Moskito Riviera Maya real estate Blog

The buying process of real estate in Riviera Maya

You’re a foreigner, you’ve worked with the great agents at Moskito and you’ve found your dream home – the perfect piece of real estate in Riviera Maya. What are the next steps when it comes to closing on your new the property? This is the second blog in a series dedicated to the buying process and the important pieces and…

Choosing the Best Hybrid Property 

Today, we’ll be talking about picking the right hybrid property, which is a combination of an investment and a personal enjoyment property, giving you the best of both worlds.   The objective is to find the perfect combination that suits your personal needs and preferences and also serves your long-term financial goals as an investment property in the Riviera…

Thinking of Moving to Riviera Maya?

It´s a big step to go from thinking about moving to Mexico to actually moving to Mexico. Far too many people never take that final step because they´re paralyzed by all the details and all the choices that must be made. Sound familiar? It requires a systematic approach…from downsizing and figuring out what you´ll take with you and what you´ll…

How to furnish an apartment in the Riviera Maya

When investing in the Riviera Maya real estate market, many times the units are sold without furniture or without equipment. There are always two big questions: 1. “How do I furnish my property if I don’t live in Mexico?” 2. “How much is it going to cost me to furnish my property?” How to furnish an apartment in the Riviera…

Tips to decorating your private rooftop

One of the best things about buying a penthouse condo in Playa del Carmen or a penthouse in Tulum is having your very own rooftop space to enjoy. Most rooftops come with the basics - perhaps a sink area, a bathroom, or a shower. Some even might have a small splash pool or a jacuzzi. Here are 5 helpful tips...

Mexico Rated #1 for Expats!

InterNations, a company created to help expats around the globe connect, has published a report of the top 10 expats destinations and coming in at number 1 is our beautiful home, Mexico! What makes Mexico so great for expats? The country comes in number 1 for finding friends, local friendliness, and a welcoming culture. If you’ve ever moved to a new city,…

Life in the Riviera Maya

Since 2013, I’ve called Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya home. When I visit Iowa and talk with friends, they always ask “what is life like, do you just spend all day on the beach?” The answer to that is, no, not every day at the beach, maybe every other day. 😉 But seriously, life in the Riviera Maya…

Benefits of living abroad for children

Living in Playa del Carmen since 2013, I’ve seen the demographics of the community drastically change over the years. When I first moved here, you’d see a lot of snowbirds during the winter months, retired Americans and Canadians that would spend January to April in the Riviera Maya to get away from the brutal winters that they suffer through up…

What to look for an investment property …

Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the rest of the Riviera Maya are breaking records yearly when it comes to visitors. The Cancun airport welcomed 13.2 million travelers in 2021 and more people are choosing to rent an Airbnb vs staying at a resort. If you are thinking of buying real estate in the Riviera Maya and using that property as…