It is easy to assume the acquisition tax on a Los Cabos purchase is a percentage of the purchase price. It is a reasonable assumption and it is not what the law says. The municipal revenue law sets the tax base at Article 37 as the highest of three different figures, and the price you
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If you are buying property in Los Cabos as a foreign national, you will almost certainly hold it through a fideicomiso: a trust in which a Mexican bank holds the title and you hold the rights to use, rent, renovate and sell the property. It is a normal, well established route, and it is not
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Search for closing costs in Los Cabos and you will find several different answers, several percentage points apart, quoted with equal confidence on sites that all look reputable. When we put this question to four AI assistants across twelve runs, the pages they cited published totals ranging from 4 to 15 percent of the purchase
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We recently had the chance to sit down with Nikky Avatara, Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate, based in La Ventana. Originally from Montana, Nikky has spent years exploring Baja California Sur, ultimately putting down roots in La Ventana, where she now lives and works full-time. In this conversation, she shares what
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A strategic market analysis from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate After a decade of near-constant expansion, the Los Cabos real estate market is entering a new phase in 2026. The pandemic-era surge that saw remote work, lifestyle migration, and speculative enthusiasm converge has given way to something more measured: a mature market where strategy
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Expert insights on Los Cabos luxury real estate from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate Having passed the midpoint of 2025, something fundamental has shifted in the Los Cabos real estate market. The question sophisticated buyers ask has evolved from “Should I invest in Cabo?” to “What strategy will deliver the most value for my
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Baja Sur Real Estate Market Q1 2025: Price Increases, Inventory Shifts, and Emerging Buyer Trends Baja Sur’s real estate market is recalibrating. After years of post-pandemic momentum, the region began to show signs of cooling. But assuming a market in retreat misses what’s actually happening. In a follow-up conversation with La Paz-based real estate specialist
Mexico enters 2025 at a moment of transition. Economic growth is slowing, external risks are mounting, and investor sentiment is mixed. Yet, the country remains one of the world’s top investment destinations, buoyed by nearshoring, strong trade ties, and fiscal discipline. As uncertainty looms over U.S. trade policy and domestic reforms, Plan Mexico, the government’s
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We caught up with Jared Cunningham, a real estate expert with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Baja Real Estate, to dive into the world of golf in Cabo. Jared shared his insights on what makes Los Cabos a premier golfing destination, the unique appeal of its top golf communities, and some exciting opportunities for homebuyers and investors.
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Diamante, located along the Pacific coastline of Cabo San Lucas, offers a unique lifestyle that is hard to find elsewhere. Spanning 1,500 acres of pristine land, it blends luxury, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community. With breathtaking ocean views and world-class golf courses, Diamante is not just a place to live; it’s a
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