San Miguel Real Estate Market Update – April 2026

Resale home sales in San Miguel de Allende remained strong through April, and year‑to‑date activity continues to outpace the same period in 2025—our strongest year on record. It’s worth noting, however, that this April included five reporting weeks rather than the typical four, giving the month an unusual boost.  Even with the solid numbers, a few early stress signals are beginning to surface in the market. We’re monitoring these indicators closely and will provide deeper insight in next month’

San Miguel Real Estate Market Update – March 2026

Resale activity in San Miguel de Allende remained strong in March, though the data is beginning to show some conflicting signals. The number of properties going Under Contract was lower than in March 2025, yet the dollar volume for those contracts was 35% higher, even though prices themselves do not appear to be rising. Conversely, the number of closed sales increased 13% compared to March 2025, while the total dollar volume of those closings declined 26%. Despite these mixed indicators—and co

San Miguel Real Estate Market Update – February 2026

February was another solid month for resale homes in San Miguel de Allende. While the number of closed sales dipped compared to February 2025, the volume of homes that went under contract remained high — those transactions will appear in the closing figures over the coming month or two.  The question on many potential buyers' minds is whether San Miguel de Allende remains safe. The short answer is yes.  Following the death of cartel leader El Mencho and the violence that erupted in several oth

The Role of the Notario in Mexico

Only notarios can transfer real estate and perform other functions related to real property. They are responsible for searching the title for any defect, obtaining a certificate that the property is free of liens and debts and for registering the new deed in the name of the purchaser…

Taxes in Mexico: Just the Basics

More good news: the annual municipal taxes on property are very modest here in San Miguel de Allende. For median home values they amount to just a few hundred dollars a year. If you pay before the end of January there is a 15% discount.

Creative San Miguel de Allende

People move here and discover a creative side to themselves if it is not there already. When I moved here I was escaping from a long career as a classical musician that I had finally become frustrated with. Wanting a change, I ...