The year is passing rapidly, and while we like to say thank you as often as possible, this Thanksgiving we would like to give thanks for the successful passing year. And even if our Thanksgiving day plates will be big, we have even bigger plans for 2012. Home sales in the past year have been rising month by month, and it’s growing is ever nearer to the economists’ estimation of a healthy housing market.

This year at Coldwell Banker Riveras, Baja California Sur real estate & brokerage, we are thankful for 2011 for bringing us the improving real estate market in Baja. We are thankful for our colleagues, our friends and families, our business partners and our fellow Baja friends, sharing with us the passion for this beautiful place on Earth. We are thankful for buyers who never stopped believing in Baja and are continuing and building their dreams of living in paradise.

Pedregal Heights, Cabo San Lucas

In the past year we were often asked “How is the real estate in Baja today?” And we were happy to respond that it hasn’t been better in years! The prices of properties today are down between 20 to 50% from their original prices in 2007, which makes it a perfect time for buyers to buy that piece of land or property that they always dreamed of, and make their vacation home or an investment property in the beautiful Baja.

We have seen improvements in all Baja real estate markets: Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos, La Paz, Los Barriles, La Ribera and San Jose del Cabo. Smart buyers are taking the deals before they are gone!

New homes, home resales, commercial land, land for individual homes or residential developments are available at prices we might not see again soon.

Pedregal, La Paz

Pedregal developments in Cabo San Lucas and Pedregal in La Paz have introduced amazing value pricing and purchase incentives that dwarf any value buyers may obtain in purchasing a built home. In order to further address the construction process, Pedregal has partnered with several renowned architects with proved track records in custom home design and construction, and for those who want the added oversight, there are also sophisticated construction management providers. The price of construction in Baja adjusted due to the slow economy worldwide, and this allows you to get more for your money in the dream home custom designed for your vacation needs.

The high-end community of Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas has very affordable lots with an average price of $46 US dollars per sq ft, within a gorgeous setting. We can clearly see that land in Pedregal is still a ‘bargain’. Not only it offers great views, but also the tranquility of living in a beautiful place next to the ocean.

The prices of land in Pedregal development in La Paz are between $13.93USD to $25.54 USD per sq ft, which includes the incredible unobstructed views to the Sea of Cortez and the city of La Paz, just a walking distance from the beach, with privacy and continuously growing added value.

While enjoying your Thanksgiving, and thinking of what you would like to be thankful for in the year to come, we would like to invite you to think of investing in Baja. In years to come, we promise you will be thankful for this decision.

Have an amazing Thanksgiving!

Come and visit our properties for sale and developments, take a tour with one of our experienced agents, and choose your piece of paradise. For more information and on-line property search visit www.cbriveras.com, contact us at info@cbriveras.com or call us at US Vonage: 1.866.805.49.38 or+52.624.143.1342.

Beautiful multi-level, four bedroom house for sale with an amazing view from Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas to the Cabo San Lucas Marina from every single area.

This house is nicely decorated with details that highlight Mexican culture, such as colorful walls and fabric, talavera tiles, heavy mirrors, rustic furniture, perfectly maintained Pergola roof in terrace and a Palapa shading your carport.
Perfect vacation home for sale in Cabo San Lucas!

For more information on this or other Cabo San Lucas homes for sale please do not hesitate to contact us: info@cbriveras.com or call us to +52 624 143 02 02 or toll free 1 858 964 3710

Casa Cascadas

Open House in Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas

Casa Cascadas

Casa Cascadas

This house offers incredible views to the Pacific Ocean. Nice layout with a little over 4,906 sq ft of construction that includes an ample terrace with pool, hot tub and fire pit. $1,699,000 USD, by Marilu Madrid.

Join us tomorrow Thursday June 23^rd, from 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM to preview the house and enjoy the gorgeous sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Signs will be available directing you to the house.

Your attendance confirmation is greatly appreciated!

More information with:

Marilu Madrid

mmadrid@pedregal.com

Villa Bellavista & Casa Kaniff

Open House in Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas

Villa Bellavista

Gorgeous home with Sea of Cortes views and short distance to town. Nice Mexican details throughout the property and sunny terrace overlooking the Marina. $975,000 USD, by Leticia Díaz Rivera.

Casa Kaniff

Casa Kaniff offers soothing views to the surroundings and offers you a front row seat every evening to admire the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. $950,000 USD, by Marilu Madrid.

Both residences will be available to tour this Friday June 10^th, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Signs will be available directing you to the houses.

Your attendance confirmation is greatly appreciated!

More information with the listing agents:

Leticia Diaz Rivera

leticia@pedregal.com

Marilu Madrid

mmadrid@pedregal.com

The history of development of Los Cabos, told in two videos through the eyes of the developers, who were here when it all started. Among them the Díaz Rivera family – the owners of Coldwell Banker real estate franchise in Baja California Sur, Coldwell Banker Riveras; Don Abelardo Rodriguez, Bud Parr, Luis Coppola, Manuel Yturbe, Marco Monroy Milán, John A. Vaughan, Mario Gadsden, Gonzalo Franyutti, and many others.

The videos are in Spanish, but the imagery is easy to understand:

Part #1:

Part #2

Contact us for more information on Los Cabos real estate and living and owning in Mexico: info@cbriveras.com or call +52.1.624.143.02.02, US Vonage: 1.866.805.49.38

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” – Robert Schuller

A new year is already on its way. So far, 2010 looks brighter that most of 2009 did, and everyone is happy about it. Still, there were many moments that are to be cherished, and people worth acknowledge.

That is why Coldwell Banker Riveras gathered at an intimate dinner to recognize the ones that made the difference in 2009.

The beautiful sunset over the Pacific tinted with soft pink, lilac and baby blue the sky, while the following Sales Associates were awarded by their top performance last year:

From Cabo San Lucas

• Joanie Feinstein
• Gabriela Velázquez
• Marilu Madrid

From San Jose

• Juan Alvarez
• Katia Cao

From Los Barriles & La Ribera

• Kevin O’Leary

From Pedregal de La Paz

• Anabelle Rossell
• Gabriela Alvarez

Awards were given by Leticia Diaz Rivera, Broker; Manuel Díaz Rivera, Finance Director and Juan Díaz Rivera, Sales Manager from Coldwell Banker Riveras.

2010 is beginning with a great attitude and a commitment from everyone in Coldwell Banker Riveras to remain the leaders in helping clients fulfill their dream in the South of Baja. And to our clients, our deepest gratitude for trusting the family that has been making history in the area for the past 35 years.

In today’s Smokin’ Hot Deals we would like to present to you Villa Kassis, fabulous home with beautiful Pacific views and with just couple of footsteps from the beach.  Villa Kassis is located in Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas, the only high-end residential community with immediate proximity to Cabo Marina and downtown.

Villa Kassis is one of the few homes with dining room, living room, kitchen, master suite and guest suite all at street level.  Each of these rooms lead out to an incredibly spacious terrace with pool, palapa, wet bar and fire pit making this an ideal spot for entertaining. 

The 2 guest suites have their own kitchenette, dining area and private terrace which is entered through a separate entrance.  Large entertainment room with pool table and TV.

See the Virtual tour of Villa Kassis here.

Offered at $1,995,000 USD by Joanie Feinstein

(when listed in 2007, asking price for this home was $ 3,200,000 USD!, meaning 37,65 % discount)

Pocket window throughout.

Gourmet kitchen.

Granite counter tops.

2 washer and dryers.

Double garage.

12,000 gal. water storage.

Price: $ 1,995,000 USD

Location: Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas

View: Ocean View

Size: 6,000 sq ft

Bedrooms: 4

Agent: Joanie Feinstein

Phone: +52 624 143 1342

Cell:  +52 1 624 122 3528

Vonage: (847) 919 5290

e-mail: jfeinstein@pedregal.com

See all Joanie’s listings here, and see all of Coldwell Banker Riveras real estate listings in Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas here.

Dear All,

we are happy to share a new issue of ESCAPES magazine with you. ESCAPES is a magazine published by Grupo Riveras, developers of Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, and owner of Coldwell Banker Riveras brokerage. ESCAPES is Your getaway Guide to Baja California Sur, bringing you undiscovered stories and places of Baja.

The magazine is printed in 15,000 copies and available all around Baja California Sur. For subscription information and/or advertising you can write us to: escapes@pedregal.com

We hope you like it as much as we do!

Dear All,

After successfully opening Capella Pedregal Hotel, we are proud to announce another opening in Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas, one of  the nicest high-end residential communities in Los Cabos, and the only one with direct proximity of the downtown Cabo and the city Marina.

The Club at El Rincon, opening invitation

Location: El Rincon del Pedregal, Pedregal, CSL
Link out: Click here
Description: Beautiful ocean view community with 26-villas presents The Club, Spa & Fitness center at El Rincon del Pedregal.
Date: 2009-07-31, from 6 to 9 PM

Title: Grand Opening – Capella Pedregal Hotel
Location: Capella Pedregal
Link out: Click here
Description: Capella Pedregal announces the Grand Opening of our new Hotel!
Date: 2009-07-13

Capella Pedregal, view from a hotel room