Derek Carkner - Realtor, AMPI affiliate

17/06/2026

HALANA is happy to have partnered with CRATE Interiors to furnish its units. And with ONLY 1 UNIT remaining (❗️) they are offering a FREE Premium Electronics Package with a furnishings contract. 🪞🪑🛋️🖼️🛍️
The last available condo is an incredible 2BD/2BA with approximately 1775 square feet of luxurious living space. And the balcony is enormous with incredible views of town. The rooftop features a heated infinity pool, whirlpool bath, grill and lounge area and gym. Plus there is parking. 🚗
And it is priced at an UNBELIEVABLE $440,000 USD-- with 80% down, the unit is discounted 10% to an even lower $396,000!!! 😱
Delivery is only six months away-- so hurry if you want an amazing condo or rental investment. This promotion is only on until the end of June 2026.⏳

Contact me today for more info!
💻[email protected]

16/06/2026

🔥🔥🔥NEW LISTING ALERT!

Enjoy the best of Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone at Casa Oasis, ideally located just two blocks from Basilio Badillo and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, galleries, and the beach. This spacious 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo features a modern kitchen with breakfast bar, open living spaces, and a private sunlit patio ideal for outdoor dining and grilling. The lushly landscaped common areas include a tranquil pool surrounded by tropical palms. Additional features include a designated parking space and private bodega. An excellent opportunity as a full-time residence, vacation home, or income-producing rental property.

Contact me for more info at [email protected]!

15/06/2026

Is Humidity Getting a Bad Wrap? 🤔

From radiant skin to heart health, a little extra moisture in the air can offer surprising benefits. Practicing techniques to coexist with our summertime nemesis is paramount to take advantage of its many positive effects. Stay hydrated, pace yourself during the hottest times of the day, and remember: every trickle of sweat may be helping create that healthy, dewy summer glow! 😅

Discover the health benefits of humidity. Learn how to thrive in a tropical climate with simple, holistic wellness tips.

14/06/2026

Spanish Word of the Week

estacionamiento

(pronunciation: es - ta - sio - na - MIEN - toe)

noun, masculine (plural: estacionamientos, m)

English translation: parking spot or parking lot (Mexico)

Estoy buscando un estacionamiento. I am looking for a parking lot / spot.
¡No puedo creer que cobren por usar el estacionamiento de Macroplaza!
I can't believe they charge to use the parking lot at Macroplaza!

13/06/2026

It's Small Business Saturday! 🍝🍖🌭

Meet Alex, (if you haven't already!) of Alex Gourmet Sausages in PV, a local artisan who crafts homemade sausages with bold & authentic flavors. His most popular creation is the lamb merguez, rich & perfectly spiced. Alex makes Polish, bratwurst, Italian, and some pretty convincing vegan options. Some newer additions to the menu include delicious meatballs & meat patties, all prepared with care & quality ingredients by a certified sausage master!

You can find Alex every Saturday during high season at the Three Hens and a Rooster Market, where he sells his gourmet grub to the weekend crowd. For added convenience, Alex offers free delivery year-round throughout the Puerto Vallarta area, making it easy to enjoy his handcrafted products wherever & whenever you may be! Use your WhatsApp to contact Alex and arrange your delivery order, and as always, support a local business!

Alex: WhatsApp 322 120 1841
Three Hens & a Rooster Market, Saturdays 9am
📍https://bit.ly/49ZGfT3 (Isla Cuale)

12/06/2026

It's Feature Friday! 🏡

Casa Oasis is hitting the market soon and I want to share a sneak peak with you.
It is an extraordinarily large 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom with a terrace. The principal bedroom comes with an ensuite and a large walk-in closet with a lockable owner's section. Spacious laundry and storage area as well. Plus parking and a bodega.
🌴🌴🌴And have you seen the tropical setting that features the pool and lounge area? All minutes to the many cafes, shops, galleries and restaurants of Basilio Badillo and beyond. And only a few blocks to the beach!
Listed at only $429,000 USD (7.4 million pesos)!

Contact me for more info:
💻[email protected]

11/06/2026

Tis the season. If you’re like me- you woke up to hundreds of leaf-cutter ants (chicatanas) this morning. It seems to be an annual ritual- like the arrival of termites.
In Oaxaca, they are a delicacy and can be made into a nice salsa.
For more about the seasonal insects in Puerto Vallarta, here is a great article from pveverything.com.

Explore the phenomenon of seasonal swarms in Puerto Vallarta and discover the fascinating chicatana ant's unique behavior.

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Mexico is surpassing expectations with its first domestically made electric vehicle.

“We were told that innovation was reserved for other places, that Mexico was only made for assembly plants, that our role was to receive technology, not develop it; to receive ideas, not create them. But that is false,” Sheinbaum said after presenting the new vehicle on Sunday.

What a great quote from our presidenta!

And wouldn't the Olinia make great taxis?!? 🚕🚕🚕

Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, unveiled Olinia, the nation’s first homegrown electric vehicle. The new EV is set to go on...