Homes for Sale in Los Cabos

A friend of mine owns some real estate here in Cabo, and he has a number in his head that's probably 20% higher than what the property is worth today. He's in no rush to sell, so he says, "When it gets there, I'll sell." Fair enough. But then he asked me, "If the economy is slow, why is the stock market at all-time highs?" That's a great question and they're not the same thing. The stock market and the economy are related, but they don't always move together. First, the stock market is incredibly liquid. If you own stocks, you can sell them with the click of a button. Real estate doesn't work that way. Second, today's stock market gains are being driven by a relatively small number of very large companies. When a handful of companies make up such a large percentage of the market's returns, it doesn't necessarily reflect how the average person is doing. Now compare that to what's happening on Main Street. Talk to a middle-class family with two kids trying to buy their first home. Talk to a small business owner dealing with higher costs. Talk to someone trying to keep up with insurance, groceries, and inflation. Many people are feeling real financial pressure. Meanwhile, many investors with substantial wealth have significant money in the stock market. They aren't necessarily making decisions based on next month's gas bill—they're looking at long-term returns and they know their investments are highly liquid. So yes, the stock market can be at record highs while parts of the economy feel slow. If you're trying to understand the real estate market—or the economy in general—don't rely on the stock market alone. It's just one piece of a much bigger picture.

So what's the most difficult community to build in around Los Cabos? This answer might surprise some people. I was speaking with a builder recently who has completed projects in several of the high-end communities, and he told me that Diamante is one of the most challenging places to build. Now, why is that? Part of it comes down to construction rules. There are strict delivery hours, so if a concrete truck arrives late in the day and doesn't finish unloading before the cutoff, it may have to leave. Those kinds of restrictions can create delays and increase costs. But the bigger issue, according to him, is the architectural review and approval process. Most luxury communities have architectural committees, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Their job is to maintain quality and protect property values. The challenge is that, in some cases, the review process can move very slowly. Many committee members have full-time jobs outside of these responsibilities, so approvals can take weeks—or even months. I've heard from multiple people that simply getting the initial approvals in Diamante can significantly delay the start of construction. Now, to be fair, there are benefits to having strict standards. They help maintain the look and quality of the community over the long term. But from a builder's perspective, a slow approval process can add both time and cost to a project. I'm curious—if you've built in Los Cabos, what has your experience been? Which communities have been the easiest to work with, and which have been the most challenging? I'd love to hear your experiences.

A private jacuzzi built into the rock face. Marina and ocean views from the terrace. This is Cascadas 611. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, covered outdoor courtyard with built-in BBQ, and an open layout that makes the most of Pedregal's elevation and Cabo's light. Minutes from the marina, the beach, and everything downtown has to offer. Works as a full-time home, a vacation property, or a rental. MLS #26-2730. DM us or link in bio 📍 Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas - - Jacuzzi privado tallado en la roca. Vistas a la marina y al océano Pacífico desde la terraza. Así es Cascadas 611. 2 recámaras, 2 baños, patio cubierto con BBQ integrado y una distribución abierta que aprovecha al máximo la elevación de Pedregal y la luz natural de Cabo. A minutos de la marina, las playas y todo lo que ofrece el centro. Ideal como residencia permanente, casa de vacaciones o propiedad de inversión. MLS #26-2730. Escríbenos o visita el link en bio 📍 Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas . . . #Pedregal #CaboSanLucas #LosCabosRealEstate #ForSale #CaboLiving #Remexico

I call it "construction fishing." A builder shows up with great references, a tight budget, and a fast start. Weekly photos prove the progress. You relax. Then around the 70-75% mark, the money requests start. You're too deep to walk away, so you pay. Then you pay again. A story landed in my inbox this week: proposed budget 4 million pesos, final cost 14 million — and the pool still isn't built. The builder had this couple's home and a friend's home going at once, then landed a bigger project elsewhere and quietly put both on standby. They flew down expecting a near-finished house and found an unfinished shell with construction debris everywhere. They fired him, hired someone else to finish it, and spent nearly a year chasing the paperwork needed to close out the build. Ten years watching builds in Los Cabos, and the pattern repeats: low bid → fast, photographed start → payment requests clustering right before completion → builder juggling too many jobs → radio silence. Have you experienced a construction project down here that went over budget or off track? Tell me what happened below.

Same $2 million. Very different result depending on where you spend it. Chris Ellis and Tony Comerford compare what that budget gets you in major North American markets versus Los Cabos, and why buyers who run those numbers usually end up having a serious conversation about Cabo. 📍 Los Cabos, Baja California Sur · CaboRealEstate.com

The only lock-off in the building, steps from downtown Cabo and the marina. Pedregal Towers A03 is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo inside one of Cabo San Lucas's most exclusive communities. Private terrace, city and mountain views, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, and resort amenities including infinity pool, lap pool, gym, tennis, pickleball, and Pedregal Beach access. Over 3 years of documented rental income. 4.94 average guest rating. Active bookings and property management ready to transfer. New listing. DM us for details or link in bio. 📍 Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas - - El único lock-off en el edificio, a pasos del centro de Cabo y la marina. Pedregal Towers A03 es un condominio de 3 recámaras y 3 baños dentro de una de las comunidades más exclusivas de Cabo San Lucas. Terraza privada, vistas a la ciudad y las montañas, puertas corredizas de piso a techo, y amenidades de resort: alberca infinita, alberca olímpica, gimnasio, tenis, pickleball y acceso a Playa Pedregal. Más de 3 años de ingresos documentados por renta. Calificación promedio de 4.94. Reservaciones activas y administración de propiedad transferible desde el primer día. Nuevo listing. Escríbenos o visita el link en bio para más información. 📍 Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas . . . #PedregalCabo #CaboSanLucas #LosCabosRealEstate #NewListing #InvestmentProperty #Remexico

Una de las preguntas más frecuentes de compradores: ¿el escrow hace que el cierre tome más tiempo? La respuesta es no. Mariana Plowes, abogada de Baja Legal Group, explica junto a Alejandro Donnadieu cómo funciona el proceso en Baja California. Desde que llega la oferta, el escrow se selecciona, se envían instrucciones de transferencia, se abre la cuenta y se avanza al contrato. Sin retrasos, sin pasos extra. Si tienes dudas sobre el proceso de cierre en Los Cabos, este clip es para ti. 📍 Los Cabos, Baja California Sur · CaboRealEstate.com . . . #EscrowMexico #BienesRaicesLosCabos #CierreDeCompraventa #BajaLegalGroup #Remexico

One of the questions I hear all the time is, "What does it actually cost to buy real estate through a self-directed IRA?" The nice thing is that, unlike many investment accounts, the fees are typically flat fees, not a percentage of your account value. For example, with the custodian we were discussing, there's a $50 account setup fee, a $95 transaction fee when your investment documents are reviewed and processed, and then a $295 annual custodial fee to hold the asset, process income, and maintain the account. What's interesting is that those fees don't change whether you're buying a $100,000 property or a $500,000 property. The custodian is providing the same service, so the fee stays the same. If you're purchasing real estate outside the United States—such as in Mexico—many investors also choose to purchase through an LLC or another legal entity to simplify ownership, ongoing expenses, and income management. Setting up that entity is a separate expense, and you'll typically work with an attorney or qualified professional to do that. The key takeaway is that before investing through a self-directed IRA, you should understand all of the costs involved—not just the purchase price of the property, but also the custodial fees, legal fees, and entity setup costs if applicable. As always, consult with your CPA, attorney, and self-directed IRA custodian to determine the structure that makes the most sense for your specific situation.