The Grand Venetian Puerto Vallarta is a gorgeous, full service condominium complex. Located in the Hotel Zone, these homes are perfectly situated in the middle of all that PV has to offer. Walking out your building right on to local beach “Playa Holi” is something that very few homeowners get to experience. The Grand Venetian consists of three towers containing 472 condominiums and six penthouses. Read More …
Finding the right Puerto Vallarta internet provider is one of the major items on many new homeowners’ To-Do Lists. Getting to know who the main providers are is helpful in figuring out who to go with when setting up your connection to the world wide web from Paradise. While there are not a large variety of Puerto Vallarta Internet providers, what they provide does vary. Read More …
Medical Matters in Puerto Vallarta The title of my column here somehow became “Medical Matters” but this is never to be confused with what is the REAL Medical Matters! This is a massive event that we have in February at the Hotel Marriott Casamagna. Medical Matters began about seven years ago when the US Consular agent and I decided to have a few physicians and Read More …
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Tip: Why paint tree trunks? While many have guessed, “painting tree trunks” is not for style. It’s also not paint! Gardeners and landscapers put a hard substance on tree trunks called “lime mortar” to protect the trees from ants, termites and other insects that could threaten the health of the tree! Now you know! A couple of other tropical garden tricks: Read More …
A question we are often asked about investing in a dream home here in Puerto Vallarta is “Do you think I can strike a better deal in the low season?” In other words, is our real estate market seasonal? First, let me tell you what the seasons are like in PV. It may be the opposite of what you are used to if you live Read More …
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Tip: Top 10 when selling Okay, I admit this is just a joke but we really are experts at handling all your paperwork, gaining you every advantage regarding taxes and making true sales presentations of your home. This month my agency has two agents in the top 10 on the entire bay, something we do regularly. Find out why!! john@boardwalkrealtypv.com
If you have ever seen the beautiful purple-flowering tree in Vallarta (and even more in the higher altitude cities like Guadalajara) you may have asked “What is that purple-flowering tree? Jacaranda!” Most likely what you have seen has been described as one of nature’s most beautiful trees, the Jacaranda tree. Here is some info on them from Wikipedia: Jacaranda seedling Jacaranda can be propagated Read More …
Never thought I would say these words as through the years, the US Consulate existed in my mind with their purpose seemingly to make life hard. However, I am super-happy with my most recent experience and can proudly say “The US Consulate is awesome here!” Here’s the scoop: I recently renewed my passport at the US consulate in Nuevo Vallarta. I had personal events Read More …
What’s a Jacarandas tree? If you have been to Guadalajara you may have driven down a lane lined with Jacarandas trees. If they were in bloom, you would never forget it! Their vibrant flowers are a gorgeous purple and even when the blooms fall it is amazing as a once blacktop street turns to purple. There are the “other Jacarandas” as the tree is only Read More …
The advent of aerial footage only serves to show how amazing a place Vallarta is. With a fun, vibrant town so near to a gorgeous bay surrounded by jungle, what is not to love? Check out the amazing footage here: It’s easy to see that photogrpahy and videography has truly embraced the Drone. Stunning aerial footage is par for the course now with most ad Read More …