Ocean Front Listings in Yucatan that Grow Investment Dollars

July 10, 2009 - PRLog -- "My son, stocks may rise and fall, utilities and transportation systems may collapse. [But] people...will always need land."

It was the advice given to Lex Luthor by his father, and though Luthor's quite the villain, he does have a point. Despite all the changes in the economy, beachfront real estate remains a very profitable investment. http://www.lacasonayucatan.com

Unfortunately, finding real estate like that in the U.S. is fast becoming an exercise in futility. Beachfront property in the United States is rarely available and even less affordable, which leaves people seeking to rent rather than to own. However, rentals have their own problems, and could not be considered an investment since you do not own the property.

This problem, among others, has led real estate investors to look outside the country for beachfront property. And one place they're heading is Mexico.  http://www.bacalarviews.com

Undiscovered country south of the border

Although tourist areas like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Cozumel are expensive and heavily populated, locations like Yucatan share some of the most beautiful beachfront property without the high tourist population and equally high prices.

Ocean front property in Yucatan is comparatively very affordable, although prices are increasing at a rate of 20 percent to 35 percent a year. Many investors are buying land now to lock in the best prices.

The top three things to consider when investing in a foreign country are the currency, the climate for foreign investment, and general economy and political stability.

Mexico enjoys a growing GDP, good political stability since NAFTA, and the highest level of direct investment in Latin America. These factors make the country very attractive from an investment standpoint. Many U.S. title companies have relocated to Mexico, while other U.S. companies are investing in Mexican real estate.

Affordable and convenient

Yucatan is only a 3-4 hour flight from the U.S., which isn't much different from flying within the U.S. Instead of flying halfway around the world to secure your beachfront property, you're looking a flight that's not much different from flying from Dallas to Chicago.


Many of the services and franchises that we've grown accustomed to are in Yucatan. Both building costs and taxes are lower than what you would pay in the United States. All of this combines to make it a truly great investment for those wanting a second beachfront home.

Find a partner to help you make your move

Even within the United States, major business transactions carry some risk. With a major transaction in a different country, with a different language, whose laws you don't know, it is absolutely crucial to work with someone you trust. How are you going to make sure that you're getting what you pay for, and aren't getting scammed?

It helps immensely just to be working with an American on foreign soil. That's where International Holdings & Trust can help you. We have helped many investors secure international property investments, and work to maintain relationships with them past the point of sale.

"Gary [Walding, a broker with International Holdings & Trust] is very personable," said Craig Sotkovsky, a real estate investor who turned to International Holdings & Trust for his Yucatan beachfront property. "He's charismatic and he's sharp, and he's very knowledgeable about his properties. It's also nice to return to the Yucatan each time and actually meet a friend."

"What I liked about Gary is that he's very laid back, not high pressure," said Gary Mayfield, another International Holdings & Trust client. "He presents you with the information and doesn't try to press you to make the decision immediately or anything...I felt like he dealt with me very honestly. The fact that he was an American helped my comfort level with the transaction."

Make your dream of owning a beachfront home a reality today, and enjoy the security of investment that comes with it. Call International Holdings & Trust at (785) 783-4790 or email them at info at yucatanviews dot com and get started today.

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Gary is the President of International Holdings & Trust Company located in Cancun, Mexico and has been selling beachfront property as investments in the Mexican Caribbean for the past 10 years.

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