Study the Mexican Real Estate Market, Network, Play Golf and Have time in the Sun
¡VIVA México! Investment Resort & Second Home Forum – Los Cabos, Mexico Hotel Barceló in San Jose del Cabo from June 7-9, 2013 http://www.icabo.com/viva-mexico. Register and bring your golf clubs! ¡VIVA México! An investment, resort and second-home forum that will take place in Los Cabos, Mexico, June 7-9, 2013. It will also have a golf...
International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on Mexico
The National Association of Realtors® has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be in the Spotlight in 2014 and Canada in 2015. What does it mean? Below are just a few of the features of the Spotlight...
AMPI’s 41st Annual Conference – a Huge Success
The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) recently held its annual, conference and trade show in Guadalajara and Tequila. Those attending called it a “HUGE” success. The word HUGE could refer to the number attending. Nearly 900 came to Jalisco for the event. There were educational events, social events, a trade show, the Annual...
Mexico Realtors get recognition at NAR conference in Orlando, Florida
This year the United States´ real estate association, National Association of Realtors (NAR) created a new award category; International REALTOR® Member of the Year. The award is designed to recognize and honor international members who embody REALTOR® spirit. Recipients of this award go above and beyond; they volunteer their time to the Association and help...
41st Annual AMPI Conference – preliminary report
While the 41st Annual Conference of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI), this year in Guadalajara, does not officially start until tomorrow, many preliminary events are already underway. This includes several education courses. Meetings of the National Advisory Board, the Presidents of Sections and the Regional Coordinators. Yesterday, Linda Neil and Mercy Duenas...
Mexico Resort Real Estate Update
Welcome to our Third Quarter Newsletter. As I write this, there are major political problems around the world and the global economy continues on a rather bumpy road. The International Monetary Fund is working on bailouts and in the United States; The Federal Reserve Board has announced action and will spend $ 40 Billion a...
Retiring in Mexico, big topic at San Miguel event
San Miguel de Allende was the location of two successful real estate events, recently. Day one was sponsored by AMAR (Retirement Community Association). Javier Govi made the key note speech to an audience of over 80. Among those attending were architects, investors, developers, some from the medical and related industries (I sat next to the...
Upcoming (AMPI) sponsored events, Save the Dates
Upcoming Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), Mexican Real Estate Association, Sponsored events: AMPI Real Estate and Tourism Symposium – Sept 20 – 23, 2012, in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Certification courses and conferences, networking and social events, as well as property tours, a golf tournament, and an equine exhibition event. International...
Mexico Real Estate Market Mid-Year Wrap Up
David Pullen in Puerto Vallarta, Martin Posch in Los Cabos, and Bob Findlay in Manzanillo, have sent brief reports on the latest in their markets. From David Pullen of PV Realty, Puerto Vallarta: The Puerto Vallarta market has been through three difficult years and we are starting to see signs of improvement with increased...
REALTORS® Rally in Washington, D.C.
Each year, the National Association of Realtors® presents two meetings for its members and REALTORS® from around the world. The May meeting is known as the Mid Year Meeting and the one in November is known as the REALTORS® Conference and Expo. Attendance at that meeting is usually about 22,000 with the midyeardrawing about 10,000....
Real Estate in the NAFTA Countries
Each of the three NAFTA countries has a strong real estate association. This helps buyers and sellers be assured of solid, safe, legal transactions. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is the body governing the industry in Canada. It also owns the trade mark for MLS (Multiple Listing Service) in Canada. In November of...
Mexico Pushes Back Against Texas and U.S. Travel Alerts
We are off to a slow start this year in the Tourism and Real Estate Sectors. Mexico, in large part due to industrial activity, is riding out the global economic crisis. The real estate market in the tourist zone remains soft, but there are some a few bright spots and REALTORS® are entering the year...
