Todd Bates

I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and proceeded to enter university in Hamilton, Ontario, at McMaster University and after completing my Bachelor of Arts degree, went to Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, for a second Bachelor of Arts degree.

But I was searching for something more in life and traveled to Whistler, British Columbia, Canada to visit friends from my University days and decided to pursue a life there. After owning and operating his 2 successful businesses in Whistler for 12 years, I met my (soon to be) wife on a trip to Puerto Vallarta (to visit my mother and father-in-law at their new condo in Nuevo Vallarta) and, after several more visits, decided that would be my new home in Paradise.

Both my mother and mother-in-law have properties in Puerto Vallarta, so I understand the needs and expectations of the foreign purchaser, as well as a Mexican purchaser. Growing up around real estate in Toronto, as my mother and brother ran a very successful real estate company in Toronto, I fully understand the work needed to be successful.

Living here full-time has been an incredible challenge and opportunity and I am so fortunate to be able to live where people only think of vacationing.

I continue to upgrade my real estate knowledge through continuous training in the multi-faceted business that the buying and selling of real estate in Puerto Vallarta to ensure that my clients receive the most professional representation possible.

I live by the motto of “Treat this person as you would treat your mother and always expect more of yourself”.

5/24/2013 8:17:00 AM Number of Boomers Surfing the Internet on the Rise. Banderasnews.com In the past year the number of people aged 50 and older who spend time online has nearly doubled to just over 40 percent, according to a recent Pew Research project. Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - "Let your fingers do the walking" ...'> Views: 2 Comments: 0 Comment

5/23/2013 10:54:00 AM SEA TURTLES CAN FEEL SAFE IN MEXICO THANKS TO NEW PROTECTIONS. 0 COMME Humans can regularly be seen on Mexico’s beaches, umbrella drink in hand. But we’re not the only ones who regularly hit the country’s beautiful sandy coastline. Literally, every sea turtle species on earth nests on Mexico’s ...'> Views: 2 Comments: 0 Comment

5/21/2013 5:28:00 PM WTO Ranks Mexico World's 13th Most Visited Country Tribuna de la Bahía May 20, 2013 Completed in early 2007 with an estimated $41 million price tag, Puerto Vallarta’s renovated and expanded cruise ship terminal can simultaneously dock three ships. (photo: PromoVision ). Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ...'> Views: 5 Comments: 0 Comment

5/16/2013 11:04:00 AM Understanding Pena Nieto's Approach to the Cartels. By Scott Stewart Vice President of Analysis , STRATFOR Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's approach to combating Mexican drug cartels has been a much-discussed topic since well before he was elected. Indeed, in June 2011 -- more than a year before the ...'> Views: 20 Comments: 0 Comment

5/14/2013 8:09:00 AM Marina Vallarta to Get a Face Lift Banderas News Team Featured in National Geographic magazine as one of the world’s most beautiful marinas, Marina Vallarta was developed in the early 80's by Group Sidek and now faces the challenge of modernization. In an effort to renew the image ...'> Views: 14 Comments: 0 Comment

5/13/2013 3:56:00 PM Retire to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Today, Not Tomorrow! Josh - Viva Tropical Named one of the top overseas retirement options by the editor of International Living, PV was also named AARP’s best place to retire internationally and was dubbed the world’s friendliest city by Conde Nast. Puerto Vallarta, ...'> Views: 22 Comments: 0 Comment

5/8/2013 7:17:00 AM US President Barack Obama Gives Speech in Mexico City. Archibold and Shear - NYTimes.com In a speech to high school and university students during his visit to Mexico City, US President Obama declared that it was time to embrace Mexico's new image of a 'strengthening democracy and economy' Mexico City, ...'> Views: 13 Comments: 0 Comment

5/4/2013 9:56:00 AM Mexico Tourism Improving as Safety Concerns Wane. Ana Figueroa - Travel Market Report Value remains a top motivator driving sales to Mexico, perhaps more so than in prior years. Tour operators note that price increases in Mexico have been modest compared to other destinations such as Hawaii. Mexico City, ...'> Views: 18 Comments: 0 Comment

5/3/2013 7:37:00 AM Cinco de Mayo: A day to Celebrate Mexican Culture Mark D. Wilson- My San Antonio A traditional Mexican dance called 'Son de la Negra' is demonstrated during a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Killeen, Texas. Music and dance performances have helped make the holiday a universal celebration. For more than ...'> Views: 14 Comments: 0 Comment

5/2/2013 9:39:00 AM Evolving U.S.-Mexico Relations and Obama's Visit Courtesy: STRATFOR Global Intelligence JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images U.S. President Barack Obama (R) with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto When U.S. President Barack Obama travels to Mexico on May 2, he will arrive amid a period of sweeping transformation ...'> Views: 27 Comments: 0 Comment