

The insider's guide to property in Mexico.
Videos, classes, property tours and legal resources for buying, selling and renting property in Mexico — whether to live, retire, vacation or invest. Led by Omar Chávez, a dual-licensed broker-lawyer with 26+ years on both sides of the border.
- Dual-licensed in Mexico & the US
- Member of AMPI & NAR
- Certified at State & Federal levels
- 26+ years of industry experience
- CEO, Yinx Real Estate SAS de CV
- Broker Leader, eXp Realty Riviera Maya
Featured Properties
Active inventory from eXp Realty Riviera Maya — fully backed by SEDETUS registration and legal due diligence.


Beautiful Turnkey Condos in Downtown Playa del Carmen near the Sea

Your complete Mexico property resource
Whatever your goal — living, retiring, vacationing or investing — here's where you start.
Videos & Tours
Educational videos, property walkthroughs and on-the-ground market tours across Mexico.
ExploreBlog & Insights
Market analysis, legal explainers, and processes written by a broker-lawyer.
ExploreLive Events
Webinars, Q&A streams, and in-person tour weekends with Omar and the team.
ExploreClasses & Certification
From free 101 courses to the eXp Mexico agent certification bootcamp.
ExploreLegal Resources
Fideicomiso guides, closing checklists, calculators and glossaries.
ExploreProperty Tours
Curated multi-day tours in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta and Mérida.
ExploreFeatured videos
Legal explainers, property tours and market breakdowns.
Buying Beachfront in the Restricted Zone — The Fideicomiso Explained
How the fideicomiso bank trust lets foreigners legally own property within 50km of the coast and 100km of the borders.
Property Tours: Tulum Premium Condo Walkthrough
Step inside a turnkey Tulum condominium — layout, finishes, ROI projections and neighborhood comps.
Retire in Mexico on $2,500/Month — Lake Chapala Case Study
A real budget breakdown for retirees living well in Mexico's largest expat lakeside community.
Meet the Executive Team
A trilingual team combining real estate law, luxury market specialization and European relocation advisory.

Omar Chávez
Lawyer specializing in Mexican Real Estate Law with over 26 years of cross-border transactional experience in Mexico and the US. Licensed by SEDETUS (Quintana Roo), certified by SEP-CONOCER, member of AMPI Cancún and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Renowned as 'El Tiburón Inmobiliario'.
El Tiburón InmobiliarioJacqueline Chávez
Key management leader at eXp Realty Riviera Maya specializing in the luxury and ultra-premium residential segment. Guides international buyers from the US and Canada through turnkey acquisitions, lifestyle planning, and white-glove property selection across Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Emmanuel Dubos
Leading advisor for European and Francophone clients investing across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Bacalar. Delivers tailored support for investors navigating currency exchange, cross-border fiscal implications, and high-yield holiday rentals.
Adrián Mariscal
Senior advisor focused on secure transactions, PROFECO-registered contracts, and nationwide portfolio acquisitions across Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Central Mexico.
From the blog
Field-tested insight from a broker-lawyer working both markets.
The 2026 Guide to Foreign Ownership in Mexico's Restricted Zone
Everything that changed about fideicomisos, renewal terms, and bank selection — written by a dual-licensed broker-lawyer.
12 min readMerida vs. Puerto Vallarta: Where Should You Buy in 2026?
Price per m², appreciation, safety, and lifestyle compared head to head for investors and retirees.
9 min read7 Clauses Every Mexico Purchase Contract Must Have
Penalty clauses, earnest money, contingency language — the contract terms that protect your deposit.
7 min readUpcoming live events
Webinars, streams, tour weekends and certification cohorts.
Live Masterclass: Buying Your First Home in Mexico
A free live session walking first-time buyers through financing, legal structures, and avoiding the top 10 mistakes.
Oct 8, 2026 · 6pm CST · Online (Zoom)
Riviera Maya Property Tour Weekend
Three days of curated property tours across Playa del Carmen and Tulum with Omar and the Yinx Real Estate team.
Oct 24–26, 2026 · Playa del Carmen & Tulum
eXp Mexico Bootcamp Cohort 12
Two-week intensive for new agents: contracts, AMPI ethics, prospecting, and the closing process.
Nov 3–14, 2026 · Hybrid · Mexico City + Online
Ask the Broker-Lawyer: Monthly Q&A
Open mic Q&A where Omar answers your legal, tax, and transaction questions live.
First Thursday every month · YouTube + Facebook Live
Omar Chávez — "El Tiburón Inmobiliario"
Omar Chávez is a dual-licensed broker-lawyer and the CEO of Yinx Real Estate SAS de CV, a leader at eXp Realty, and head of Team Yinx Real Estate. With 26+ years of experience in both Mexico and the US, Omar is certified at both the State and Federal levels and a proud member of AMPI and NAR.
"I built Mexico Property Insider so foreign buyers never have to guess. Every video, class and guide here comes from real closings, real contracts, and real experience on both sides of the border."
Omar Chávez · Broker-Lawyer · CEO, Yinx Real Estate SAS de CV
Sites where Omar is owner, partner or executive
A connected ecosystem of brokerages, developments, and training platforms across Mexico.
eXp Realty Riviera Maya
Omar's flagship brokerage serving the Riviera Maya & Caribbean coast.
eXp Realty Mexico City
Capital-city market coverage and corporate relocation expertise.
eXp Realty Puerto Vallarta
Pacific-coast luxury and retirement specialists.
Omar Chávez
Omar's personal brand hub and broker-lawyer practice.
Emma Apartments
Boutique furnished rental apartments for mid-term stays.
Ekbalam Puerto Morelos
Residential community development in Puerto Morelos.
Ready to make your move in Mexico?
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