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Baja Oceanfront Real Estate: An Apples-to-Apples Comparison
On your search for Baja oceanfront real estate, you will encounter many different terms referring to an oceanfront real estate. You need to know what kind of property they are really talking about. Because each person has unique tastes and desires, any or all of these types may interest you. Here are some of the most…
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Condo Regime vs Subdivision in Baja: Key Differences for Real Estate Buyers
First Published on: July 8, 2025 What are the main community options when buying Rosarito real estate? The two most common community types in the Rosarito real estate market are condominium regimes and fraccionamientos (subdivisions). If it is within your budget and you want a more organized and better-maintained community, then consider buying a property…
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Costs to Own Property in Rosarito, Baja
First Published on: July 8, 2025 ❓ Is owning property in Rosarito, Baja, affordable? Yes, the cost of owning and maintaining property in Rosarito, Baja is remarkably affordable compared to the U.S. Some expenses are yearly, some monthly, and others as needed. Total homeownership costs in Rosarito vary depending on whether it’s a single-family home…
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Palacio del Mar – Uncompromising Luxury by the Pacific
A Vision Born from Experience More than fifteen years ago, the developers at MEXDESA—renowned for their luxury residential projects in Mexico City—set their sights on the coast of Rosarito, Baja California. They saw what few others had: a region where the weather is mild year-round, where the sea and sky blend into shades that invite…
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🎾 Pickleball in Baja: A Story of Play, Nature, and Community
Sometimes, the best part of a sport isn’t the competition—it’s the connection. That’s exactly what we feel every time we pick up a pickleball paddle here in Baja California. Whether you’re in Rosarito or Ensenada, at a public court or a small coastal private community, pickleball has become a way of life—something that brings people…
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Palacio del Mar AMPI Real Estate Caravan August 2019
The Real Estate Caravan is a monthly tour organized by AMPI (the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals) in which every member is invited to attend for an opportunity get to visit and know more about fabulous listings from other AMPI Realtors. This month, we were happy to include Palacio del Mar as one of…
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Palacio del Mar: High-end oceanfront development
If you come to Baja often, you have likely driven past Palacio del Mar, the high-end oceanfront development with two tall towers that stand out from the surrounding coast, just south of the dunes of Primo Tapia. Palacio del Mar started its development in 2006 when the real estate bubble was at its peak. Back…
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Internet access for Baja Rentals
There are 3 ways to get internet access for Baja rentals. Of all these ways, the most common here in Baja, and probably the least expensive from a long-term renter’s point of view, is to get internet access from the local telephone company, Telnor. The other two ways of getting internet access are via satellite…
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Propane gas options in Baja rentals
Propane gas – 4 options found in all Baja rentals Let’s say you found a rental house in Baja that uses propane gas to take away some of the bite off of the electric bill. Great, you will save money. But since propane gas is relatively inexpensive, the main concern with this utility is not…
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Palacio del Mar Walking Tour
Tour Palacio del Mar, the most elite community on the coast. 12:30 noon, Every Saturday through Spring and Summer, at Palacio del Mar. The amenities at Palacio del Mar are truly excellent, large, and worth visiting to just know what kind of ocean front luxuries people are enjoying on a daily basis, just south of…
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Baja Water – 2 Unique Scenarios
Here in northern Baja, it rains about 9 to 10 inches a year. So in the future, a desalination plant would be welcomed as growth continues. But not only is the lack of rain a concern, but so is the lack of plumbing! This is shown in that not all Baja homes have water piped…