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Chili Cookoff Review for 2023

The turnout for this event was the best ever! We had to turn tasters away as the chili pots began to run empty.  Well we will learn and ask Chef to prepare a few more quarts for next year. We have 7 Participating Cooks who were – – Julie Quinn-O’Brien – Catherine Betzler – Deb Tulsky – Shar and Larry – Neptuno Restaurant-Bar & …

A Holiday Dream

There’s a warm breeze rustling the palm frowns in the coconut tree beside you. In the tropics this sound is like that of light rain beginning to come down. But the sky is the color of azure with no clouds in sight. You slip into the crystal clear pool and watch in the distance as small waves ebb and flow from the Banderas Bay …

Tropical Musings from Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Valla...

Tropical Musings from Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta June 2022 edition June promises to be another fun filled month in Lo de Marcos and in the offices of Galvan Real Estate and Services. We have much to be excited about.  Summer Vacations are right around the corner and the year is half over – How did that happen so quickly??  We have curated a …

A Community Cornerstone Highlighted by CEO Norman Eben...

A Community Cornerstone Highlighted by CEO Norman Ebenstein After the Vietnam War ended in 1975, over 150,000 Vietnamese people fled their war torn country, hoping for a better life elsewhere. Many died trying to escape the aftermath of the war on boats or encountered pirates in the waters that surround the coastal country.  Vietnamese Americans are the 4th largest Asian American group in the …

A story that ends with a jingle for Galvan Real Estate

We received a rental request from someone wanting to escape Quebec for the winter. That is no surprise!  When chatting with them, we discovered they were music producers and would be working while enjoying all that Lo de Marcos has to offer.  At least a month into Pierre and Johns stay at Casa Bendita #1 — https://www.galvanrealestateandservices.com/properties/casa-bendita-unit-1/ we discovered they were actually well known …

Your home in Lo de Marcos

Your home in Lo de Marcos, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico; From Scratch. From start to finish your tropical dream casa is under $95,000 USD. The costs not mentioned are your time and energy, but… by the end of this article you will discover the real possibility of your home in paradise. Prices are changing but as of today, here is a great blueprint to follow for …

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Things To Consider Before Building a Home

Things To Consider Before Building a Home Building a home from scratch is super rewarding since you get to choose each material and feature according to your taste and needs.  Well, it is not always as simple as it looks and there are so many things involved including getting a permit, hiring a good contractor, purchasing quality materials, and more. This is why you …

Tropical Musings from Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Naya...

Another year is coming to a close! As I write this today, I am thinking ahead to 2022 and what magic the team here at Galvan Real Estate and Services can create for the community as well as ourselves. There is so much to do and so little time to do it in. Stay tuned for the January Newsletter where we put those goals …

Yes! Loans are available for Canadians buying in Mexic...

Our Canadian Buyers of Real Estate in Riviera Nayarit have long asked about financing options here in Mexico which are few and far between. However, here is a Canadian Company that will only loan money to Canadians specially for purchasing a home here in Mexico. Seaport Credit been building strong and long-lasting relationships with leading Canadian banks and financial institutions for many years. With …

Benefits of Having a Patio Umbrella

The patio of a home serves different purposes for people. For some people, it is a place of relaxation where they can come together to enjoy quality time with family and friends. This explains why they fit in chairs, tables, and umbrellas to make it comfortable. One important component of a patio that shouldn’t be taken for granted is an umbrella. This is because …

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