For a while San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato's larger neighbor,
was the only one that got property buyers' attention.
However, buyers have
recently begun trickling into Guanajuato as the prices in San Miguel rose out
of their range. "San Miguel de Allende had been the place to buy property.
In fact, it was not uncommon for a couple to come for a week's vacation and
leave with a new home in their hands. The prices there have driven the market
here," said one citizen, who is also a longtime resident of the city.
The real estate market in Guanajuato lacks homes that mee t
international buyers' standard.
The paltry supply of such properties makes
available homes expensive, but prices are still reasonable when compared to
other areas of the country, especially those on the coast.
While the advantages of
investing in Guanajuato real estate include its obvious attractiveness to
tourists from around the world, its location and steep streets can be
limitations.