•  San Jose Los Cabos: On the peaceful side of Cabo near California Sur, San Jose Los Cabos is a traditional, Spanish colonial community with luxury vacation and retirement villas. The design and development has retained the emphasis on authenticity, with inner court yards and terraced balconies. Las Villas de Mexico offers those who retire here home ownership with a resort lifestyle; full services and amenities provide residents with the total lifestyle they were seeking.


• Loreto: There’s a reason why Americans flock to old Spanish mission towns like Loreto: located on the blue green shores of the Sea of Cortez, Loreto provides a stunning environment for travelers looking for a place to relax in style. Are you tired of cold, nasty rain? Loreto has 360 days of sun and has an average temperature of 76 degrees, ensuring your relaxing and fun plans for the day are never spoiled by winter weather. Loreto is known as the place where, “mountains come to swim” and you can enjoy a round of golf while viewing the mountains and the ocean at the same time.


• Cancun: Cancun’s white sand beaches, vibrant colors, and amble entertainment options will ensure you’ll have plenty of houseguests and visitors! Take them to dance under the stars or visit ancient Mayan ruins. Las Villas de Mexico at Cancun offers luxury vacation and retirement condos will full amenities and service. Walk in the sand, get a massage, and let the work get done by someone else.

• Choose a reputable company. Look for a construction company that is internationally known, preferably traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For instance, Homex is the biggest construction company in Mexico. If you are arranging for financing with an international bank who can handle mortgages in foreign countries, it’s important to work with companies the bank knows and trusts.


•  Look for a development with a community atmosphere. You’ll want happy, well-pleased neighbors. But even before you sign on the dotted line, the current residents are an excellent indication of the quality of choice you are about to make. Do they love their homes? Do they recommend their builder to their friends and family?


•   Pay attention to details. Look beyond the glossy brochures and location maps. What are the details of the condo or villa you are considering? The quality of design, construction, and materials are all a part of excellent workmanship. Does the design reflect the area history and features? Choose a construction company in Mexico that includes native design such as interior courtyards, balconies, and natural materials.


• Choose an area that provides access to amenities and activities. It’s possible to have the benefits of home ownership with the privileges of a luxury hotel stay. If you want to buy a villa and retire to Cancun, look for a company that emphasizes luxury service as a part of their total package.  


•  Look for a condo builder that offers a variety of model choices. Few people seeking expat luxury retirement want a “cookie cutter” option. Features should be customizable and you should be presented with different floor plans and options. This is going to be your home, a unique reflection of your lifestyle.

• Community: Choosing a retirement property that is part of a surrounding community deepens your overall value. Neighbors, markets, activities, and club partners become part of how you spend your days.


•  Amenities: Choose a retirement villa or condo that includes luxury amenities. Exclusive privileges such as full housekeeping and home care, club restaurants and concierge, massage, and shuttle service can be a part of ownership with the right choice.


• Location: Los Cabos, Mexico is sunny and temperate, with an average temperature of about 80 degrees. Those who live and visit there enjoy stunning mountain vistas, the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, verdant golf fairways, and colorful desert landscapes. You can’t put a price tag on the weather or the scenery but both have a direct effect on the overall value of a property!
  
  

•  San Jose los Cabos is on the calmer side of California Sur. This peaceful, laid back community still provides residents with access to everything the more densely populated areas have with fewer frustrations. The traditionally colonial architecture and rock formations are legendary aspects of this beautiful area. Villas with golf course or ocean views   can be found in communities that include a private club atmosphere, spa and luxury amenities, and a relaxed pace that many are seeking.


•  Las Villas de Mexico Loreto Baja is located on the other side of the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, near the Sea of Cortez. This quiet fishing village has gone through a recent revitalization and is gaining a position as one of Mexico’s best vacation destinations. Even still, it is going forward while retaining its relaxed disposition and old-world charm. There’s no chance Loreto will become over commercialized any time soon. However, there’s the likelihood that visitors will fall in love with the luxuriously restful lifestyle here and never want to leave!

• Have you considered how much more affordable it can be to stretch American dollars in another country?


• Have you thought about retiring outside of the country?


• Are you aware of the effects of the recession on foreign real estate?


• Despite discouraging financial reports, do you still long to retire to an exotic location with a tropical climate?

• The fish taco’s in Loreto Baja. The happy result of such fresh oceanic gifts can be found at the small taco stands in this sleepy village. While there are many activities and sports available to do in Loreto, as well as a wide variety of restaurants, it’s very telling that one of the most frequent reports back involve the deliciousness of the fresh fish tacos! One of the distinctions of their local offering is that they serve them on flour tortillas rather than corn, as does the rest of Mexico.


•  The vineyards. Ninety percent of all the wine produced in Mexico is from the Baja peninsula. Touring Baja’s wine country offers a route of food stops, stunning views, and a culinary experience wrapped in culture that will be unforgettable.


• The fruit. America’s trucking practices for shipping food across the country all year long may have your taste buds numbed into thinking bland and pulpy cardboard should pass for “fruit”. The freshness of Baja’s produce will jolt your senses back into reality! The tropical goodness that comes from year ‘round sunshine should be on your plate at every meal. Don’t be surprised if it spoils your opinion of what constitutes “fresh fruit” for life!

• Still with an eye towards environmentally-sound building techniques, these traditionally designed villas and condos include inner courtyards, balconies, and rooftop gardens as well as many “green” building materials.


• New homes in the Las Villas de Mexico Loreto Baja community are still priced low, even as the community is seeing an economic upturn. This is an excellent time to get a valuable price on a prime real estate investment


• Daily flights from LAX to Loreto’s airport make it extremely easy to access the area. The beautiful new terminal is evidence of the growth that is happening and the increasing home values in Loreto Baja.


• Las Villas de Mexico will include the Sunstone Beach club. These beach front villas can be customized to the buyer’s choice preferences for colors, finishes, fixtures, and layout.

• It’s a quiet town with a slower pace and a strong community mindset. Loreto is carefully adapting to new development and changes while still retaining its small village atmosphere. Large chains and franchises are not a part of the commercial environment: residents purchase what they need from family-owned and entrepreneurial shops. The pace is relaxed.


• The climate is pleasant nearly every day of the year. With an average rainfall of less than a dozen inches per year and a year ‘round median temperature of 78 degrees, every day is a beautiful day in Loreto. You’ll never have to cancel your day of swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, or golfing because of bad weather.


• The cost of luxury property in Loreto is more affordable than ever.  After the economic shift, homes that once were $400,000 or more are now being sold for half of that price. At the same time, thanks to a determined population, the community has experienced marked economic improvement. Investment here is very likely to continue to rise, making any purchase at the current low rate the best they’re going to get. These values are an excellent way to get the most mileage out of your retirement savings.


• Villas and condo’s from Las Villas de Mexico Loreto include luxury amenities. While the town itself has relatively few amenity options, Homex is developing its community to include everything residents could possibly want. Home ownership with resort amenities is a focus of the company and the Loreto neighborhood will include full pool, spa, and golf club resort accommodations with full concierge.

• Mexico has an excellent climate. With an average annual temperature of about 80 degrees and only about 10 inches of rain a year, the likelihood of a construction delay due to weather is not very high. After your retirement villa has become your new home, you can take full advantage of this pleasant climate while kayaking, fishing, golfing, and so many other things San Jose del Cabo offers.


•  Financing is easy and rates are currently low. Working with an international bank makes building a villa in Mexico very similar to building one anywhere else. Homex Tourism, the parent company of Las Villas de Mexico, is well-known internationally and is traded on the NYSE. Bankers will recognize and trust the Homex name. Buyers will not have any other difficulty getting conventional financing with the same requirements they would have in their home state. Interest rates are at all-time lows, providing a rare opportunity for buyers to afford a much more valuable investment property than they may have a few years ago.


• Building allows full customization of the features you want. Retirement villas in Mexico attain luxury status through the skillful use of design and attention to detail; it’s what sets them apart from standard, mediocre locations. If you want the ultimate amount of decision making in the choice of fixtures, details, colors, location, and layout, building is your best option. Choosing to work with a company that emphasizes a resort lifestyle through exclusive privileges and amenities increases the value you’ll get over companies that simply build and move on.


• Professionals emphasize a seamless experience.   In any arena, those who do something most often are naturally better at it than those who do it rarely. You can avoid unnecessary construction delays and complications by working with a company that has the process well-honed and customer-ready. Especially if you live in another country and won’t be able to oversee the job process, you will need to be able to trust the company you hire.

• Stay ocean front. Cancun has gorgeous white sand beaches and shades of Caribbean blue waters. An ocean front condo in Cancun allows you access just a few steps away to lounge in shallow waters of high tide or sip a fruity drink under an umbrella. When you just want a quiet day near the home front, without a lot of action or adventure, you’ll appreciate that short walk down to the beach.


• Stay in the hotel district. Shaped like a giant number “7”, the hotel district of Cancun is home to a large selection of restaurants and entertainment. It’s located just minutes from the city, giving guests the optimum amount of choices of things to do, places to eat fresh and authentic great food, and colorful places to shop. If you want to be close to shopping, restaurants, and cultural sites but also want a quiet, ocean front condo in Cancun, the Kukulcan Caribbean Shore Condo by Las Villas de Mexico is located on the quieter side of the district.


• Choose a condo over a hotel.   Many people select a hotel over a condo because they want access to a full concierge and resort amenities. However, it’s possible to have the benefits of a great condo in Cancun along with exclusive, luxury amenities. Buying a vacation condo is an excellent way to ensure you’ll always have the best place to stay, as well as provides you with additional rental income should you want to pursue that. This is one way to get the best Cancun vacation to virtually pay for itself!

• Housekeeping services: In most parts the U.S.A, daily maid service costs twice the amount of what it cost in Mexico. If you have a vacation home in Mexico and plan to be away from it for long periods of time, it’s good to have affordable options available for pre-cleaning before you arrive, or post-clean up after you go. Daily cleaning and deep cleaning become an affordable consideration when the pricing is so good. Scrubbing bathrooms isn’t part of your luxurious-lifestyle dreaming!


• In-house maintenance: When you’re retiring or vacationing in a country other than your own, how can you know who to call when you have a maintenance emergency? Anxieties rise when Spanish isn’t your native language and your plumbing is leaking. The best option is to have in-house maintenance staff available at all times. In addition to caring for the grounds and communal areas, the maintenance staff should assure you there will always be a skilled professional available at a fair cost.


• Concierge: having your responsibilities met frees you to enjoy spending your time in other ways. How much more luxurious can it get to have all your questions answered, “yes, whatever you want”? Las Villas de Mexico calls this their “Si Concierge”, offering residents full service for everything from pet and babysitting to personal chef, yacht, and car service. A pampered lifestyle with exclusive services that still have affordable pricing is like having your cake and eating it too.

• Views: the Caribbean aqua tones of the water and white sand beaches are synonymous with Cancun. The Kukulkán Caribbean Shore condo by Las Villas de Mexico is a 42 unit building located right on the beach. The ocean views are stunning. Avoid properties that claim to have beach access or beautiful views but really only offer a glimpse of the sea.


• Quiet:  No one wants to be in a party atmosphere all of the time. Look for vacation condos in Cancun that are within the hotel district but on a quieter end. You will still have access to all the features you want with less of the noisy distraction.


• Fresh air: Sea breezes and floral, tropical scents can never be captured in print media. Visit Cancun and explore the historical sites, walk on the beach at sunset, and let the wind blow through your hair. You can also know if your potential real estate purchase is located near any offensive smelling structures or areas if you spend enough time there in person first.

• Your U.S driver’s license is valid in Mexico


• Your U. S insurance policy will not cover you once you cross the border


• It’s against Mexican law to drive a vehicle uninsured, even while on vacation


• You can purchase Mexico insurance through most major insurance companies for a specified length of time

• The overall murder rate is actually higher in America. The U.S has a murder rate of 8.2%, while Mexico ranks better at 6.7%.


• As a country, the U.S has a crime rate several times higher than Mexico. Challenge your perception with this factoid: the U.S has an overall crime rate of 18.7% to Mexico’s 2.4%.

• Don’t leave valuables unlocked. This tip is simply common sense no matter where you are. Lock your stuff up! Be discrete if you’re carrying valuable items that could be attractive to someone wanting to steal, just as you would in any city worldwide.


• Learn the language. You may be surprised how many people decide to relocate to another country with no intention of learning the native language. Yet, it stands to reason that if you can better understand the activity around you, navigation and decisions will be more informed.


• Get to know the people around you. If you have neighbors, meet them. The people you buy from at the market, see at the café, or interact with on a daily basis are part of your community. People who know one another generally look out for each others’ interests. Build relationships and you’ll feel more a part of your new community.


• Move to a gated neighborhood. Baja and Loreto both have luxury neighborhoods by Las Villas de Mexico that are extensively populated by Canadian and American ex-pats and retirees. The villas are designed with authentic architectural features such as inner courtyards and hidden alleys. Home owners can live in a beautiful environment that embraces the best of Mexico while still enjoying the reassurance of protective safety.


• Understand the politics of misinformation. If you perceive a negative image is being repeatedly reinforced about a specific area, you may be right. Several areas of Mexico have been unfairly hammered in the foreign press as tourism dollars are an area of fierce competition. Trade relationships can also influence public relations. With hurting economies everywhere, keeping tourism money close to home is the goal of most countries. Mexico receives almost 12 billion U.S visitors a year. Circulating misinformation does have an economic impact; this is something to be considered when separating fact from fiction.

1. Use a reputable bank that understands the market you are entering. An example of bank that finances retirement and vacation homes in Mexico is Compass Bank. The bank you use should specialize in international mortgages and provide you with experienced staff.


2. Know ahead of time how much you can afford and get pre-approval before shopping, just as you would for any home purchase. It’s a waste of everyone’s time to skip this step.


3.  If you are working with a construction company, make sure that it’s reputable, legitimate, and reliable. For instance, Las Villas de Mexico is on the NYC Stock Exchange and is internationally known as the biggest development company in Mexico. Working with a well-known development company will also provide your lender with increased confidence and security.


4. If this is a second home or vacation home, the investment may also provide you with income. This is something to keep in mind when determining what you can afford.


5. You may need to include letters from recommendation from your American bank as well as documentation for up to a year of statements and transactions. Have these documents assembled and ready so that the process does not unnecessarily lag.

• Geography: Mexico is known for majestic landscapes. For example, Loreto Baja in Mexico is known as the place, “where the mountains come to swim”. You can find gorgeous golf properties in Mexico with ocean views and mountain vistas. If you prefer the warm desert tones, the white sand beaches of Cancun, or the islands that surround Los Cabos, there are villa and condo communities in each offering you a relaxing lifestyle with top-notch amenities.


• Amenities: Comfort can be part of your lifestyle. By choosing the best place to buy a home in Mexico, it’s possible to combine the luxury amenities and services you may have previously enjoyed while on vacation with home ownership.  Catering, shopping, maintenance, housekeeping, shuttle services and more can all be a part of your daily experience.


• Activities: How active you’d like to be can have a large amount of influence over your location choice. Mexico has cities full of vibrant museums and galleries…it’s also home to some of the most beautiful kayaking, diving, tennis and golf that can be found. If you want access to exotic nature and “the world’s aquarium”, you can have it every day.


• Architecture: Old world style can meet new age design, comfort, and convenience when attention is paid to detail. Traditional design and careful construction is part of the “total comfort package” that is part of the best place to buy a house in Mexico.  

• Landscape and climate: Why retire someplace cold? Los Cabos, Mexico gets 360 days of sunshine a year with an average temperature of a balmy 80 degrees. Those who live and visit there enjoy the splendor of the mountains, their choice of the Pacific Ocean or the Sea of Cortez, verdant golf fairways, and sweeping desert vistas. The best location choice can avoid snow, bone chilling temperatures, and gray rain that spoils the fun and dampens your spirits.


• Community: “You’ve got to have friends”, the saying goes. Choosing a retirement location that looks like a resort destination will probably ensure you’ll have lots of visitors! But what is your neighborhood like in between? Are there markets to walk to, places for dancing under the stars, great restaurants, and lots of friendly neighbors in the same station of life? A great club atmosphere means there is no shortage of golf and tennis partners and friends to meet for dinner.


• Amenities: One of the best aspects of retirement is the opportunity to do more of what you love and less of what you didn’t. With that in mind, choose a retirement location that includes luxury amenities. It’s possible to have resort services with full home ownership if you know where to look. Vacation and retirement villas and condos in Los Cabos, Mexico feature exclusive privileges such as full housekeeping and home care, club restaurants and concierge, massage, and shuttle service. When you decide where to retire, be sure to consider the big picture. How do you want to spend your time? What’s worth having someone else do for you?

Is a golf course with an ocean view like having your cake and eating it too?            

Do you sometimes get the impression that your real estate broker thinks you’re asking for too much? If you’ve been shopping for ocean front property, beach condos, or homes located on the fairway, you know there are many to choose from up and down both coasts. But trying to combine these elements into one single property may have quickly become frustrating. To further complicate the buying criteria, if an exclusive lifestyle with luxury amenities is something you’d like to include in your daily lifestyle, your selection may feel narrow. It really just comes down to knowing where to look.

Luxury golf course properties with ocean views in communities that emphasize comfort and exclusive service are for sale in Mexico. If you haven’t considered buying in Cabo or Cancun, think again. Mexico offers warm hospitality, abundant natural beauty, and the relaxed pace that most people yearn for. There are communities that have been intentionally designed with attentive detail and first class amenities. Because it’s exceptional topography and climate, you can enjoy golf, the beach, and mountain views, all at the same time. Choosing beach property for sale in Mexico is all about finding the best location.

Where can you find what you’re looking for in Mexico?

·         San Jose Los Cabos: Known as the more laidback, peaceful side of Cabo at the southern tip of California Sur and for its legendary “Lands End” rock formations, San Jose Los Cabos has a traditional, Spanish colonial feel. Luxury development has retained the emphasis on authenticity. Las Villas de Mexico offers home ownership with a resort lifestyle; full services and amenities are an integral part of why their buyers choose to live there.

·         Loreto: Located on the Sea of Cortez, Loreto is an old Spanish mission town that today maintains a focus towards American travelers looking for a place to relax in style. Loreto has 360 days of sun and has an average temperature of 80 degrees. If you are looking for golf course property with ocean views, Las Villas de Mexico at Loreto Baja has homes with both, as well the spectacular Sierra La Giganta mountain range.

·         Cancun: In a word, Cancun is simply stunning. Cancun is white sand beaches and vibrant colors. The Mayan ruins are a mysterious contrast to the aqua lagoons and Caribbean sun. Beachfront condos in Cancun let you live close to the city but still enjoy a quiet, restful atmosphere. 



Choose real estate that has everything you want in Mexico.

Homex Tourism in Mexico is known for beautiful home properties with resort quality amenities. This unique standard of living with exceptional service offers buyers an incomparable lifestyle and environment. Don’t waste your time looking into places that miss the mark. To learn more about luxury real estate developments with properties for sale in San Jose de Cabo, Loreto, visit www.lasvillasdemexico.com.

Don’t let false advertising ruin your golf vacation.   

Have you ever felt that some golf resorts act like singles on a dating site? They might have beautiful photos of sweeping greens, promising hours of play and available tee times. And then when you get there you find all that marketing misrepresented things a bit. The grass is actually dry and pitted. The course may not have been maintained and the pro shop isn’t stocked. Instead of playing for hours, you’re waiting for hours. Or on the flip side, the “unlimited play” is advertised because no one golfs there, having learned the conditions just aren’t worth it.

All this misery is compounded if it’s more than a spoiled afternoon you’ve got but actually a ruined vacation. The truth is, many popular spots that claim to have great golf courses really don’t. What do you need to know to find the best golf course, with affordable rates, unlimited tee time, security and maintenance, and challenging course design?

Things to look for when planning a golf vacation to Mexico:

·         Location: Las Villas de Mexico at San Jose del Cabo is actually a “community within a golf community”.  The course offers a challenging, Jack Nicklaus design with well maintained grounds and 24 hour security. Known as the more laidback, peaceful side of Cabo at the southern tip of California Sur and for its legendary “Lands End” rock formations, San Jose del Cabo has a traditional, Spanish colonial feel. You can play unlimited golf with an ocean view.

·        Equipment: Travel restrictions on luggage can be an expensive hassle. It will be much more efficient if you can rent the equipment you need after you arrive, in the pro shop. This is another reason to choose a location that emphasizes luxury offerings. Quality equipment that’s in good supply is going be must.

·        Accommodations: The decision of where to stay is a large part of vacation planning. If there are some members of your party that are non-golfers, your choice of lodging could have a big say in how well they like their vacation experience! Choosing a villa in Cabo that includes private club access is the best of both words. You’ll have a home-like atmosphere but also amenities and concierge service. Las Villas de Mexico at San Jose del Cabo is gated and has a community atmosphere that is convenient to shopping, sightseeing, and restaurants.

Don’t be surprised if you love your vacation so much you want to stay!

If you take a long weekend and enjoy hours of unlimited golf, visit the beach and club,  and stay in a model villa, you may get more from your vacation than you realized. Many times people make the decision to move or purchase a second home because they fell in love with their vacation destination. To learn more about planning the best golf vacation with unlimited play and secure greens in Mexico visit www.lasvillasdemexico.com.