KEV LIVINGReal Estate Agent

Yes. Foreigners can own property anywhere in Mexico through a fideicomiso (bank trust) — a 50-year renewable trust that grants you all rights of ownership, including the right to sell, rent, and pass the property to heirs. In some interior areas foreigners can hold title directly (escritura). The restriction zone — within 50 km of the coast or 100 km of a border — requires the fideicomiso structure. It's well-established legal infrastructure, not a workaround.

For buyers, my fee is paid by the seller or developer as a commission — you don't pay separately to work with me. The initial brief and territory consultation are free. For complex engagements (multi-asset portfolio sourcing, off-market acquisition, due diligence on an existing contract), I work on a retained basis — contact me to discuss.

Actively: Dubai (UAE), Miami (Florida), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Montevideo (Uruguay). These are markets I know from first-hand research, where I have developer and agent relationships and can source credibly. I don't operate in markets I haven't verified myself — so if you have a different geography in mind, tell me and I'll be honest about whether I can help.

Yes — and I say that as someone who lives there, not as a listing agent with a commission motive. Sisal was declared Pueblo Mágico in 2020, sits 45 minutes from Mérida, and still has beachfront lots trading at a fraction of what comparable Tulum positions cost. The infrastructure is coming: road improvements, marina development, Mérida's population growth pushing coastal demand. The window where it still trades at pre-discovery prices is real but finite. I cover it in more detail in the publications archive.

Pre-construction (preventa) typically offers the lowest entry price — 20–40% below projected completed value — in exchange for construction risk and a multi-year wait for delivery. Resale is immediate, inspectable, and carries no developer risk but trades at full market price. Which is better depends on your timeline, risk tolerance, and whether appreciation or rental yield is the priority. I'll give you an honest recommendation based on your brief.

No. Many of my buyers close remotely. The process requires a notario, an attorney, and a Mexican bank for the fideicomiso — all of whom operate digitally. I coordinate the chain. That said, I strongly recommend a site visit at some point in the process — even a 3-day trip to walk the land and the neighborhood is worth more than any number of photographs.

The Yucatán market has been in a sustained appreciation cycle since 2018, driven by safety rankings, international relocation, and infrastructure investment. The 2020–2025 run was exceptional. We're now in a slower, more selective market — which means the obvious premium assets get bought quickly, and the off-market or pre-discovery opportunities require a guide who's already in those corridors. That's what I do. The current window favors buyers who move quickly on verified inventory.

The live catalog is at /properties — 297+ hand-picked listings across all markets I cover. You can filter by location, type, and price range. For off-market inventory not shown here, the fastest path is to send me a brief directly.