Shipping Art to Mexico

Many of our clients ask for help shipping artwork and collectibles to their resort homes in Mexico. As rules and regulations are rapidly changing, we thought the following tips gleaned directly from our brokers might be helpful:
First, have your goods professionally packaged with corners well reinforced. Nothing more disappointing that having your treasures [...]

CRATE’s New Hire Featured on Virtual Vallarta.com

CRATE welcomes Hollywood Celeb decorator Steve Oratowski this month as managing partner of operations. And we’re pleased that Virtual Vallarta picked up the story today. The online site is the definitive resource for all things happening around the Bay of Banderas in Mexico. Read more here.

CRATE Exhibits at Real Estate Conference

The Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Conference drew the highest number of agents, brokers and developers on record this year, topping out at over 300 attendees. The event was hosted by Vallarta Lifestyles publishing group and took place at the Hotel NH Krystal, co-developers of the Icon Vallarta condominium project.
CRATE was pleased to join the exhibitors [...]

10 Stylish Finds in Vallarta: Olianda Gallery

For six years, we’ve been residents in Vallarta eagerly exploring each stylish enclave and discovering the city’s hidden gems. Here’s what’s new this month:
4) If your idea of a travel souvenir is a duffel stuffed with original art, then OLIANDA is a must see! Located in the heart of the Los Muertos shopping [...]

CRATE Lounge Opens at Paramount Bay

The long-anticipated move-in for Paramount Bay residents has begun. Each week new homeowners are taking possession of their worldclass bay views and wondering what’s new in town or where to find the resources they need.
Now residents can simply make their way down to the sleek all-white lobby and hang out in the CRATE-designed seating [...]

Coming Home to Harmony at IKAL

Nestled at the entrance to El Tigre Gold Course is IKAL -the nicest newest neighbor in Flamingos. Pictured here the ELEMENTOS model by CRATE.
The ELEMENTOS model home debuted at IKAL last month, drawing visitors from surrounding Riviera Nayarit and many enthusiastic homeowners who’ve already reserved property in this pristine gated community. Voted the [...]

Elementos Model Draws Homeowners at IKAL

The ELEMENTOS model home debuted at IKAL this month, drawing visitors from surrounding Riviera Nayarit and many homeowners who’ve already reserved property in this pristine gated community. Featuring 3-story homes with unspoiled views of the El Tigre golf course, homeowners are invited to preview the ELEMENTOS furnishings packages designed exclusively for them by Carlos [...]

CRATE Partners with Ikal Developers

CRATE Interiors is pleased to announce a new partnership with the developers of Ikal, a uniquely appointed community adjoining the Le Tigre golf course in Flamingos, Mexico. The 96 unit midtier housing community is under construction with GVA and features homes starting at $275,000 USD.
Conceived in harmony with the distinctive elements of this tropical [...]

CRATE Tips for Maximizing your Rental Income

In today’s unpredictable real estate market, getting the most from your investment is a priority. One way is to enhance your unit’s best features with a cohesive interior design plan and list it with a top property rental agency. Here are a few helpful tips from downtown LA’s best real estate agents.

Understand that you’re competing [...]

Investment Profile: Paramount Bay Getaway

Paramount Bay is one of the most acclaimed new residential towers in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Situated on the lush hills of Amapas overlooking the magnificent Bay of Banderas, the Miami-inspired property features undulating glass curves and sets a new standard for worldclass modern architecture in this rapidly growing resort market.
Wally Demary and Chuck Mallery moved [...]