Archive for May 13th, 2008

There are two good reasons to buy property: to use and enjoy it, and to make money from it. A single property purchase can accomplish both, depending upon the property. Select Mexico Properties has about 100 residential building sites in San Pancho, just north of Puerto Vallarta, that will definitely enable you to use and […]

Many retirees consider a move to Mexico because of the amazing cost of living here. Most purchases cost between 50% and 75% less than they do in the United States. There are some exceptions, but the “big-ticket” items for retirees are very inexpensive here. Puerto Vallarta health care is one prime example.
A second reason […]

The Mexican real estate market has undergone significant changes in the past several years. Mortgages are now available, whereas just a few years ago, most property transactions were executed on a cash basis. In addition to conventional mortgage lending, property owners can now take advantage of construction and refinancing loans.
One major change is the […]

A study conducted by the Ohio State University shows that workers are disproportionately subjected to age-related job discrimination as they approach 50 years of age and again as they approach 60. The study concluded that the ranks of middle management are filled with workers in this age range who are looked at as being more […]

A recent study conducted by Barclays Global Investors shows that many Americans who are approaching retirement age are relying too heavily on the equity in their homes, future anticipated earnings and Social Security. Under the current economy, this combination of assumptions may mean that many Americans do not have sufficient retirement savings.
Real estate values […]