On the Rebound: San Felipe Real Estate Development Re-Opens After the Recession
San Felipe, Mexico (PRWEB) March 06, 2015 -- San Felipe Mexico, the once sleepy fishing town now dubbed "the Shrimp Capital of the World” is increasingly receiving year-round interest. As the real estate market continues to rebound, so do the buyers who want to soak up the opportunity of real estate and the laid-back, affordable Mexican lifestyle. With the ability to create a quality of life not easily accessible in Western countries San Felipe, just a small fishing village with unpaved streets 15 years ago, is now on the verge of being the next ‘it-destination’…again.
The interest in San Felipe wasn’t always prevalent. All of Baja California felt the blow of the economy in late 2008 coupled with the media coverage questioning the safety of Mexican travel. Real estate developments went on hold, tourism halted, jobs were lost and real estate interest dwindled. Seven years later, with the recovering economy growing stronger and the general public’s faith in safety restored, San Felipe is rebounding back and with the rebound they bring with them re-emerging real estate projects that were put on hold until recent days.
Francisco F. Aguilar, an established developer that has invested in and revitalized Mexican beachfront properties for more than 30 years, was among the first developers to seize the opportunity for revived projects in San Felipe. Of the numerous developments headed by Aguilar, Diamante’s master-planned real estate development. The Diamante project originally started in 2006; when the recession peaked the project went on hold in 2009 until the late 2014. While the project was on hold the Development Team continued working to improve all of the utilities for the community. “Since our official re-launch the interest in Diamante and San Felipe has been steadily growing.” Aguilar stated, “the timing wasn’t right before but the response we are getting from buyers tells me that 2015 is our year.”
Diamante, a single-family real estate development located in South Beach San Felipe is 118 miles south of the border town of Calexico, California and offers unobstructed beachfront property for purchase by non-nationals and nationals. Due to the natural, slope of the Diamante development all of the home lots have spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez. Homeowners can expect all of the luxuries and amenities one would expect at a luxury development in the US but at a fraction of the cost. Among the numerous upscale amenities, the property will include: 1,400 ft. of pristine, clean and private sandy beach inside the bay, large heated pools with cabanas, fitness facilities, tennis courts, outdoor barbecue areas, clubhouse, bar, snack bar, and restaurant. Of the amenities the club house and restaurants will go into place when 65% of the project is sold out; to date, 25% have been sold. Diamante owners will also enjoy the utmost privacy and a pet-friendly community. All utilities are currently in place: newly paved roads and curbs, surrounding street lights, water and sewer lines, underground electricity, street signs and fire hydrants. "We recognized the value of creating luxury developments in San Felipe not only because the Cabo San Lucas market was becoming saturated and very expensive, but also because San Felipe offers an inimitable lifestyle," said Francisco F. Aguilar, President of Diamante Developments. "Diamante is luxurious inside and out. Each of the beachfront home sites are steps from the beach, minutes from downtown, the airport, and restaurants. It [Diamante] is close enough and far enough away from the rest of the world making it the ideal location.”
Each Diamante home site will range from 3,230 square feet to 5,920 square feet allowing for spacious residences and luxurious amenities. Diamante’s home sites start at $59K USD with a developer financing option allowing homeowners to build as soon as their first payment is processed. Diamante development has also completed all the legal permits needed, a crucial step when buying property in Mexico. Included in those legal permits is the “F4”, the final permit that the government gives to the developer once the development is completed and is the permit needed when transferring title. From start-to-finish Diamante development aims to make luxurious home ownership more easily attainable, streamlined and a lucrative way to invest while enjoying the lifestyle that many dream about.
In the quaint town of San Felipe you will find affordable luxury living and the perfect combination of natural beauty and casual chic that only Baja California provides. The area is mixed with friendly locals and expats, local culture and heritage, clean air, sun, and views of the Sea of Cortez, surrounding mountains and desert. Residents and vacationers enjoy water sports, sport fishing, golfing, hiking and authentic fare. The cost of living is much lower than in the U.S. or Europe making it possible for expats to take advantage of a style and standard of living that many Americans once thought out of reach.
When interviewed, Project Developer Francisco F. Aguilar stated, “I believe there is a lot of information out there that Americans may not know about so they don’t take advantage. Many people believe that it may be unsafe or they can never own property in Mexico, when in fact San Felipe is comparatively safer than most big US cities, and Americans can now own property in Mexico through a Fideicomiso.” The Fideicomiso (Bank Trust), referenced by Aguilar, states that foreigners can now acquire absolute ownership rights to property in Mexico’s formerly restricted zones. Designed specifically as a way for non-nationals to own property, it is sanctioned by the Mexican government, provided for under the Mexican Constitution, and is secured by the Central Bank of Mexico. “The more Americans know about living and owning in San Felipe,” Aguilar added, “the more I truly believe that the San Felipe real estate secret will no longer be a secret.”
Visit Diamante to learn more about the development, sign up for their monthly, developer-hosted informational dinners in Southern California or private meeting where they answer all your questions about living and owning a home in San Felipe, Mexico.
Leah Sadowski, LMS Agency Inc., http://www.lmsagency.com, +1 (619) 365-5672, [email protected]
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