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Rosarito To Forgive Penalties On Property And Transfer Taxes Now Through October 31

September 23, 2009

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO—From now through Oct. 31 the city will forgive any past due penalties on people who pay back property taxes, including transfer fees.

“Many people don’t understand what the property tax requirements are and we’re trying to help them by offering this grace period,” said Mayor Hugo Torres.

Much of the confusion is on the transfer fee, which requires buyers of any property that includes some land ownership, including condos, to pay the city 2 percent of the purchase price, Mayor Torres said.

Not only is it illegal not to pay this tax, people who have not done so might not have had the transaction legally registered and their ownership might not have been confirmed.

While the transfer fee is a one-time assessment, penalties can be substantial. For example, the fee on a $300,000 purchase would be $6,000 — but after five years a total of $12,000 in penalties would accumulate, making the amount owed $18,000.

“This grace period until Oct. 31 can result in tremendous savings for people,” said city tax collector Jorge Casteneda. “Plus by paying back obligations, they will know they are in compliance with the law and have clearly established ownership.”

The transfer fee applies to the purchase of undeveloped land, condominiums and structures which include land ownership. It must be paid by the buyer. Penalties on unpaid yearly property taxes also will be forgiven for anyone who pays them by Oct. 31.

To pay back transfer fees, people need a copy of the purchase agreement, an appraisal and a property tax bill. Payments can be made at the Casteneda’s office at City Hall from 8 to 4 Monday through Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturdays.

Additional information is available by calling 661-614-9647.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ron Raposa
619-948-3740
ronraposa@hotmail.com

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It’s wine festival time on La Ruta del Vino

August 12, 2009

Written By: Omar Millán Gonález

It’s wine festival time on La Ruta del Vino

It’s wine festival time on La Ruta del Vino

VALLE DE GUADALUPE, Baja California — One hour south of Tijuana, there’s a magical place that for 120 years has captured the flavor of this land.

It’s called La Ruta del Vino (The Wine Route), a road that starts in El Sauzal, outside of Ensenada, and connects to the valleys of Guadalupe, San Antonio de las Minas and Calafia, wine-producing regions where almost 250 producers grow grapes.

In these valleys, and in San Vicente and the Valley of Santo Tomás, 27 miles south of Ensenada, 126 million liters of wine are produced every year. They represent 90 percent of the table wines produced in Mexico, according to Sistema Producto Vid, an association of wine producers in the region.

The bucolic landscape is beautiful year-round, but in August, the grape harvest begins and all the local producers stage their harvest festivals. The area becomes a constant party, revolving around wine. There are wine contests, dancing, grand banquets, concerts, bullfights and guide tours of the wineries the vineyards.

Santo Tomás, founded in 1888, and LA Cetto, founded in 1930, are the oldest vineyards in the region, and their wines have reached countries with long oenological traditions, including France and Italy. read more »

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Baja Developers Halt Is this a sign of good things to come?

August 3, 2009
One of the developments that never stopped construction

Calafia Condos: One of the developments that never stopped construction

With the collapse of the money markets on both sides of the border, it had become almost impossible –or so it seamed- for Baja developers to finish their projects.

Finding investors or financing for the final completion of their development seemed impossible. The financial situation in the U.S. did not make matters any better. Potential buyers stopped investing in Mexico because of the economy. Current buyers began to doubt the developers’ ability to complete their development.  In the last few days –and weeks- however, we have seen a change.

Could it be the end of the bad times for the region? Here are some clues: read more »

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Upgraded Baja Condo For Sale In Calafia Condos

July 3, 2009

Upgraded Baja Condo For Sale In Calafia Condo

Upgraded Baja Condo For Sale In Calafia Condo

This home has many upgrades and is fully furnished with modern furnishings with cute rustic accents. There are bay view windows throughout the length of the ocean view side of the home for ocean, sand, and white water views.

This includes big windows in the kitchen, dining area, living area, and the master bedroom. Both the master bedroom and the living area have access to the ocean view patio, which is large enough for a barbeque, and to have family and friends together.

The kitchen has excellent ocean views, and is large enough for several to cook together. The kitchen has a stylish Italian glass tile back splash, and custom dark stained maple cabinets to compliment. Also, the stainless steel appliances include a dishwasher, refrigerator and a flat top stove. The granite counter top island is the center piece of the kitchen and has plenty of space for bar seating. read more »

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Benefits of Swimming, by: Miguel Sedano.

June 17, 2009
infinity edge Pool PDM

Infinity Edge Pool at Palacio Del Mar

Ancient Greeks and Romans built artificial pools for athletic training in the palaestras, for nautical games and for military exercises. Roman emperors had private swimming pools in which fish were also kept, hence one of the Latin words for a pool, “piscina”. The first heated swimming pool was built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in the first century BC.

Swimming pools became popular in Britain in the mid 19th century. By 1837, six indoor pools with diving boards were built in London, England. After the modern Olympic Games began in 1896 and included swimming races, the popularity of swimming pools began to spread In 1839, Oxford had its first major public indoor pool at Temple Cowley, and swimming began to take off. The presence of indoor baths in the cobbled area of Merton Street, London may have persuaded the less hardy of the aquatic brigade to join. So, bathers gradually became swimmers, and bathing pools swimming pools.

After World War I and the departure of “long John” style swimming costumes, interest in competitive swimming grew. Standards improved and training became essential. read more »

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Lindsay Lohan needs a Mexican Vacation away from the media and the paparazzi!

June 6, 2009

Sandy Beach at Palacio Del Mar

Sandy Beach at Palacio Del Mar

Lindsay Lohan and other famous starts such as Britney Spears have often looked south of the border to take advantage of a US resort style beachfront community with luxurious ocean front villas for relaxation and to take breather from the US Media and the paparazzi frenzy.

At Palacio Del Mar, Baja’s newest luxury condos and spa, Lindsay could take advantage of one many Palacio Del Mar  amenities: Palacio’s private shuttle service, picking her up at the airport or a private location of her choice and riding just 45 minutes away south to Ensenada. She could have her own pool or Jacuzzi in one of Palacios 2800ft² 3 bedroom Condos or a private tour of the Guadalupe Valley, the largest wine region in northern Mexico, where she can sample award wining wines and food. Lindsay could also have a gourmet meal at Ensenada’s famous Restaurant Ofelia’s. read more »

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AMPI’s First Tour Of Palacio Del Mar

May 23, 2009

Palacio Del Mar

Palacio Del Mar

AMPI stands for Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals). It is pretty much the Mexican version of NAR. Its Agents like to keep themselves up to date on the local market and follow the same ethical standards as in the US.

Last Wednesday May 20 about 30 AMPI Professional Agents gather to tour Baja real estate along the Rosarito coast and refresh their knowledge on what is readily available on this market.  The tour started at Whales Tale coffee shop inside Bajamar where Mona Key served complimentary coffee and donuts. After touring Bajamar Golf Course with Mimi Mills, the group continued north to La Mision, Plaza del Mar, Marena Cove and ended at Palacio del Mar where they were greeted by the Developers and the Sales Team. read more »

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Rosarito Real Estate – Two Developments with Construction Well Under Way

April 21, 2009

Rosarito Real Estate – Two Developments with Construction Well Under WayDeciding to invest in a foreign real estate market can be a scary decision when the construction projects is finished and even when they are turn key ready, a lot of uncertainty and doubts arise when it comes to purchasing real estate outside of your home country; this uneasiness only increases when there is partial or no actual construction assuring the investor of their purchase.

Costal Baja has long been a preferred choice of retirement, relocation or vacation for Americans who want the lower cost beach front living experience, and the closeness to the US. This brought a growing number of real estate developers to Northern Baja, and construction of resort communities designed for expatriates were being developed all along the coast. read more »

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