Guanajuato:Unique Place in World

                     

Guanajuato has one of Mexico’s oldest and most venerable institutions of higher learning, the Universidad de Guanajuato, with colleges of mine engineering, law, and theatrical arts.

But one of the nicest things to do in Guanajuato is simply to wander the streets. Cafes seem to crop up right when you need a break, often as not in one of Guanajuato’s many lovely plazas. Take a cable car behind Teatro Juárez (the town’s ornate theater, which regularly hosts theater and concerts) for great views of the city below. The bar there dispenses libations along with the views.

                    

"My first encounter with Guanajuato in 1992 was anything but romantic. After circulating lost in the maze of underground tunnels for more than an hour, the acrid smells of car exhaust and sewers permeating our car, I'd had enough. With an emphatic, 'Let's get outa here!' we escaped to the edge of town. We had been told by another American that Guanajuato was the most beautiful and romantic town in Mexico. Having expected to find our 'El Dorado' and streets paved with golden charm, we were disappointed and frustrated, never suspecting that a 20-year love affair had just begun in those dark, musty tunnels.

                   

Guanajuato is unique in Mexico, perhaps unique in the world. Where else could you find such an eclectic mix as mummies, colonial architecture, thousands of energetic college students, excellent museums and churches, old silver mines and tunnels, world-class performance arts festivals, and an impressive schedule of cultural activities throughout the year.

As an emotional buyer in real estate, our home typifies the white stone vernacular of our small Wild West town.This is the magic of Guanajuato real estate. 

Farm land: An Oldest Asset Class

Everyone is talking about the new asset class. Farmland isn't a new asset class. It's the world's oldest asset class. However, it has become very attractive in the past several years and is going to become more attractive over the coming decade as the world's population continues to expand. We're looking at a total world population of more than 9 billion people by the middle of this century. This is translating to a global race for farmland, with some countries imposing restrictions on foreign ownership of productive land.

The old real estate investment adage recommends buying beachfront because they're not making any more of it. There's a limited supply of farmland 

, too, and a fast-growing demand. Farmland, therefore, is and will continue to be the world's best possible store of value.

You could buy 50 acres to tens of thousands of acres. One of the many unique things about farm land for sale in Mexico is that there are brokers with access to available farm investment opportunities across the country. All things considered, a farm for sale in Mexico is one of the most turn-key, user-friendly land purchases you could make anywhere in the world.

Types of Land for Sale in Mexico

When talking about owning and investing in real estate in Mexico, people always ask me the same question, "Can't they take away your land, or do you have one of those 99 year things going on?" Well, I can understand the concern and misconception, but basically, neither of those concerns is true.

 Fortunately, ownership policy of Mexico real estate has evolved. Mexico now embraces foreign investors and second-home owners who want to acquire Mexican real estate. But those who set out to purchase real estate in Mexico, very quickly are confronted with different types of land to purchase. And many international buyers wish they would have done a bit more research before giving up a deposit.


                        

The four major types of land for sale in Mexico-

The Federal Zone is a strip of land that hugs the ocean and the international borders.

The Restricted Zone is the prime land that most international buyers are after.

The Unrestricted Zone is the inland part of Mexico that is over 32 miles away from the oceans, and over 64 miles away from the international borders.

The Ejido land is communal land. Don't buy this unless you are a Mexican real estate pro and really understand the details.

                        

Prices of Houses for sale in Mexico

                           

Mexico homes come in a variety of sizes and styles. The houses in Mexico range from $35,000 row type houses in Mexican neighborhoods to the $200,000 to $400,000 houses in mixed neighborhoods for professional Mexicans and North American retirees with some funds available. From there, you go up to the $400,000 to $800,000 houses with limited view; finally to the grand villas with great views, priced from $800,000 to 15,000,000 depending on the size and location. As for the size to price ratio, the average cost per square foot for a villa is $250. The prices of villas may seem high but similar properties with comparable views would be two to three times as much in the States.

                             

So, why a Mexico home instead of a condo? Mexico offers both, and both can be a good option depending on each buyer's situation. Often when visitors first decide to make this city their second home, they will rent a condominium during their first extended stay. A large number of those who choose Mexico as their second home are retirees, and many regular visitors look forward to making it their future retirement destination.

For those planning on using their Mexico home for full time retirement, or choose it as a full time home for any other reason, a villa with staff might be the best choice; association fees are minimal, there are no neighbors or renters upstairs, value appreciation is most favorable, furniture and personal items can be shipped into Mexico making living conditions more similar to back home. Those planning part time residency in PV might favor condo ownership.

                         

Whether you want a lot to build your dream house overlooking beach, or a luxury condo with a view, the prices of Houses for sale in Mexico will surprise you - pleasantly!

                        

Tips for Selling Process of Bed and Breakfast

                      

The bed and Breakfast experience offers an experience that is unrivalled by an all-inclusive hotel stay.

Here there are some easy tips to make your selling process of Bed and breakfast smooth and swift!

                       

• Choose a reasonably priced listing for your Bed & Breakfast.
• Promote what you‘re selling. Some different techniques include placing ads in magazines, newspapers, and on the Internet to help get the word around. There are many online locations available to help sell your business. Sometimes advertising to your B&B guests will make a sale, too.
• Location, Location, Location! In your ad mention attractions, sights, landmarks, or activities nearby. Where your property is found can determine if it will receive many guests.
• Pictures say a thousand words, so it's very important to have both the exterior and interior looking pristine. Even a video is a great asset. Remember curb appeal—if buyers do not like what they see on the outside, it might be hard to persuade them to take a look inside.
• If showing in winter, make sure front walk is shoveled and salted. Winter time planters make it more appealing.
• If showing in spring, summer, or fall, have seasonal flowers in the garden, make sure walkway has been swept, grass has been cut and leaves are raked. Some paint touch ups might be necessary as well.
• Clean. Buyers look everywhere: in the drawers, under the sink, in the shower, in closets. Don't forget to clean appliances such as the oven, fridge and washer/dryer.
• Selling your bed and breakfast with the furnishings can attract buyers' attention with no need to provide their own furnishings, especially if they intend to continue the business.
• Try to avoid scented air fresheners in case of allergies.
• If your B&B has a dog or cat, make sure to keep them away from potential buyers due to allergies or dislike.
• If your hallway has many doors, keep them closed until you're showing buyers each room so the buyers aren't distracted.

                          

Having run a bed and breakfast in Guanajuato for almost a year now, I can safely say I will never go back to the days of hotel concierge and cookie cutter bedrooms. 

                          

International Living v/s Cost

                   

International living opens up a whole new world for people who are not happy back in their home countries or for anyone who wants to improve their financial position. You can live the type of life you dreamed of for a fraction of the cost back at home.

                   

People are starting to realize that the old 'patriotic' and 'tribal' mindsets are just worn out clichés used by governments to keep you obedient so you will gladly hand over your hard earned cash. International living offers a very real and exciting alternative irrespective of whether you become a perpetual traveler or retire to only one country.

                  

The cost of living is much cheaper, climate more pleasing and mindless bureaucracy at a minimum which means you can lead an international lifestyle of freedom, wealth and happiness. International living is a must for children’s' education these days and of course they adapt much quicker to new situations than adults do.

                

Just think about it once. Working your business from a laptop, playing with the children when they need you, doing what you want when you want and of course family and friends will only be too happy to visit now that they have 'free accommodation' overseas.

Mexican tourist destination(Guanajuato)

                      

Guanajuato is the capital of the State of Guanajuato. It has long been a Mexican tourist destination that is just now becoming popular for American tourism. During the early-1500’s, it was a mountainous canyon or ravine that was uninhabited, though there were settlements to its south. But, in the mid-1500’s, the discovery of silver led to the masses pouring into the area. More than half of the world’s silver supply was being produced here by the 18th-century.

                        

The city of Guanajuato has been called the crown jewel of Mexico's heartland. In 1988, UNESCO declared Guanajuato "Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad" (Cultural Legacy of Mankind). Since it is a World Heritage Site, any new construction or remodeling in the historic center must conform to strict rules. Furthermore, builders must build gas stations and other modern buildings outside the city center, ensuring that the city keeps its historic charm. 

                         

Today's Guanajuato

The current economic downturn has not seemed to affect the draw of Guanajuato's historic charm. Tourists are coming in droves, and local Mexican friends have joked -when seeing the constant flow of foreigners- "Where is the economic crisis?" Though there are tourists coming to central Mexico to check out the capital city of Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, and Dolores Hidalgo, they seem to be spending less according to the local merchants. They are coming and visiting but are not leaving with an abundance of artisans' pottery and other handicrafts. Guanajuato Real Estate has a variety of property choices in a variety of terrains.

                      

Offers of Land for Sale in Mexico

                   

A Mexico land purchase can be a solid investment. Perhaps you've imagined or even have the design for your dream land, and you're looking for the perfect place to get it. Perhaps you want to buy in a fairly developed area and build immediately, or perhaps you want to buy in a less developed area and wait for prices to rise in order to re-sell it.

                               

Whatever the reason, Mexico offers land with lots of potential both for building a home or an investment project.

                    

What benefits does land for sale in Mexico offers? Mexico can boast a warm climate, highly developed infrastructure, many amenities, modern health care and large, modern stores, including many major American stores, and easy access to back home, from many modern, convenient international airports. Lot purchases can be a great investment offering many benefits for residents or for re-selling to future buyers.

                

Return on land for sale in Mexico is generally around 10-15% per year, and can be higher, of course. The key is to find the area and location that will suit your project, whether it's for your dream home, or if it's for investment purposes.

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Mexico

Mexico is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for many US real estate investment professionals wanting to get a piece of the next big property boom action. 

With the current lackluster state of the real estate market in the US, many people are heading south with their dollars to find a good area in Mexico in which to invest in some real estate..

One of the most effective ways of finding good real estate investment opportunities in Mexico is to follow what the Mexican government says in terms of their plans for future regeneration projects. Every few years the government in Mexico announces their intentions to develop a particular area updating its infrastructure, bringing electricity and water to the area as a whole in addition to the laying of a new road system. 

This is a sure sign that an area in Mexico is about to undergo a real estate boom. Only thirty years ago these places were mere fishing villages, whereas today they are international tourism destinations with real estate prices to rival any prime locations in the US or Europe. 

Anyone who was shrewd enough to buy in Mexico real estate only twenty years ago would have paid a pittance, while today their real estate would have increased in value at least ten fold.

Variety of Houses For Sale in Mexico

                       

In today´s competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Let me help you find your new retirement or vacation house in Mexico. 

If you own real estate in Mexico, or in any beachfront location that you are thinking of selling, you will get many real estate agents who are happy to provide you with a House Evaluation. 

They hope that they can make your dreams come true by showing you how easy it is to invest, retire and, of course, relax in Mexico.

Mexico real estate offers a large variety, in all aspects; city, town or country; single family houses, condos, retirement destinations or investment opportunities. 

The type of beachfront likewise has a variety of options. Mexico offers properties on the beaches which many people consider the most beautiful in the world.

Houses for sale in Mexico could be a beachside villa worth millions of dollars, or it could be a townhouse, with a shared pool, at a considerably more affordable price. Row-type houses in more local communities of ocean-side cities can start as low as $35,000, and go up from there; so whatever your price range, whatever your dreams are, you'll find a home in Mexico that's right for you.

               

                       

Mexico Farms and Farm Land Sales

Investors’ best chance of achieving long-term returns will come from investing in real assets that can cash flow through all business cycles. 

Not only is farmland a real asset that cash flows, but it is in diminishing in supply around the world, and produces a product with a relatively inelastic and increasing global demand. Even gold cannot make that claim.

As towns and cities expanded into rural areas, farm land became more valuable and desirable.

Sometimes the price of a pig was enough to buy what we needed, but then it wasn’t. Farm prices were always going down.

On Mexican farms, each 100 animals produce five jobs, so we lost 20,000 farm jobs directly from imports. Counting the five indirect jobs dependent on each direct job, we lost over 120,000 jobs in total.

In some cases in both the US and Canada, those paying these prices are neighboring farmers while in others it is people looking at farmland as an investment.

For farm land for sale in Mexico, global warming and the introduction of new short-season corn varieties that yield well has allowed high-priced, higher-yielding corn production to supplant the growing of wheat and other small grains.

Bed & Breakfast for sale

Staying in a Bed and Breakfast  for a short break, or more frequently in recent times, a longer holiday, is a long-held British tradition. 

With fewer people travelling abroad and 30 million annual visits from overseas, the industry is thriving.

Some important definitions to help you select the bed and breakfast for sale that will meet your specific needs:

“Financially feasible” - means bed and breakfast that generate sufficient income to cover operating expenses, debt service (mortgage), and owner’s compensation.

“Reasonable”  - means properties with a size and location that have the realistic potential to become financially viable. 

They may include unique hospitality properties that are distressed, closed, under-performing, or currently used for other purposes.

“Existence” - means Bed and Breakfast whose smaller size and revenues may not generate sufficient income to cover operating expenses and debt service (mortgage). These inns are priced primarily on real estate value.

Find Bed and Breakfast by using the various tools to search. You can search bed and breakfast for sale by area or by any combination of features. Search your way! You can narrow search results by selecting according to your priorities.  

Choose one or many, but remember that the more detail I want to add, about 

Bed and Breakfast Guanajuato. It will narrower your search, and you might miss something good. Have fun!

                         

International Real Estate

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