Chris Dream Baja Realty

22/05/2026

🌊 ¡OPEN HOUSE ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO HOY EN TORRE BIVALVIA! 🌊

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Los invitamos a acompañarnos hoy de 4:00 PM a 7:00 PM en nuestro Open House público de Torre Bivalvia, uno de los desarrollos residenciales más exclusivos de La Paz, ubicado a solo unos pasos del Malecón en Esterito.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qqA6qmndUmhymZqs6

Ya sea que esté buscando una propiedad, considerando una inversión, interesado en conocer el desarrollo o simplemente quiera disfrutar de una tarde agradable con una vista espectacular, nos encantará recibirlo.

Disfrute de:

🍹 Margaritas congeladas y Piñas Coladas
🍽️ Servicio de alimentos tipo catering
🎵 Música y entretenimiento
📸 Estación de selfies con la Bahía de La Paz como fondo
🌅 Espectaculares vistas desde el rooftop
🏊 Recorrido por la alberca infinity y amenidades

🎁 Además, participe en nuestra rifa para ganar un Certificado de Regalo de $2,000 MXN para el Restaurante Tres Vírgenes.

🏡 Residencias modernas de lujo
📍 Excelente ubicación en Esterito
🌊 A pasos del Malecón
⚠️ ¡Solo quedan DOS unidades disponibles - Disponible por $8,200,000 MXN

Invite a sus amigos, familiares, vecinos y colegas. No es necesario registrarse ni hacer cita previa. Simplemente venga, disfrute del ambiente y conozca una de las mejores oportunidades inmobiliarias de La Paz.

📅 Hoy
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

¡Los esperamos!

22/05/2026

🌊 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – TODAY AT TORRE BIVALVIA 🌊

Everyone is welcome!

Join us today from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a special public Open House at Torre Bivalvia, one of La Paz’s newest luxury condominium developments, located just steps from the Malecón in Esterito.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qqA6qmndUmhymZqs6

Whether you’re actively searching for a home, considering an investment property, curious about the development, or simply looking for a fun afternoon with incredible views, we invite you to stop by and experience Torre Bivalvia for yourself.

Enjoy:

🍹 Frozen Margaritas & Piña Coladas
🍽️ Catered Food
🎵 Music & Entertainment
📸 Selfie Station Overlooking the Bay of La Paz
🌅 Spectacular Rooftop Views
🏊 Infinity Pool & Amenity Tours

🎁 Plus, enter our raffle for a chance to win a $2,000 MXN Gift Certificate to Tres Vírgenes Restaurant!

🏡 Modern luxury residences
📍 Prime Esterito location
🌊 Steps from the Malecón
⚠️ Only TWO units remaining - priced at $8,200,000.00 MXN

Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues. No appointment necessary—just come by, enjoy the atmosphere, and discover one of La Paz’s most exciting new residential opportunities.

📅 Today
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you!

18/05/2026

¡Las puertas están abiertas! Ven a conocer Torre Bivalvia en persona. 🌊🏙️
Acompáñanos en una jornada de puertas abiertas exclusiva este viernes 22 de mayo, de 4 a 7 p. m., en el corazón de Esterito, La Paz.

Esto es lo que te espera:
🎬 Una presentación cinematográfica del proyecto en pantalla grande
🍹 Bebidas y botanas de cortesía
🎟️ Un sorteo de $2,000 pesos para cenar en un restaurante cercano. ¡Todos participan!

Torre Bivalvia es un desarrollo boutique que está redefiniendo la vida frente al mar en La Paz. Esta es tu oportunidad para experimentarlo de primera mano, resolver todas tus dudas y conocer al equipo detrás del proyecto.

No necesitas cita previa. Solo ven.

📍 Torre Bivalvia · Esterito, La Paz, BCS
📅 Viernes, 22 de mayo · 16:00 – 19:00
Etiqueta a alguien que debería ver esto. 👇

18/05/2026

¿Estás pensando en vivir, invertir o simplemente descubrir lo mejor que La Paz tiene para ofrecer en bienes raíces? Este viernes, te abrimos las puertas.
🦪 Torre Bivalvia · Open House
📅 Viernes 22 de Mayo · 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Esterito, La Paz BCS
Torre Bivalvia es un desarrollo boutique exclusivo ubicado en Esterito, uno de los barrios más cotizados y caminables de La Paz — a pasos del Malecón, restaurantes de mariscos, cafeterías y galerías. Solo un puñado de unidades disponibles, con amenidades de lujo que incluyen alberca infinity, rooftop con vista a la bahía, fogón y área de asador.
Ya sea que estés buscando tu hogar permanente, un escape vacacional o una renta corta de alto rendimiento, Torre Bivalvia funciona para los tres. Y con solo 4 unidades restantes, el momento de actuar es ahora.
¿Qué te espera el viernes?
🎬 Presentación cinematográfica del proyecto en pantalla grande
🍹 Bebidas cortesía y botana catering
🎟️ Rifa de $2,000 pesos para cenar en un restaurante exclusivo cercano al edificio — ¡todos los asistentes participan automáticamente!
No necesitas cita. No necesitas ser comprador. Solo ven, disfruta, y déjate sorprender por lo que Torre Bivalvia tiene para ofrecerte.
Te esperamos este viernes. 🌊
👉 ¿Tienes preguntas antes del evento? Escríbenos directo por mensaje o visita dreambajarealty.com

18/05/2026

The doors are open. Come see Torre Bivalvia in person. 🌊🏙️
Join us for an exclusive open house this Friday, May 22 from 4–7 PM in the heart of Esterito, La Paz.
Here's what's waiting for you:
🎬 Cinematic project presentation on the big screen
🍹 Complimentary drinks & catered food
🎟️ Raffle for $2,000 pesos at a nearby restaurant — every guest gets a chance to win
Torre Bivalvia is a boutique development redefining waterfront living in La Paz — and this is your chance to experience it firsthand, ask every question you have, and meet the team behind it.
No appointment needed. Just show up.
📍 Torre Bivalvia · Esterito, La Paz BCS
📅 Friday, May 22 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Tag someone who needs to see this. 👇

02/05/2026

🌊 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘇, 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗼, 𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 "𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼." That's only half the story.

Mexico's constitution restricts direct foreign ownership within 50 km of the coast and 100 km of a border. But there's a perfectly legal solution that thousands of Americans and Canadians use every year:

The Fideicomiso — a bank trust that lets you enjoy full ownership rights to your Mexican property, safely and legally. 🏠✅

🔍 What exactly is a Fideicomiso?

It's a trust agreement between you and a Mexican bank (the trustee). The bank holds the title to the property on your behalf, while you retain all the rights of an owner — you can use it, rent it, renovate it, sell it, or pass it on to your heirs. Think of it like a holding company, but simpler.

The trust is authorized by Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry and is 100% legal, transparent, and widely used.

📋 The Process — Step by Step

1 Choose your property & make an offer - Once accepted, a real estate attorney (notario público) is engaged.

2 Select a Mexican bank as trustee (your closing attorney can help you choose the best trustee bank) - Major banks like HSBC, Santander, Scotiabank, and BBVA all offer fideicomiso services.

3 Apply for the trust permit - The bank applies to Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry (SRE) for authorization — typically takes 2–4 weeks.

4 Sign closing documents -The notario público oversees signing of all documents and registers the trust with the Public Registry.

5 You're a property owner! - The trust is set up for an initial 50-year term — and is fully renewable.

💰 What Does It Cost?

𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝗲
~$500–$1,500 USD
One-time bank fee to establish the trust

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲
~$400–$600 USD/yr
Paid to the bank to maintain the trust

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 / 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹
1–2% of property value
Closing costs to the notario público

𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘅
~3% of property value
ISAI — varies by state

💡 Total closing costs in Mexico typically run 4–8% of the purchase price — similar to or less than closing costs in the U.S. and Canada.

✅ Quick Facts Worth Knowing

📌 The trust lasts 50 years and is fully renewable
📌 You can name beneficiaries (heirs) in the trust
📌 You can sell anytime — buyer simply takes over the trust
📌 Properties outside restricted zones can be owned directly
📌 A Mexican corporation (S.A. de C.V.) is an alternative for investment properties

💬 Have questions about buying property in Mexico? Drop them in the comments or send us a message — we help Americans and Canadians navigate the process from search to keys in hand. 🗝️

25/04/2026

iEs muy importante aprender desde pequeños!

22/04/2026

Part of a series about Arring Well, wherever you might move

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 | 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀
Learn how optimism bias affects relocation decisions and buying property overseas. A practical guide to avoiding overconfidence when moving abroad and planning an international relocation.
https://dreambajarealty.com/post/optimism-bias-and-the-myth-of-future-you
via "Living The Baja Dream"

13/04/2026

I've been working on a few new blogs, coming this week, about the realities of moving two households to Mexico.
In the meantime here's a recent one about assimilating and my experiences here in La Paz

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘇: 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁
Moving to La Paz taught me more than real estate or rhythm—it taught me a Beginner’s Mindset. From coffee at Paradiso to siestas in the shade, here’s how life in Baja slows you down just enough to find what you’re really chasing.
https://dreambajarealty.com/post/new-in-la-paz-embracing-the-beginners-mindset
via "Living The Baja Dream"