For buyers · Para compradores
Buyer tools & guides
Free interactive tools to help you research, plan, and buy with confidence.
Neighborhood match
Find Your Perfect PV Neighborhood
Answer 5 questions and get matched to the Puerto Vallarta neighborhood that fits your lifestyle, budget, and goals.
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Cost of living
Cost of Living Calculator — PV vs US & Canada
See exactly how far your monthly budget stretches in Puerto Vallarta compared to Phoenix, Denver, Toronto, Vancouver and more.
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Buyer protection
What Is Escrow in Mexico & How Does It Protect You?
Step-by-step guide to how escrow works in Mexico, what it protects you from, and what to verify before wiring a single dollar.
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Legal guide
Can Foreigners Own Property in Mexico? The Fideicomiso Explained
Everything you need to know about the bank trust that allows Americans and Canadians to own coastal property in Mexico — legally and safely.
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Property tax
Predial Tax Calculator — Jalisco vs Nayarit
Compare annual property taxes between Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco) and Nuevo Vallarta / Bucerias (Nayarit) — and see how both compare to back home.
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For sellers · Para vendedores
Seller tools & guides
Know your property's value, understand your costs, and reach the right buyers.
Property value
What Is My Puerto Vallarta Property Worth?
5-step interactive estimator — property type, neighborhood, size, condition, and view — plus an instant estimated market value range and price trend chart.
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Net proceeds
Seller Net Proceeds Calculator
Full cost breakdown: commission, IVA, ISR capital gains (with UDI exemption & double exemption for couples), and trust extinction — in USD and MXN.
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Why list with James
Foreign Buyer Reach — Why Your Property Deserves the World's Attention
See where James's buyers come from, how he markets internationally, and why listings with foreign buyer reach sell faster and for more.
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Active listings · Propiedades en venta
Current properties with James
Video tours, full specs, and direct contact on every listing.
Active · $1,050,000 USD
Villa Gaeta — Amapas, Puerto Vallarta
3BR · 3.5BA · 395 m² · Pool · Ocean & city views · Zero HOA · Dual street access · Classic Vallarta architecture.
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Active · $295,000 USD
Condo 217 Malecón Dos — Centro Norte, Puerto Vallarta
Studio · 60 m² · Pool · Gym · Elevator · Rooftop terrace · Deeded parking & bodega · Fully furnished. Steps from the Malecón.
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Active · $695,000 USD
Renaissance Unit 1 — Amapas, Puerto Vallarta
2BR ensuite · 127 m² · Oversized terrace · Gym · Pool · Deeded parking & bodega · One-level living.
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Blog · El blog
Coffee Time with Jimmy
Real stories, market insights, and honest advice about life and investment in Puerto Vallarta.
Coffee Time with Jimmy · Bilingual blog
Life is better in Puerto Vallarta
Quality of life, cost of living, community, healthcare, food, culture, and real estate investment — written for the 45–65 buyer considering the move to PV.
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Community resource · Recurso comunitario
PV Everything
The most comprehensive English-language guide to life in Puerto Vallarta — food, living, things to do, health, real estate, and a searchable business directory. Built by residents, for residents.
pveverything.com · Trusted resource for English-speaking immigrants
Everything you need or want to know about Puerto Vallarta
Food & drink, things to do, PV living, health, real estate, events, and a searchable business directory. One of the most useful English-language resources for immigrants researching or settling into Puerto Vallarta life.
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Get in touch · Contáctame
Talk to James
Free consultation — no obligation
Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, James is happy to talk through your situation and answer any questions.
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James Nash
19 Years in Puerto Vallarta · Pacific Estates International · AMPI since 1998
"When you work with me,
your money works for you."
your money works for you."