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Real MLS numbers for Los Cabos in Q3 2026: 200 closed sales, median prices, sold-to-list ratios and days on market by zone, plus a breakdown of Palmilla, Querencia, Cabo del Sol, Pedregal, Quivira and the rest of our communities.

Buying pre-construction in Los Cabos from California, Texas or Arizona? Learn your rights under Mexico’s NOM-247, including the 5-day cancellation and minimum warranties, what’s different from buying pre-construction in the U.S., and a checklist to protect your deposit.

Do you need home insurance in Los Cabos? It’s not required by law, but every owner should have it. Learn why hurricane and flood coverage is usually an add-on, what your policy should cover, 8 questions to ask before you sign, and what your HOA does and doesn’t insure.

Are there dangerous animals in Cabo San Lucas? Yes, but serious encounters are rare. Learn about scorpions, rattlesnakes, recluse spiders, jellyfish, stingrays and sea snakes, plus practical tips for your home, the golf course, your pets and the beach.

Do you need a Mexican will to own property in Los Cabos? It’s not required, but it’s strongly recommended. Learn how fideicomiso substitute beneficiaries avoid probate, what a simple Mexican will covers and costs, and what happens if you rely only on your U.S. will.

Moving to Los Cabos from California, Texas or Arizona? Discover the expat community: golf and community clubs, volunteer organizations like Liga MAC and the Humane Society, Rotary, sports, Facebook groups like Cabo Expats, and how to make real friends fast.

Own or plan to buy in Los Cabos? Hurricane season runs May 15 to November 30, but major direct hits are rare. Learn how often Cabo gets hit, what happened with Odile, how Mexico’s alert system works, and how to protect your home, even from California, Texas or Arizona.

Moving to Los Cabos from California, Texas or Arizona? Learn whether tap water is safe to drink in Cabo, what locals use instead, the costs of garrafones, reverse osmosis and whole-house filters, and what to check in a home’s cistern and water system before you buy.

Moving to Los Cabos from California, Texas or Arizona? Learn whether your U.S. phone plan works here, when to get a Mexican line (and how to register it with your passport), which providers offer home fiber, and how remote workers stay connected.

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