South America

July 14, 2008

  • Mexico Follows Spanish lead in closing developments

    Apparently following Spain’s decision to seek and destroy unapproved property developments, Mexico is beginning to crack down on developments that were built without appropriate permission

    The cynic in me thinks this is more a case of “paid off the wrong mayoral candidate.”
    Five small luxury hotels were closed by the authorities on Tulum’s beaches recently, causing an uproar over who owns the title. (…)

March 10, 2008

February 12, 2008

  • Related International Unveils Plans for ICON Vallarta’s Grand Tower:

    75 Ultra-Luxury Condominiums with Array of Services and Amenities
    Final Opportunity to Own Philippe Starck-designed Property on Mexico Coast
    Miami, FLORIDA (January 8, 2008) – Related International has announced ICON Vallarta’s third and final offering, The Grand Tower. (…)

January 9, 2008

  • Panama Bubble

     
    Well, it’s certainly nice to know this blog is being read by those in the know. (…)

December 26, 2007

  • Mexico Property Boost

    Hydra Properties, one of the leading real estate developers in the UAE, has just announced the start of work on the initial phase of “Hydra Waves.” Hydra Waves its first international development – in Mazatlan, north of Mexico. (…)

December 5, 2007

  • Panama - Trump Ocean Club

    Ahmed say’s he is done with Panama real Estate, but my feeling is there is some steam left in the market still. (…)

November 30, 2007

November 24, 2007

  • I’m done with Panama Real Estate

    As a professional overseas property investor, I am only too aware that I am constantly one mistake away from bankruptcy – that’s all it takes - one investment gone awry, one condominium building that didn’t get built, a sudden unexpected drop in the market, a burst real estate bubble, and I am back to washing dishes. (…)

November 19, 2007

November 16, 2007

November 9, 2007

  • Buenos Aires Boom in Short-Term Apartment Rentals

    Since their 2001 monetary crisis, Buenos Aires has been experiencing an ever-expansive boom in tourism that has driven the short-term apartment rentals, for visitors. (…)

  • Panama Real Estate: One Big Hoax

    The amount of speculation driving the real estate market in Panama City is breathtaking. Literally, I sometimes gag when I hear the kind of numbers floating around this place. (…)

November 6, 2007

October 16, 2007