Do You Need an Appraisal for a U.S. Court Case Over Mexican Property?
When a divorce, estate, or lawsuit in the United States involves Baja property, a proper cross-border appraisal is usually required.
“How Much Is My Baja Property Worth?” How Value Is Actually Set
What really determines the value of a home in Baja California Sur, and why online estimates and asking prices mislead owners.
East Cape Real Estate: What to Know Before You Sign
The East Cape is Baja’s fastest-changing stretch. Here is what buyers should understand about value before they commit.
Buying Property in Cabo San Lucas: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners
The real sequence of a Cabo San Lucas purchase for a U.S. or Canadian buyer, from offer to keys, without the surprises.
What Is an Avalúo, and When Do You Actually Need One?
The Mexican property appraisal, explained: what it is, who can issue it, and the moments a foreign owner cannot skip it.
Avalúo, Catastral, Commercial: The Three Values on Your Baja Property
Your Mexican property has more than one official value, and confusing them costs owners real money at tax time.
Can a U.S. Citizen Inherit Property in Mexico? The Estate Roadmap
Yes, Americans can inherit Baja property, but how smoothly it happens depends entirely on paperwork done years earlier.
Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Property in Mexico, and How Your Avalúo Changes the Bill
How ISR capital gains tax works when a foreign owner sells Baja property, and why the appraised value on file can make or break your tax bill.
Closing Costs When You Buy Property in Los Cabos: The Real Numbers
What foreign buyers actually pay to close on a home in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, beyond the purchase price.
What Is a Fideicomiso? A Plain-English Guide for Americans Buying in Baja
The bank trust that lets foreigners own coastal property in Mexico, explained without the legalese, for buyers in Los Cabos and Baja California Sur.