Mexico is a land filled with architectural history. From the Mayan pyramids to the Franciscan Missions, Mexico has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any of the Americas. Mexican style homes are a mixture of its dynamic
What to Do, Eat, and See in the Cabo Corridor
Turquoise oceans, rugged cliffs, cactus-studded hills, luxury resorts, world-class cuisine, and adrenaline filled activities… These words aptly describe the Cabo Corridor in Mexico. Are you ready for the vacay of a lifetime? Well, you’re not
How to Have the Perfect Vacation in Cabo
When people are naming dream vacation spots, the name Cabo often comes up. With the area’s stunning waterfront views and rock formations, it’s easy to see why this has become such a vacation
10 Best Things to Do in Downtown Cabo San Lucas
10 Best Things to Do in Downtown Cabo San Lucas Are you looking for a beautiful home located just minutes away from the beach? Does the idea of a luxurious, yet laidback lifestyle
Villa La Estancia 1708
Your place in paradise! Enjoy amazing ocean views and 5-star resort amenities! Spend 1/8 of the year in sunny Cabo at Villa La Estancia. This is an amazing 7th floor 2100 sq. ft,
Top 10 Hidden Gems in Los Cabos
Mexico has long been a hot destination for travelers. While you may first think of places like Cancun and Tulum, Los Cabos has also became popular. In fact in 2017 the city enjoyed
Margaritas!
You’ve been to Cabo and had the Margaritas. You live in Cabo and love the Margaritas. Now it’s time to step out and bring that part of Cabo home! Every host has that one
Moving to Cabo? Here Are the Top 10 Things to Do
Congratulations! You’ve just made one of the best decisions of your life. Moving to Cabo, or buying a second home here, is one of the best things you could do. People have been
When is the Best Time to Visit Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas welcomed over 3.3 million tourists in 2023, and more vacationers are coming every year. Airlines from Spain and China are also now offering flights to Los Cabos, adding to the
Fun in the Sun – Los Cabos’ Best Beaches
Los Cabos is Mexico’s premier destination for tourism. In fact, in 2017 the town saw a 29% jump in tourists than the previous year and 36% more international visitors. There are many reasons to visit
8 Best Restaurants in Los Cabos
You love surf and turf, and a great taco. You’re all in for luxury with a bit of comfort, too. Basically, you’ve fallen under the spell of Los Cabos. We can’t blame you, especially once
3 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Selling
A home languishing on any real estate market is one of life’s more frustrating ordeals, particularly if it’s in a destination location like Los Cabos. It’s especially hard if you’ve owned the home
Getting to Los Cabos
Getting to Los Cabos is fast and easy. There are many direct flights arriving in Cabo from both Canada and the United States 7 days a week, all year round. The Los
Your guide to The Ventanas
Four elegant master planned communities with full amenities The Ventanas are four of Cabo’s most popular and sought after gated master planned communities offering some of the best views of the iconic Arch,
Pros and Cons of For Sale By Owner
So you want to sell your property. You talk to local Realtors and discover that their commission for selling your property can be as high as 10%. On a $250,000 property, that’s $25,000
Top 5 mistakes to avoid when buying in Los Cabos
Thinking about buying a home in the Los Cabos area? Good for you! Mexico’s sun, endless sandy beaches and friendly people offer a quality of life that’s hard to beat. The thought of
Why Choose Los Cabos
You’ve heard about the place, mostly by its abbreviated name “Cabo”. You’ve heard about Sammy Hagar’s Bar, the Cabo Wabo Cantina. You’ve heard about Cabo as a celebrity destination for people like Jennifer