Playa Realtors Real Estate

Welcome to the Playa Realtors blog! Today, we want to shed some light on a topic that sets us apart from the rest: the absence of MLS (Multiple Listing Service) in the areas we serve, including Cozumel, Holbox, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Playa del Carmen. While MLS platforms are commonly used in many real estate markets, we at Playa Realtors have found a unique advantage in not relying on this system. In an area where there are over 6,000 so-called “realtors,” it is essential to work with a licensed broker who truly understands the local market dynamics. Here’s where Playa Realtors excels: we are proud to be among the less than 500 licensed brokers in the region. This distinction allows us to provide our clients with an unparalleled level of expertise, insight, and personalized service. Our team of licensed professionals possesses an in-depth understanding of the local real estate landscape, enabling us to guide our clients with accuracy and efficiency. Working with Playa Realt...

Desde el punto de vista de la industria inmobiliaria, gracias a las obras de infraestructura que adelanta actualmente el gobierno federal en Quintana Roo está repuntando la inversión particular, corporativa y de fondos de inversión en el Caribe mexicano, siendo el Tren Maya uno de los principales atractivos para toda esta inversión privada que se está generando (Cancún: Tren Maya inicia pruebas en julio con la primera unidad). Así lo afirma Miguel Angel Lemus Mateos, presidente de la Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI) en la región sur de México, que comprende los destinos de Cancún, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Chetumal, Cozumel e incluso Mérida, en el estado de Yucatán. “Creo que somos privilegiados de contar con las obras de infraestructura y la inversión federal en el sureste como lo es el Tren Maya, en virtud de los beneficios que van a traer todos estos proyectos. Muchos fondos de inversión, corporativos y personas físicas han puesto su mirada y ...

The Mayan Train is a major infrastructure project currently underway in southeastern Mexico, which aims to improve transportation and tourism in the region. This project has already had a significant impact on the real estate market in the area, with many investors and developers looking to capitalize on the potential benefits of the project. One of the main impacts of the Mayan Train on the real estate market in southeastern Mexico is the increase in property values ​​in the areas surrounding the train route. Benefits  As the project progresses, properties located near train stations and along the route become more attractive to investors, as they are expected to benefit from increased tourism and economic activity. This has led to an increase in demand for property in these areas, driving up prices and creating new opportunities for real estate developers. Another impact of the Mayan Train on the real estate market in southeastern Mexico is the development of new infrastructure a...

Beach destinations present a great outlook for the future. And it is that, Mexico has a great stage ahead in tourism given the conditions offered by the country. A golden age is coming for Mexico in the tourism sector and, therefore, in tourist housing, since it has all the particularities that a country needs for this. An important factor is the climate and the facilities in terms of communications. Projects such as the New Tulum Airport and the Mayan Train that will add a plus to the positive scenario of the Riviera Maya as they are investments that will further boost the growth of the region. On the other hand, the tourist activity in Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancun, increases the attractiveness of investing in real estate to meet the demand for vacation spaces. These cities show higher capital gains, but, above all, higher cap rates are observed, which are rented in tourist schemes and can deliver from 9 to 15%, which is very good for a property; to this must be added the surplu...

Within the framework of the Tianguis Turístico 2023, Tulum was ratified as the third Magical Town of Quintana Roo.   This certification is granted by the Mexican government to communities that have preserved their rich culture and history, and that offer a unique tourist experience. Tulum had received this recognition for the first time in 2020, and now it has been again for another three years. The Magic Town of Tulum is located on the Mexican Caribbean coast. It is famous for its archaeological zone facing the turquoise blue sea and its white sand beaches. The surrounding cenotes are also very popular, which are bodies of water characteristic of this area, which can be found both inside underground caverns and in natural pools in the middle of the jungle. It is the perfect place to experience life on the beach, with a wide variety of lodging options, from small boutique hotels to luxury resorts. But what really distinguishes this tourist destination is its bohemian and relaxed at...

The real estate market in the Riviera Maya is unmatched in the world, as it offers a greater capital gain even than that of Dubai, as evidenced by the growth in values ​​of 452% on average in the 10-year period, from 2009 to 2019.   The choice of these dates is not accidental. That decade ranges from the recovery after the last real estate crisis, due to the so-called “swine flu” epidemic, to the emergence of COVID-19. However, also in those periods of contraction, Mexico behaved differently. During the 2008 crisis, real estate growth was 0% (without devaluation), while in the United States, the market contracted by 52%. On the other hand, Mexico is very different from the United States or other countries. There the down payment is low and it is the bank that assumes the credit risk. Here, you have to verify that you can pay for the property in addition to giving a very high down payment; it is common for people to buy property with their own money. KEY FACTORS OF CAPITAL GAIN IN M...

Discover in the cenotes the best alternative in the Riviera Maya, to immerse yourself and cool off, a great activity besides going to the beach Beautiful but full of mystery and magic at the same time, the  cenotes  are the most beautiful jewels of the Yucatan Peninsula. Sheltered by the jungle,  swimming in a cenote  is an adventure you cannot miss during your vacation in Cancun, the Riviera Maya, or Tulum. And you will ask yourself, what are cenotes, and why are they so magical and mysterious? Here we tell you.   Photo; @mari_neizi   What are cenotes? The  cenotes  are deep water wells, which are fed by the filtration of rain and the currents of the rivers that are born in the heart of the earth. That is why when swimming in a cenote you feel so fresh, imagine that the average temperature of its waters is a maximum of 75°F (24°C)! These wells owe their name to the Mayans, who baptized them with the word Dz’onot, which means ‘cavern with water’, ...

The Riviera Maya region, in general, is a very popular destination for vacations, particularly for American and Canadian tourists. But although Cancun may get the most visitors out of all of the beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean, it is Tulum and Playa del Carmen that are two of the top cities in Mexico to buy and rent vacation homes.  The popularity of the two destinations also makes them great options for investing in property for not only Americans and Canadians but for Europeans too . A recent real estate study by HEI Data analyzed a number of cities in Mexico and found that Tulum and Playa del Carmen landed in 3rd and 4th place, respectively, in the top five cities to invest in and rent vacation homes in Mexico.  The results of the study pointed out that “they are not only a paradise thanks to their beaches , but also to the capital gain and return on investment ,” which makes them ideal places to purchase a vacation or retirement home.   Additionally, for ...