Field notes from a buyer's agent who actually lives here — on the towns, the process, and the people I work with to get a deal safely closed.
The trust structure that lets foreigners own beachfront property in Mexico, explained without the legalese.
Why the notaries, lawyers, escrow officers and appraisers I've worked with for years are part of what you're hiring.
I live and work in Playa del Carmen — but Tulum is where I go to slow down, and it's shaped how I talk to clients about the two towns.
Having lived in both, here's the real difference beyond the postcard version — and why it matters for what you buy.
I've lived in Cancún, I live in Playa del Carmen, and I still spend my weekends in Tulum. Here's what that taught me about this coast.