A guide to Mexico's civil law system helps foreigners learn the property buying process. A bonus section provides tips on how to choose a real estate agent plus practical matters such as utilities, fees, and insurance.

More than a million Americans own second homes in Mexico, according to the National Association of Realtors. As home prices in the U.S. hit record highs, Mexico has emerged as a solid contender for people who are considering either buying second homes.

As home prices in the U.S. hit record highs, Mexico has emerged as a solid contender for people who are considering either buying second homes or investing in a holiday home or future retirement properties. The U.S. State Department estimates that there are 385,000 Americans permanently liv-ing in Mexico. This book details precisely what to look for in real estate investments and buy-ing prospects, as well as how to find the best opportunities, buy with little or no money down, decide where to purchase, and how to choose and hire a realtor. You also will become knowledgeable about negotiating and financing, budgets, home-buying timelines, the process of building a house, homeowners' insur-ance, creative financing, closing and settlement inspections, legal contracts, what you can afford, and which government agencies can help. This book is a must-have for the investor considering a second home below the border.

This article is from a modified charter from the book "How to buy real state in Mexico" and it examines an eight step process for buying real state transactions in Mexico are examined in detail. This contract include the offer and acceptance promissory agreements, and various forms of a sales agreements. The steps are presented in sequence. The sections explaining each step address necessary procedures and describe the people involved.

Many of our clients start with a property wish-list, take time to visit their dream destination or start browsing the internet to see what is out there in terms of style, price and amenities. But most of them don't take time to understand the purchasing process in Mexico, which can lead to frustration or increased costs. In this book you will learn all the aspects that you must know about to successfully achieve the trading process. This information has the objective to prepare you and aim you to the right documents you need. We want your dreams to come true and at the same time we try to avoid you some headaches.