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✉️ A Market Shift Worth Watching

As we head into high season, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit’s real estate market is shifting in ways that matter. Inventory has increased compared to this time last year, listings are spending more days on the market, and price reductions are showing up more often.

 

That might sound like mixed news, but here’s the real takeaway: buyers and investors now have more choice, more negotiating power, and more opportunity than we’ve seen in several seasons. For anyone thinking about entering the market, this is a window worth paying attention to.

 

Market Snapshot

 

📈 October Market Snapshot

Here’s a quick look at what the numbers are telling us this month:

  • 🏘️ Active Listings: Up roughly 12% from last October

  • 📉 Average Days on Market: Increased by about 18%

  • 💸 Price Adjustments: Roughly 1 in 4 listings saw a reduction before selling

  • 📊 Sales Volume: Steady compared to last year, with a slight dip in new construction closings

     

What this means: The market isn’t slowing — it’s rebalancing. Buyers have a stronger position at the negotiating table, and sellers are adjusting expectations to meet them.

 

Buyer Advantage

🏘️ Buyer & Investor Insights

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to enter the market, this might be it.

  • More choice: With more properties available, buyers can afford to be selective and find the right fit rather than rushing into a deal.

  • Negotiation power: Longer days on market and more price reductions mean sellers are more open to offers.

  • Seasonal timing: As high season brings more competition, buyers who act early often secure better deals.

     

👉 Plain English: More homes for sale + sellers more willing to negotiate = your money goes further right now.

 

Tips for Sellers

🏡 What Sellers Should Know

For owners with active listings, the current market simply requires a more strategic approach. Properties are still selling, but buyers are negotiating harder and have more options than before.

  • Price matters more than ever: Overpriced listings are sitting the longest and seeing the biggest reductions.

  • Presentation helps: Homes that are move-in ready or recently updated are attracting attention faster.

  • Strategic positioning: Working closely with your agent to price accurately and present your property well will help you stay competitive without needing drastic changes to your plans.

Damian Bassett and Gabriela Vazquez 

Your Trusted Brokers at Bonito Beach Properties

 

 

💬 Damian’s Take

“We’re in one of those rare phases where buyers have a real edge — but it won’t last forever. The smartest investors I know act when the market gives them leverage, not when headlines say it’s hot. If you’ve been thinking about a property in the bay, this might be your best shot in a while.”


— Damian Bassett, Co-Broker, Bonito Beach Properties

 

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