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Texans in Puerto Vallarta The economy in my home state of Texas is booming again.  Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and especially Houston are among the fastest growing cities in the country. Most people think that the boom is mostly due to the revitalization of the oil and gas business. But other business segments are booming also, most notably technology. I just returned from Austin where I maintain a home.  There are next to no FOR SALE signs in my neighborhood or in…

In the world of Real Estate websites you may have some pre-conceived notions on what can and cannot be done. These myths can really hurt your online presence and lose you potential leads in the process. To help break down these walls, We’ve pulled some topics on what common myths we find and what the actual reality is. Myth: Its ok to settle with the Free Website your brokerage provides. Just because it’s a free website, does not mean it’s…

(The Diplomacy of Sand fleas and Mosquitoes) Whether you are staying in the mountains or at the beach, if you are in the vicinity of Puerto Vallarta, you are in the jungle and… in the mighty jungle, the lion that roars is he who scratches all night with uncomfortable bites. Be prepared. In Puerto Vallarta we have sand fleas, known as jejénes (Pronounced hey-hey-knee) and mosquitoes, also referred to as zancudos. Only female mosquitoes suck blood apparently, while the male…

You and the other agent in your transaction are obligated to cooperate with each other; that’s why you’re called co-op brokers. At the same time, you are both obligated to represent the interests of your own clients, which works wonderfully when you both seek a win/win outcome, but which is troublesome when the other agent comes to the deal with a “we win/you lose” mentality.   Before talking with the other agent at length, I suggest you do some homework.…

Summer Fun in Puerto Vallarta When guests arrive to Puerto Vallarta in summer they usually want to spend the first couple days acclimating since the humidity climbs, usually beginning in May. The rise in temp gives one the understanding of why the siesta was created; midday downtime to recycle energy so one can carry on into the evening. Dinners are served later when the ocean breezes add to the wonderful ambiance of a Puerto Vallarta evening. Once they feel acclimated,…

The nature of market bottoms is that it’s hard to tell one’s occurred until prices and sales volume start to rise again. That’s why the best time to buy is when market conditions suggest a bottom. That means there’s still some risk for homebuyers, since no one has a crystal ball that predicts the future. To take advantage of low mortgage interest rates and home prices still well below previous records, you may have to take a risk, such as…