New MLS Search Feature!: The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group has made a few key changes to the way people can search for real estate in the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit region, through their multiple listing service (MLS) Multi-List Vallarta, located at MLSVallarta.com.

Real Estate Trends 2011 - 2012: When compiling our annual real estate trends article last year, we saw the year as a turning point in the market. The bottom of the cycle seemed to have been reached, and it should begin to swing upward as we moved into 2011. This seems to have proven to be true, at least for the re-sale market. The number of sales has increased and the number of listings on the market reduced.

Home Seller's Guide to Real Estate in Vallarta/Nayarit: So you are considering selling. This is not always an easy decision to come to, as you are selling a place that has been a home for you and family, most likely for a number of years. All the memories that go with it, the good times and the bad, originated here. Sometimes we need something smaller, or larger, or perhaps its just time to to move on. 

MLSVallarta.com - The place to start for Selling or Purchasing Real Estate: When it comes to searching for what real estate options are available in or around Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, the best place to look is either online at MLSVallarta.com or VallartaRealEstateGuide.com.

Vallarta Real Estate Information 101: Purchasing real estate in Mexico may appear to be a daunting venture at first glance. To help demystify the process, we’ve created this CliffsNotes-style, jargon-free guide, loaded with concise information about Puerto Vallarta real estate. Providing an informative overview of this multi-dimensional topic, it includes answers to a number of the frequently asked questions that repeatedly come our way. For even more information, browse through the many articles that are available in our article reference section, with more than 50 articles available about Puerto Vallarta real estate.

Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Trends 2010 - 2011: Looking back, the year 2010 will most likely be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having survived the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare that brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill during 2008-2009 the market saw increased activity this past season, people once again out looking and testing the market with offers.

Martin Ravenhill to Develop PVFAN: Presently in the works but likely to make a positive impact on Puerto Vallarta’s perception, worldwide, is PVFAN, or Puerto Vallarta Foundation Against Negativism, a new organization spearheaded by Martin Ravenhill of Lloydshare, an established provider of deferred annuities linked to vacation ownerships 

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.

Principal Regions & Areas of Costa Vallarta: Over the years as Puerto Vallarta has grown and a number of communities and developments have become established both to the north and south of its downtown borders, it has become more and more apparent that there needs to be names for the regions in which the communities are situated.

Realizing the Dream: Making the Move: Before you embark on your idyllic new life by the bay, there are some details to consider.

Why Puerto Vallarta?: While Los Cabos and Cancun seem to always be in the news as appealing Mexican destinations, Puerto Vallarta has been keeping a low profile in the background. And while the spotlight’s on them, it is actually Puerto Vallarta that has created this country’s largest resort real estate market.

Banderas Bay Real Estate Regions Redefined: The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group recently created new regions (with new names and borders) for the Costa Vallarta real estate community. Updating the regions and sub-regions has been a work in progress for some time.

Puerto Vallarta: A Real Estate Success 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.

In Search of the Elusive "Perfect" Condominium...: During our nearly 20 years in Vallarta, we have lived mostly in condominiums, situated in different communities and neighborhoods around the bay. Each has been unique, offering advantages and disadvantages concerning location, layout, price and numerous other things that should be taken into consideration before moving into or purchasing a condominium.

MLSVallarta.com & MLSNayarit.com: Making Real Estate Property Shopping Easy! Featuring property listings of 70 real estate offices and more than 50 real estate developments in and around Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit