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Hi Friend,
A new year is here, the winter season is in full swing, and La Paz is humming with energy. The weather has been spectacular, and real estate activity is picking up fast now that the holidays are behind us. Buyers are once again visiting with serious intent to purchase, and there are several new listings on the market to satisfy a wide range of tastes and budgets. If you are new to La Paz, there are many great ways to connect, make friends and try out new activities. Our recent blog post on Making Friends and Connecting with Others in La Paz can help you get started, you can read it here. Our resourceful administrator, Sue Bell, also took the time to research banking in La Paz, and has written a blog post about it. If you have questions about how to open an account, what documents you will need, and which bank to choose, check out the link to her post below.
If you are thinking of building your home here in La Paz, we have great news: the developer of the master-planned community of Villas del Centenario is now offering $10,000 USD in free construction upgrades to new buyers who make a lot reservation by February 29th, 2025. Construction upgrades include items like a firepit, parking pergola, privacy wall, and more. See our article below for details.
We are also excited to share that San Juan Club Deportivo will host the first professional senior pickleball tournament in La Paz at the club in February. There's still time to enter, or just come out and watch your friends and neighbors play. You can get the details here. If you are planning a visit to La Paz soon, we encourage you to check out our Resources page, where you'll find our Visitor's Guide, our Things to See and Do in La Paz Guide, and more. And of course, reach out to us anytime at info@bajaliferealty.com if you have questions, we are always happy to help and look forward to seeing you here.
Sincerely,
The Baja Life Realty Team
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We moved here. You can, too.
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New Listings: Find Your Dream Home in La Paz
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Casa Serendipity
Incredible 2 BR home plus 1BR casita on large lot just steps from the beach.
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Discover the charm of Casa Serendipity in the quiet seaside community of El Comitan. Just steps from the beach, this exceptional home offers a superb floor plan with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a separate casita with a full kitchen and bath, and a huge 2-car garage. The large, well-designed lot with mature greenery attracts quail, parakeets, and hummingbirds, while an upper deck with new palapa offers stunning sunsets and sea views. With a heated saltwater pool, a palapa-covered courtyard designed for year-round living, and multiple entertainment areas, this property is ideal for gatherings with friends. Recently upgraded with a water filtration system, fiber-optic internet, and high-quality A/C units, Casa Serendipity blends modern convenience with peaceful tranquility. Located on a quiet street with no through traffic, and a yoga studio next door, this home is your haven for peace, beauty, and comfort. Listing ID: MLS# 25-154. Offered at $589,000 USD.
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Casa Vista Mar
Ocean view, 3BR home with pool and firepit in Haciendas Palo Verde
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Experience luxury living in this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-level home located in the exclusive Haciendas Palo Verde gated community in El Centenario. Enjoy breathtaking Sea of Cortez views from the spacious living room and pool deck. This home features a beautiful swimming pool with an additional outdoor bathroom and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining. Double paned windows and doors keep this home cool in summer and warm in winter. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this property offers the perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living with panoramic ocean views you'll never tire of enjoying. MLS Listing ID: 24-4318. Offered at $589,000 USD.
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Casa Cardon
3BR home with amazing ocean view in the hills of El Centenario
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Casa Cardon is a new 3BR/2BA home with pool, rooftop terrace and covered parking pergola on a 900 m2 lot that offers stunning views of the Bay of La Paz, city lights and mountains. The house features 1,540 ft2 of interior living space and 2047 ft2 of total construction. The main living area has an open kitchen with large island, living room and dining room spaces with a wall of sliding glass doors to the covered patio and sparkling pool. Stairs to the rooftop terrace with shade pergola offer amazing sunset and ocean views. The house includes custom carpentry, granite and marble counters, stainless appliances, and A/C units in each room. The lot has power, water and fiber optic internet available. Offered at $349,900. MLS #24-5728.
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Villas del Centenario Offers $10,000 in New Construction Upgrades
Promotion for new home buyers to extend through February 29th, 2025.
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Villas del Centenario, a master-planned community of new construction, ocean view homes in the hills of El Centenario, is launching a promotion for new home buyers: Any lot reservation made between now and February 29th will include $10,000 USD in free construction upgrades. Examples of upgrades offered in the promotion include external privacy walls, a parking pergola, a stone firepit, a rooftop BBQ area, or an upgraded single patio door opening that eliminates the center post (as shown in the picture above). The promotion is for a limited time only and will be offered to clients who make a lot reservation by February 29th, 2025. Villas del Centenario is a private, master-planned community of homes located in the hills of El Centenario overlooking the Sea of Cortez with stunning ocean views, gated access, city utilities including SAPA water and CFE electricity, a clubhouse, two pickleball courts, and paved internal roads. Lots can be reserved with a $5,000 deposit that is applied to the total lot premium. Typical construction time is 9-12 months.
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How to Open a Bank Account in La Paz
Learn what you'll need and how to apply for a local bank account as an ex-pat.
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When it comes to banking in La Paz, there are many different banks to choose from, but few of them are ones you will likely be familiar with as an ex-pat. To help new arrivals figure out where to start, we visited a few banks and went to the websites of others to get a sense of what you can expect if you want to open a bank account. Read our blog post to find answers to questions including:
How do I apply for an account?
What documents are needed to open an account?
How long does it take to open an account?
Is interest earned on your deposit accounts?
How much money to I need to deposit to open an account?
Are there any fees for maintaining an account?
Do you offer bank machines? What are your bank machine charges?
Do you offer online banking options? Do you have a secure banking app?
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"After falling for the La Paz area we spent several weeks looking for the right team to help us find our new home and support the buying process. We could not be happier with our new Casa and the help from Chanel and the team at Baja Life Realty for all of their support and communication throughout the due-diligence, closing, and even the transition to La Paz life! Their advice, local network, and friendship cannot be overstated."
— NJ
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Looking for a property manager to look after your home while you're away? Want to rent your home, or are you looking for a seasonal rental? Need someone to care for your pool? Contact:
BCS Home & Pool
Property Management – Pool Care – Vacation Rentals
El Centenario, BCS, Mexico
+52.612.149.1964
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Need blinds, draperies or outdoor shades for your new home?
Contact Kat Renero of Baja Shades, Blinds and Drapery. She'll help you bring the Baja light into your home. English spoken.
Contact:
Kat Baja Shades Window Treatments
Katyna Renero
612.157.9182
kat.interiorsbaja.gmail.com
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Thinking of Buying a Home in La Paz?
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