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Artesanias: Situated in the prestigious El Tigre golf development in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta, only 10 minutes from the airport, and 20 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. El Tigre offers a professional golf course with a magnificent Mexican club house, a world-class spa with social and full sports facilities, and a private luxurious beach club.

Vallarta Lifestyles' Real Estate Conference May 7, 2008: The Third Annual Vallarta Lifestyles’ Real Estate Conference provides valuable information on Vallarta’s real estate market to real estate industry professionals. The theme of this conference will be on the value real estate gives to the region and how we can better promote these benefits to our local market and community.

The Value of Real Estate to Our Community: When most people think of real estate as an industry, it brings up images of tracts of single family homes, large commercial and condominium towers and shopping malls. But are there benefits other than providing housing, office space and shopping opportunities?

Sensara: Sensara luxury golf course condominiums are now offering full ownership opportunities for tropical, seaside living. Located on the championship El Tigre golf course and designed by an award-winning developer, Sensara offers 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units starting at only $179k, all designed with spacious floor plans and top quality construction materials.

Los Altos Villas: Los Altos Villas Condominiums, perched on the hillside of Colonia 5 de Diciembre, consists of 40 units priced from $249,000 to $378,000 USD. This well situated condominium project offers great views of Vallarta: the city, the lush greenery of the mountains and all of Banderas Bay.

Puerto Vallarta: A Real Estate Sucess Story: What we can establish as being “a success”? Well, in 2000 Puerto Vallarta had roughly $50 million in resort real estate sales (“resort real estate” is defined as real estate purchased primarily by retirees or second-home purchasers). There were rarely homes selling for more than $1 million and few large real estate developments.

Dos Marias, South Shore: An architecturally significant development rising on the South Shore. Naturally sophisticated, Dos Marias is more than uniqueness in its amenities and design, it’s a lifestyle. Situated in the jungle overlooking the Pacific just seven minutes south of Vallarta, you are so near to all the conveniences, yet with the sensation of being worlds apart.

Garza Blanca, South Shore: Garza Blanca offers whole ownership and a limited number of fractional ownership luxury condominiums located on the beach and on the nature preserve with 174 units total. All have spectacular views.

Villas Alta Vida, Amapas: Only five privileged homeowners will share the private gated entry and gardens of Villas Alta Vida with its panoramic city, ocean, beach and jungle views.

Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa: One of the newest development to break ground within the Paradise Village community, is Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa, offering full-ownership condominium accommodations and amenities within a condo-hotel environment.

Letting Someone Else Do the Chores: An Overview of Labor Laws for Domestic Employees in Mexico: Cooking without having to do the dishes or even not cooking at all! A beautiful garden without the weeding! The availability of reasonable domestic help makes all this possible for most North Americans living in Vallarta, but be aware that the casual arrangement you make with Maria to straighten up your condo three days a week is a binding legal contract.

Rivera Cuale: Where the Rio Cuale meets downtown, you'll find Rivera Cuale, just behind the Cultural Center end of Isla Cuale. This gated master-planned community is in the traditional Mexican architecture style, with modern touches. There are 100+ units spread across three towers, all planned to give maximum views of the river, the ocean and the mountains, in a wooded setting with 24 hour security.

Nima Bay, Marina Vallarta: Simple yet elegant design defines the architecture of Nima Bay in Marina Vallarta. Residents will enjoy walkup access to some of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants, shops and services, all just minutes from both the airport and downtown. A variety of floor plans are available for the 227 front-to-back condominiums with spectacular views of the marina, ocean, golf course, and the Sierra Madres.

Buying Real Estate in Mexico: It is a common misconception that foreigners cannot own real estate in Mexico, but the reality is that they can. It is perfectly legal for a foreigner or foreign corporation to acquire any type of real estate, holding the property as a direct owner, with the exception of properties located in the Restricted Zone.