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  • 10 Unique Wash Basins for Your Dream Bathroom

    The bathroom is one of the most crucial areas of the house. It is where you can refresh yourself before or after work.  10 designers made use of their brilliant ideas to come up with simple but eye catching Wash Basin designs.
    This is definitely part of ‘Inspired Living’… and we hope that such beautiful design elements are introduced here soon.

     

    Wash Basins are made from different materials like : stainless steel, enamel over steel or cast iron, ceramic, marble, plastic, soapstone, concrete, terrazzo, wood, stone, copper, glass or granite. Too many right? Name it, and the manufacturers would sure be able to create one just for you. That is how they always come forth and make new designs – for client’s request or maybe due to the demand at hand. Every household would like to have their furniture or fixtures for that matter to be one of a kind and special. Specially-made wash basins usually cost a fortune, that is why users just choose whatever are at the shops. But of course that does mean unique and good looking wash basins that are affordable is not available for our dream bathrooms right?

    So, speaking of bathrooms, whenever it is being discussed, it is usually the tub or the shower that comes to mind. But hey, have you imagined how your wash basin would look like? What would be the color, the shape, the material, and who may be even the designer? Have you ever thought that wash basins actually come in a variety of looks that would really entice us? Yes, they do. In fact, for today’s read, we will be showcasing a series of designs for you to take a look at and see which one you’d want to get for your dream bathroom. Below are pictures for you to choose from. Let see them one by one.

    Lavatory Abisko
    Lavatory Abisko

    Image: Eumar : Aqua Genius

    Abisko became popular when Eumar and WeThink collaborated in April 2012 to create a new bathroom collection. This rare beauty sure looks regal with its red tilework on the background.

     

    Lavatory Cow
    Lavatory Cow

    Image: Sandro Meneghello and Marco Paolelli

    This wash basin is the stylistic evolution of the health cow. The designers thought of a design with soft corners so as the create a feel of flirtatiousness and playfulness all at the same time.

    Lavatory Fusion
    Lavatory Fusion

    Image: Wet by Wet

    Fusion II is one of the most colorful wash basins you can see in the market. This design also is powered with LED lights.

    Lavatory Loft
    Lavatory Loft

    Image: Botinger-Roi

    A unique washbasin with curves acquiring a shape that would add a soft touch to your bathrooms.

     

    Lavatory Pisyuar
    Lavatory Pisyuar

    Image: Evgeniy Guliy

    This wash basin is a product created by Evgeniy Guliy for the Festival of Product Design (Vodoparad 2008). This colorful set will be great for people who has restaurants or food establishments or for anyone who likes colorful items for their homes.

     

    Lavatory Kalla
    Lavatory Kalla

    Image: Oriano Favaretto

    The Kalla wash basin is made of a single block of Cristalplant and evolved like a wave accompanying us to the bathtubs.

     

     

    Lavatory Ammonite
    Lavatory Ammonite

    Image: HighTech

    The Ammonite is shaped as a fossilised ammonite made in concrete. This unique wash basin come in gret, sand, red and even ochre.

     

    Lavatory Cup Appoggio
    Lavatory Cup Appoggio

    Image: Meneghello Paolelli Associati

    This cup like wash basin was created as tribute to a regular coffee cup with its handle serving as a towel holder.

     

     

    Lavatory Wire
    Lavatory Wire

    Image: Meneghello Paolelli Associati

    This design is basically a classic wash basin, although the materials were sort of minimized with intertwining the body of the wash basin to give it elegance and a unique touch which also makes the material lighter than normal.

     

     

    Lavatory Stalactite
    Lavatory Stalactite

    Image: Olga Krysukova

    Stalactites are popular for people who are fond of visiting caves, but for those who are not – here is one heck of a wash basin that resembles a stalactite.

    The unique designs that we have presented today surely charmed us with how they would possibly go with our very own bathrooms. They look all modern, out of this world maybe, but all in all, the wash basin designs that were presented in this article impressed us and inspired us to do away with mainstream wash basin designs that are available in our local home depots.

    Source: HomeDesignLover

     

    Timothy Real Estate Group has professional designers and stagers that can help you prepare your home for the war.  Gorilla tactics that work because it is a Price War and a Beauty Contest that can mean making and saving more with your property investment.  Stay informed about Puerto Vallarta Real Estate and sign up for our newsletter… click here

    Timothy Real Estate Group – An innovative company setting new standards in Real Estate sales and services has the most professional and experienced Realtors in the Puerto Vallarta area who understand the intricacies of Mexican Real Estate ownership, the local market, Puerto Vallarta property codes and regulations and financing.  The Timothy Group uses that knowledge to provide a sound analysis on every aspect of property ownership. Timothy Real Estate Group is known for professionalism and experience and they bring this to every transaction they work on for the benefit of Real Estate investors and developers alike. Ask about our Real Estate Listings

  • Jungle Drums and Grocery Stores in Vallarta

    When we first arrived in Puerto Vallarta, our destination for groceries (and many other things) was Gutiérrez Rizo. If Rizo didn’t have it, you didn’t need it! Rizo, located in the heart of Old Town, had two levels with a broad staircase in the center of the store that allowed one to climb partway and peer throughout almost the entire lower floor to see if you could find that item on your list that seem to be hidden from sight. At the bottom of the stairs racks of magazines lured English readers who were often disappointed to find that People Magazine was published in Spanish and they wouldn’t recognize a single photo.

    The ATM machine at the front of the store was occasionally reliable and if it ate your card, you could come back the next day, meet with the owner in the office just inside the entrance and she would return it, if you could properly identify yourself.

    Upstairs were aisles stuffed with sundries and dry goods, hodgepodge, odds and ends. A toy section at Christmas overflowed with dolls, trucks, games, beach pails and an abundance of playthings that often became shopworn from children sampling the wares while their parents stood in line at the deli below, ordering fresh ham, bacon, cheese and cold cuts.

    We recall the rich scent of freshly delivered local oranges; bins of chiles of all shapes, sizes and colors; and melting ice cream in a freezer that could never quite keep up with the exterior heat.

    The skeleton structure that was a beloved shopping location for locals and many visitors alike, has sat empty for years, gossip swirling, creating a misty beachside graveyard, strewn with soggy cardboard, collapsing shelves and imaginative chitchat.

    Jokingly referred to as “jungle drums,” rumors consistently raise hopes about a new supermarket to take the place of the long gone treasured Rizo. Just as easily those same hopes are stifled when social media raises questions about high rise condos in different stages of development. The drums beat out the sound of plans and permits at City Hall, with little determined or confirmed.

    Crossing the river on the suspended foot bridge, picking up tortillas from the tortillaria at the corner and shopping at Rizo were followed by grabbing ice cold Modelos across the street and hailing a taxi back home. Slowly the area is changing, growing more modern and reaching high into the sky.

    The people, however, are still there; the Mexicans, the ex-pats, the tourists; none of that has changed. After all, someone has to beat the drums.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • How to Save Your House Flips When They Don’t Sell

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    Timothy Real Estate Group tries to share up to date information that may help our clients and associates in their quest for information about our industry.   We have added these Blog feeds from other sources to help you find the best information to make the best decisions about real estate buying, selling or investing, whether you are looking in Mexico or other places.  Here is an article that may be of interest.  Thanks so much for following us!

    One of the biggest worries of new house flippers is what happens when they can’t sell their flips. It’s a legitimate fear…but one you don’t need to have if you just take a few precautionary steps with your lenders ahead of time.  To do this though, it largely depends what KIND of loan you have on the house.  Here are two scenarios that you may come face to face with and how to deal with them.

    1. Private Lender Lenders

    When you’re working with a private money lender – this could be a family member, a friend or a business acquaintance, you’re the one who’s setting the terms.

    So when you write that promissory note, you’re going to personally guarantee the loan. I do this on all my note holders; I personally guarantee them, depending on the situation.

    If it’s an equity deal, then it’s a little different – but on a pure note we usually personally promise them. It’s really important to me to make sure my lenders are well protected.

    I do this because I don’t want to be in a position where I can’t pay off that note only because it went beyond the 12 months. So what we typically add in a stipulation our promissory note that includes a “when the property sells” provision.

    The idea is not to make you lazy or give you a false sense of security, but to protect you in case hings go wrong.

    Never forget that in house flipping, time is money and you never want to be in a property longer than six months.

    This provision just gives you a little extra layer of protection to know that you’re not going to be foreclosed on hard by your lender.

    2. Hard Money Lenders

    If you’re in a deal with a hard money lender, then the rules are completely different…so this section is a bit more lengthy.

    When you borrow hard money, the hard money lender creates the rules, they’re professional lenders just like bank and most of them really know their stuff.

    Some house flippers, eager to get their first deal funded with a hard money lender, get too aggressive and set their terms for six months.

    Big mistake…

    Never, ever, ever get into a six-month loan with a hard money lender. I don’t recommend them…its just not enough time, especially when you’re first starting out flipping.

    Its completely plausible that you could buy a property and it could take you 60-plus days just to rehab it. Not that you want to take that long on a rehab, but it can happen.

    If the rehab takes 60 days, thats two full months into it and only after that, you can list it and start the selling process.

    But lets say its towards the end of the year and it took a couple of months for the selling season to come. Or perhaps you could sell …read more

  • Q1 – 2016 Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market Report

    2016-2015

    First Quarter 2016 Puerto Vallarta Market Report

    The Easter holiday is over and we have the results from the first quarter Puerto Vallarta real estate market. It has been a wonderful season filled with incredible weather, activities, theatre, concerts, parades and celebrations, and of course a busy real estate market.

    Here is a comparison for the first quarter of 2015 compared with the first quarter of 2016.

    Year Over Comparison
    The number of Condominium sales in Puerto Vallarta are up by 19% but the sales volume is down by -5%. The average sales price is down by -21%.

    The number of House sales in Puerto Vallarta are up by 9% and sales volume is up by 47%. The average sales price has also risen up 35%.

    In general we had a good start to 2016 in Puerto Vallarta this year with things a little slower for Riviera Nayarit. Our biggest obstacle has been the exchange rates for Mexican national buyers and Canadian buyers who have been looking at increases due to the exchange rates of up to 35% – 40%. They have been holding back on making their investments until exchange rates are more in line with last year. I strongly believe that if the exchange rate for the US dollar against the peso and Canadian dollar were in line with last year’s rates we would have had a blockbuster first quarter. The buyers are still hungry to purchase but are waiting for some stabilization in rates.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is happy to report that we have been the number one listing and selling agency in the Bay of Banderas for the last six years which means we bring to the table our qualified, professional representation in all aspects of your real estate transaction. We offer talented negotiators and experts to make your experience joyful and satisfying.

    Please feel free to contact your Timothy Real Estate Group professional for any questions regarding this market report.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puerto Vallarta: Gun Ownership Rules

    Puerto Vallarta and Guns

    This past weekend we had the occasion to watch a rousing televised sports event in Puerto Vallarta with a group of acquaintances and a handful of people we’d never met, some tourists. One new visitor to our lovely city proudly displayed her recently obtained NRA card and also her permit to carry in the States, although she was sans gun. She was quite chuffed and excited but most at our table were interested in participating in the football game on the several overhead televisions. A small amount of head-shaking was all that ensued… and back to the game.

    Guns are essentially illegal in Puerto Vallarta, as they are in all of Mexico. Private gun ownership is limited to the type and caliber permitted by law and allowed only within one’s place of residence. Open and concealed arms carry in Mexico are grounds for immediate arrest. Gun control in Mexico is so strict that there is only one store in the entire country where firearms can be purchased and it is owned and regulated by the military branch of the government. (This doesn’t mean that guns aren’t smuggled over the border from the US.)

    The Mexican Revolution was only a hundred years ago, not a lot of time in the great scheme of things, and the Cristero War (basically church vs. state) was less than that. The post war era brought about amendments to the constitution that disallowed citizens from owning weapons. Some will argue that this doesn’t let a citizenry protect themselves from a corrupt government. So be it.

    The morning after our gathering on October 2, 2017, the world awoke to the news of the most massive shooting of people in United States of America’s history. One lone gunman opened fire on concertgoers in a Las Vegas venue that, to date has left 59 people dead and several clinging to life. This darkens the brief conversation we had last night with an American citizen who pompously was willing to show off her newly obtained concealed weapon permit. Why would an ordinary citizen feel the need to possess a gun and the desire to have it with them at all times? We are baffled. Statistics have proven beyond question that this type of protection is unwarranted and ineffectual.

    We won’t be able to defend ourselves from a government invasion if that were to ever occur in Puerto Vallarta; very unlikely, we’d surmise. Once again, we’ve found ourselves feeling safer in Puerto Vallarta than in our homeland. Our hopes and prayers are aligned properly with those who suffer, and also those who live in fear.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Amate and Cartoneria Around Puerto Vallarta

    Aztecs were meticulous record keepers and developed their own paper long before the Spanish conquest. Amate paper was banned by the Spanish conquistadors for the simple reason it was used in Aztec religious ceremonies. It was considered by Aztec shamans to have magical properties and the Spanish weren’t interested in finding out why. However someone was smart enough to keep the secrets of amate production and not let the Spaniards completely demolish this beautiful art; it lives on today in many forms.

    Amate is made from bark from the fig tree of the same name and the maguey plant, which is, among other things, also the source of tequila. For practical means and purposes, amate was replaced over the centuries by European papers, white smooth, unforgiving… but this beautiful handmade paper eventually made a huge comeback.

    When it was discovered that the paintings done on amate paper could bring a fair price at bazaars and flea markets, the production of amate increased. By the mid-twentieth century, detailed and symbolic paintings, created mostly by the Nahua and Otomi indigenous people, were fetching a fair amount of revenue. Production increased and with it, artistic uses.

    Amate, with other papers, including recycled newspaper, is used in the construction of cartoneria, often referred to as Mexican papier-mâché. Painted with colorful acrylics, figures take the shape of animals, clowns, imaginative and original creations, and dolls with moveable appendages. In more recent decades, La Calavera Catrina (fancy dressed up skeletons with elaborate clothing, hats, shoes, accessories) has become one of the most sought after souvenirs and though many are ceramic, less expensive ones are being molded with paper. They are light weight, easy to pack and less likely to break in transit.

    Amate is also used in the production of ceremonial masks and much easier for the bearer to tote around on their head all night in what usually turn out to be lengthy parades. Piñatas made traditionally have a clay center, resulting in much difficulty to shatter when pounded with a broom handle, but layers of amate or papier-mâché bring shape and life to popular (and in some cases unpopular) characters and create themes for fiestas.

    Paper is one of the original arts of Mexico. It is elaborately made, sturdily constructed and perhaps magical.

    Que es cómo es.

  • Puerto Vallarta – Mexico Takes Hollywood by Storm

    Mexico Takes Hollywood

    As we watched from our cozy home in Puerto Vallarta, it was a thrill to see this year’s Academy Awards from Los Angeles, California, where several Oscars were handed out to Mexicans! Alfonso Cuarón accepted the honor for Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Foreign Film for his film Roma!

    Congratulations are also in order for Spider-Man: A New Universe for walking away with the best Animated Film, of which twenty-four Mexicans participated in the development. Mexico has been endowed with some of the finest people to develop, produce, direct and star in award-winning movies.

    Diego Luna, who sported a pin of the flag of Mexico (and it was the day of Día de la Bandera – Day of the Flag in Mexico) on his lapel, spoke of how ignored he felt at his first Academy Awards ceremony, five years ago. No one was interested in interviewing him, or actor, Gael García Bernal. Luna, actor, director, producer, appeared in the Oscar winning film If Beale Street Could Talk, and this year he had a turnaround experience. He was delighted to hear Spanish being spoken everywhere on the Red Carpet, microphones thrust in his face, interviewers competing for his attention. This year the Academy Awards were presented with so much Spanish language, there were subtitles! Luna joined the famous Spanish chef José Andrés to present a clip from Roma and opened with a statement in Spanish about how we can now speak Spanish at the Oscars! The Spanish actor, Javier Bardem stated (in Spanish) “There are no borders, there are no walls, that can stop ingenuity and talent” referring to this global gathering, where many countries were represented.

    Adding to Bardem’s inspiration was Alfonso Cuarón’s quote from the famous French director, Claude Chabrol, when he spoke of New Wave, “there are no waves, there is only the ocean. I think that the nominees tonight have proven we are a part of the same ocean.”

    The wave is one of change; the past few years Mexico has dominated the category of Best Director; not just Alfonso Cuarón on the Red Carpet, but also Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) and Alejandro Iñárritu (The Revenant and Birdman). A veritable explosion of Mexican talent!

    Seeing Yalitza Aparcio, nominated for Best Actress, in the front row with her mother, both indigenous women of Mexico indicates how far we have come, validating Andrés’ statement of how film gives voice to the voiceless and moves humanity forward.

    The Puerto Vallarta International Film Festival (FICPV) will take place for twelve days in March. Puerto Vallarta will honor several films in a festival that draws talent from around the world. There will be forty films presented and the Golden Iguana will be awarded in several categories, international and nationally. From March 11th – 22nd, don’t miss the chance to help celebrate these contributions. For more information visit: ficpv.cuc.udg.mx.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puerto Vallarta – Benito Juarez

    Benito Juárez

    Benito Juárez is a significant figure in Mexican history and we see his name in many places in Puerto Vallarta. There are streets named for him, an entire colonia (neighborhood), schools, businesses. Born on March 21, 1806, the birthday of Benito Juárez is celebrated every year in Mexico on the third Monday in March. Banks will be closed and many workers will have the day off.

    Benito Juárez is probably the most important representation of Mexican nationalism. He stands for resistance to foreign intervention. He is the premier model of a leader who would not allow meddling from outside his territory and will always be revered for this reason. We can only hope that Andrés Manuel López Obrador will follow the example of Benito Juárez.

    Benito Juárez came from very humble roots, a poor boy raised in the mountains of Oaxaca, born to Zapotec peasants who both died from natural causes when Benito was only three years old. Benito Juárez was raised by an uncle after his grandparents also died; he worked until he was twelve years old, picking corn and herding sheep. Though he could only speak the indigenous language of Zapotec, he took off on his own, walking to Oaxaca City to find his sister, who worked as a cook in the home of Antonio Maza, and was lucky at the time to be hired in the same household. Recognized for his intelligence and quest for knowledge, Benito was accepted to a seminary where he completed studies in record time. Too young to be ordained, he continued his schooling at the Oaxaca Institute of Sciences and Arts and graduated in 1834 with a degree in law. His destiny was political office and he was elected to the city council of Oaxaca in 1831 before he even finished school. In 1841, he was appointed as a civil judge.

    Benito Juárez maintained his position against the United States in the Mexican American War but when he could see it was lost, he refused to assist Santa Anna, which caused the exile of Juárez to New Orleans. With a resistance group, he was able to return to Mexico and eventually structured La Reforma, which after many struggles led to his being acknowledged as the President of Mexico in January 1858. He was later elected in 1867 and again in 1871. He thwarted the invasions of both Prussia and France and has fondly been compared to Abraham Lincoln.

    Benito Juárez will always be known for his position as a progressive reformer, who was committed to democracy; his opposition to the Catholic church and organized religion; and his objective for equal rights for the indigenous natives of Mexico.

    This year, the third Thursday of March falls on the 21st. Puerto Vallarta will have many celebrations on this day for the beloved Benito Juárez.

    Que es cómo es.

    Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta in the Colonia Emiliano Zapata. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate. We believe neighborhood knowledge is a top factor in solid sales, and we know our communities well.

    We enable our clients to realize their vision for the future.  We understand and plan for their concerns and are dedicated to transforming those concerns to peace of mind and joy.

    Our philosophy of transparency, integrity, and professionalism imbues our culture with a tangible sense of purpose and results in the length and depth of the quality relationships we enjoy.  We believe buying or selling a home is first and foremost about people. Of course we have the latest technology, marketing tools, statistics and research, but a successful real estate transaction really comes down to people. Connecting the right buyers to sellers or investors our professional agents structure solid transactions with successful solid outcomes.  We believe in collaboration by connecting people in ways that bring satisfaction and success.

    When you combine extensive local knowledge and our long standing reputation for honesty and sound judgment, you have an unbeatable resource at your disposal.  You have Timothy Real Estate Group, a constant leader in Puerto Vallarta real estate.

  • Puserto Vallarta Side Trips

    Looking for an adventure that won’t take you too far out of Puerto Vallarta but still give you the feel of having a wee vacation? Here are four suggestions of destinations you can reach by bus or car. Aside from the usual trips to places like Sayulita and San Pancho, there are wonderful gems along the coast and inland that aren’t far and don’t take long to reach.

    Punta Pérula, in our opinion, is one of the best beaches on the coastline. On Highway 200, that takes us from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo, Punta Pérula is located in the Chamela Bay in Pérula, Jalisco. There aren’t many places to stay here but it’s a well kept secret so shouldn’t be crowded. A quick walkabout and a small handful of questions will guide you to one of the small hotels or B&B’s that seem to sprout up as time goes by. The beach is pristine and a good comb for five miles or so, with the kind of seclusion not found in the above mentioned destinations. We own jars full of sea glass with many pretty pieces discovered at Punta Pérula.

    Santa María del Oro is a small pueblo north of Tepic boasting a beautiful crater lake. That said, the lake is the main attraction of Santa María del Oro. The water, thought to be bottomless as with most crater lakes, is clear, clean and a perfect temperature for swimming. Cafés, restaurants, bungalows and campsites dot the shoreline. Fish tacos are not to be missed and we have nothing but raves for food served here. Santa María del Oro is close enough to Puerto Vallarta to make it a day only trip, but we heartedly recommend an overnight trip to experience the unspoiled atmosphere.

    San Sebastián del Oeste was once a large and thriving mining village in the mountains about two hours east of Puerto Vallarta. Hundreds of years ago San Sebastián was a major source for gold, silver and lead but now it’s most popular exports are coffee and agave. There are several places to stay, including the Hacienda Jalisco, a usually quiet and romantic place where we dished on heavenly chile rellenos. A good walking tour around the settlement is full of history and fable for those interested in the culture.

    Mayto (pronounced My-Toe), a couple short hours south of Puerto Vallarta is a well known nesting ground for turtles. A government program, established to protect and guarantee safe passage to the sea for the Olive-Ridley turtle, involves official biologists, as well as volunteers from all over the world. While chatting with the workers, late at night on the beach as they carry their torches in search of nests, we were informed that turtle egg poaching is a criminal offense in Mexico. Take the time to discover this beautiful haven for both turtles and tourists alike.

    Safe travels and remember to not drive at night.

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  • What To Know About The Recent Mexico Travel Warnings

    credit TRAVEL WEEKLY:  By Meagan Drillinger

    Following the March 3 kidnapping of four Americans in the Mexican border town of Matamoros, the U.S. State Department issued new travel warnings for several areas of Mexico. The new advisories prompted a flurry of headlines that once again put Mexico in the spotlight as a destination that is unsafe for travel. However, a closer look at the travel warnings and conversations with Mexico travel experts reveal that these warnings are, once again, sensationalized and that Mexico remains a safe place for tourism.

    “Advisors and myself are not spooked [by the abductions], as nobody I know is selling Matamoros as a travel destination,” said Hope Smith, an independent contractor with Montecito Village Travel. “We know where Matamoros is in relation to where our clients go.”

    What the travel advisory says

    The current State Department travel advisory gives a state-by-state breakdown of where the U.S. government suggests travelers exercise caution. Only six states are on the “Do Not Travel” list, and none of these states is a major tourism destination for U.S. travelers. The six states on the list are:

    • Colima
    • Guerrero
    • Michoacan
    • Sinaloa
    • Tamaulipas
    • Zacatecas

    The city of Matamoros, where the kidnappings occurred, is in the state of Tamaulipas, which is just on the border of Brownsville, Texas. Most of the other states on the travel advisory are ones that have been on the advisory list for many, many years due to crime. However, the reason that the Matamoros news made headlines is because crime directly related to tourists is so incredibly rare in Mexico.

    Reading further into the travel advisories on the State Department site, while certain states may have a Level 2 travel warning, most destinations that are known for tourism within those states have no travel restrictions. These include:

    • Cabo San Lucas
    • San Jose del Cabo
    • La Paz
    • Palenque
    • San Cristobal de las Casas
    • San Miguel de Allende
    • Guanajuato City
    • Puerto Vallarta
    • Chapala
    • Ajijic
    • Mexico City
    • Riviera Nayarit
    • Oaxaca City
    • Monte Alban
    • Puerto Escondido
    • Huatulco
    • Puebla
    • Cancun
    • Cozumel
    • Isla Mujeres
    • Playa del Carmen
    • Tulum
    • Riviera Maya
    • Mazatlan
    • Yucatan State

    Is Mexico safe for travel?

    It’s a question that we’re all used to hearing. The answer remains the same. Mexico is a big country. It is also a safe country for tourism, but like any destination there are things to keep in mind.

    Journey Mexico, one of the leading luxury travel experts and DMCs in Mexico, recently did an interview with ABC News Bay Area to clarify a few points.

    “Mexico is big. It needs more granularity, it needs more destination-specific information. In fact, to most, all of the most popular tourist destinations, there are no restrictions,” Zach Rabinor, CEO of Journey Mexico, told ABC News.

    Journey Mexico’s Instagram page has an informative Reel posted that addresses this as a larger issue. Mexico has 32 states, and the threat level differs drastically between tourist destinations and destinations that are far away from where any tourist will go.

    “I have not seen a drop off in requests, or much concern from my clients,” said Sharon Walters, owner of Sharon Walters Travel. “I have families year after year that visit destinations such as Los Cabos and Punta Mita who are still planning on traveling this year. In fact, I have clients in Mexico on almost a weekly basis. The subject [of safety] does come up, but they are aware of the differences in destinations and understand that the resorts and locations are safe to travel to.”

    What to say to clients

    While most advisors have not had inquiries about the safety of travel to Mexico, should an advisor receive a question about safety there are a few things that can be said.

    Basic travel sense should always be exercised no matter where you travel. This includes advice like staying on main roads, not driving at night, not wandering into neighborhoods where you do not know your way around, maintaining composure and not getting too intoxicated, etc. This is basic advice for travel no matter where one goes.

    It’s important to note that there are many other popular travel destinations around the world that have the same travel warnings as these states in Mexico. Destinations with Level 2 or 3 travel warnings from the State Department include:

    • Hong Kong
    • Belgium
    • Denmark
    • France
    • Germany
    • Netherlands
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • United Kingdom
    • Belize
    • Brazil
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos
    • Guatemala
    • India
    • Italy

    And yet, many of these destinations remain out of the headlines when it comes to safety.

    “I try to stay on top of what is going on in the world and how it will affect my clients’ travel,” Smith said. “In the case of Matamoros, you make [your clients] aware of where this is in relation to where they are going. Nowadays, it is part of our job to make clients feel at ease about traveling.”

    “I will absolutely warn my clients about safety to any destination, and I will not send them to a location that I would not personally travel to myself. I have had conversations regarding safety between traveling to Los Cabos versus traveling to border towns that have a cartel influence. Of course, there are many places I would not send clients to in the USA, either,” Walters said.