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Property Investing News – Fighting Back Against the Scammers and Con Artists

Mark Knowles — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:43:25 +0000

One thing about the global downturn that could be considered positive is the amount of scams and cons coming to light, and the small property investor has certainly been prey to many. In a booming economy, many of these were written off and the injured parties pleas for assistance were ignored.

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Puerto Vallarta & Lake Tahoe – The Best of Both Worlds?

Mark Knowles — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:16:34 +0000

Upon retiring fourteen years ago, we spent a great deal of time traveling the world in search for the perfect retirement haven. Eleven years ago we selected Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as the location for our main retirement residence.

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Mexico Follows Spanish lead in closing developments

Mark Knowles — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:14:42 +0000

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.”

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Retirement in Puerto Vallarta – Condominium or Villa?

Guest — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:22:28 +0000

Invariably, when North Americans visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they have such a good time under absolutely ideal conditions that they hate to leave. Upon returning home, many start planning their next trip to Vallarta and can only dream about retiring here someday. The fortunate ones, either currently retired or about to retire, often start thinking about how they can own a piece of Vallarta and spend at least a part of their retirement in Paradise. Many visitors interested in pursuing the idea of retiring in Vallarta will rent a condominium during their first extended stay, and while doing so, will experience all the benefits Vallarta has to offer, and will explore the market for condos and/or villas. Once they have determined that Vallarta will be their full time or part time retirement destination, they are ready to start considering which is most appropriate for them, a condo or villa. There are certain aspects of condo and villa ownership that are constant; for seven months from November through May, the climate will be ideal, there will be numerous activities to enjoy and an abundance of friends to enjoy them with, and every condo or villa will have a panoramic, breathtaking view of the Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre mountains.

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

Mark Knowles — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:52:34 +0000

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. Unlike anything ever seen before in all of Mexico, The Grand Tower will offer an unprecedented level of luxury while providing an expanded array of upscale amenities beyond what was offered in Towers One and Two.
The Grand Tower will complete the resort’s trilogy of towers, and be the last project in Puerto Vallarta featuring work by one of the most renowned interior design firms in the world, Yoo by Phillipe Starck. As an appropriate grand finale to the design work at ICON Vallarta, Starck will infuse an even higher level of elegance into the condominiums in the third tower while staying true to the firm’s signature style.
“The release of The Grand Tower follows our overwhelming sales successes with Towers One and Two,” said Jorge Perez, chairman of The Related Group, Related International’s parent company. “We anticipate there being an even higher demand for the third tower due to the limited number of condominiums available and the fact that this is the last opportunity to purchase a Yoo by Philippe Starck designed property in this area of the world.”
As a Philippe Starck masterpiece, The Grand Tower will be an exclusive enclave of seventy-five trendy, ultra-luxurious three- and four-bedroom luxury condominiums and penthouses affording the ultimate in comfort and style. Grand Tower residences will feature a whimsical yet luxurious flair courtesy of many unexpected design elements. In keeping with the overall theme of ICON Vallara, the Grand Tower will pay tribute to both modern and traditional Mexico while at the same time retaining the trendy, hip and modern flavor of The Related Group’s other ICON properties, ICON Brickell and ICON South Beach in Miami.
Floor-to-ceiling windows with energy-efficient tinted glass will capture captivating views of the Pacific Ocean, mountain ranges and downtown Puerto Vallarta. Spacious outdoor terraces with teak flooring and undulating glass railings will allow owners to take full advantage of the breathtaking view simply by strolling outside the bedrooms and living area. Walk in closets, personal safes, kitchens with wine refrigerators and espresso machines, and private elevator foyers will be additional amenities exclusively for Grand Tower residences .
Owners will have at their disposal an impressive number of amenities including access to an ocean-front gym with top-of-the-line cardio equipment and a full spa with sauna and steam rooms. Owners also have access to a 20-seat state-of-the-art theater adjacent to a multi-use, multi-functional room for residents’ private use. Other features will include an on-site, private gourmet restaurant designed by Yoo by Philippe Starck, private golf course privileges, a spectacular deck surrounding an expansive infinity-edge pool, personal safes, wine refrigerator and espresso machines in all units, state-of-the-art modern master bathrooms, and spacious walk-in closets. The residences are equipped with high-tech telecommunications equipment including provisions for high-speed cabling to all television outlets and home-run configured CAT5 cable for telephone and data communication.
ICON Vallarta’s Grand Tower will be exclusively represented by Fortune Related International Sales. Prices range from $775,000 to $1.395 million and reservations are currently being accepted. For more information, visit www.iconvallarta.com or call 877-295-4266.
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Mexico Property Boost

Mark Knowles — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:15:07 +0000

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.