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		<title>First American Title Insurance Company Brochure for Mexico</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY BROCHURE FOR MEXICO
International Title Insurance policies designed for the purchase, financing and leasing of real property throughout Mexico providing unparalleled financial protection, title insurance expertise and superior customer service.
Valuable Title Protection For Property Owners and Lenders
First in Protection
First American Title Insurance Company (“First American”) is one of the largest title [...]]]></description>
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<p>International Title Insurance policies designed for the purchase, financing and leasing of real property throughout Mexico providing unparalleled financial protection, title insurance expertise and superior customer service.</p>
<p>Valuable Title Protection For Property Owners and Lenders</p>
<p>First in Protection</p>
<p>First American Title Insurance Company (“First American”) is one of the largest title companies in the world and has been in business since 1889. We are known for our innovative leadership in the industry and expertise in underwriting. First American’s title policies are backed by the financial standing of its parent, First American Corporation, which has revenues of over $3 billion. Its stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (under the symbol FAF).</p>
<p>With a First American International Policy, you are protected by an insurance policy, a true indemnity contract that we uphold in the U.S. If any defect covered by our policy in the chain of title is found, we are responsible for the loss or damage this defect causes. The First American difference in protection is that our policies cover non-recorded as well as recorded matters at the Public Registry of Property.</p>
<p>The policies are issued directly by First American in the U.S. As such, all claims will be handled in the U.S. without the insured having to go through the Mexican court system. Your policy is also backed by our obligation to provide a defense for covered matters. That means that First American will stand by you in response to a challenge to your title in Mexico. You simply tender your claim to First American, and we will defend in Mexico your property rights as insured.</p>
<p>First in Mexico</p>
<p>First American was the first U.S. company to issue title insurance policies on Mexican land. We have been facilitating complex commercial, industrial and residential real estate transactions throughout the country for over twenty -five years. We are experts in the Mexican law, property ownership and transfer system. We have the experience to simplify Mexico’s often difficult and complex real estate transactional processes and eliminate delays, and costly or damaging misunderstandings. Our clients include institutional investors, industrial park developers, hotel/resort owners, retailers, manufacturers, as well as the residential buyer.</p>
<p>First in Service</p>
<p>Our goal at First American is to make every Mexico transaction safe, easy and economical. After twenty -five years of operating in Mexico, we have developed time-tested, efficient policy issuance procedures. We have excellent working relationships with U.S. and Mexican experts, including attorneys, brokers, engineers, appraisers and surveyors, to assist you at every step of a transaction in legal, governmental, banking, tax, and real estate matters.</p>
<p>We also offer escrow services as an independent and neutral holder of funds. We have an international escrow account arranged through a major U.S. bank to securely hold deposits, proceeds from sales and/or purchase funds. Under your instructions, we will disburse the funds to payoff mortgages, real estate commissions, taxes due at closings, closing fees and/or the purchase price.</p>
<p>First in International</p>
<p>First American currently offers title insurance protection in 51 countries including Canada, the Caribbean, and the majority of Latin America, Europe and Asia.</p>
<p>THE FIRST AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE POLICIES FOR MEXICO</p>
<p>The First American International Policy of Title Insurance with the Mexican Endorsement (“Mexican Policy”) is very similar to the American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) policy available in the U.S. It is designed to insure any recognized land interest in Mexico such as direct ownership, leasehold and trust or beneficial ownership (“fideicomiso”) covering commercial and residential properties, including privatized communal farms (“ejidos”), beachfront and border properties (the “excluded zones”).</p>
<p>The Mexican Policy includes specific title risk coverage against marital rights, fraud, mortgages, mechanic’s and/or tax liens, easements, contractual obligations restricting the use of the property, adverse possession by a third party, ejidos, forgery and other matters not of record (based upon our receipt of acceptable surveys, surveyor’s certificates or affidavits, seller’s affidavits and real property tax certificates). The policy insures against loss from defects in title unknown to the insured prior to the date of the transfer of title or loan that were not otherwise stated in the policy, regardless of whether the loss results from errors in the Public Registry, errors in the search of the Public Registry or any other cause. It also covers access to the land. The policy is written in English, insures in dollars and pays claims in dollars. It is a U.S. policy covering land in Mexico issued directly by First American in the U.S. Coverage continues for the duration of time that the insured holds its interest in the real property.</p>
<p>The Mexican Policy has fourteen clauses dealing with significant threats to title of concern to the Mexico investor, including …</p>
<ul>
<li>Ownership issues, such as title being vested other than as insured, or having defects, liens, mortgages, contracts, options and other encumbrances on the title.</li>
<li>Fraud and forgery matters, including those resulting from undue influence, duress, incapacity or impersonation affecting the title.</li>
<li>Physical site questions, including right of access to and from the land, covenants limiting its use, easements and rights of way.</li>
<li>Transfer issues, such as unauthorized conveyances by a corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other legal entity, or one derived through a defective judicial proceeding.</li>
<li>Documentation problems, such as the invalidity of a document executed under an invalid power of attorney, or one improperly executed or recorded, or one with an erroneous or inadequate legal description of the land.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to the coverages in the Owner’s Policy, the Mexican Loan Policy offers lenders protection regarding …</p>
<ul>
<li>Insured mortgage issues, including the invalidity or unenforceability of a lien, charge or privilege of the insured mortgage – or of any assignment of that mortgage – due to, among other things, the invalid or unauthorized execution of the mortgage. It also insures priority of the insured mortgage over any lien, charge, privilege or encumbrance affecting title to the property covered by the insured mortgage.</li>
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<p>We can also offer a full array of endorsements to cover the needs of the insured. Most of the standard U.S. type endorsements as well as ones specific to Mexican land or the particular transaction can be added to a policy.</p>
<p>MEXICO PREMIUM RATES FOR TITLE INSURANCE</p>
<p>Owner’s, Lender’s &amp; Leasehold Policies</p>
<p>EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2001</p>
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<td>Cost per</td>
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<td>Policy amount</td>
<td>$1,000.00</td>
<td>Plus</td>
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<td>Up to $1,000,000</td>
<td>$ 5.00</td>
<td>$ 0.00</td>
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<td>Over $1,000,000 to $5,000,000</td>
<td>$ 4.50</td>
<td>$5,000 for first $1,000,000</td>
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<td>Over $5,000,000 to $10,000,000</td>
<td>$ 4.00</td>
<td>$23,000 for first $5,000,000</td>
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<td>Over $10,000,000</td>
<td>$ 3.50</td>
<td>$43,000 for first $10,000,000</td>
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<p>Minimum Risk Premium</p>
<p>The minimum risk premium for any policy of title insurance shall be $1,000.00.</p>
<p>Simultaneous Issue</p>
<p>Owner’s and Lender’s Policies must have the same, or no greater than 30 days difference in, effective dates and must cover the same property. The larger policy is calculated at the above rates and the smaller policy issued simultaneously shall be calculated at $1.00 per $1,000.00 of coverage.</p>
<p>Endorsements</p>
<p>The minimum charge for any endorsement shall be $25.00. The maximum charge per endorsement shall be 40% of the premium. The risk, according to the underwriter, of a specific endorsement will govern the rate to be charged.</p>
<p>NOTE: All premiums are to be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. All fractions of insurance are to be rounded up to the next $100.00.</p>
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		<title>Investing in Mexico, Investors may find treasures south of the border</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investing in Mexico – Investors may find treasures south of the border.
Introduction
International Real Estate
Amongst investment opportunities, international real estate has become one of the most sought after options in recent years due to its continuous success and increasing popularity.
Income Producing Opportunities
It turns out that Mexico has the highest per capita income in Latin America, and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Introduction</p>
<p>International Real Estate</p>
<p>Amongst investment opportunities, international real estate has become one of the most sought after options in recent years due to its continuous success and increasing popularity.</p>
<p>Income Producing Opportunities</p>
<p>It turns out that Mexico has the highest per capita income in Latin America, and that figure is increasing rapidly. Many investors are unaware of the incredible growth that is happening in Mexico.</p>
<p>Growth</p>
<p>Mexicos economy is currently undergoing significant growth and improvement. The development of the tourism industry, along with the recent improvements in the mortgage market, has provided Mexico with an ever improving opportunity to develop impressive future growth for real estate investments. This high-growth sector is driven basically by two factors: international travelers and their preference for Mexico´s sunny climate, spectacular beaches and singular attractions, and Mexicos National Trust Fund for Tourism Development, known by its Spanish acronym, FONATUR.</p>
<p>Property</p>
<p>For the first time, significant foreign investment as an investment , not vacation or retirement property, is being made in Mexico Real Estate.</p>
<p>The assistance of a lawyer specialising in Mexican property will help to ensure a problem free transaction, along with providing a full explanation of the varied fees and taxes associated with buying Mexican real estate. Consider the straight forward buying process of Mexican property, along with the associated buying costs.</p>
<p>Couple of things to remember when you are ready to purchase property:</p>
<p>1-The Notario has to have a Certificado de Libertad de Gravamen (No liens Certificate from the state government) which it is obtained at the Registro publico de la Propiedad Raiz (Public Registry of the Property in the state in which the property is located).</p>
<p>2-You have the rigth to a translator which his/her name should be included in the actual deed for record purposes.</p>
<p>3-The notario is co-responsible for collecting capital gain taxes (ISR – Impuesto Sobre la renta), if you are the seller you may be excempt of paying this tax if you can prove that you have been living in the property (this can be done by showing the latest electric bills to the property.</p>
<p>Doing business in Mexico</p>
<p>Investing in Mexico is not easy or for everyone, many instances of foreigners getting screwed doing business in Mexico results not from a purposeful intent to do so but because of a difference in cultural perceptions.</p>
<p>Profeco</p>
<p>If you are ripped off there is a consumer protection agency called PROFECO, The Federal Consumer Protection Agency, with offices in all major cities. The important attribute about PROFECO is that they have the power to order the service or product provider to return moneys, or complete what was promised.</p>
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		<title>Real Estate Careers in Mexico</title>
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Whether you are looking for a full-time career or would just like to add supplemental income, STAMATIO &#38; COMPANY has a solution for you! Work as a full time real estate agent and enjoy unlimited income potential, or work as a part-time referral agent and generate a stream of additional income by referring your family, [...]]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste"><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/real-estate-careers-in-mexico/real-estate-careers/" rel="attachment wp-att-141" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-141" title="Real Estate Careers" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Real-Estate-Careers-300x210.jpg" alt="Real Estate Careers 300x210 Real Estate Careers in Mexico" width="300" height="210" /></a>Whether you are looking for a full-time career or would just like to add supplemental income, STAMATIO &amp; COMPANY has a solution for you! Work as a full time real estate agent and enjoy unlimited income potential, or work as a part-time referral agent and generate a stream of additional income by referring your family, friends, and neighbors who are looking to buy or sell a home.</div>
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<div>STAMATIO &amp; COMPANY offers an excellent training and mentoring program to help guide you through your first few transactions and help you become a successful sales associate. Our extensive training program allows both new and experienced agents alike the opportunity to generate business immediately and start earning money quickly.We are looking for professional people that have sales experience in real estate transactions/sales with proven ability and a positive attitude. We are looking for people that are motivated to learn and are willing to put the effort that it takes to be successful in this industry.</div>
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<div>Accelerated &amp; Ongoing Training Programs</div>
<div>Extra support for new agents</div>
<div>Get started fast – new agent training</div>
<div>Continuing training and focus groups</div>
<div>We provide training and would consider any applicant that is seeking a career in Real Estate.</div>
<div>Income potential</div>
<div>50/50 split commision</div>
<div>Earnings above average</div>
<div>Entry Level              $40,000 to $60,000</div>
<div>Experienced            $100,000 plus</div>
<div>Job title:                   REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALES AGENTS</div>
<div>Please forward resumes by email to hr@stamatio.com</div>
<div>Location:               Queretaro, Queretaro MX</div>
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<div>Our managers are non-competing, licensed brokers and are actively involved in the industry on local, state, and national levels. They act as coaches and mentors to guide and encourage you to reach your goals.</div>
<div>We are the #1 Real Estate Brokerage Firm in Mexico</div>
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<ol>
<li>Most advertisement in Mexico and the U.S. and Canada.</li>
<li>We Have Buyers and Leads Other Companies Never See</li>
<li>Corporate relationships</li>
<li>Relocation leads</li>
<li>New Homes relationships</li>
<li>Walk-in clients</li>
<li>Leads generated from 100’s of affiliate brokers and sales agents.</li>
<li>Special Benefits</li>
<li>Bonus opportunities</li>
</ol>
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<div>We are committed to providing One Stop Service to both you and your clients. Our family of companies, in house financial services, real estate brokerage alliances and partnerships include:</div>
<div>
<ol>
<li>Real Estate Brokers of Mexico, USA and Canada</li>
<li>Resale Division</li>
<li>New Homes Division</li>
<li>Full Service Marketing Division</li>
<li>Technology Division</li>
<li>Relocation &amp; Customer Service Center</li>
<li>Mexico Title &amp; Research</li>
<li>Insurance Companies</li>
<li>Land Planning Solutions</li>
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<div>Please forward resumes by email to hr@stamatio.com</div>
<div>Experienced and Dedicated Management Team</div>
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		<title>Mexico City Offers Free Health Insurance for Tourists</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MEXICO.-A program by Mexico City Government was implemented this week for national and international tourists visiting Mexico City, this program was implemented as a way to recover the tourist industry heavily hit by the A/H1N1 influenza, informed Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard.
The Tourist Assistance Card, a one of a kind service in the world is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/mexico-city-offers-free-health-insurance-for-tourists/mexico-city/" rel="attachment wp-att-144" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-144" title="Mexico City" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Mexico-City-300x225.jpg" alt="Mexico City 300x225 Mexico City Offers Free Health Insurance for Tourists" width="300" height="225" /></a>MEXICO.-A program by <a href="http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/index.php?idioma=en" title="Mexico City Government"  target="_blank">Mexico City Government</a> was implemented this week for national and international tourists visiting Mexico City, this program was implemented as a way to recover the tourist industry heavily hit by the A/H1N1 influenza, informed Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard.</p>
<dd style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 4px; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 19px; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/contenido.php?cat=50500&amp;sub=13" title="Turist Insurance Card"  target="_blank">The Tourist Assistance Card</a>, a one of a kind service in the world is offered free of charge, aims to “have Mexico City where we want it to be” Ebrard said tuesday in announcing the new service for tourists.</span></dd>
<dd style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 4px; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><span style="line-height: 19px; font-size: 13px;">The only requirement for travelers applying for the Tourist Assistance card is to present proof of lodging in one of the 460 hotels in the city, this card  entitles travelers to:</span></dd>
<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Mexico-City.jpg" ></a>Medical care against influenza virus type A H1N1, by accident or illness, and ambulance dispatch hospitalization, in addition to medication.</p>
<p>There will also be dental, medical repatriation, hotel stay on convalesence, accompanying minors and funeral repatriation, as well as legal assistance in case of theft, loss of luggage and flight delay or cancellation.</p>
<p>Now the challenge is to ensure that ( the insurance) works, “Ebrard said when delivering the firsts <a href="http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/contenido.php?cat=50500&amp;sub=13" title="Travel Assistance Cards"  target="_blank">Travel Assistance Cards</a> in Mexico to tourists who were on their vacation and did attend this public event.</p>
<p>An international insurance company contracted by the government of the Federal District will cover the expenses and the deductible amount will be paid by the Mexico City Government.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/index.php?idioma=en" title="Mexico City"  target="_blank"> Mexico City</a> receives an annual influx of some three million international tourists and four million domestic, but now the hotel occupancy is at 59% capacity after the peak of the epidemic of swine flu in late April and May of this year.<span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> </span></span></p>
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		<title>Morelia UNESCO World Heritage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the region was inhabited by a people known as the Pirindas, and the place was called “Guayangareo”. Morelia was officially founded on May 18, 1541, by the first viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza, as “City of Michoacán”. It was inhabited by 50 Spanish noble families and by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/morelia-unesco-world-heritage/morelia-cathedral/" rel="attachment wp-att-147" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-147" title="Morelia Cathedral" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Morelia-Cathedral-300x195.jpg" alt="Morelia Cathedral 300x195 Morelia UNESCO World Heritage" width="300" height="195" /></a>Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the region was inhabited by a people known as the Pirindas, and the place was called “Guayangareo”. Morelia was officially founded on May 18, 1541, by the first viceroy of New Spain, Antonio de Mendoza, as “City of Michoacán”. It was inhabited by 50 Spanish noble families and by Purepecha Indians (brought from Pátzcuaro and Tiripetio to serve the Spanish). In 1545, the name was changed to “Valladolid”.</p>
<p>Unlike Pátzcuaro, an indigenous city of which Valladolid was a rival for a long time, Valladolid was essentially Spanish, inhabited by conquistadors and their descendants, and by upstarts that came from the metropolis. In 1547 it got the title of city, and was given a coat of arms in 1553.</p>
<p>The rivalry between Pátzcuaro and Valladolid occurred when they began a dispute about where the seat of the bishopric of Michoacan should locate. The Spaniards wanted Valladolid to be made into an episcopal city, but Vasco de Quiroga, who always defended the Indians from the Spaniards, wanted this title to be granted to Pátzcuaro. In 1571, six years after Vasco de Quiroga’s death, King Philip II upgraded Valladolid to an episcopal city.</p>
<p>In 1580, Valladolid replaced Pátzcuaro as the capital of Michoacán. During the colonial period a number of religious orders established themselves in the city, allowing it to take an important place in the history of art and culture in New Spain. Important architectural sites from the colonial period include the Catedral de Morelia, the Aqueduct (built between 1785 and 1789 by Fray Antonio de San Miguel), the Governor’s Palace, the Palacio Clavijero, and numerous churches, convents, and houses. The Conservatorio de Música de las Rosas of Morelia was the first music conservatory in the Americas.</p>
<p>The city is the birthplace of José María Morelos (1765), after whom it was renamed on September 12, 1828, and who along with Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla began the War of Independence from Spain in 1810. It was also the birthplace of Agustín de Iturbide (1783), later Emperor of Mexico, and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, who played a key role in the instigation of the Independence movement</p>
<p>On September 15, 2008, at 11 p.m., during festivities celebrating the 198th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, civilians gathered on the Plaza Melchor Ocampo were attacked by a fragmentation grenade, followed by a second detonation four blocks away. Official sources confirmed eight dead and 135 injured. Terrorist groups linked to organized crime and drug trafficking were alleged to be responsible for these attacks. On September 26, 2008, three arrests were made in connection with the attacks.</p>
<p>The Historic Downtown Area (Centro Histórico), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompasses approximately 150 city blocks at the city center, roughly corresponding to the urban area of the city at the end of the eighteenth century. The Centro Histórico contains over 1,000 historical buildings and sites.</p>
<p>Morelia is characterized by the magnificence of its monuments which are mostly colonial. The most remarkable buildings are the baroque cathedral, finished in 1744; the convent of San Francisco, built in 1513; the convent of San Agustín, founded in 1550; the college and temple of La Compañia de Jesus, started in 1580 and known as Palacio Clavijero; the convent of El Carmen, constructed in 1597; the convent of Santa Catarina that dates from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.</p>
<p>Other important constructions are the 1613 convent of La Merced, the college of Santa Rosa María whose foundation was in 1743; the palace of the Executive, its construction started in 1734 and finished in 1770; the eighteenth century palaces of the Legislature and of the Judiciary; the sixteenth century college Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, reconstructed in 1882, the eighteenth century Museo Michoacano; and the house where José María Morelos was born, on Corregidora street, which is now used as a museum, library and for cultural events.</p>
<p>The Casa de las Artesanías features a large variety of high quality artisanal works. There are several other notable historical churches in town including the Templo de las Rosas annex to the Conservatorio de las Rosas, which are both examples of baroque architecture, and the Templo de San Diego (also known as Santuario de Guadalupe), built with an interpretation of the Rococo style using indigenous colors and techniques. The monumental aqueduct, built in colonial days to bring water into town, was functional through 1910. It is made up by more than 250 arches.</p>
<p>Its construction started in 1787 and finished in 1789. The inner city is built of reddish sandstone, lending the city a unique character among Mexico’s many noteworthy colonial cities and giving origin to the name Ciudad de las Canteras Rosas (“city of pink stone”) that is sometimes used in reference to Morelia.</p>
<p>Monarcas Morelia, a soccer team playing in the Primera División de México, is based in Morelia.</p>
<p>Morelia has three golf courses: “Club Campestre de Morelia” founded in 1968, which has 9 holes with great difficulty because of very large trees and beautiful lakes; “Tres Marías”, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course that hosts the LPGA once a year; “Club Erandeni”, which recently opened its fairways to the public. A fourth, designed by Carter Morrish, is under development in Bosque Monarca, now known as Altozano.</p>
<p>At the southern edge of the city is the Santa María mountain range, and is home to upscale residential districts, private sector schools and the Universidad Vasco de Quiroga and the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Under construction in this area is Paseo Morelia, a shopping center which will be among the largest in Latin America, slated to open in late 2008. The main road leading to this area has been recently re-named Juan Pablo Blvd., and it leads to a traffic circle bearing a bronze statute of the late Pope John Paul II.</p>
<p>Land has been donated in the vicinity for the construction of a school operated by the Legionaries of Christ. Originally called Montaña Monarca, this development has been renamed Altozano and is patterned after the Ave Maria planned community near Naples, Florida, United States.</p>
<p>Since 2006, the first half of the prestigious Linares chess tournament has been held in Morelia.</p>
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		<title>Closing Cost for the Purchase of Real Estate in Patzcuaro Mexico</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ROLE OF THE NOTARIO (NOTARY PUBLIC) in Mexico.
The Notario’s function is different from that of the U.S. counterpart . The office is appointed by the State Governor and the Notario has the power to witness and certify business documents which require absolute authenticity. The office also must manage and secure storage of original records. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/notary-public-in-patzcuaro-mexico/notario-publico/" rel="attachment wp-att-150" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-150" title="Notario Publico" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Notario-Publico-300x155.jpg" alt="Notario Publico 300x155 Closing Cost for the Purchase of Real Estate in Patzcuaro Mexico" width="300" height="155" /></a>ROLE OF THE NOTARIO (NOTARY PUBLIC) in Mexico.</p>
<p>The Notario’s function is different from that of the U.S. counterpart . The office is appointed by the State Governor and the Notario has the power to witness and certify business documents which require absolute authenticity. The office also must manage and secure storage of original records. The Notario has a law degree and must pass a stringent exam and the number of appointees is stricty limited. Under Mexican Law, a real estate deed must be prepared by a Notario.</p>
<p>Note that a Notario is a lawyer with specific duties and rights granted by the Mexican government, and is not the same as a U.S. notary. Mexican Law provides for private ownership of land by foreigners.</p>
<p>Notario Publico / Public Notary</p>
<p>Property may be purchased and title acquired for residential use by foreign nationals if it lies outside of the 100 kilometer border zone or outside of the 50 kilometer coastal zone.In the restricted border and coastal zones, foreigners may own land through a fidecomiso (a trust). These are set up through a bank.</p>
<p>In the restricted zones, a trust holds the deeds to the property for a designated beneficiary (or beneficiaries). The beneficiary may develop the property in accordance with local regulations, rent it, sell it, etc. The trust allows the beneficiary to name a beneficiary upon death. A buyer does not have to be a legal resident of Mexico to own real estate.</p>
<p>A Notario should guide the buyer through the necessary steps and documentation procedures that should be followed under Mexican law for real estate transactions.</p>
<p>Title insurance is not commonly used in Mexico, and it is not currently available in many states. However, title insurance is now available in Michoacán, and the Notario approved for title searches is located in Patzcuaro.</p>
<p>BUYER CLOSING COSTS</p>
<p>Closing costs are paid by the buyer. Usual costs include:</p>
<ul>
<li> Notary Public fees.</li>
<li>Certificate issued by the Public registry of the Property stating that the property is free of liens and encumbrances.</li>
<li>A permit for a foreigner to purchase real estate. Cost is approximately Pesos $5,075  for each individual whose name appears on the title.</li>
<li>Real estate acquisition tax of approximately 2.2%.</li>
<li>Public recording fee.</li>
<li>Appraisal fee and blue prints, if required.</li>
<li>Other.</li>
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<p>This general information is not intended to be comprehensive. Consult an attorney experienced in Mexican real estate law for legal counsel.</p>
<p>NOTARY PUBLIC IN PATZCUARO</p>
<p>Notaría # 24 Notario : Lic. José Hernández Garnica</p>
<ul>
<li>Tel/Fax : (434) 342-05-00, (434) 342-27-56 From U:S dial 011-52+number</li>
<li>E-mail : not_24@hotmail.com</li>
<li>Address : Codallos # 28 Colonia Centro, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan. Mexico C.P. 61600</li>
</ul>
<p>Notaría # 61 Notario : Lic. Ernesto Valladares Gómez</p>
<ul>
<li>Tel/Fax : (434) 342-04-97 From U:S dial 011-52+number</li>
<li>E-mail :</li>
<li>Address : Dr. Benito Mendoza # 22 Interior “B”, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan. Mexico C.P. 61600</li>
</ul>
<p>Notaría # 90 Notario : Lic. Ignacio Manuel Sandoval Hernández</p>
<ul>
<li>Tel/Fax : (434)342-25-27, (434) 324-53-44 From U:S dial 011-52+number</li>
<li>E-mail:</li>
<li>Address : Ahumada # 13, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan. Mexico C.P. 61600</li>
</ul>
<p>Notaría # 114 Notario : Lic. Irma Vargas Fernández</p>
<ul>
<li>Tel/Fax : (434) 342-31-48 From U:S dial 011-52+number</li>
<li>E-mail :</li>
<li>Address : Portal Arteaga, Plazuela San Francisco # 2 Colonia Centro, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan. Mexico C.P. 61600</li>
</ul>
<p>Notaría # 117 Notario : Lic. Javier Flores De Jesús</p>
<ul>
<li>Tel/Fax : (434) 34 2-58-77</li>
<li>E-mail :</li>
<li>Address : Libertad # 55 Colonia Centro, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan. Mexico C.P. 61600</li>
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		<title>Lake Zirahuen the Feel of a Small Village with Exhuberant Beauty</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zirahuen is a tranquil pueblo (town) on a lake that has the same name (Lake Zirahuen) it is located a short 15 minute drive from the beautiful colonial city of Patzcuaro and about 50 minute drive from Morelia´s International Airport, one of the many atractives that Zirahuen has to offer besides its exhuberant beauty is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/lake-zirahuen-the-feel-of-a-small-village-with-exhuberant-beauty/lake-zirahuen/" rel="attachment wp-att-154" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-154" title="Lake Zirahuen" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lake-Zirahuen-300x225.jpg" alt="Lake Zirahuen 300x225 Lake Zirahuen the Feel of a Small Village with Exhuberant Beauty" width="300" height="225" /></a>Zirahuen is a tranquil pueblo (town) on a lake that has the same name (Lake Zirahuen) it is located a short 15 minute drive from the beautiful colonial city of Patzcuaro and about 50 minute drive from Morelia´s International Airport, one of the many atractives that Zirahuen has to offer besides its exhuberant beauty is the feel of a smalll village, there are no big name hotels or resorts in the area and slowly but surely has become one of the preferred spots for weekend travelers as well as Mexican and American Retirees, property prices in Zirahuen are affordable compared with other areas in the state.</p>
<p>Zirahuen is so beautiful that words can not even start to describe its beauty, come visit Zirahuen and see why people like me have felled in love with its enchanting beauty as well as the tranquility it has to offer.</p>
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		<title>Uruapan, The Avocado Capital of the World</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Uruapan is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. Its main natural attraction is the Cupatitzio River (dubbed “the river that sings”), because along its flow are tourist attractions. The National Park Eduardo Ruiz is home of “La Rodilla del Diablo”, the source of the river which courses through the city and out toward “La [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/uruapan-the-avocado-capital-of-the-world/avocado-farm-uruapan/" rel="attachment wp-att-157" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-157" title="Avocado Farm Uruapan" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Avocado-Farm-Uruapan-300x244.jpg" alt="Avocado Farm Uruapan 300x244 Uruapan, The Avocado Capital of the World" width="300" height="244" /></a>Uruapan is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. Its main natural attraction is the Cupatitzio River (dubbed “the river that sings”), because along its flow are tourist attractions. The National Park Eduardo Ruiz is home of “La Rodilla del Diablo”, the source of the river which courses through the city and out toward “La Tzaráracua” and “La Tzararacuita”, waterfalls on the southern outskirts of the city, and flows into the Presa Infernillo and eventually the Pacific Ocean. Paricutín volcano emerged in the vicinity in 1943, scaring away much of the population.</p>
<p>Uruapan is served by Uruapan International Airport. Uruapan has a sister city: Culver City, the street where National Park is has that name (Culver City Street); also, the firefighters of Uruapan received a few years ago personal equipment and vehicles from Culver City and Kansas City Fire Department to do a better job.</p>
<p>The word Uruapan comes from the Purépecha word ulhupani, meaning “place of eternal formation and fertility of flower buds.” Uruapan, “place where the god-prince of flowers is revered, was established before the arrival of the Spaniards and was an exuberant paradise and a peaceful chiefdom corresponding to the Purépecha King.” Reséndiz 1991 said there are various interpretations of the meaning of Uruapan, for some meaning “water jug,” for others it means “where the trees always give fruit.” Others have determined it comes from the word urhuapani, meaning “blooming” or “sprouting.” The place where everything flowers also translates to “where the hearts of plants bloom like the flowers and enjoy a perpetual spring.”</p>
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		<title>The Aqueduct of Querétaro, Mexico</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Blake Rayden
There is a snake crawling out of the centro histórico of Querétaro, Mexico. It makes its way 1.78 kms along what is now the avenue Zaragoza and finally hiding its head into one of the hills surrounding the center of the city. This snake is over 30 meters tall, and is made of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Author: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/blake-rayden/234470.htm" title="Blake Rayden" >Blake Rayden</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/the-aqueduct-of-queretaro-mexico/queretaro-acueduct/" rel="attachment wp-att-192" ><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-192" title="Queretaro Acueduct" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Queretaro-Acueduct-199x300.jpg" alt="Queretaro Acueduct 199x300 The Aqueduct of Querétaro, Mexico" width="199" height="300" /></a>There is a snake crawling out of the centro histórico of Querétaro, Mexico. It makes its way 1.78 kms along what is now the avenue Zaragoza and finally hiding its head into one of the hills surrounding the center of the city. This snake is over 30 meters tall, and is made of stone, its blood was the life’s blood of Santiago de Querétaro for centuries.  This snake is the aqueduct of Querétaro.</p>
<p>Whether you see it in the day or night, it is an impressive site. The Pan-American Highway makes its way beneath its arches. It has stood for hundreds of years and is still used today to bring water to the dozens of fountains that are found in the UNESCO world heritage city of Querétaro, Mexico. It is immaculately maintained, and is a fixture in the Querétaro landscape. Along it’s base it is now surrounded by trendy restaurants and coffee houses, but it was not always so.</p>
<p>When it was built, these streets were nothing more than fields of corn, and the legend of why the aqueduct was built is one of love that could never be.  The aqueduct was built in the beginning of the 17th century by the Marquis del Villa del Aguila. At the time he was the richest man in Querétaro.  He had more money than he could ever use, but he was old and alone. One day, while strolling through one of the many public plazas in Querétaro he came across a nun from the local convent of Santa Clara reading on a bench.</p>
<p>The beauty of the nun, made the Marquis fall instantly in love with her. Unable to resist he went over to talk to her. To his surprise and dismay, he found that her beauty was only matched by her intelligence and grace. What made matters worse was that this nun, Clarissa, also fell in love with him. But both the Marquis and Clarissa were pious people and they knew that Clarissa was already wed to the lord and could not be with another.</p>
<p>So, Clarissa asked the Marquis to show his love for her by building a home where they could both live together in spirit. Taking that to heart, the Marquis built the most beautiful house in the city, what is now the Hotel Casa de la Marquesa. The house was made of the most expensive material from around Mexico and the world. Its beauty rivaled the palace of the emporer in the Marquis homeland of Spain. But the crown jewel of the house was that it was the only one in Querétaro to have running water.</p>
<p>To make this possible he built the aqueduct of Querétaro, to bring water from 20 km’s away. He also shared this water with the public by placing 12 fountains around the city where the local population of Querétaro could have access to clean drinking water. To this day, the aqueduct, his house and the fountains stand as testament to this unrequited love.</p>
<p>Today the best place to view the Aqueduct is from atop the lookout point behind the Convent of the cross on top of the hill of Sangremal. Do not miss the opportunity to see it at night, when it is lit up and rises above the city.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong></p>
<p>Blake Rayden – lives with his wife in Mexico and runs a Spanish language school for foreigners, the <a href="http://www.queretarolanguageschool.com" title="Queretaro Language School" >Querétaro Language School</a> . In his free time he enjoys writing, photography and travel. Come study at our <a href="http://www.queretarolanguageschool.com/spanishPrograms.htm" title="Spanish School Queretaro Mexico" >Spanish School Queretaro Mexico</a>.</p>
<p>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/" >ArticlesBase.com</a> – <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-aqueduct-of-quereacutetaro-mexico-1234537.html" title="The Aqueduct of Querétaro, Mexico" >The Aqueduct of Querétaro, Mexico</a></p>
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		<title>Ixtapa Zihuatanejo &#8211; Costa Grande Guerrero</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ZIHUATANEJO
The name Zihuatanejo is from the Nahuatl “Cihuatlán”, meaning “place of women” because it was a matriarchal society.
In pre-Columbian times, a Tarascan leader with a title of Caltzontzin (that means: He who governs countless houses) frequented the area from the modern day Lake Pátzcuaro region.
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<p>The name Zihuatanejo is from the Nahuatl “Cihuatlán”, meaning “place of women” because it was a matriarchal society.</p>
<p>In pre-Columbian times, a Tarascan leader with a title of Caltzontzin (that means: He who governs countless houses) frequented the area from the modern day Lake Pátzcuaro region.</p>
<p>Legend has it that he constructed the rock barrier on Playa Las Gatas (named for the harmless whiskered sharks that used to be found there) to provide a sheltered swimming area and harbor for the women and children, though the town’s official historian says this is a myth. Nevertheless, that barrier, whether man-made or natural, continues to protect the beach to this day.</p>
<p>In 1523, a Spanish expedition under Juan Rodríguez Villafuerte arrived in Zihuatanejo, where he built the first shipyard of the New Spain and constructed several caravels and brigantines, with which he sailed on to Acapulco.</p>
<p>With the arrival of the Spanish, the name Cihuatlan was transformed first into Cihuatlán and then into Ciguatanejo. Zihuatanejo’s current name form has only been in use for the past couple of centuries.</p>
<p>The Spanish Conquistadores believed Cihuatlán to be a land to the northwest with beautiful Amazon women, gold, and precious gems, and perhaps another name for the Seven Cities of Cibola.</p>
<p>In both the movie The Shawshank Redemption and the Stephen King novella it came from, the main character Andy Dufresne dreams about one day being able to own a small hotel on the beach in Zihuatanejo. Red’s (Morgan Freeman) famous phrase “Zi…what?” has become popular with the people that visit this place.</p>
<p>Zihuatanejo is the title of a song by Fightstar. It is a B-side on the single Floods, released on March 3rd, 2008. Charlie Simpson, lead singer of Fightstar, is a big fan of the movie The Shawshank Redemption.</p>
<p>Zihuatanejo is the title of a song by the Swedish band Kongh. The epic 13:02 song is the album closer of their 2007 debut “Counting Heartbeats”.</p>
<p>The Mexican musical duo Rodrigo y Gabriela titled a song on their self-titled second studio album after Ixtapa.</p>
<p>In the episode of Chuck titled “Chuck versus the Third Dimension”, after Morgan tells Big Mike that Butterman, an ex-con, is leaving for Zihuatanejo, Big Mike replies that Zihuatanejo is Mexican for Philadelphia.</p>
<p>IXTAPA</p>
<p>Ixtapa is a government-planned tourist resort that was begun in the early 1970s and constructed on what was once a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary.</p>
<p>In 1968, the Bank of Mexico created a special fund for the creation of new tourist destinations on the country’s coastlines. The first two such destinations were Cancún, in the state of Quintana Roo, and Ixtapa, next to the town of Zihuatanejo. The development of Ixtapa was supported by a loan from the World Bank.</p>
<p>The master plan for Ixtapa was developed by architects Enrique and Agustín Landa Verdugo, who also participated in the choice of the site. Their project defined the tourist destination’s street layout and zoning. The project is organized in super-blocks with irregular shapes, with the high-speed streets separating these blocks, and cul-de-sacs within them.</p>
<p>A couple of architects were selected to build this city, some still live in the first residential area called Villa las Garzas. Architects like Miguel Ángel Rojas and Concepción Rivera live and work in this town.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/ixtapa-zihuatanejo-costa-grande-guerrero/ixtapa/" rel="attachment wp-att-161" ><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-161" title="Ixtapa" src="http://www.stamatiorealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ixtapa-300x230.jpg" alt="Ixtapa 300x230 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo   Costa Grande Guerrero" width="300" height="230" /></a>Ixtapa Offers over five thousand hotel rooms and villas for you to choose from. One is likely to find the right property to accommodate ones needs. Many hotels and resorts offer All-Inclusive packages to bring additional benefits at a lower cost to their guests. Many of the large hoteliere chains have properties in Ixtapa, including Melia, NH, Holiday Inn, Park Royal, Hotel Ixtapa Palace Resort &amp; Spa, and Club Med.</p>
<p>Cruises often stop at Ixtapa, the city has become a major cruise stop and a major attraction for its beaches.</p>
<p>The Resort of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo can be reached by air, bus and highway and has its own airport, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International.</p>
<p>Flights are available from Mexico City, several provincial cities, and various places in the United States and Canada.</p>
<p>Airlines: Aeromexico, Mexicana/Click, Interjet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.</p>
<p>Charter Lines: Apple Vacations, Champion Air, Funjet Vacations, MLT Vacations, Ryan International, Sunwing Vacations, Transglobal and others.</p>
<p>Bus Lines: Autovias, <strong>Costa</strong> Line, Estrella de Oro, La Linea Plus, Parhikuni, Primera Plus, Tap, Turistar/Futura, Via Plus.</p>
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