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Looking to buy a home in Puerto Vallarta? Looking to build a new home or renovate a home in Puerto Vallarta? Read our 2021 Home Guide for a roadmap to success on your new Puerto Vallarta home.

Insider Perspective: Open Houses Are A Powerful Tool for Direct Engagement

A recent open house at Rincon de Almas 105 showcases the importance of having open houses for other agents and potential buyers. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A recent open house at Rincon de Almas 105 showcases the importance of having open houses for other agents and potential buyers.

Versalles Emerges As Culinary Hot Spot

The neighborhood of Versalles has become a hot spot in Puerto Vallarta, as new restaurants continue to open in this colonial located between La Marina and Downtown Vallarta.

Xocodiva Expands, Adds Cafe

Handmade chocolate, local organic coffee, frappuccinos, smoothies, and many more delicious things By Daniel Benítez Xocodiva Artisan Chocolate has expanded, and in order to better pamper...

Want to Build a New Home in México?

Building a new home in Puerto Vallarta – or any foreign country is not for the faint of heart. But if you want a custom home built to your specifications, it may be the route to take. 

Furnishing Your New Home or Condo

Are you moving to PV? Is this an investment property to rent? How expensive is furniture? So many questions! We talked with industry expert Sheryl Novak, president of SOLutions Mexico.  Novak has spent the last 14 years in the furniture business in Puerto Vallarta and brings with her both a local and expat perspective. 

Cost of Living in Puerto Vallarta

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In general, the cost of living here is lower than in metropolitan areas in the United States. If you are coming from the Midwest or the U.S.’s central areas, you will find the area pricey, especially when it comes to real estate.

Looking for a Real Estate Agent?

Probably the biggest investment you’ll make in your life will be in home or condo ownership. Finding the right home for the right price can be a time-consuming process. It’s important to take that journey with someone that you can trust and who has your best interest at heart. 

Artisan lifestyle at a level of excellence with Hacienda: hda.

Combining the harmony of the places with a visual game that is a delight for any spectator is not an easy thing. Although it is not impossible either, Hacienda: hda., Is an aesthetic concept that is adjusted according to the needs of each client.

Puerto Vallarta Housing Market is HOT

If you’re in the market to buy a new home or condo in the Puerto Vallarta area, be prepared for a hot market, with the area experiencing perhaps one of the best years ever for real estate.

Colonias offer different charm and charastrics

If you’re looking to purchase a home or condo in Puerto Vallarta, you may be asking, what is the best part of town to live in?

New Developments Offer Options for Buyers

If you’re in the market for a new condo, whether to rent out or live in, we talked with some local real estate experts who offered some advice on the hottest new developments in Puerto Vallarta.

Monica Miller: PV’s Zest for Life Fuels My Soul

My love affair with Puerto Vallarta began over 15 years ago. On my very first trip I knew someday I would live here. In fact, I have a photo from my first time in Vallarta from the hillside I live on today. 

Louis Whitaker: I’m not in Kansas anymore

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Louis Whitaker says he "was 21 and just looking for fun, but I found a city with a diverse community who accepted me with open arms." 

Don Lewis Shares Why ‘I Chose Paradise’

PV resident Don Lewis shares why he loves living in Puerto Vallarta, his paradise.

Chef Salvador Carrillo Invests in Hometown

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La Tienda Grande, a restaurant project created by Chef Carrillo, brings home his love for family, his hometown, and his love of food.

LGBTQ Friendly Business – Directory of Advertisers

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Looking for a LGBTQ friendly business? We've got you covered with this great list of supporters from our 2021 Home Guide.