Baja FairTrade Registry

The "Mortgage Fraud Blog" today published a case of an American woman working in Baja California Sur that should further encourage the adoption of Baja Fair Trade standards. This type of fraud is prevented by using either a standard First American Title or Stewart Title escrow account--the top disclosure requirement of every Baja Fair ...

·   Buyers, Sellers, and Brokers Benefit from Internet TechnologyThe rapid growth in use of a new Internet technology over the past two years by Mexico real estate brokers has resulted in a de facto Mexican multiple listing service (MLS). The new system better serves buyers and sellers of real estate throughout coastal and ...

An open look at the cost-of-living in Baja and MexicoWould-be expatriates look for home destinations that appeal to their individual definition of adventure and paradise. For the first time, International Living reported Mexico as the world’s top retirement haven because of its economy, real estate, and quality of life. That was great news ...

Although originally printed in JOINus Rocky Point, January 2008, Baja Fair Trade recommends this message to all buyers in Northern Baja. Don't forget that title insurance is NOT available on property until you get title. Title insurance is not available on preconstruction contract. Title Insurance is Not An Option! By Angelica Gonzalez, CEO, ...

The buying public speaks best on the importance of Baja Fair Trade disclosure standards for real estate in Northern Baja. See the growing list of testimonials and join in... R.P., California Broker "I fully support what you and your organization are trying to accomplish.  As a Real Estate Broker and investor in California, it ...

Article Summary: Request that your agent provide a written and signed list of disclosures for any property that you are looking to purchase.  Raising the Bar for Mexican Real Estate RepresentationBy Brian FlockWhen purchasing real estate in any part of Mexico, it is important for buyers to know their “Bill of Rights.” Most ...

The Deceber 5 Union Tribune article by Diane Lindquist covered the developing housing downturn along the Baja "Gold Coast" and how the majority of projects here are by relatively small developers. This makes the Baja Fair Trade standards (www.bajafairtrade.com) especially important for any buyers. Full escrow of funds should be the ...

I fully support what you and your organization are trying to accomplish. As a Real Estate Broker and investor in California, it continually amazes me that many Realtors in Baja adhere to unethical standards. They just don't seem to realize that this short term way of doing things (to make a quick commission) just backfires, and hurts them in ...