JULY ˜ AUGUST 2017
Community Spotlight:
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DESIGN & DECOR
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FEATURED HOME
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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REAL ESTATE LISTINGS
Outdoor Living
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Casa Wilderotter Cresta del Mar
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DESIGN & DECOR Choosing your furniture for your space can be one the most important decisions. The furniture should fit the space without making it crowded or on the other end, sparse. The material and cushions should be comfortable and durable. With this area being exposed to the elements and direct sunlight, plan for a waterproof and UV fade resistant material. Creating a space to gather is important, so making a conversation area is valuable. If you mainly plan to eat in your outdoor space, having a large patio table with comfortable chairs should be the route you consider. The addition of bar seating or pool lounge chairs- depending on your amenities- are an asset to your space.
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An outdoor living space can become one of the most popular and relaxing areas of your home. It is an extension of the comfor t found within your home. What a dream to be able to have a dinner party outside with the warm evening air and gentle sea breezes, creating the per fect atmosphere for a memorable experience. Add in some good food, drinks and ambiance and you have an escape from the stress of the day. A place to unwind with those you love or in the solitude of a good book. An outdoor space is a valuable addition to your home decor and can turn a home from mediocre to amazing. Whether you are shopping for your next home, vacation rental, apartment or planning a new home, pay attention to the space allowed for outdoor living. You can take advantage of any size of a space you have. From a small sitting area to a large patio with a pool, there are a lot of options of how you can decorate your space. Think of how you like to entertain or spend your leisure time and plan accordingly. Do you love to host dinner parties? Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning? Sunbathe? Watch T.V. in the evening? All of those things should be considered when planning your outdoor space. If your space has a pool, think about storage for towels and pool toys, maybe an outdoor shower or even a bathroom located near the pool. Also in direct sunlight it may be a good idea to create covered outdoor areas, you can also have dispersed sunlight with a gazebo. Adding plumbing and electrical can be important features if you wish to create an outdoor cooking area. When thinking of an outdoor space becoming an extension of your living room and kitchen area it can be beneficial to plan for the addition of an outdoor kitchen or cooking area. Having a BBQ, refrigerator, large prep and serving area and even a sink can make entertaining a breeze and keep the chef close to his guests. It seems that most guests gather around the food, so if you plan to entertain outdoors, this can become a crucial part of your home decor. If having a weekly happy hour at your home seems to fit your lifestyle, creating a bar space with comfortable bar seating is always a plus. Extending the inviting experience of your kitchen to the outdoors will quickly become one of your favorites spaces to relax and enjoy inviting those that you love to spend time with. The goal is always to make our home our favorite place to be. Decorating your space should include the activation of your senses, the smell of good food, the taste of a well made drink, the sounds of music and laughter or ocean waves rolling off the shore, soft lighting and the feel of comfortable material. Always consider the addition of a music system and dimmable lighting or high quality string lighting. When we pay attention to the senses, it makes the difference between a house and a home.
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Another important factor in creating a comfortable space and bringing it from ordinary to extraordinary is what artistic touches you add. Potted plants and climbing vines can make your space lush and tropical. Romantic curtains that drift in the breeze, outdoor area rugs that proclaim pops of color and pattern and durable wall art. If you have large blank walls, consider the addition of art to fill the space. Outdoor living not only adds value to your lifestyle, it adds value to your home. Planning your space should be a priority, because the benefits of this addition to your home will be exponential. Your home becomes your solitude and place of rest. It becomes the place you gather with those you love, and in that, it becomes the place you create memories. Happy Decorating. *
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FEATURED HOME
CASA WILDEROTTER Welcome to your fully self-sustained, private beachfront estate, true Baja retreat awaits you just an easy 20 minute drive from San Jose del Cabo. Meticulously maintained, this luxury property is turn-key condition with all the conveniences of ”in-town” living, but with all the privacy of the East Cape, with paved road access to your driveway. Casa Wilderotter was built to withstand 150 MPH winds, proven true during Odile, which prevented damage and loss of power. In addition to the hurricane shutters protecting the entire back area, the house is built with concrete walls and Styrofoam wiring insulation, which keep the house cool during the heat of the summer. The home’s 4 bedrooms, staff quarters and over 4,000 sq ft of AC living space, make this home spacious, yet easy to manage. Some features of this property include a 30 meter deep water well, as well as a 500 gallon brackish water holding tank. In the Garage, the desalination room shows how the water comes in from the well, goes through an ultraviolet filter and then 3 cartridge filters into two 7,500 gallon holding tanks (that overflow to each other). The pool has fresh water with a salt purification system and the property is powered by a solar power system with a full house generator back-up in a climate controlled battery room, which is only 2 years old. All the new solar panels are sunken for protection from wind. The kitchen was remodelled in 2014 with new appliances, upgraded electrical and stand-alone SubZero refrigerator and freezer, in addition to drawer refrigerators and freezers and a wine refrigerator and ice maker. If you enjoy waking up to the sound of the waves, taking walks on the beach in the evenings, and if you enjoy the East Cape “off the grid” lifestyle, but yet with all the commodities one could desire, this spectacular beachfront home is for you. To experience this Los Cabos property contact: Blake Harrington (624)191-3462 blake@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
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2 Night stay in Deluxe Studio Suite
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Gasoline $500 MXN
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1 day of Putting Green per person per stay
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Spa Coupon $25 USD per person per stay
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Resort Credit $200 USD per person per stay
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
C R ESTA D EL M AR by Dane Posey, International Realtor ® with REmexico Real Estate. For questions Dane@CaboRealEstate.com.
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ver the past five years the design trend in building custom Cabo homes has moved away from the traditional Mexican Hacienda to a more modern, contemporary “eco-friendly” type of architecture. No community has been better positioned to capitalize on this shift in tastes than Cresta del Mar, inland on the Cabo Corridor. With large lot sizes, underground utilities, and design guidelines that protect all owners’ direct views of El Arco and the Sea of Cortez, it is easy to see why Cresta del Mar has been the community experiencing a surge in building and re- sales. Currently lots available to build on range from $95,000 USD to $240,000 USD. Homes that are being re-sold or are being sold never lived in go from $725,000 USD to $1,300,000 USD. I spoke with a homeowner to find out what makes this community so special.
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Cresta del Mar offered the best of both worlds. C A S A 5 8 - www. Cab o Re alEst at e . c o m
What prompted you to purchase in Cresta del Mar? “We knew that we wanted to be near Cabo San Lucas and have easy access to the conveniences of Costco, Home Depot, schools, hospitals, and the highway but everything we looked at was either too expensive on the ocean-side or required us to drive way up into the hills after exiting the highway. Cresta del Mar offered the best of both worlds.” What features were you looking for when making your decision? “Proximity to Cabo was huge for us. When we learned that Cresta offered underground utilities, was guard gated 24 hours a day, and every lot would have direct Arch views, we could not think of a better place to build the home we have been dreaming of since we first visited Cabo years ago.” What has been the biggest disappointment to you about the community? “There was a period of time around 2011 when it seemed like nobody was building and people were selling their lots for lower than they paid and we were afraid that it was going to snowball. The economy affected everybody and we were fortunate that we were not in a position where we had to sell and we are so thrilled that we did not. This neighborhood is SO GREAT and now that it seems the world has (kind of) gotten its act together we could not be happier.” What would you say to a family considering Cresta del Mar to build their home? “Do it! There are a number of great schools in the area and the neighbors in the community are all great. If you are looking for a safe place that is easily accessible to the highway in case you need to run around picking up and dropping off, we do not think there is a better choice than Cresta del Mar!”
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Are you interested in learning more about the Los Cabos Real Estate market?
Join REmexico Real Estate with no obligation, as they tour interested parties in a few select homes at different price points. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to invest in Mexico and the different communities and their amenities.
Are you curious about what homes are selling for in the area?
REmexico's experienced real estate tour guides are licensed Realtors and will explain different pricing, market trends, and provide you with the recent data that will help educate you on the goings on in our market.
How is title held for foreigners in Mexico?
Your tour guide will have insightful brochures and pamphlets that help explain the Fideicomiso and how it works.
Free of charge. Tuesdays 10am - 1pm RSVP’s are required with a minimum of 48 hours notice: info@CaboRealEstate.com 619.60 0.5559 from USA 624.122.1469 from Mexico
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FEATURED LISTINGS.
CASA SUEÑO - COSTA AZUL BEACH- SAN JOSE DEL CABO $4,299,000 • 6 Bed • 5 Bath • 3228 Sq Ft • MLS# 17-1105
Beachfront Development Opportunity! Zoned commercial for 6 levels plus one level for parking, Casa Sueño sits on one of the best surfbreaks in all of Los Cabos. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets from this Costa Azul location in SJD. Boasting 1,730 sq meters, with 25 meters of beachfront, this property is an absolute special find in today’s development boom in Los Cabos. NOTHING AVAILABLE LIKE THIS ON THE MARKET CURRENTLY. Included with sale is the Federal Beach (Zona Federal) concession 500 sq. mts. Located directly on the beach with whitewater views, Punta Gorda views, and Costa Azul beach and Hotel zone vantage views.
Find paradise an address. Blake Harrington (624) 191-3462 blake@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
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RE LISTINGS CONDO 2A - DUARA - CABO SAN LUCAS
$177,000.00 • 2 Bed • 2 Bath • 1280 Sq Ft • MLS# 17-609
Located in El Tezal, one of highest valued areas, DUARA offers to you the perfect combination of space design, lifestyle and accessibility. Exclusive community with 84 condos, located in three towers. Two different floorplan options. High quality finished. Green space outside with a playground area for kids, and underground garage.
VILLA DANZANTE - LORETO 3,859 A/C Sq Ft • 2,103 Patio Sq Ft • 3 Bed • 3.5 Bath
Own your quest for beauty. This single story home embodies modern villa luxury. Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living space, this home is designed to compliment and inspire both inside and out. Inquire for pricing. All renderings, drawings, plans, dimensions, specifications and features are conceptual and subject to change without notice due to the dynamic nature of the development. The Developer reserves the right to modify or withdraw any of these at its sole discretion.
CASA PRANA - DUARA - CABO SAN LUCAS $238,000.00 • 3 Bed - 2.5 Bath • 2,104.23 ft2 • MLS # 17-596
Will be available in two different designs. Natural stone detail and wooden style tile facade. Matte black aluminum windows. Porcelain floors and baseboards. Tile bathrooms and vessel sinks. Split air conditioning setup. Wall in living room with TV and audio system setup. Concrete floor for two vehicles. Grass and irrigation system in frontal area. Have a laundry room and rooftop terraces that will have space and hookups for Jacuzzis and barbecue grills.
Tel. 624.144.7214 Facebook: @DuaraLosCabos www.duaraloscabos.mx
info@danzantebay.com www.danzantebay.com US Toll Free 844.622.0799 Mx Office +52.613.134.1040
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RE LISTINGS CASA 58 - CRESTA DEL MAR - CABO SAN LUCAS $999,999 • 6 Bed • 5 Bath • 4519 Sq Ft • MLS# 17-297
A STUNNING BRAND-NEW contemporary masterpiece! For under $1m, you can not and will not find a more detail-oriented home impeccably built with panoramic ocean views and in the guard-gated Cresta Del Mar. ICF’s and many green technologies are used to promote environmentally friendly living and low overhead. The highest quality finishes throughout matched with clean lines and designer touches make this home the perfect fit your Cabo luxury escape.
Blake Harrington (624)191-3462 blake@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
CASA DESTINY - RANCHO PARAISO - CABO SAN LUCAS $795,999 • 4 Bed • 5 Bath • 4938 Sq Ft • MLS# 17-112
A STUNNING 4BR/5BA Home in private, gated Rancho Paraiso Estates with all the finishes of a multi-million dollar home. ARCH AND OCEAN VIEWS! Move-in ready, quality finishes throughout, and size and space for you and your entertaining or family needs! A short 7 minute drive into downtown CSL makes this property perfectly situated away from the action but close enough for a short drive into town for dinners and nightlife. Pool? YES! Patio area? YES! BBQ area? YES!
Blake Harrington (624)191-3462 blake@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
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CASA C - VILLAS DE CABO REAL - CORRIDOR $895,000 USD • 4 Bed • 4.5 Bath • MLS# 17-968
This single level 4 BR / 4.5 BA hacienda style villa is a true golfers delight overlooking the tee box of the 1st Hole of Cabo Real Golf Course. Enjoy breathtaking views of the golf course, beautiful mountains and distant views of the sparkling blue Sea of Cortez. No HOA!
Dane Posey Local Cell: 624.161.2618 USA: 925.289.4788 dane@caborealestate.com twitter: @poseknowscabo www.CaboRealEstate.com
VILLA VIA LA CASA - PEDREGAL - CABO SAN LUCAS $1,499,000 • 6 Bed • 5.5 Bath • 5380 Sq Ft • MLS# 17-24
Situated in Cabo’s most convenient luxury gated community, El Pedregal, Villa Via La Casa is a step above the rest. Ocean views, a large and open floor plan, and a located on a quiet street. Beautiful Mexican architectural features like Saltillo tile, dome features, woodbeamed ceilings, and dark custom carpentry to offset the light colors throughout the house. A great investment property with a solid rental calendar of new and returning tenants.
Blake Harrington (624)191-3462 blake@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
MARINA SOL A-209 - CABO SAN LUCAS $319,000 • 2 Bed • 2 Bath • MLS# 17-584
MEDANO BEACH MONEY MAKER!!! Beautiful and spacious 2 BR/2 BA Marina Sol condo. Faces the fabulous heated swimming pool, hot tub and Oasis poolside restaurant. Enjoy meals on your 61 foot long private terrace with outdoor BBQ. Located in the highly desirable ”A” building. Only one block to Medano Beach or two blocks to downtown Cabo and the marina. This condo has an excellent vacation rental history and proven net income for the investment minded buyer!
Justine Schock Local Cell: (624) 168-9268 WhatsApp: (253) 229-8918 justine@caborealestate.com FB & IG: @loscabosliving www.CaboRealEstate.com
LAGUNA VISTA - SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO $234,000 • 2 Bed • 2 Bath • MLS# 16-1883
RE LISTINGS
SELLER FINANCING at 2% with 50% down. Spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez and the Estuary all the way to Punta Gorda. Enjoy the sunrise in the morning and the lights of Puerto Los Cabos in the evenings. Unit has been freshly remodeled featuring new kitchen counter tops, Tile, paint and new appliances. Unit is fully furnished including all new kitchen ware. These units don’t come up often as there are very few in this complex that boast a view like this.
Jason Pryde Mex Cell: 624-137-7322 U.S. Cell 925-963-0389 jason@caborealestate.com www.CaboRealEstate.com
DOGGETT RESIDENCE - LORETO BAY, B.C.S. $2,200,000 • 4 Bed • 4.5 Bath • A/C: 2,529.05 Sq Ft • Terraces: 574.06 Sq Ft • Total Constructed: 5,080.25 Sq Ft • Lot size: 12,626 Sq Ft • MLS# 16-1383
Situated in a perfect location with a stunning ocean and golf course view. Within 603.6 ft. to the sea of Cortes. Fully furnished. Cash Deal - 50% non refundable deposit upon acceptance of offer. Remaining 50% payable at closing date. Selling Price 1,750,000.00. Six Month Deal - 40% non-refundable deposit upon acceptance of offer. 6 equal installments, final installment payable at closing date. Selling Price 1,900,000.00. Owner Financing Deal - 40% non-deposit upon acceptance of offer. Balance to be paid at a 7% interest rate with installments of $124,833.33, should the buyer chose a 12 month financing term. Selling Price $2,000,000.00. The sale will be executed with a reserve of domain in favor of the Seller until the final payment is received at the Notary’s office.
HOA $384.23 USD P/MO PROPERTY TAXES $245.93 YEAR
Mario Cortes C: (613) 111 0964 cortes.ma@gmail.com Facebook/REmexicoLoreto www.remexicoloreto.com
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