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Recent articles about CDC:

  • "Baja project's first marinas expected to open next year" by Sandra Dibble; San Diego Union Tribune, December 7, 2005. View Article
  • "Baja's Building Boom" by Sandra Dibble and Lori Weisberg; San Diego Union Tribune, October 2, 2005. View Article
  • "The Luxury of Home, in Mexico" by Janelle Brown; The New York Times, January, 2005. View PDF
  • CDC Mexico Articles View PDF
  • "Discover Mexico's Emerald Coast" by Edward F. Pazdur; Executive Golfer Magazine, December 2000. View PDF

Articles CDC Executives have authored which have been published over the last 30 years:

2001 - present

  • "The Next Big Thing: the Mexican Riviera Could Soon Experience the Country's Next High-End Real Estate Boom", published in Luxury Homes magazine, Winter 2004.
  • "The "New" Mexico - Part II" published in Bowden's Market Barometer, October, 2004. View PDF
  • "Casino Gaming in Mexico: Back on the Table" published in International Gaming and Wagering Business, November 2002.
  • "Investing and Developing Resorts in Mexico", Interviewed by Urban Land Magazine, October 2002.
  • "Full Circle: Mexico's New Luxury Resorts - Recent Trends and Development Opportunities", Urban Land Magazine, August 2001. View PDF

1991 - 2000

  • "Openings for Foreign Investors in the Mexican Tourism and Real Estate Markets" published in the December 31, 1997 edition of WorldTrade Executive.
  • Interviewed by US/Mexico Business Magazine for the "One to Watch" column April 1997.
  • Latin Leisure Conference 1997 in Coral Gables, Florida on September 30-October 3, 1997 on the subject of Update on the Issue of Casino Gaming in Mexico.
  • World Gaming Congress and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1-3, 1996 on the subject of Investment and Development in Mexico: Building a U.S.-Mexico Joint Venture or Partnership.
  • "Let the Games Begin" published in the October 1996 edition of Mexico Gaming Report.
  • Mexico Gaming Summit & Conference in Mexico City, Mexico on May 13-14, 1996.
  • "Look for Mexico Casino Bill in '96" published in International Gaming & Wagering Business, March 1996.
  • "Look for Mexico Casino Bill in '96" published in the March 1996 edition of the International Gaming & Wagering Business on the subject of the new-casino-related opportunities in Mexico.
  • "Inside the Mexican Casino Debate" published in the February 1996 edition of the International Gaming & Wagering Business on the subject of the return of casino-style gambling in Mexico.
  • "Special Report: 'El Juego' Gaming in Mexico Closer to Reality" published in the February 1996 issue of the Entertainment Real Estate Report by David G. Ellsworth & Brian F. Chase.
  • "Inside the Mexican Casino Debate" published in the February 1996 edition of International Gaming & Wagering Business.
  • "Mexico May Gamble on Casino-Style Gaming" published in the February 29, 1996 edition of WorldTrade Executive by David G. Ellsworth & Brian F. Chase.
  • "El Juego Gaming in Mexico Closer to Reality" published in the February 1996 edition of Entertainment Real Estate Report on the subject of the return of casino-style gambling in Mexico.
  • "Mexico le apuesta al los casinos" published in the February 1996, Spanish edition, of El Financiero on the subject of a possible opportunity in the Mexican gaming industry.
  • "Mexico May Bet on Casino Gambling" published in the February 1996, International edition, of El Financiero, Mexico's business weekly on the subject of a possible opportunity in the Mexican gaming industry.
  • International Lodging & Timeshare Symposium in Acapulco, Mexico on December 4, 1995 on the subject of Global Trends in Development & Redevelopment: Who's Developing Where, and For How Much?
  • "In 1995, The Real Takeoff" published in the September 28, 1995 edition of Expansion.
  • "Mexico Business - Real Estate Investment Opportunity in Mexico in Light of the Economic Crisis" published internationally in the June 1995 edition of Mexico Business Magazine.
  • "Assessing the Future of Mexican Real Estate" published in the May 1995 edition of El Financiero, a special real estate supplement.
  • "Mexican Real Estate Fire Sale" published in the April 1995 edition of International Business.
  • "In Mexico The Rules Have Changed to Real Estate Investment and Development" published nationally in the February 1995 edition of Vacation Industry Review.
  • "The U.S. is Mexico's Resort Market, Now More Than Ever" published in the February 1995 edition of The Latin Leader, a business development newsletter for U.S., Mexico and Latin America.
  • "The New Enthusiasm Toward Investment in Mexico's Real Estate" published nationally on Mexico in the January-December 1995 edition of The Mexico of SITUR.
  • "New Era Dawns for Real Estate Investment and Development in Mexico", U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Reporter, July 31, 1994.
  • "Impact of the New Mexican Foreign Investment Law on Real Estate Investment and Development", Latin American Law and Business Report, June 1994.
  • "Owners, Architects Not Immune to Lawsuit", GOLFWEEK, 14, 1994.
  • "Careful Early Planning Helps When It's Time To Sell a Course", GOLFWEEK, December 11, 1993.
  • "NAFTA's Impact on Real Estate and Vacation Ownership", Resort Development and Operation, December 1993.
  • "U.S. Population Demographics Positive for Golf Development", GOLFWEEK, October 9, 1993.
  • "Mexico Offers Unique Opportunities for Resort Development", U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Reporter, October 8, 1993.
  • "Easier Marketing in California", International Timeshare News, October 1993.
  • "'Recallable Memberships' Let Prospects Try Out a Club", GOLFWEEK, September 11, 1993.
  • "Como Hacer Negocios con Inversionistas Extranjeros", EXPANSION, August 18, 1993.
  • "Liberalization of Property Laws Jump Starts Mexican Golf Boom", GOLFWEEK, August 14, 1993.
  • "Types and Consequences: Getting the Skinny on Equity", GOLFWEEK, July 10, 1993.
  • "Mexico - Resort Development: Opportunities and Legal Issues", Latin American Law and Business Report, July 1993.
  • "Club Purchases by Members Better Than Third-Party Sales", GOLFWEEK, June 12, 1993.
  • "Equity and Non-Equity Club Members Have Distinct Rights", GOLFWEEK, May 8, 1993.
  • "The Golf Development Life Cycle: Legal Issues and Strategies", National Golf Foundation Executive Summary, February 1993.
  • "Sun and Profit: Investing and Developing in Mexico", Journal of Property Management, January/February 1993.
  • E&Y/Kenneth Leventhal's California Lodging Report, 1993 and 1994.
  • "New California Law Makes It Easier to Market Mexican Real Estate", The Golf Business Report, November/December 1992.
  • "California Here We Come!", Developments, November 1992.
  • "Como Hacer Negocios con Inversionistas Extranjeros", Notitur, October 1992.
  • "Mexico: Open for Development", International Real Estate Journal, October 1992.
  • "Master Planned Golf Communities", Golf Enterprise Europe, October 1992.
  • "The Golf Development Life Cycle: Legal Issues and Strategies", Developments, April/May 1992.
  • "Master Planned Golf Course Communities: The Legal and Business Issues Involved in Development of a Golf Resort Community", Crittenden's Golf Development Expo, Palm Springs, California, May 5-13, 1992.
  • "An American Developer's Guide to International Real-Estate Investment", Vacation Industry Review, Spring 1992.
  • "The Next Frontier; opportunities for golf and recreational development in the Republic of Mexico", Golf Course Report, January 1992.
  • "Mexico Welcomes Foreign Tourist Development", Urban Land Magazine, August 1991.

1981 - 1990

  • "Lowering the Golf Boom on Non-Equity Members", Club Director, October 1990.
  • "Mexico Invites Foreign Investors in Tourism", Developments, September 1990.
  • "Mexico's New Timeshare Regulations A new Era for Mexican Timeshare Operators", Developments, June 1990.
  • "Mexico's Timeshare Regulations", Developments, June 1990.
  • "Investing in Mexican Real Estate," Inaugural issue of Southwest Bulletin of the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Chapter, 1989.
  • "There is Gold in Those Greens" October, Developments, 1989.
  • "Mexico's Hot Investment Climate," Private Clubs, May/June 1989.
  • "Profitability of Developing Country Club Communities and the Legal Structure, Documentation and Registration of Club Membership Programs," Crittenden's Conference on Golf and Real Estate Development, Palm Springs, CA, May 15-17, 1989.
  • "Waiting for Salinas," California Lawyer, May, 1989.
  • California Magazine, January - December 1988, Resort Living Section, Monthly Articles on various subjects relating to resort real estate development.
  • "Mexico's Debt Equity Swap Program Boosts Real Estate Development," Vacation Industry Review, December 1987 - January 1988.
  • "Regulatory Aspects of Resort Development in Mexico," Vacation Industry Review, January 1987.
  • "A Look at the Legal Framework - Condominium Hotels," Developments, May 1986.
  • The Law and Business of Resort Development, Co-Author, by Henze & Schlaifer, pub. Clark Boardman, November 1986.
  • "Hands Across the Border," Real Estate TODAY, September 1984.
  • "Timesharing Outside the USA," Developments, May 1984.
  • "Update on Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate," Developments, March 1984.
  • "Condo Securities Are Back Big," Resort Timesharing TODAY, November 1983.
  • "International Upsurge in Development Activity Points to Real Estate Recovery," published nationally in the Developments edition of October 1983.
  • "Mexico's Easing of Foreign Investment Rules May Spell Opportunity for Developers," Developments, October 1983.
  • "Tax Haven Companies: Beacon in the Search for Development Financing," Developments, July 1983.
  • "FIRPTA Reporting Requirements May Apply to You," Developments, May 1983.
  • "Timesharing Expands Internationally; Legislation, Regulation Follow", Developments, April 1983.
  • "Condominium Securities Emerge as a Marketing Form," Real Estate Review, Spring 1983.
  • "Doing Business on the Border? - When Do U.S., Foreign Laws Apply," Developments, March 1983.
  • "Sales of Foreign Resort Condominium Securities to U.S. Purchasers - A Regulatory Overview", Developments, January 1983.
  • "U.S. Developments involving Foreign Investors - Traversing the U.S. Legal Name", Developments, December 1982.
  • "Working with Foreign Investors - Making Sure the Deal Sticks," Developments, October/ November 1982.
  • "Regulation of Foreign Timesharing Projects," Developments, September 1982.
  • "Foreign Partners in U.S. Real Estate: Where Can You Find Them?", Developments, August 1982.
  • "Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate - The New Trend with a Long History", Developments, July 1982.
  • "Joint Venturing with Foreign Developers - The Way into International Development," American Land Magazine, 1982.
  • "Timesharing Internationally," Timesharing II, Urban Land Institute, 1982.
  • "The Economic Cloud of 1982 There is a Silver Lining," Timesharing Industry Review, April 1982.
  • "Mexico: An Investment with an International Flavor," "Problems of Property Title in Mexico," and "Marketing Mexican Projects in the U.S.," Financial Freedom Report, March 1982.
  • "The Key to Success - Reputation, Reputation", Time Sharing Industry Review, December-January 1982.
  • "Current Trends in International Real Estate Development," American Land Magazine, Special Conference Issue, 1981.
  • "Owning a Resort - The Timesharing Plan", The National Law Journal, April 20, 1981.
  • "There's More Than Oil: Mexico's Booming Real Estate Industry," Real Estate Review, Spring 1981.
  • "Why Mexico's Tourism Could Be Your Best Investment," Made in Mexico, January 1981.

1970 - 1980

  • "New California Timeshare Law May Severely Impact Right to Use Developers," Resort Timesharing TODAY, September, 1980.
  • "Securities Maze Awaits Resort Timeshared Offerings," Real Estate Review, Spring 1980.
  • The American Land Development Association, the Western Developers Council and the International Association of Real Estate Counselors on a variety of subjects related to domestic and international land development.
  • "Mexico Opens the Door to Resort Development," Real Estate Review, Spring 1975.
  • "OILSR (The Office of Interstate Land Sales Registration) Tightens the Regulatory Screws," Real Estate Review, Spring 1974.
  • "The Clean Air Act Restricts Land Development", American Land, March 1974.
  • "Condominiums Are Securities?", Real Estate Law Journal, Winter 1974.
  • Associate Editor of the Land Development Law Reporter and the Resort Timesharing Law Reporter, both of which are published nationally on a monthly basis.

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