It's that insane time of year in Sayulita, "Semana Santa"(Easter Holiday), where the amount of people arriving in town feels like the flood gates have opened wide for a raging river. People are arriving with everything but the kitchen sink, it seems, as they funnel into town in groups, of family, friends, or couples, all looking for a place to drop their load of beach stuff and enjoy the sand, surf and their fellow vacationers.

The energy of children always has a way of lifting up the soul and invigorating the youthful spirit within. Sayulita got to experience a whole lot of this youthful energy this week. On Thursday, March 15th at 6 p.m. I arrived at the Primary school and the energy was vibrant. Parents were catching up and finding the best seats to see their little performers. The children were being organized in their classrooms and given pep-talks for the big performance to come. This was the final performance of the three week workshop given by the Colorado-based organization, "Celebrate the Beat".

It is the week of "Sayulita Days" and pure fun has erupted in various parts of the "pueblo". On the baseball field and the streets surrounding it are games, drinks, food and vendors. Every night you will find a diverse group of tourists and locales enjoying themselves in the various activities. A large stage on the baseball field hosts different bands, singers and dancers each night.

Would you put you car for sale on the street without washing it? Would you go to a job interview without brushing your hair? Would you leave peeling paint, unkempt gardens and dirty windows in and on your house that was For Sale? Some people do!

When purchasing property in a foreign country, you will find many similarities and many differences. One big incentive for foreign buyers is a savings that you will not find on the purchase of property in the States or Canada. This savings comes in the form of property taxes.

As a foreigner, the purchase of a Mexican property can seem like an ordeal because the process seems so "different" and "foreign."  In reality, yes, the process is different, and it is very do-able. Today, I've chosen to write about the important subject of "wills in Mexico."  If you have a will in the United States or Canada it will not necessarily cover your Mexican assets.

It is the beginning of high season, the hustle and the bustle of the town heightens with each succeeding week. More people are in the streets eating tacos, there is an abundance of hot dog stands, , the "cake lady" is at her corner in the evening and the new "locales" glisten with this year's featured tourist treasures. What you will also notice on the streets of Sayulita are For Sale signs. Yes, there is a lot of property available at this time for lucky buyers. In real estate parlance, it's a "buyer's market" and, possibly, a correct time for savvy buyers and investors to act because sellers are willing "to deal".