Homes for Sale in Los Cabos

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.

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.

New listing in El Mirador, one of San José del Cabo's most sought-after gated communities. This two-story penthouse offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, high ceilings, double-height windows, and an open layout that brings in natural light from every angle. Two private terraces plus a rooftop terrace with ocean views and San José's sunsets as a backdrop. Two parking spaces, large storage room, and 24/7 security. Walking distance to the historic district, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, and the beach. Works equally well as a full-time residence, vacation home, or rental investment. Reach out for pricing and availability. Link in bio or DM us directly. 📍 El Mirador, San José del Cabo · CaboRealEstate.com . . . #SanJoseDelCabo #ElMirador #LosCabosRealEstate #PenthouseForSale #NewListing #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.

I did a video recently about construction in Cabo, and after posting it I was flooded with messages from people sharing their own horror stories. It made me realize this topic deserves a deeper conversation. From what I'm seeing, I honestly believe that at least 50% of the residential builds happening in Cabo and Baja California Sur are running into serious issues. Whether it's poor workmanship, massive budget overruns, delays, or being asked for more money than was originally agreed to, people are dealing with surprises they never expected. One of the biggest problems right now is what I call "construction fishing." A builder gives you a very attractive quote to win the project. Everyone says, "Don't worry, we'll use milestone payments." And yes, milestone payments are important—but they're not enough by themselves. What keeps happening is that the project moves along, the milestones get paid, and then somewhere around 70% to 80% completion, the budget is gone. Suddenly the owner is told they need hundreds of thousands of dollars more to finish the home. At that point, what are you going to do? Walk away from a house that's mostly built? Most people don't have a choice. Here's another example. I was talking to a builder who was working on a project in the East Cape. The plans specified copper electrical wiring, which is what should be installed. During construction they discovered a supplier trying to substitute aluminum wiring instead. They caught it before it was installed, but imagine if they hadn't. Those are the kinds of shortcuts that happen when there isn't enough oversight. And here's the reality: if a house looks sloppy on the outside, you should assume it's even worse behind the walls. You can repaint bad drywall or replace cheap tile, but you can't easily see poor electrical work, plumbing mistakes, structural shortcuts, or missing waterproofing until they become expensive problems years later. This is why choosing a builder isn't about finding the cheapest quote. It's about finding a team with the experience, supervision, and systems to protect your investment. Building in Baja can absolutely be an incredible experience—but only if it's done correctly from day one. The cheapest bid is often the most expensive decision you'll ever make.

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

Pedregal Towers A03 just hit the market, and this one has a story worth reading. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, private terrace with city and mountain views, and the only lock-off configuration in the building. Inside one of Cabo San Lucas's most exclusive gated communities, walkable to downtown and the marina, with infinity pool, lap pool, gym, tennis, pickleball, and Pedregal Beach access. What makes it different from most listings at this price point: over 3 years of documented short-term rental income, a 4.94 average guest rating, active bookings already in place, and a transferable property management system ready to go from day one. 📩 marketing@caborealestate.com 📞 +52 624 218 4534 🌐 CaboRealEstate.com 📍 Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas · CaboRealEstate.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QYz5hoBQXg