What is fueling the demand for new homes in Yucatán?
There is a growing concern, evidenced by a large number of empty homes across the state, that much of this growth is fuelled by market speculation.
The skyrocketing value of colonial homes in downtown Mérida
During the last decade, the value of colonial homes in Mérida’s historic center has risen by as much as 300%.
Sinkhole appears in Mérida home’s backyard, but family is staying put
The sinkhole revealed a cave system below, but it is still not known how large it is or if other parts of the property are also in danger of caving in.
Casa Palomitos is the kind of colonial property that’s become rare
A fixer with an amazing wow features, Casa Palomitos is grand, gorgeous and needs some love.
What 20th-century Meridanos left behind when the left Mérida’s Centro
Beginning in the early 1970s, many of Mérida’s families left their homes in the center of town and moved into spanking new ranch-style houses in modern developments, primarily in the northern sections of the city. Only the grandparents and even older relatives had not grown weary of their colonial homes’ faded glory, cracked plaster, faulty…
Progreso Apoyo Home Tour adapts to the times
A charity beach house tour has gone high tech and online to keep participants safe from COVID. Seven beautiful homes between Chuburna and Telchac Puerto are featured. But this time, no lines, no crowds. And of course, it can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. The third-annual Home Tour is a 42-minute pay-per-view video that costs…
Under contract: A huge colonial masterpiece in San Cristobal
This six-bedroom, six-bath, two-kitchen home is the best example of a colonial property in Mérida that meets the modern world’s standards. We are blown away by the attention to detail in every corner. The architecture and design were carefully planned to optimize the spaces while preserving the property’s two majestic mature trees. When you enter…
Feel Santiago’s heartbeat in this gorgeous colonial home
This stunning colonial is a true real estate gem on one of Merida’s most iconic thoroughfares, surrounded by majestic, historic Colonial mansions. This property is around the corner from Santiago’s lovely park, which contains arguably the best neighborhood mercado in Merida, as well as a gracious 17th-century church. It is also a few blocks away…
Selling your home? Meet a professional real estate photographer.
Part 1 of 2 If you rent out your condo or plan to put it up for sale, invest in quality photos taken by a professional real estate photographer. Although our smartphones have improved significantly, there is no comparison to the quality of photos taken by someone specializing in real estate photography. Anecdotally, I heard…
Merida’s pink jewel, El Pinar, is up for sale for $US7 million
Merida, Yucatan — El Pinar, one of the city’s most Instagrammed homes, might not become a reception hall after all. It will be up to whoever buys the pink 1915 French-style mansion, which is on the market for US$7 million. Listed on construyendoideas.com.mx, the three-story residence is on Calle 60 and surrounded by chain hotels, a…
Casa de Dos Tortugas – Majestic Colonial in Santiago
This home is located only 5 blocks from the main square and 3 blocks from Parque Santiago in Centro. It features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, original Pasta floors and colonial ceilings.
City intervenes at 4 crumbling Centro homes
Merida, Yucatan — The director of urban development has identified four abandoned homes in the historic district that must be torn down before they collapse on their own. Federico Sauri ordered them partially or totally demolished for the safety of pedestrians. In both Merida and Progreso, a lenient attitude toward blight can create sidewalk hazards,…
Casa SolMar: Plenty of room for paying guests, or friends and family
Here is an opportunity to acquire a large, turnkey income property, just a block-and-a-half from the beach and Progreso’s famous malecon.
On the market: Wow factors at work in Casa Katab Che
Casa Katab Che is a masterpiece of architecture and it checks all the boxes.
On the market: Perfect combination of Old Merida, modern lifestyle
This is a true Old-Merida Colonial home that has just been renovated.
On the market: Casa Picasso has flawless design, top location
Casa Picasso is an outstanding home with an unbeatable location, being walking distance to Santiago, Santa Ana and Santa Lucia park, yet nestled in a peaceful area.
On the market: Casa Vientos Alisios and its endless entertaining space
One of Merida’s most spectacular and innovative homes, Casa Vientos Alisios, is on the market.
One of Merida’s twin mansions is up for sale
One of Las Casas Cámara, better known as the Casas Gemelas (Twin Houses), can be yours for a cool US$18 million.
Solar energy and other eco-friendly options for your home in Mexico
Looking for ways to make your home eco-friendlier? Here are some things to consider to be more environmentally conscious at your home in Mexico. Consider solar power. With our ample sunlight in Mexico, many homeowners have pulled the plug on traditional electricity and gone solar. There are a growing number of companies that offer supply…
On the market: La Casa Verde in Santa Ana
Beautiful, practical and well-located, this award-winning Santa Ana gem is now on the market. La Casa Verde is located less than two blocks from the Paseo Montejo, the grand boulevard of Merida, at the outer reaches of the northern Barrio, Santa Ana, in the fast-growing hotel district. The home, with its 29-plus meters of street…
Weary of urban sprawl, Merida encourages more housing in the Centro
One year into his term as mayor, Renán Barrera Concha says that population growth is one of his main challenges.
Coqui Coqui founders convert their Valladolid home into a boutique hotel
After adding boho chic flair across the Yucatan, fashion model Nicolas Malleville and designer Francesca Bonato have left the Peninsula for Bora Bora.
Red-tinted chukum brings contrasts to white, modern home in Merida
[metaslider id=”45921″] Merida, Mexico — A sleek residence by Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos contrasts clean white with red-hued chukum stucco in a single-story open plan. All that breaks up the layout at Casa O + I is a long cylinder that divides the 1,776-square-foot’s common spaces and its two bedrooms. The red stucco bathroom is wrapped…
‘House Hunters International’ episode is HGTV’s 10th trip to Merida
The only thing we know about tonight’s “House Hunters International” is that it’s the franchise’s 10th foray in Merida.
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