Journal
Guides, market updates and neighborhood notes. New video every week.
Marina Vallarta vs Zona Romántica: which is right for you?
Two of Puerto Vallarta's most popular areas for US and Canadian buyers, compared: lifestyle, walkability, beaches, property types, rentals and what to check before you buy.
Nuevo Vallarta vs Bucerías: resort living or beach-town life?
Neighbors on the Riviera Nayarit side of Banderas Bay, compared for US and Canadian buyers: lifestyle, beaches, property types, rentals and what to check.
Punta Mita vs Sayulita: privacy and polish, or surf and soul?
The two most talked-about places on the northern Riviera Nayarit, compared for US and Canadian buyers: lifestyle, property types, rentals and what to check.
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (2026): what a month really looks like
Housing, utilities, food, healthcare and getting around: a realistic look at monthly costs in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit for buyers from the US and Canada.
Can Americans and Canadians buy property in Mexico? Yes. Here is how
A step-by-step guide for US and Canadian buyers in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: ownership, residency, paying for the property, closing and owning from abroad.
Closing costs and property tax in Puerto Vallarta: what buyers pay
Acquisition tax, notary fees, the bank trust and the annual predial: what buyers in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit should budget for, and when to ask for a written estimate.
Renting out your Puerto Vallarta property: Airbnb taxes and rules for foreign owners
Vacation rental income in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: registering with SAT, what platforms like Airbnb withhold, the state lodging tax and HOA rules.
Fideicomiso explained: how foreigners buy property in Mexico
A plain-English guide to the Mexican bank trust that lets US and Canadian buyers own property in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit? How the state line shapes your search
Banderas Bay is split between two Mexican states. Here is what changes for a buyer when you cross the Ameca River.
