Chasing Vallarta
Guides for buying and selling in Puerto Vallarta
Every guide opens with the short answer, then the details, the numbers and the sources. Written by Chase Jordan.
Puerto Vallarta Buyer’s Guide 2026
The whole process on one page, with links to each step.
Buying property in Puerto Vallarta as a foreigner: the fideicomiso explained
Yes, you can own near the beach. How the bank trust works.
Closing costs in Puerto Vallarta: what buyers really pay
Budget 5–8% on top of the price. Every line item.
The buying process in Puerto Vallarta, step by step
From offer to keys in 8 steps.
What $300K USD buys in Puerto Vallarta right now
Real listings at or under about $300K USD.
Where to buy in Puerto Vallarta: Zona Romántica, Marina Vallarta or Villa Las Flores
Zona Romántica, Marina Vallarta or Villa Las Flores?
Pre-construction in Mexico: how to protect your deposit
Eight things to see before you pay a deposit.
HOA fees in Puerto Vallarta, explained
What they cover, with real monthly figures.
What a Puerto Vallarta rental property can earn
Long-term vs vacation, and what to verify.
Selling your Vallarta property from abroad: taxes, notary and timeline
Taxes, notary and timeline for foreign sellers.
Why some Vallarta listings sit for a year, and how to avoid it
Price, photos and exposure: what slows a sale.
Beachfront in Rincón de Guayabitos: what buyers should know
Beachfront for less, and what to check.