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La Paz, Mexico, May 2008. You may think that when you purchase a home in La Paz, Mexico that your green thumb will not be required south of the border. It may be arid country with over 340 days of sunshine per year and an average 16 days of rainfall, but owning real estate in Mexico does not mean you necessarily have to forgo your love of gardening — you just need to learn how to grow different kinds of plants. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn how many varieties of cactus and wildflowers thrive in Mexico’s Sonoran Desert.
[+] Read more about gardening in La Paz, Mexico.
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Whether you’re a master chef or simply enjoy preparing a variety of foods, herbs are the best and most natural way to enhance food flavors. A variety of herbs thrive in Mexico’s desert climate making it an ideal location to grow healthy, fragrant herbs in your backyard. Refine your cooking skills, from local delicacies to tried and true favorites, with a range of specialty seasonings from your herb garden in Mexico
[+] Read more about six types of herbs that can be grown in Mexico.
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There is no doubt that the real estate market in Mexico is highly influenced by conditions in the US. Yet, there are those who insist that even with its heavy reliance on the US for trade, Mexico and real estate in Mexico is able to stand on its own two feet. In most areas of Mexico, property taxes are still holding at about 0.1%.
[+] Read more about current real estate market conditions in Mexico.
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Because of the similarities of real estate transactions in general, it is easy to assume that the basic terms and principles which are familiar in the United States also hold true in Mexico. Although, there are many aspects of Mexican real estate transactions that are identical to procedures carried out in the United States, there are many aspects that are completely different.
[+] Read more about the unique nature of Mexican real estate transactions.
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There are usually four players involved in purchasing property in Mexico, besides the buyer and the seller: A real estate company (or real estate agent), the buyer’s lawyer, a bank and a Public Notary. Transactions outside of the restricted zone do not involve a bank since it is not necessary to establish a real estate trust in those areas.
[+] Read more about who is involved in Mexican real estate transactions.
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Property values in Mexico, like in the US, tend to increase year-over-year. As the demand for oceanfront property in the US has outstripped supply, it has become an unobtainable and unaffordable commodity for the average person. In Mexico, there are still numerous locations where one can still afford the ocean front home, condo or lot as prices started at a much lower price point.
[+] Read more about the future of the real estate market in Mexico.
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"Best of Mexico" Celebration
I recently had the privilege of attending this splendid celebration of authentic Mexican food, wine, tequila and artisans — all of which were absolutely fabulous. First of all, if you haven’t seen the exclusive CostaBaja Beach Club, you’re missing a treat in itself.
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| DISCOVER LA PAZ, MEXICO |
With an "old Baja" feel, La Paz takes pride in being an authentic Mexican small town and, at the same time, as the capital of Baja California Sur, it is a vibrant city with many cultural advantages.
Located as the Gateway to the Sea of Cortez, which Jacques Cousteau aptly called, "The World’s Aquarium,” La Paz offers spectacular sport fishing, boating, scuba diving and a whole host of water sports, along with some of the best beaches and adventure-tourism in Baja!
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