http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ en-us AMPI Vallarta-Nayarit Realtors have a long term relationship with online marketing and as such must stay on top of the latest trends.  Here is a helpful article about measuring your on line success....from Kissmetr... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/Marketing: A Blog About Analytics, Marketing and Testing Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Some good tips for people looking for an agent... we are listening....  From Zillow.com, Date:February 1, 2013 | Author:ProfessorBaron.com Buying real estate is complex, and it’s imperati... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-good-real-estate-sales-professional Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Apr 1, 2013   //   by Bill Gassett article from: http://sem-group.net/ USING SOCIAL MEDIA PROPERLYThe way we communicate on a daily basis has changed radically over the la... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/5-ways-real-estate-agents-fail-at-social-media Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT  This article though printed in 2008 still has relevance.  Its good to have choices and for some, buying and selling directly is best for them and results in a savings, but for other buye... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/is-for-sale-by-owner-right-for-you Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2013 is the year to Buy Puerto Vallarta Real Estate... Are you ready to jump into this market?First common mistake is people never plan ahead. There are people who just aren’t investing enough mo... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/three-common-property-investment-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT  From an article in realestate.com by Shannon O'Brian here is some great information for all real estate professionals in Puerto Vallarta to consider: ...Quick! Name the number one marke... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/top-real-estate-marketing-tactics-for-2013 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pleasing buyers increases chances they'll write an offerWhat does it take to have a successful buyer showing? There's much you can do to set the stage, not only when you are the listing agent, bu... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/setting-the-mood-for-showings Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Implementing author tags would be good for all industry participantsYou know how sometimes sometimes when you search on Google you see a picture of someone next to their article in the search re... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/time-to-tell-google-who-is-the-listing-owner Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Expired listing letters represent opportunities to help home owners … and demonstrate your personal brand.At first glance, an expired listing represents an opportunity to do what another sales... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/use-expired-listing-letters-to-showcase-your-best-stuff Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT When it comes to energy efficiency and “green” features in homes, there’s a huge disconnect in the marketplace among consumers, real estate appraisers, and the nation’s realty-sales syst... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/agreena-features-slow-to-show-up-in-real-estateas-multiple-listings Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT We talk a lot in our industry about the fastest path to real estate leads Traditional methods of farming one’s sphere of influence and prospecting to increase that sphere are still highly suc... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/diversify-your-real-estate-lead-sources-or-buckle-up Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT If you are currently suffering from procrastination, let’s explore why and what you can do about it.                 ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-strategies Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Most of us are looking for ways to save. And although time is money, a little time spent working on your marketing can stretch your budget even further. I’m not suggesting you attempt to creat... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/50-diy-marketing-ideas-for-your-real-estate-business Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Looking for a real estate agent who loves dogs? You’ll find 314 results for “dog lover” on Corcoran’s redesigned Web site. Want to know how locals rate the suburb you’re considering m... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/making-real-estate-web-sites-completely-addictive Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT La euforia de los mercados se basa sólo en la expectativa de que habrá reformas, dicen economistas; afirman que no hay cambios de fondo en México, pues persisten la pobreza y el bajo crecimien... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/las-dos-caras-de-la-economaa-mexicana Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Seems every time you blink there's new marketing technology being released.I that predict within the next ten years we'll see a robot marketing assistant. Can't you just picture it? Robo-biz XR-... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-marketing-tools-an-agents-guide-to-modern-marketing Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Spending on home improvements and repairs totaled $275 billion in 2011, down 4 percent from 2009 levels and some 16 percent below the market peak in 2007. Loss of home equity with the onset of... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/harvard-study-reports-on-recent-trends-in-home-equity- Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT As I stated in my article published in REM in October (Due diligence for the salesperson), the industry is in a transitional state from a number of different perspectives.  For years, the in... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/training-is-a-necessity-not-a-luxury Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Extend your reach by knowing and growing network valueFor an internal project I'm working on, I've spent the last week calculating my reach and the value of my network. This is something I've... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/whats-your-social-network-really-worth Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a white paper on Wednesday calling for an overhaul of the system by which residential appraisals are determined. The group made... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/does-nahb-want-to-ditch-mlss Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT La relación fiduciaria supone la aplicación de claros principios de equidad e implica la calificación de la gestión, velar porque en ella haya imparcialidad, justicia, dedicación, fidelidad... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-codigo-de-etica Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT If there’s one thing to be ascertained from social media, it’s that it’s a trial and error process. You have to experiment with different kinds of content and gauge which kinds get the best... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-secret-to-top-social-media-content-simplicity Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you’ve been thinking of putting your home on the market, but aren’t sure if now is the right time, here are three reasons why this may just be the moment to make your move. 1.  Price... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/3-signs-it-may-be-time-to-put-your-house-on-the-market Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT For busy Realtors, cell phone photography can be a temporary solution when quick listing on the go a new property on the MLS. This DOES NOT by any means replace Professional Real Estate Photography... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/How-to-Take-A-Good-Picture-On-Your-Camera-Phone Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Las casas o departamentos reposeídos son productos muy apetecidos por los expertos inversionistas en el mercado inmobiliario. Pero usted no necesita ser un experto inversionista inmobiliario pa... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/camo-comprar-casas-reposeadas-por-los-bancos Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York, September 18, 2012 â€“ Puerto Vallarta is blessed with ecological diversity and beauty. Banderas Bay shelters numerous diverse ecosystems, including tropical lagoons, rainfor... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-strengthens-offerings-as-an-ecological-destination Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT As you may already know, keeping in touch with past clients is an essential ingredient to building referrals and generating repeat business. Once you’ve helped your client purchase or sell hi... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/5-steps-to-reconnecting-with-past-clients Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Although the topic of this blog is the antithesis of the subject matter in Oscar Wilde’s book about mocking society in Victorian England, the title and one of his famous quotes “There is onl... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-importance-of-being-mls Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Texas Realtors sign historic partnership agreements with Mexican real estate association at Texas Realtors Conference in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/texas-tealtors-sign-historic-partnership-with-ampi Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Tropicasa Realty is working with a US Production company to help restore trust in Mexico’s Tourism. Tropicasa has teamed-up with Travel Secrets Mexico, a TV Docu... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/travel-secrets-mexico-tv-series-battles-negative-press Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Laura Romero’s four-year-old son attends pre-school and her husband works at a Mexico City soda maker, so location was a top priority as they shopped for a home in the Western Hemisphere’s m... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/existing-mexican-home-sales-surge-as-new-ones-shunned Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hey, have you heard the one about the 36-inch pro-style range that ripped the molding off the back door on its way into the house? Or the poured-on-site concrete countertop that cracked three mo... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/getting-the-most-out-of-a-kitchen-remodel Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Brokerage hopes lifestyle, low property taxes can overcome drug war stigma. By Tom Kelly, Wednesday, August 29, 2012.         Windermere Real Estate is ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/windermeres-mexico-debut-will-ease-safety-fears Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Russian billionaires have been making headlines for snapping up some of the most opulent homes in the United States. Yuri Milner "overpaid" by 100% on a $100 million Silicon Valley ma... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-tourism-whos-really-buying-americas-homes Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT I have spoken with the top producing, most experienced Realtors* in the area and have come up with the top three reasons why you should use a Realtor.1.  A Realtor's knowledge of the ma... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-a-realtor-knows-that-you-dont Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT He hablado con los agentes inmobiliarios más productivos, más experimentados en el área y he obtenido las 3 razones principales por las que usted debe usar un agente.  1.  &nb... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/un-agente-inmobiliario-sabe-lo-que-usted-no Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Llegar a la cima de su juego en cualquier carrera no es fácil de lograr y el sector inmobiliario no es la excepción. Para poder apreciar el éxito, usted necesita estar preparado para comenzar... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/10-cosas-que-los-agentes-necesitan-recordar- Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Reaching the top of your game in any career is no easy accomplishment and the real estate industry is no exception.  To be able to appreciate success, you need to be prepared to start at th... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/10-things-agents-need-to-remember Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT No hay muchas personas en esta región que no conocen a Rafael Valdéz Becerra, también conocido simplemente como Rafa.Rafael nació en un pueblo muy pequeño, Amatlán, en el estado de Nayarit.... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-ampi-del-mes-de-agosto-rafael-valdez Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT There aren’t many people in this region who doesn’t know Rafael Valdez Becerra also known as simply, Rafa. Rafael was born in a very small town, Amatlan in the State of Nayarit. Growing up, ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-member-of-august-rafael-valdez Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT As all AMPI members know by now, NAR (National Association of Realtors) recognizes AMPI as it’s only sister association in Mexico grouping real estate professionals. As a result, all members o... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/message-from-the-board-august-2012 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Como todos los miembros de AMPI sabemos, la NAR  que es lo equivalente al AMPI en Estados Unidos (National Association of Realtors), reconoce a AMPI como la única asociación hermana en Mé... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mensaje-de-la-mesa-directiva-mes-de-agosto-2012 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta cuenta con un sinfín de ofertas para los turistas que visitan este amigable destino de la Republica Mexicana. El arte forma una parte importante de la identidad de los vallarte... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/de-compras-en-puerto-vallarta Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Por: Luis Ignacio Román Es evidente que la situación económica en los Estados Unidos es complicada y que tal situación está afectando al mundo entero y particularmente a México. Se tr... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/la-recesian-en-estados-unidos-y-sus-impactos-en-maxico- Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT I don’t watch much television. However, on the rare occasion I do sit down in front of the tube it’s unlikely my remote control will stop on a reality TV program. My beef with all of these s... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/aproperty-warsa-distorted-view-of-reality Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT El estudio se enfoca en la detección de nuevos productos turísticos sustentables en el Centro Histórico de Puerto Vallarta, mediante la definición de estrategias, acciones e inversi... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/entrega-fonatur-programa-de-desarrollo-turastico Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT For the forgetful among us, it can be hard to remember whether we turned off the lights, the iron or the stove before we left home. The makers of Domo have solved this problem. If you think youâ€... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/domo-helps-forgetful-homeowners-turn-off-appliances Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT To buy or sell in 2012, what with Armageddon coming and all? Absent any ancient Mayan wisdom on real estate strategies, let's just hope the real cataclysmic event in the real estate market alread... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/12-reliable-real-estate-tips Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Demand for housingThe main determinants of the demand for housing are demographic. However other factors like income, price of housing, cost and availability of credit, consumer preferences, inve... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-economics-part-2 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Most of us are looking for ways to save. And although time is money, a little time spent working on your marketing can stretch your budget even further. I’m not suggesting you attempt to create... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/50-doityourself-marketing-ideas-for-your-real-estate-business Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Real estate economics is the application of economic techniques to real estate markets. It tries to describe, explain, and predict patterns of prices, supply, and demand. The closely related fiel... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-economics-part-1 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT As millions of baby boomers reach retirement age and U.S. health care costs soar, Mexican nursing home managers expect more American seniors to head south in coming years. Mexico's proximity ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/long-term-care-in-mexico Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT In this age of tech tools todays realtor can make use of some of these aps listed below to guide an undecided buyer or show a reluctant seller how some simple upgrades (aka paint job) can improve... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-and-interior-design-go-hand-in-hand Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offer one of the best markets for Vacation Rentals and with real estate prices at a 7 year low, investing in a vacation rental might be something for buyers to... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/before-you-buy-a-vacation-rental-home Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The prices in our current Puerto Vallarta real estate market are reaching a point where investors are turning their focus once again on this area.  But what about the small investor who is t... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-secret-to-real-estate-investing-success Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The New Year has begun and most of us have more work than last season. Tourism activity has increased and we all hope for a better 2012.Bahía de Banderas has been chosen to host the XXXVI Tianguis... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/message-from-the-board Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT ¿Por Que son tan Importantes las Estadisticas? Cuanto más utilizamos el sistema FLEX-MLS para la búsqueda y presentación de propiedades, mejores serán las estadísticas que podemos genera... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/-apor-qua-son-importantes-estadasticas-del-mercado Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This month we are sharing our first ‘year to date statistics for the first half of 2012’.  We want To thank Michael Holland and Rhonda Rohatynchuk from Ron Morgan Properties for creating... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/message-from-the-board-july-2012 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Este mes estamos compartiendo las “estadísticas de nuestro primer año a la fecha de la primera mitad del 2012”. Queremos dar las gracias a Michael Holland y Rhonda Rohatynchuk de Ron Morgan... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mensaje-de-la-junta-directiva-julio-de-2012 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.slideshare.net/AMPIPV/why-are-market-statistics-important-july-2012 Why Are Market Statistics Important? The more we use the FLEX-MLS system for searching and reporting, the... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-market-statistics-january-1-to-june-28-2012 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In these difficult times where it is of vital importance to spend as little as possible and maximize the effectiveness of all our activities to attract more buyers, advertising becomes one of the... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-our-advertising-is-more-effective-without-spending-more- Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT En estos tiempos difíciles donde gastar lo menos posible y maximizar la efectividad de todas nuestras actividades para lograr atraer más compradores, es de vital importancia; la publicidad se ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/acamo-hacer-que-nuestra-publicidad-sea-mas-efectiva-sin-gastar-mas Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In Mexico, it is stated in the Mexican Constitution that there is No Presidential Re-election, so every 6 years we elect our new President. It is possible that the result in the elections provide... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mexico-2012-elections Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Como se establece en la Constitución mexicana, en México no hay Re-elección presidencial, por lo que cada 6 años elegimos a nuestro nuevo Presidente. Es posible que el resultado en las elecc... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/maxico-2012-elecciones-en-maxico Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Salvador is originally from Chihuahua. He is a hard working person, dedicated and intelligent.  He is very human and to work with him is a pleasure as he gives you freedom of expresison and ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-member-of-july-salvador-zuaiga Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Salvador es originario de Chihuahua.  Es una persona muy trabajadora, dedicado e inteligente.  Es sumamente humano y trabajar con él es un placer ya que te da libertad de expresión y ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-ampi-del-mes-de-julio-salvador-zuaiga Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT “You’re going into real estate? In this economy?” Many practitioners who’ve entered the business in the past few years have probably heard something along those lines at least once. But ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/breaking-into-a-tough-real-estate-market Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT De acuerdo al Plan Parcial de Desarrollo Urbano  , en el cual incluso se cumple con los foros de opinión, Amapas pertenece a un Área de Renovación Urbana con uso de Suelo Habitacional ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/plan-parcial-de-desarrollo-urbano-amapas-puerto-vallarta Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you\'re like most businesses, your advertising budget is probably pretty limited. With the declining effectiveness of traditional channels and an increasing trust in \'earned\' media, business... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/8-ways-to-earn-media-attention-instead-of-buying-it Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Draw today\'s home buyers by appealing to their tastes, with these guidelines from an expert decorator Educating my clients about the audience they will be marketing to is one of the most import... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/7-tips-to-sell-your-home-faster-to-a-younger-buyer Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT ·       Uno de los ocho eventos internacionales sobre turismo médico más importantes del mundo Todo está listo para recibir el Tercer Foro de Turismo Médico qu... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/cumbre-internacional-de-negocios-en-turismo-medico Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Because almost all of us inadvertently carry around a camera now, it is beneficial to have starter tips to get rid of those horrid pictures that may have you discouraged from participating in th... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/7-tips-for-taking-better-cell-phone-pictures Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Con el objetivo de promover la afluencia turística de Puerto Vallarta, El Fideicomiso para la Protección del Estero de El Salado con el apoyo de la Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno del Estad... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/aventurate-por-el-salado Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (Julio 12,2012).-  Con gran éxito esta mañana concluyó la agenda de grabaciones para las capsulas del video promocional que Puerto Vallarta tendrá el conocido po... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/Bodaclick-com-TV -En -Puerto-Vallarta Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT ·       Más de 80 Agentes de viajes participaron de la cena presentación de destinos y esta mañana de una exitosa conferencia de prensa ofrecida a los ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/presentacian-de-puerto-vallarta-y-riviera-nayarit-en-san-francisco Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT When it comes to how much savings you\'ll need for retirement, the amount you need to save each year depends on so many factors: your income, how you invest your savings, what your investments e... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-much-is-enough-to-save-for-retirement- Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT There are some things on this list that you might find interesting and surprising.  Buying real estate and credit scores go hand in hand in the USA and Canada but what about here in Mexico?&... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/8-unexpected-things-that-affect-your-credit Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shipping your household goods to Mexico Original Print Publication: April, 2009 By Michael Parker-Stainback  Costs: Start at $5,000 USD Paperwork you\'ll need: - An FM2 or FM3 visa (or... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-international-move Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT MLS stands for multiple listing service. Every home for sale listed by a real estate agent, unless it is specifically exempted from MLS, will be listed in MLS. However, only real estate agents a... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-is-mls Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT When entering listings into the MLS, not all Realtors spell check or read back their work to spot inaccuracies, but when they fail, we rejoice in the form of MLS bloopers as seen here. Fortunate... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mls-typos-what-people-really-meant-to-say-was Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The AMPI Code of Ethics is a public statement of the principles, values and behaviour expected of AMPI members. The objective of the Code of Ethics is to promote and encourage a high standa... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-code-of-ethics-in-mexican-real-estate-2012 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT La producción de vivienda en México genera comunidades cerradas que propician la cancelación del espacio público, afirmó Arturo Ortiz Struck, director del Taller Territorial de México, en e... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/urge-modificar-el-modelo-de-desarrollo-urbano-en-mexico Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT América Latina y el Caribe encaran un considerable y creciente déficit habitacional que sólo se podrá atender si sus gobiernos promueven una mayor inversión por parte del sector privado par... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mexico-y-brasil-lideran-daficit-de-casas-en-america-latina Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trips to destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and Guadalajara could become more popular among British travellers as a result of new agreement between Mexico and the UK. British ho... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/deal-signed-to-get-more-british-tourists-visiting-mexico Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT En 1963 Puerto Vallarta se hizo famoso con la producción hollywoodense La noche de la Iguana con las actuaciones de Richard Burton, Ava Gardner y Deborah Kerr. Puerto Vallarta fue testigo del ro... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-un-destino-romantico Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT En lo que algunos podrían considerar como una sorpresiva permanencia en la lista de los diez destinos más visitados del mundo, resulta que a México no llegaron 22 millones 677 mil 38... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mexico-continua-en-el-top-ten-del-turismo Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Marilyn is one of the most serious and hard working real estate professionals in our real estate community.  She has a distinct customer service mind (very acute) and her attention to all o... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-member-of-the-month-of-june-marilyn-newman Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Marilyn es una de las más personas mas dedicadas y trabajadoras entre los profesionales de bienes raíces en nuestra comunidad. Ella tiene una mentalidad distintiva hacia lo que es el servicio... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-ampi-del-mes-de-junio-marilyn-newman Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mexico has been and continues to suffer from bad press related to the drug war, despite the registered higher crime in other countries in Latin America (Brazil, Colombia y Puerto Rico). &nb... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/message-from-the-board-june Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT México ha tenido y sigue teniendo muy mala prensa sobre la Guerra del narcotráfico, a pesar de que otros países de Latinoamérica registran crimen mucho más alto que México (Brasil, Colombia... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mensaje-de-la-mesa-directiva-junio Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Por: Lulu GutierrezPrudential California Realty, Vallarta Division Es de suma importancia, tanto para nuestros clientes compradores como para los asesores inmobiliarios, que estemos informados ace... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/trabajo-semarnat Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York, June 13, 2012 â€“ Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA), the leading global investigative and security firm, that was hired by the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board last year to as... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-continues-security-assesment-of-the-destination-- Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fifth Year in-a-row Participation in Food & Wine Aspen Highlights the Destination’s Gastronomy SceneNew York, June 13, 2012 â€“ Gastronomy aficionados and connoisseurs attendi... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-a-top-international-culinary-destination Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Es el sueño de todo pescador ganar un trofeo de Marlines. ¡Vallarta es el lugar para hacer ese sueño una realidad! La pesca es buena todo el año en Puerto Vallarta. Pez vela, marlín, dorado,... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/apesca-de-ensueao-en-puerto-vallarta Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT It\'s every angler\'s dream to hook into a trophy Billfish. Vallarta is the place to make that dream a reality! Fishing is good all-year-round in Vallarta. Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi (dorado), ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/dream-fishing-in-vallarta Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Por Robin MillerCarpe Diem Real Estate Comprar una propiedad no llegara a ser mas barato… Este es el titulo de un articulo reciente de CNN money. Dale click en el enlace para ver el articulo... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/estar-como-en-la-montaaa-rusa-en-bienes-raaces-es-normal Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT By Robin MillerCarpe Diem Real Estate  Buying a home won\'t get much cheaper…Is the headline in a recent article from CNN money. See link at bottom to view the original article. Based o... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/Roller-Coaster-Real-Estate Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Theme of this week is photography and how it impacts users browsing listings.  We know that 72% of viewers will select the listing with the best photos and that with the launch of Pinte... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/make-360-panoramas-straight-from-your-iphone-or-ipad Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Many of us know what IVA is here in Mexico, but for those who are just starting businesses, buying real estate or visiting for the first time this is just a refresher on is Mexico’s Value Adde... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/value-added-tax-in-mexico-explained-iva Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The following article is just a common sense reminder about whose responsibility it is to pay the Capital Gains Taxes here in Mexico.  People can get confused about how to treat these taxes... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/capital-gains-tax-in-mexico Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Next to listing a property on the MLS and the internet, making the property look attractive to buyers is the most important thing an agent must do.Today, the Internet is a window in which potential... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/professional-real-estate-photography-essential-for-sales Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This article about Mobile optimization is a call to action for realtors in Puerto Vallarta:  How many of you have your sites mobile optimized?   The numbers don’t lie.. this is ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/is-your-website-optimized-for-mobile-devices Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Here is an update about hotel investment trends:  Mexico is Optimistic….May 31, 12 | By Ann Bagel Storck Mexico City has the most optimistic hotel investment outlook in Latin America, ac... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/survey-shows-mexico-city-hoteliers-most-optimistic Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wouldn’t we all like to know exactly what our clients wanted?  In this article a Real Estate Client tells us what they think are the most important qualities for a Real Estate professional... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/a-clientas-opinion-of-what-makes-a-good-realtor Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT We came across this Pledge from an Arizona Realtor.  She had this on her website and we thought it was a great idea for Real Estate Agents and Brokers who want to clarify to their potential... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/why-personal-pledges-add-value-to-your-website Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT “La gran ventaja de las estadísticas es que las puedes utilizar para apoyar cualquier punto de venta que quieras hacer.” La Mesa Directiva quiere recordarles a todos los profesionales inmobi... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mensaje-del-concejo-directivo-mayo Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT La presencia de Puerto Vallarta como destino turístico sigue siendo constante en el turismo nacional. El siguiente comunicado de prensa emitido por la Guía Oficial de Puerto Vallarta nos da cuen... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-se-promociona-en-el-norte-de-mexico Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Real Estate can be one of the best or worst investments you can make during your lifetime and that’s because real estate markets can be volatile.   For this reason we cannot stress enoug... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/all-of-the-low-end-real-estate-bought-up-by-the-1-percent Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A list-to-sale ratio is a term that is used in real estate to help home buyers and sellers understand the degree to which a home sold for more or less than the seller\'s asking price. This ratio... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/why-do-statistics-in-real-estate-matter Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Xiomara Millan has been the Broker at Pacific Coast Buyer’s Representative & Real Estate since she founded the agency in 2006. Being a real estate professional is a lifelong ambition of Xioâ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-member-of-may-xiomara-millan Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Xiomara Millán ha sido la Broker de la agencia de bienes raíces Pacific Coast Buyer’s Representative & Real Estate desde que ella fundó la agencia en 2006. Ser una agente inmobiliaria pro... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-ampi-de-mayo- Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT ‘The great advantage about statistics is that you can use them to support almost any sales point you want to make.’ As a board we just want to remind all real estate professionals including ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/message-from-the-board-mayo Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT New York, May 16, 2012 â€“ The long awaited and critically acclaimed Restaurant Week has made Puerto Vallarta’s establishments some of Mexico’s most vibrant culinary spots and thi... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-restaurant-week-2012-is-here Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cómo traer su coche de Estados Unidos o Canadá a México ¡El transporte público en el área de Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit es genial! De hecho, los autobuses públicos son fáciles de usar, de ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/como tener mas diversion Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT How To Bring Your US Or Canadian Car Into MexicoPublic transportation in the Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit area is great! In fact, the public buses are easy to use, inexpensive and even quite an ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-to-have-even-more-fun-living-in-vallarta Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The World Economic Forum is an international independent organization whose mission is to improve the global state by uniting corporations, political leaders and academics to discuss the industr... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/effect-of-World-Economic-Forum Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT El Foro Económico Mundial es una organización internacional independiente comprometida a mejorar el estado del mundo incorporando a las empresas, los líderes políticos, académicos y otros ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/el-efecto-que-tuvo-el-foro-econamico-mundial-en-puerto-vallarta Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta está siempre en demanda como telón de fondo para la filmación de películas. Cada año, el destino da la bienvenida a por lo menos un equipo importante de producci... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/i-brake-for-gringos-puerto-vallarta Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Using AMPI\'s MLS (multi-list system) is easy and gives real estate buyers a lot of options for sorting, saving and viewing their listings. This presentation is the first of several from the Puer... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/searching-real-estate-on-ampis-mls Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Flex MLS (multi list service) offers a great, simple report that Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Agents and Brokers can use to show their Seller Clients how their listing is performing on line a... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/show-sellers-how-a-listing-performs-in-ampias-mls-system Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT When people in Puerto Vallarta discuss Mexico, its rarely to share information about  its economic indicators or discuss its overall economy.    Puerto Vallarta is a beach de... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/statistics-about-mexicoas-economy Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT En estos últimos tiempos, Puerto Vallarta se ha convertido en un destino muy buscado para el Turismo de Negocios. Prueba de esta importancia a nivel nacional y mundial han sido la realización en ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-recibe-al-congreso-nacional-ammfen Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT La línea naviera Royal Caribbean International anunció que esta temporada de invierno 2012-2013 volverán a realizar su recorrido por los puertos del Pacífico Mexicano a bordo del nuevo Vision... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/regresa-royal-caribbean-a-puerto-vallarta-con-el-vision-of-the-seas Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Since Puerto Vallarta is a vacation destination and many of the homes and condos that we sell are designated for vacation use its important to know what is on the horizon for this city in terms ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-wants-to-increase-flights-from-the-usa Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Here in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit we have an abundance of inventory for sale, but that does not mean that everything is priced to sell. There are many properties on the market now tha... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-much-is-your-home-really-worth Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT I was in a meeting recently with 6 people, during the course of the hour and half … each person checked their blackberry at least twice if not more..  Those actions, I realized, converted a... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/business-etiquette-5-rules-that-matter-now Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Here are More on line marketing tools and tips that we think will be helpful to Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Professionals. Pinterest is the latest and the greatest of social media tools at our dis... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/real-estate-link-building-with-pinterest Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a complicated topic even for professionals working in the field, but since the business of real estate relies heavily on our on-line presence as realtors we hav... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/latest-trends-in-longtail-keyword-searches-on-google Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bay of Banderas, Mexico has become a tremendous bargain for Real Estate. Prices have been adjusted from the values listed 4 years ago. As shown in the graphic, discounts on homes and condos co... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/sold-price-vs-listed-price-in-banderas-bay-mexico-stats Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today Bahia de Banderas is a mature destination that offers jointly and alternatively with Vallarta endless opportunities to real estate investors, who are looking for a place of retirement, vaca... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/investment-market-or-paradise Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT La primavera ya esta aquí y muchos de nosotros estamos todavía pensando cómo nos irá el resto de este año y analizando como nos fue en el primer trimestre de 2012.  Este año ha mostra... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/reporte-de-mercado-primer-trimestre-2012 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hoy por hoy Bahía de Banderas  es un destino maduro que ofrece junto y alternativamente a Vallarta un sin fin de oportunidades a los inversionistas inmobiliarios que busquen un lugar de ret... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mercado-de-inversion-o-paraiso Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Well, spring is here and many of us are wondering just how will the year go from here and how did we do the first three months of the year.  2012 has shown some good signs as market reports... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/first-quarter-2012-market-report Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT  Por Marilyn Newman, Prudential VallartaSegún el diccionario en línea de Merriam-Webster, el graffiti son los escritos o dibujos  no autorizados en una superficie pública. &nbs... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/arte-o-vandalismo Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT by Robin Miller, Carpe Diem Real Estate Did you know that over 90% of buyers use the internet to start their property search? YOU need to be seen out there in the internet, by using several meth... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-shrimp-net-real-estate-marketing-approach Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT By Marilyn Newman According to the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary, Graffiti is the unauthorized writing or drawing on a public surface.    As an art form, if it is hanging in ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/art-or-vandalism Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta has become a major destination over the past few years and the upcoming World Economic Forum which is being held here is another testimonial to how important this destination is ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/world-economic-forum-on-latin-america-takes-place-in-puerto-vallarta Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The recent tourism expo in Puerto Vallarta has produced some interesting results and some interesting statistics like the fact that 22.67 million international travelers visited Mexico in 2011. T... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mexico-tourism-bounces-back Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT We found this article interesting and informative not only because of its relevance to our real estate economy but because it highlights the situation from a clear perspective citing facts and t... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/mexicos-secretary-of-tourism-rises-to-the-challenge Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lo que mejor describe a Robin es su trabajo detrás del escenario, siempre con una sonrisa y dispuesta a ayudar a otros.   Robin se mudó de Puerto Peñasco a Puerto Vallarta en septiembr... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ay-quian-es-robin-miller Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Andy Roose has been a real estate professional with Vallarta Sunset, for over 5 years. Andy has always conducted himself with professionalism before his colleagues, loves his profession and that ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/aprils-ampi-member Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Andy Roose ha colaborado con la empresa Vallarta Sunset por mas de 5 anos. En todo momento Andy se ha conducido con profesionalismo ante sus colegas, ama su profesión y eso lo ha convertido en ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-ampi-del-mes-de-abril Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT We all have a love – hate relationship with email.   No one likes getting spam in their inbox yet the figures are undeniable… we read it.   Email marketing continues to ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/email-marketing-in-2012-how-to-stay-ahead-of-the-pack Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Internet tools such  as Websites, Social Media Sites and Blogs are all part of our Real Estate Marketing Strategy. These are independent pieces with very specific functions in showing each a... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/specific-niche-for-our-blog Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a previous blog post we asserted that a Real Estate blog can help your online marketing by giving you means to establish leadership, confidence, and generate leads.Knowing who is going to be o... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/prospecting-real-estate-sales-with-a-compelling-blog Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Find out how smart feng shui tips can help sell your house.Whether  you believe in Feng Shui or not the logic behind some of its principles make sense if you think about it.   What ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/quick-house-sale-with-feng-shui-case-study Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Everyone wants to know when the Real Estate markets here in Puerto Vallarta and in the USA are going to hit bottom and most importantly…start moving back up again. Here in Puerto Vallarta our pa... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/has-the-housing-market-hit-its-bottom Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of the things I like about Ask.com is the wealth of business tips and articles they have available. The internet now allows us to become eternal students and we can find the answers to any to... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/attracting-new-business-on-a-shoestring-budget Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Everyone wishes they had a crystal ball to determine the exact moment when they should buy or sell real estate.  While that doesn’t exist (yet), there are some factors that a professional re... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/its-real-estate-season-or-is-it Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT When Spring approaches and the sun touches the leaves of the plants, they respond quickly with increased growth. Unfortunately, personal growth doesn’t occur as naturally like plants do. You... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/grow-your-business-by-growing-yourself-first Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT How does the average person for a second or retirement home take best advantage of a buyer’s market?. A large supply can be a blessing or cause confusion, like the customer given too many choice... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/too-many-choices Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Buying real estate in a foreign country doesn’t have to be difficult, but there are procedures and steps involved with are different from the sale of US and Canadian real estate.  Buyers... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/importance-of-aftersale-follow-up-mexican-real-estate- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Years ago I took a temporary job during the Christmas holidays selling cosmetics in a large department store. My manager began my training with the statement: “It is easier to sell a woman a ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/oversupply-in-real-estate Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The first quarter of 2011 is behind us and there are some new MLS numbers we can share with you. We have a new AMPI MLS system (vallartanayaritmls.com) that is showing many new listings (including ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/first-quarter-2011-ampi- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Presents Puerto Vallarta Market Report at 2011 Mexico Real Estate Forum The three local chapters of AMPI (The Mexico Association of Real Estate Professionals) from Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Na... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallarta-market-report- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Traspaso is a day-to-day  word for some kinds of Cession de Derechos (assignment of rights) It is normally used when a business is sold, and the rental contract -or any kind of contract- ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-does-trespaso-mean-in-mexican-real-estate-terms Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sunday, July 31, 2011, Breakfast Buffet at the Holiday Inn, Puerto Vallarta. This is a very nice buffet for a Sunday breakfast. For only 145 pesos, it has a nice variety of fresh fruits, yogurt, ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/observations-of-the-vallarta-beach-bum Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT August  “Member of the Month” - Sarah Elengorn from Applegate Realtors. Sarah is a volunteer with several local groups and came to Vallarta to work as a volunteer for DIF (social services... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/-member-of-the-month-august-2011- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  In order to preserve vivid moments or images that we have in front of us, it is important to understand that cameras don´t work the same way as our eyes. The important thing is learning... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/never-lose-the-ability-of-being-surprised- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT June 2011 REF:   Membership in NAR International Dear Colleagues: In 2006 AMPI and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) of the United States, made an agreement in which Associate me... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/An-Association-that-gives-Prestige Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Junio 2011 REF: Membresías para NAR Internacional Estimados Colegas: En el 2006, AMPI y la “National Association of Realtors” (NAR) de Estados Unidos, realizaron un acuerdo en el cual los... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/la-unian-que-da-prestigio-versian-en-espaaol- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Agosto \"Miembro del Mes”  - Sarah Elengorn de Applegate Realtors.  Sarah es voluntaria en varios grupos locales y vino a Vallarta para trabajar como voluntaria en DIF (servicios socia... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/Afiliada-del-Mes Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  Para conservar momentos intensos o imágenes que tenemos frente a nosotros, es importante comprender que las cámaras no funcionan del mismo modo que nuestros ojos. Lo importante es aprender ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/nunca-pierdas-la-capacidad-de-sorprenderte Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT With all the recent turmoil in the US mortgage market, the question that naturally comes up is “How will this affect the ability to borrow in Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay, Riviera Nayarit and el... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/is-this-a-good-time-to-borrow-and-refinance-in-mexico Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Four years ago Connie Hollander moved to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle from St. Louis, MO where she had lived the previous 16 years, working as the Operations Manager for Macy\'s.  Her journey to St.... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-member-of-the-month-august- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hace cuatro años Connie Hollander se mudo a La Cruz de Huanacaxtle desde St. Louis, MO donde había vivido los pasados 16 años, donde trabajaba como Gerente de Operaciones para Macy’s.  Ca... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/afiliada-del-mes-agosto-2011 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cross Border Mortgage Interest rates have just come down again—and they are wonderful rates for purchasing a second home.  Rates are now starting as low as 5.25% for certain ARM’s (Adjusta... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/we-have-some-great-news-for-you Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Los Intereses de Instituciones extranjeras han bajado otras ves - y es excelente tiempo  para comprar una segunda casa en México. Los intereses empiezan en 5.25%  con  interés... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/atememos-excelente-noticias-para-usted Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Parapan American Games are the Pan American competitions for athletes with certain physical, mental or sensorial disability. They took place for the first time in Mexico City in 1999, with the ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/parapan-american-games Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Los Juegos Parapanamericanos son la competición panamericana para atletas con ciertos tipos de discapacidades físicas, mentales y sensoriales. Se realizaron por primera vez en noviembre 1999, en ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/juegos-parapanamericanos Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT A tianguis is an open air market that is traditionally held on certain market days in a town or city neighborhood in Mexico. This tradition has its roots well into the Pre-Hispanic period and the t... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/puerto-vallartariviera-nayarit-to-host-2012-tianguis-turistico Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT WOW!   It really happened!   You took all the correct steps in your research, worked closely with your AMPI Member Real Estate Professional and you are now the proud owner of your little ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/casa-vallarta-interior-design- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT ¡Wow!, realmente está pasando! Tomaste todos los pasos adecuados en tu búsqueda, trabajaste de cerca con tu agente Inmobiliario miembro de AMPI y ahora era un orgulloso propietario de una pequeÃ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/casa-vallarta-diseaadores-de-interiores Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Puerto Vallarta y la Riviera Nayarit serán en conjunto los anfitriones del Tianguis Turístico del próximo año, anuncio en Julio, 2011 en la ciudad de México el comité de selección. Esto marc... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/tianguis-turastico-en-puerto-vallarta- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT There are three kinds of agrarian property in Mexico. That is, three types of property that fall under the “Agrarian Law” and the “Agrarian Courts.” One type is agrarian communities formed ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-you-may-not-know-about-agrarian-ejido-property Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fabian is a native of Guadalajara who grew up in the Chapala Rivera in the State of Jalisco.  Since his early years, his parents influenced and taught him to play outside and be in contact wit... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/member-of-the-month-october- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fabián es nativo de la ciudad de Guadalajara pero creció en la Rivera de Chapala.  Desde muy niño sus padres le inculcaron el jugar y estar en contacto con la naturaleza y no ver televisió... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-afiliado-del-mes Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Primero que nada, ¿qué significa profesionalismo? La definición práctica es : la conducta, objetivos, éticas y otras cualidades que caracterizan a una persona en los negocios y la sociedad; es... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ser-profesional-qua-significa-en-nuestra-industria Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT First of all, what is the meaning of professionalism? Well, a short definition would be:  the conduct, aims, ethics and other qualities that characterize a person in business and society; It i... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/to-be-professional-what-does-it-mean-in-the-real-estate-industry Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Con todo el reciente torbellino en el mercado hipotecario de Estados Unidos, la pregunta que obviamente uno se hace es “¿Cómo va a afectar esto la posibilidad de pedir un préstamo en Puerto Va... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/aes-aste-un-buen-momento-para-pedir-dinero-y-refinanciar-en-mexico Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Many people find it funny when a mortgage broker tells them that they rarely meet their clients in person.  The financing aspect of a property purchase is often not the most electrifying – a... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-buyeras-involvement-in-the-mortgage-process Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Muchas personas piensan que es divertido cuando un bróker de créditos hipotecarios les dice que rara vez conoce a sus clientes en persona. La parte de la compra correspondiente al crédito hipo... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/la-participacian-del-comprador-en-el-proceso-del-cradito-hipotecario Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMIC REALITY First: A reality check on Mexico. Mexico is in a unique position to reap many of the benefits of the decline of the US economy. In order to not violate NAFTA and... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/everyone-living-in-mexico-should-read-this- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT According to Mexico’s constitution from 1917, only Mexican nationals and corporations could own fee simple property in the so-called “Restricted Zone”. The Restricted Zone of Mexico comprehe... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/acquiring-property-in-mexicos-restricted-zone- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT De acuerdo a la Constitución Mexicana de 1917, sólo los ciudadanos y corporaciones mexicanos pueden ser dueños de propiedades en la llamada “Zona Restringida”. La zona restringida de Méx... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/adquirir-propiedad-dentro-de-la-zona-federal-restringida Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The three AMPI Chapters in the Bay of Banderas region, AMPI VALLARTA, AMPI RIVIERA NAYARITA and AMPI COMPOSTELA voted as “Members of the Month” our group of trainers: Marilyn Newman, Robin Mill... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/members-of-the-month-for-november- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Los tres capítulos de AMPI en la Bahía de Banderas, AMPI VALLARTA, AMPI RIVIERA NAYARITA y AMPI COMPOSTELA, votaron como “Miembros del Mes” a nuestro grupo de entrenadores: Marilyn Newman, Ro... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembros-del-mes-de-noviembre Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT What would you guess - $25,000?  $35,000?  $45,000?  More? It’s always the next question right after your clients purchase their new condo or casa.  And not an easy question ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-much-to-furnish-a-condo-in-puerto-vallarta Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Si vives en México, debes leer esto.Primero: Una realidad basada en México. México está en una posición única para cosechar muchos de los beneficios del decline de la economía de los Estado... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/la-nueva-realidad-economica-global- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rents Rising. Steady declines in apartment vacancy rates imply additional pressure for higher rents in the near future in many markets. The following article is originally from&... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/rents-are-rising- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Puerto Vallarta, Nayarita and Compostela:  We think this article has some great tips for putting your best foot forward when dealing with both clients and other professionals in our in... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/networking-for-referrals-making-a-good-first-impression- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Vallarta Nayarit recommends this article:  By Bernice Ross, Monday, June 20, 2011. Inman News®.    We are in our heaviest season right now and have to make the most of i... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/5-real-estate-time-management-myths-debunked Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT We found this article about staging your home to sell by Elizabeth Weintraub interesting.   How many times have we seen a potential buyer walk away from a great prospective property bec... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/staging-your-puerto-vallarta-home-for-the-fastest-sale Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Esta Evolucionándose cada día más en la mejora continua de sus proyectos y procesos y este artículo, publicado en Septiembre, nos compruebe su compromiso a lograr las mejoras que nos ayu... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/lo-que-no-se-puede-medir-no-se-pude-cambiar Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  Arreglar su casa en Puerto Vallarta para venderla más rápido·      Dígase a sí mismo, \"no es mi hogar; es una casa - un producto para ser vendido como lo es ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/para-venderla-mas-rapido-una-casa- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  El presente trabajo tiene la finalidad de analizar la capacidad de los extranjeros para adquirir inmuebles en México, así como la calidad migratoria necesaria para comparecer a la escrit... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/extranjeros-para-adquirir-inmuebles-en-maxico Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 2012 Medical Matters ConferencePuerto Vallarta, Mexico - Are you a Banderas Bay area resident or visitor interested in your health and wellbeing? If so, you won\'t want to miss the Medical Mat... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/2012-medical-matters-conference-in-puerto-vallarta- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT ¿Qué significa para los agentes de AMPI el nuevo sello de aprobación de anuncios de AMPI?AMPI Puerto Vallarta, Nayarita y Compostela recientemente crearon para el 20122, el nuevo para 2012, sel... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/agentes-de-ampi-el-nuevo-sello-de-aprobacian Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  5 Mitos desmentidos sobre la administración de tiempo en Bienes RaícesMito Nº 1: Usted puede administrar el tiempo. http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/5-mitos-desmentidos-en-bienes-raaces Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT ¿Cuánto le calcula, ¿$25,000 dólares?  ¿$35,000? Â¿$45,000? Â¿Más?Es siempre la siguiente pregunta después que los clientes han comprado un departamento o casa. Y no es una ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/acuanto-cuesta-amueblar-en-puerto-vallarta Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  Redes para las referencias: hacer una buena primera impresión http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/redes-para-las-referencias Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  Conferencias Médicas 2012Puerto Vallarta, México – ¿Eres residente de Bahía de Banderas o visitante interesado en tu salud y bienestar?  Si es así, tú no quieres perderte las... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/conferencias-madicas-2012 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Regularmente cuando hay un trabajo que se necesita hacer, Taniel te llama para decirte que ya lo hizo incluso antes de que sebas que necesitar hacerse. Él es el primer ejemplo de un desinteresad... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/miembro-del-mes-taniel-chemsian Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Most often when there’s a job that needs to be done; Taniel calls you to tell you he has taken care of it before you even know it needs to be done.  He is the premiere example of a “tea... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/member-of-the-month-taniel-chemsian Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Riviera Nayarita chapter reelects Tere Kimball and Saul Groman as President and Vice President for one last year.   This year’s meeting was held on January 31st and took place... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-riviera-nayarita-reelects- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT La sección de AMPI Riviera Nayarita reelige a Tere Kimball y a Saul Groman como Presidente y Vice Presidente por un último año.  La reunión de la sección se levo a cabo el pasado marte... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/ampi-riviera-nayarita-reelige Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT As Realtors we rely heavily on the internet and our websites to market our product.  This article about using Alt Text with your Images offers some tips for getting the most out of the photo... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-images-can-help-your-real-estate-website-and-seo Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT This article by Jason Falls CEO at Social Media Explorer, was originally printed in Entrepreneur Magazine (www.entrepreneur.com/article/222740) But we found it on the NAR blog about technology an... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/tool-of-the-future-for-real-estate-and-realtors- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  While this article was written for the California Real Estate market much of the information here is identical to whats involved in buying real estate in Mexico.  With the exception of... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/buying-real-estate-in-mexico-is-as-easy-as-buying-it-in-california Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  We found another interesting article with some good sound advice for home buyers in this market.   Enjoy…Anybody who is thinking about buying or selling a home right now knows t... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-to-turn-a-bad-housing-market-to-your-advantage Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 84% of all Real Estate Professionals are Using Social Media. We found this great infographic that outlines some of the social media trends for the Real Estate industry. Based on this we can see... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/84-of-real-estate-professionals-are-using-social-media Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Accurate Data Matters: How Real Consumers Used Search Sites in 2011. Repeat Real Estate Buyers: 72% Use MLS Sites to Find Property,  41% used brokers sites directly in 2011.These Statisti... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/repeat-real-estate-buyers-72-use-mls-sites- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT  We found this great list of 10 tips for effective selling and think that this message is so important for People who sell Real Estate for a living as well as for their customers here in Puert... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/10-selling-techniques-you-can-apply-to-real-estate Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Everyone knows now that Facebook has changed their layout and here are some observations about that.   The bottom line is… how does it affect your bottom line for marketing and espec... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/why-top-facebook-expert-says-timeline-for-pages-is-irrelevant Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT by Alex Knapp We thought this article was entertaining when we read through it but then on second glance realized the advice was pretty savvy… for those of us in Real Estate here in Puerto Va... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/five-leadership-lessons-from-james-t-kirk Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Working hard behind the scenes, always with a smile ready and willing to help others, is what describes Robin Miller best.    Robin moved from Puerto Penasco, Sonora to Puerto Vallart... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/and-who-is-robin-miller Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ha comenzado el nuevo año y la mayoría de nosotros tenemos más trabajo que la temporada pasada. Ha aumentado la actividad turística y todos esperamos un mejor 2012. Bahía de Banderas ha... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/Mensaje-del-Concejo Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT El enfoque de “la red de mercadotecnia del camarón”, por Robin Miller, Carpe Diem Real Estate ¿Sabía que más del 90% de los compradores utilizan el internet para comenzar su búsqueda de... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/la-red-de-mercadotecnia-del-camaran Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT El Seguro de título (escritura) es la protección contra pérdidas derivadas de problemas relacionados con la escritura de su propiedad.   Antes de que usted comprara su casa, ésta ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/el-seguro-de-titulo- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Depósito de garantía (Escrow) es cualquier acuerdo entre dos o más partes (principales) en la entrega de instrumentos, dinero, objetos de valor o pruebas de propiedad de bienes personales o in... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/el-depasito-de-garantaa-escrow- Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Title insurance is protection against loss arising from problems connected to the title to your property.Before you purchased your home, it may have gone through several ownership changes, and... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/title-insurance Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Escrow means any agreement between two or more parties (principals) wherein the delivery of instruments, monies, items of value, or evidence of title to real or personal property are deposited with... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/escrow Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT CURSO DE EDUCACION SEMARNAT  (Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales) Curso:                 &... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/curso-semarnat Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our role as real estate agents has expanded in recent years making us the source of referrals for all kinds of services including interior design.   Now, with so many talented and amaz... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-interior-designer-that-you-absolutely-love Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT SEMARNAT (Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources) TRAINING Course:                    &n... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/semarnat-training Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT ...Means You Have to Get Uncomfortable We can’t say enough about the importance of technology for the Real Estate Professional especially in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarita, where m... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/taking-action-for-your-business Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT How important is your website to your Real Estate business? Have you been working hard on it and not getting the results you wanted? For results we mean building your brand, generating lead... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-is-wrong-with-your-real-estate-website Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Pan American Games welcome athletes from all over the American continent, participating in a celebration of friendship and sports. The Games are held every four years, in the year before the Ol... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/the-pan-american-games Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Los Juegos Panamericanos dan la bienvenida a atletas de todo el continente americano, que participan en una celebración de deporte y amistad. Los Juegos le realizan cada 4 años, en el año anteri... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/los-juegos-panamericanos Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Parapan American Games are the Pan American competitions for athletes with certain physical, mental or sensorial disability. They took place for the first time in Mexico City in 1999, with the ... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/parapan-american-games Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT -  What is the difference between negotiating with an agency that is part of AMPI and one that is not? When you buy or Sell your property with an AMPI member you know that you are using one o... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-ampi-and-real-estate-practices-in-vallarta-area- Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/blog Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT AMPI Puerto Vallarta, Nayarita and Compostela recently created new for 2012, AMPI’s Seal of Approval for all Listings and Properties. This is only available from the AMPI Puerto Vallarta, Nayarit... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/what-does-ampis-new-seal-of-approval-on-listings-mean-for-ampi-agents Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 GMT   After several years of falling or stagnating home prices, things have finally starting rolling again in the housing market. Real estate data company CoreLogic reported this we... http://vallartanayaritmls.com/blog/homes-prices-accelerate-by-most-in-seven-years Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 GMT