Massive Price Drop in Playa Royale 1734!

May 20, 2011 · Posted in No Category · Comment 

Just a quick note to let you know that Playa Royale 1734 has just had a $50K USD price drop! Originally at $575,00 USD, this luxury beachfront condo is now just $525,000 USD, and the seller is still open to offers!

Luxury Beachfront condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta

Huge price drop on Playa Royale 1734

This amazing condo is located at one of the best developments in Nuevo Vallarta, is located on the 7th floor, right in front of the beach, and comes with the full Paradise Village Social Membership… including discounts on Golf and food, and unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club, plus access to the beach club and wet areas of the Hacienda Spa located in the El Tigre Club House. Have a look at Playa Royale 1734 and contact us with any questions!

Hard to Find 1 Bedroom Beachfront Condo for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta

April 6, 2011 · Posted in For Sale, No Category, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate · Comment 
Playa Royale by Paradise Village Beachfront Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

Playa Royale by Paradise Village Beachfront Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

I have not made it any secret that I like Playa Royale.  I personally feel that it is one of the best options available for a beach front condominium in the North Banderas Bay area, if not in all of Puerto Vallarta.  It’s central location in Nuevo Vallarta means it is close enough to enjoy all that Old Town Puerto Vallarta has to offer but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet when you want it.  It’s location also affords it a wider selection of restaurants and shopping as it is an easy drive from just about anywhere in the bay.  And Playa Royale is extremely well built, with concrete and block construction throughout, US/Canadian spec plumbing and electrical installations, hotel grade door hardware, quality fixtures and heavy grade vinyl widows and sliding doors… this all adds up to a solid, well built condominium that is well suited to the harsh ocean front environment.  Being in real estate, I see a lot of homes and condos.  And being in Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta,  I see a lot of Beach front condominiums for sale.  I have seen what poor workmanship looks like in just a few years in a beachfront condo.  In Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos there are several examples of how not to build a condominium, but Playa Royale has been around for a few years now and has stood the test of time… and passed with flying colors!  A lot of that has to do with the management team at Playa Royale.  Playa Royale has an excellent management and maintenance staff that are always working to keep the facility in tip-top condition.  Having quality people you can call on when you are having a problem with your condo is a huge bonus, especially if you are new to Mexico and don’t speak the language. Throw in the Paradise Village Social Membership, with discounts on g0lf at the El Tigre Club de Golf, unlimited access to the El Tigre Sport and Racquet Club, and discounts at Paradise Village shops an restaurants, and you have a combination not found anywhere else in the Banderas Bay.

Playa Royale 2201 beachront condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta

Playa Royale 2201 beachront condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta

So Playa Royale has a lot going for it.  What Playa Royale does not have a lot of is one bedroom condominiums.  Actually only eight each in towers 2 and 4, and none in tower 1.  So it is rare to see a one bedroom condominium for sale in Playa Royale, and it is even more rare when that 1 bedroom condo is on the ocean front corner and enjoys the privileged views of the gardens, pools and beach of Nuevo Vallarta.  Playa Royale 2201 is just such a condo and has just been listed for sale.  If you are looking for a 1 bedroom condominium in the Nuevo Vallarta and Flamingos area, this is one condominium you must see.  2201 is being sold tastefully furnished, and fully turn key.  Please click here for complete details on this Beachfront Condominium for Sale in Nuevo Vallarta.

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Foolish Me – Nima Bay Condos in Marina Vallarta

March 4, 2011 · Posted in Developments, For Sale, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate · 2 Comments 

Ok, I admit it… I was a narrow minded fool.

Nima Bay Marina Flats and Shops Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta

Nima Bay Marina Flats and Shops Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta

I took a tour of the Nima Bay condominiums in Marina Vallarta a few days ago and boy was I surprised.

Nima Bay Marina Flats and Shops Vallarta  started construction right at the end of the real estate boom here in Puerto Vallarta and as with many of the new projects, I was more than a little skeptical.  At that time new projects were cropping up everywhere and quality was not always the first priority with these “Boom Condos”.  The smell of money was in the air and there were a lot of buildings going up that were just looking for quick turnover and maximizing profits… as long as the gloss lasted until the building was sold, that was good enough.

Elevator lobby at Nima Bay Marina Condos in Puerto Vallarta

The Elevators at Nima Bay service only two condominiums per floor

I watched this project go up, slowly, from an empty hole in the ground, to it’s current state of (very) near completion.  I had fixed firmly in my mind the notion that this was just another “Boom Condo”, so Imagine my surprise when I toured the property and, in spite of my preconceptions, I found a development of consummate quality.  and not only in the obvious things like the imported Italian kitchens (guaranteed for 15 years!) with granite counter tops and Bosch stainless appliances, but also in the small details like the fit of the doors, finishes around the widows, and even how cleanly the concrete was poured in the basement.  It was  obvious everywhere I looked that Nima Bay condominiums were designed and built by professionals in an orderly and well managed environment.  A lot of thought went into the layout of the condos.  Their front to back designs takes full advantage of the views of Marina Vallarta, the mountains and the Marina Golf course.

Pool Tables in the owners lounge at Nima Bay

New Slate Pool Tables being prepared in the Owner's Lounge at Nima Bay, Marina Vallarta

Nima Bay is divided into a series of towers in such a way that each elevator services just 2 condominiums per floor, offering added privacy to Nima Bay condo owners.  Combine all the quality and attention to detail with the great location and the immense common areas which include gym, sauna, steam room, spinning, billiards, card tables and even a snack bar, and Nima Bay becomes a formidable option for anyone looking in Marina Vallarta.

Nima Bay condos are still technically pre-construction, which in today’s market is like trying to sell ice to Eskimos… generally received rather coolly.  But they are as close to completion as makes no difference (they should be delivering at the end of April, 2011) and they have the added kicker that there is still a pre-construction discount in place!

If you are looking for a good deal on a good condo in Marina Vallarta, Nima Bay should definitely be on your short list.  If you’d like more information about Nima Bay, or Puerto Vallarta Real Estate in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us! You can leave us a comment here, or call our toll free number, 877-846-0688.  We look forward to hearing from you!

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CIPS Certified Real Estate Agents in Puerto Vallarta

February 15, 2011 · Posted in Pacific Coast, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate · Comment 
CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist

CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist

Last December Xiomara and I took the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) course provided by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) here at the Taheima Condo Hotel and Wellness Center in Nuevo Vallarta.  The CIPS certification program is a week long course that teaches agents how to work on the world stage, to overcome cultural differences and help people buy their dream home abroad.

Now, after completing the course and complying with various other requirements, we are pleased to announce that we are both now CIPS agents serving in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay market.

Realtor - The National Association of Realtors

Realtor - The National Association of Realtors

Members of the CIPS Network are crucial players in today’s global real estate market.  The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties.  To earn the CIPS designation, REALTORS complete rigorous coursework devoted to learning cultural differences and international business practices.  Designees must also prove achievement in international real estate transactions.  Xio and I are proud to join  a distinguished society of over 2000 real estate professionals throughout the world who have earned the CIPS designation.

Xiomara Millan - CIPS designation Real Estate Agent in Puerto Vallarta

Xiomara Millan - CIPS designated Real Estate Agent in Puerto Vallarta

We have always taken very seriously the notion that we are here to help our clients find the absolute best property in Puerto Vallarta.  The CIPS Certification is just another example of our commitment to continually improve ourselves and provide the best possible service to our clients!

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New Listing! Playa Royale 1734 Beachfront Condo For Sale in Nuevo Vallarta

December 27, 2010 · Posted in For Sale, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate · 6 Comments 

Playa Royale 1734 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath 7th floor condominium in sought after tower 1 at Playa Royale in Nuevo Vallarta. This condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta is absolutely ocean front and features stunning panoramic ocean views from it’s 7th floor vantage.

Beachfront Condo's Living Room

Nuevo Vallarta Beachfront Condo's Living Roo

I have to be honest, when the owner of this beach front condo came to me to list it, I had mixed feelings. This is a great condo… in my opinion, one of the nicest condos in Playa Royale, a high end luxury condo development by Paradise Village set right on the 7 miles of beach front in Nuevo Vallarta.  It is very tastefully decorated with leather sofas, a beautiful dining set, sublime color choices, fine art prints and plenty of details. Not to mention the high end electronics, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless whirlpool profile appliances.  And the development is amazing, with a proven professional management team, excellent construction quality and impeccably maintained common areas; this would be an excellent value even without all the social membership benefits.  So this  is a real estate agent’s  dream, a beautiful condo in a beautiful location and just imagine my surprise when the owner wanted to discuss pricing it realistically to sell… (that’s harder than you’d think to find, even in today’s market).

Nuevo Vallarta Condo View

View from the Balcony in Nuevo Vallarta

So why the mixed feelings? This amazing ocean front condo for sale in Nuevo Vallarta is currently in my rental pool, and it’s one of my best renting condos.  People want to be ocean front  when they vacation just as much as when they buy, and as I already said, I think this is one of the nicest condos in Playa Royale… classy and comfortable is how i would best describe it.  So the fact is, I’m truly going to miss having this condo around.

Have a visit over to the main site to see all the particulars on this amazing condo and don’t be shy about submitting a contact form or giving us a call if you have any questions or you’d like to arrange to see this wonderful condo.

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