There is no Zillow for Puerto Vallarta, and the asking prices you see online are not what properties sell for. Here is how a real valuation works, and why the first 30 days on the market decide everything.
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The power in Puerto Vallarta is reliable and outages are uncommon — but the voltage swing around a rare one is what kills compressors. The difference between a regulador and a no-break, and how to claim from CFE if something burns out.
Ten mistakes I watch foreign buyers make in Puerto Vallarta — from buying the vacation instead of the property, to the paperwork oversight that costs thousands at resale.
Mexican peso mortgages run 9–14% for foreigners. Cross-border USD loans run about 8.99–9.99% and cap at 65% of the purchase price. Here are the real financing routes for foreign buyers in Puerto Vallarta, including the one most people use.
Foreign buyers expect 30 days and get 60. Here is what actually happens between an accepted offer and a signed escritura in Puerto Vallarta, where it gets stuck, and how to keep it moving.
A Mexican notario is a state-appointed attorney whose signature is what makes your purchase real — not a clerk who stamps pages. Here is what they do, why you choose them, and what to ask.
The neighborhood you'd want to live in and the neighborhood that pays best are rarely the same. A zone-by-zone look at Puerto Vallarta rental performance, entry prices, and where the return actually is in 2026.
Condos rent easier and cost more to hold. Houses appreciate on land but demand management. Here is the honest ROI comparison for Puerto Vallarta investors, including the costs most pro formas leave out.
Humidity, salt air, and a buyer pool that flies in for 48 hours make selling here different. Here is what actually returns your money before listing in Puerto Vallarta — and what to skip.
Jalisco lawmakers advanced a proposal to cap short-term rentals at 180 nights a year, and Puerto Vallarta is weighing a platform tax. Here is where the rules stand and the checklist before you buy a rental property.