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Saturday, February 1, 2020
Investment Opportunities in Playa !
Recently I had the opportunity to tour these magnificent resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Playa is located along the Yucatan Peninsula on the Riviera Maya. These exclusive resorts are available for sale. Great investment opportunity for those seeking to spend a couple of weeks vacationing a year while they turn the rest of the year into a nice return of investment with the rent pool.
View from Roof Top
The idea sounds good! Actually it does not only sounds good but it feels fantastic! While touring the property, we were invited to the roof top where we were welcomed with cocktails and great tapas. The breeze in our faces, the happy music and breathtaking views of the Rivera Maya shores made an incredible experience.
Some of these resorts are being sold during pre-construction stage which makes an attractive investment opportunity.
The resort is located a block away from famous fifth Avenue with a relaxing array of shops, restaurants, laid-back bars and clubs.
Inside the resort, suites are one, two and three bedrooms with fully equipped kitchen, AC, ceiling fans and marble floors. Starting from $169,847 USD its a world of possibilities!
Would you be interested in taking a live tour of the property? Call Brenda Taylor at 972-489-4050 or take a sneak peek of this virtual tour...
Why Local Home Sellers Should Pay
Attention to International Home Buyers?
One
afternoon in between appointments, I walked to a Starbucks to grab a latte to return
calls and emails before I meet my next customer for the day.
While I was
in line to order I met a nice lady and we engaged in a conversation. We talked for
a while about Texas economy and many industries that have been impacted by
large companies relocating to the Lone Star State and many people moving
attracted by the booming economy, job opportunities and education quality.
This subject keeps surfacing, so as I got back
to my office, I decided to write this blog to share our conversation. This data
is fascinating and worth sharing to show home sellers that international buyers
cannot be ignore.
International home buyers added $121
billion to the US economy form April 2017 to March 2018, according to the Texas
International Home Buyers Report latest released by Texas REALTORS®.
Texas accounted for 10% of all
international homeowners in the US with $10.89 billion in one year alone!
Six Texas metropolitan
statistical areas are in the top 50 MSA in the nation for immigration. (Ref
Department of Homeland Security)
Houston-Sugar
Land – The Woodlands
·Dallas
- Fort Worth – Arlington
·Austin
– Round Rock – San Marcos
·San
Antonio – New Braunfels
·El
Paso
·McAllen
– Edinburg - Mission
Knowing this
data, the next question is, who are the top countries for international home buyers
in Texas?
Mexico 38%
China 7%
India 6%
United Kingdom 5%
Canada 3%
Why is this
important to home sellers? Well… when considering a strategy to market your
property for sale, a local marketing campaign is not enough to give the
exposure you want to the largest number of buyers in the market. Most sellers’ goal
is to sell not only in the shortest time possible but also to obtain the most
profit for their property. The largest the number of possible buyers the best
possibilities to obtain an offer or even multiple offers.
From these 5
groups of International countries, buyers purchase properties in United State
for investment, vacation use and as primary residence.
·52%
of foreign buyers in the US purchased their property as a primary residence
And here is the next fascinating statistics:
According to
the Profile of International Transactions in the US Residential Real Estate
2018 by the National Association of REALTOR®, foreign buyers are more likely to
pay cash than all existing home buyers. From all reported transactions:
·47%
of Foreign Buyers paid cash vs 21% of all existing home purchases.
·72%
of Non-resident foreign buyers paid cash vs 30% of Resident-foreign buyers.
On average, foreign buyers paid higher price
of all existing homes sold in the United Estates
When it
comes to global marketing, make sure to speak to an experienced REALTOR® who knows not only the local market but also is trained to served
International clients dealing with the US housing market.
Email to
receive a full copy of The Profile of International Homebuyers Texas 2018 or
The Profile of International Transactions in the US Residential Real Estate
2018 at brendataylor@remax.net or call 972-489-4050
If you are
considering selling your home, let me show you how beneficial can be marketing
your property to International buyers.
Brenda P Taylor
is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® where serves in global
committees in the local, state and national level.
CIPS
Certified Property Specialist, GMA Global Marketing Agent, Member of NAHREP
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Hacienda in Mineral de Pozos Guanajuato
You can find an spectacular Mexican Hacienda nestled in 0.73 acres of desert land in a picturesque town filled with ruins of abandoned mines some dated from the 16th centuries. The town is Mineral de Pozos, in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Mineral de Pozos was a mine town in the times of the viceroyalty during Porfirio Diaz presidency. Time and history has changed, once a mineral producer town to a ghost town to a Magic Village.
Pueblo Magico or Magic Village is a designation by Mexico Secretary of Truism for towns who offer experiences of history, legends, traditions, food and spectacular surroundings.
A dream location for photographers, painters, writers, musicians, historians. Its a artist paradise!
Mineral de Pozos is located approximately 45 minutes from San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato and about one hour from Queretaro Intercontinental Airport.
Beautiful hacienda is awaiting for a new owner. A great place for a vacation villa, a retirement home or a great investment as this town is growing in popularity and prices still within reach.
Main home features tow main suites, kitchen, three fireplaces, and two living areas. Next to main home you can find two casitas. One casita offers two bedrooms and a full kitchen, Second casita is a studio.
Property invites you to relax in its heater pool and sunset patio on the roof top. For Horse enthusiast, hacienda is extended with a four-horse tall, talk room and bunk-storage room.
For more property details go to www.BrendapTaylor.com/13767436
If you are looking for a more comfortable stay than the typical hotel room, try staying in this luxury condominium. The property is an exclusive complex with 24/7 security. Security personnel greets you and open gate every time you come or leave the complex 24 hrs a day.
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living area with large flat screen TV, free cable, wifi, free long distance to the US, Canada and Mexico.
View from second bedroom balcony, living area and cabana bar at the pool
Large balcony with pool and city view, kitchen and living room. Beach behind condo
Very comfortable bedrooms with black out blinds, 1 King bed, 2 double and 2 twins beds
Amenities
Linens and towels provided, as well as hair dryer and courtesy toiletries bag. You have all the comfort of home during you vacations.
Club house with adults' and toddlers' rooms, spa with wet sauna, hot tub, showers, Gym.
Salt Water pool with cabana bar. Pool towels are provided.
Great location off the Costera (main street at the bay) You can literally walk to restaurants, night clubs, ice cream shops, Culture Center and Museum, Starbucks, sport bars, Steak houses, and more. Beach is about one block behind the condo.
Ciudad del Carmen is a 40 km long-island Southwest of Campeche Mexico, nick named “The Pearl of the Gulf”. A bridge Puente El Zacatal connects the city with the mainland.
Ciudad Del Carmen was once dependent on Shrimp, dyewood and Gum until it was transformed in the mid 70’s when oil was discovered. Oil industry has attracted national and foreign people of diversity of cultures and lifestyle.
In this colorfulcitywe find the Development ofPaseo de Bosques, Carmen first master planned community which is forms of a group of neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods is Bosque de Ciruelos.
Our listing is inBosque de Ciruelos where we can find a highly desirable lifestyle with a
• gated and guarded entrance with security 24/7,
• club house,
• swimming pool,
• playground,
• gym,
• greenspace
Home is a 3 bedroom suite with its own bathroom each. A guest half bathroom and service quarters with its own bathroom too. A cozy and relaxing back yard. Modern design throughout with large windows and skylights for plenty of natural light. Kitchen with dinning area and a large breakfast bar overlooking the family room. More details at www.BrendapTaylor.com/13487944
Convenient located within miles from schools, grocery stores, fine dining, movie theater, and shopping center.
Airport is 15-17 min/ 7.6Km away. Airline companies such as Interjet, Delta and Aeromexico flight from cities including Austin, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, with tickets starting around $250-350
Schools in the area are both public and private. Including a University UNACAR Campus III.
The beach is just minutes away. One of residents and visitors’ favorite activities is visiting the Terminos Lagoon that surrounds the island with mangrove swamps, jungle, and taking a boat ride for dolphin, turtle and manatee watching. The island of Carmen is one of the best fishing places due to the richness of species in the area.
Golf is a popular sport in Cd del Carmen. Some of the Country Clubs in the area are:
• Club de Golf Playa Palmas del Carmen. Just 2 minutes away
• Club de Golf Playa Palmas
• Club Petrolero Country Club
• Club Rotario Health Club
Shopping Malls and Grocery stores within 15-20 min
• Plaza Zentalia with shops including: Liverpool, Nine West, Sally Beauty, Sketchers, GNC, Flexi among others.
• La isla
• Plaza Real (15 min away) with stores such as: Office Max, subway
• Walmart, Bodega Aurrera, Chedraui and Sam’s Club
Restaurants in the area include American, Mexican, Sea Food, Italian, and fast food among others within 5-20min: Bennigan’s, Carl’s Jr, Wingstop, Cajun Grill, Italianni’s, La Cantina, Subway, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Little Cesars, Pizza Hut, KFC
Entertainment: Beach, the zoo Zologico Municipal Carmen, MaleconCaleta, Teatro Carmelita, Movie theater Cineapolis, Casino Paradise Island, Casino Big Bola, Spa Rubi’s Fashion Club, Parks: Parque El Caminero, Parque de Juan Diego, Parque Deisbol, and Parque Central.
Hospitals: Hospital General
Closest largest cities: Villa Hermosa Tabasco and Merida, Yucatan
Ciudad del Carmen is a 40 km long-island Southwest of Campeche Mexico, nick named “The Pearl of the Gulf”. A bridge Puente El Zacatal connects the city with the mainland.
Ciudad Del Carmen was once dependent on Shrimp, dyewood and Gum until it was transformed in the mid 70’s when oil was discovered. Oil industry has attracted national and foreign people of diversity of cultures and lifestyle.
In this colorfulcitywe find the Development ofPaseo de Bosques, Carmen first master planned community which is forms of a group of neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods is Bosque de Ciruelos.
Our listing is inBosque de Ciruelos where we can find a highly desirable lifestyle with a
• gated and guarded entrance with security 24/7,
• club house,
• swimming pool,
• playground,
• gym,
• greenspace
Home is a 3 bedroom suite with its own bathroom each. A guest half bathroom and service quarters with its own bathroom too. A cozy and relaxing back yard. Modern design throughout with large windows and skylights for plenty of natural light. Kitchen with dinning area and a large breakfast bar overlooking the family room. More details at www.BrendapTaylor.com/13487944
Convenient located within miles from schools, grocery stores, fine dining, movie theater, and shopping center.
Airport is 15-17 min/ 7.6Km away. Airline companies such as Interjet, Delta and Aeromexico flight from cities including Austin, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, with tickets starting around $250-350
Schools in the area are both public and private. Including a University UNACAR Campus III.
The beach is just minutes away. One of residents and visitors’ favorite activities is visiting the Terminos Lagoon that surrounds the island with mangrove swamps, jungle, and taking a boat ride for dolphin, turtle and manatee watching. The island of Carmen is one of the best fishing places due to the richness of species in the area.
Golf is a popular sport in Cd del Carmen. Some of the Country Clubs in the area are:
• Club de Golf Playa Palmas del Carmen. Just 2 minutes away
• Club de Golf Playa Palmas
• Club Petrolero Country Club
• Club Rotario Health Club
Shopping Malls and Grocery stores within 15-20 min
• Plaza Zentalia with shops including: Liverpool, Nine West, Sally Beauty, Sketchers, GNC, Flexi among others.
• La isla
• Plaza Real (15 min away) with stores such as: Office Max, subway
• Walmart, Bodega Aurrera, Chedraui and Sam’s Club
Restaurants in the area include American, Mexican, Sea Food, Italian, and fast food among others within 5-20min: Bennigan’s, Carl’s Jr, Wingstop, Cajun Grill, Italianni’s, La Cantina, Subway, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Little Cesars, Pizza Hut, KFC
Entertainment: Beach, the zoo Zologico Municipal Carmen, MaleconCaleta, Teatro Carmelita, Movie theater Cineapolis, Casino Paradise Island, Casino Big Bola, Spa Rubi’s Fashion Club, Parks: Parque El Caminero, Parque de Juan Diego, Parque Deisbol, and Parque Central.
Hospitals: Hospital General
Closest largest cities: Villa Hermosa Tabasco and Merida, Yucatan
What a great location when you can be just blocks from new I-35Express. You can walk to the A-train at Highland Village-Lewisville Station or ride your bike to Sneaky Pete's Restaurant and Marina. Have your cake and eat it too in this live and play area. Just a few miles away enjoy the Shops at Highland Village where you can shop "till you drop", enjoy outdoor summer concerts and fine dinning.
This home is a two story, four bedroom and a study with 3 full bathrooms. Since study is on ground floor and has direct access to a full bathroom with stand-up shower it works great as a mother-in-law suite or guest bedroom making it a five bedroom home.
The home three living areas includes a formal living as you walk in front door, a family room open to kitchen and breakfast areas and overlooking beautiful outdoors, and third living is located on second floor and can accommodate your entertainment or library items.
Formal dining is connected to kitchen for easy access. Kitchen is beautifully upgraded with granite counters, and glass tile backsplash. Kitchen island, double tier breakfast bar, kitchenAid® gas cook top with five burners, stainless steel built-in microwave, convection oven and abundant of cabinet space make this kitchen very functional.
Pride of ownership is displayed with upgrades galore. From new carpet on stairway, hall and game-room, wood floors in living areas, low-e windows, most triple pane windows, gas log fireplace, Custom Hunter Douglas® blinds and custom cornices in kitchen and living areas. Double walk-in pantry.
Outdoor is really a area not to be miss from the house. From the moment you step outside you feel the tranquility of your own vacation oasis. Sip on your morning coffee sitting at your cover patio. Enjoy your evenings soaking in your Hot Spring Prodigy® hot tub while you enjoy the privacy of your beautifully landscaped backyard. In addition to the extended cover patio there is a flagstone open patio under shady trees with benches to enjoy a good book in a quiet evening. Wood fence at the back is extended to 11' and reinforced with pier-retaining wall and steel posts for added privacy and durability.
For more information or a private tour call Brenda Taylor at 972-489-4050 or go to www.BrendapTaylor.com
