• by George
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• Posted on 14 February 202614 February 2026

Why 2026 Is the Year to Invest in Cabo San Lucas Luxury Real Estate

If you have been waiting for the perfect moment to secure a home or investment property in Los Cabos, 2026 is checking every box. Inventory is still limited, but strategic buyers are gaining the upper hand thanks to a calmer U.S. dollar, expanding infrastructure, and record tourism that keeps rental calendars full year-round.

Cabo San Lucas Real Estate Snapshot

• Median luxury home price: $1.1M USD (up ~6% year over year)
• Average days on market: 72 days for move-in-ready properties
• Vacation rental occupancy: 68% annualized, with peak seasons pushing 90%

Taken together, Cabo San Lucas offers a rare mix of capital appreciation and dependable rental yield—especially for view-focused villas and marina condos within 15 minutes of Medano Beach.

Neighborhoods Worth Your Shortlist

1. Pedregal: Iconic hillside estates with unobstructed Pacific views, private beach access, and 24/7 security.

2. Cabo Corridor: Master-planned communities such as Rancho Paraiso and Cabo Bello that balance privacy with quick access to schools, hospitals, and downtown Cabo.

3. San José del Cabo (Historic District + Puerto Los Cabos): Walkable plazas, farm-to-table dining, and a championship marina make it ideal for lifestyle buyers who still want easy airport connections.

Why Buying in 2026 Makes Sense

• Infrastructure upgrades: The Cabo San Lucas International Airport expansion and new four-lane highway spur faster travel times between San José, the Corridor, and Todos Santos.
• Demand diversity: Remote professionals, retirees, and digital nomads are all setting up long-term bases—stabilizing the rental market beyond high season.
• Peso advantage: With the MXN strengthening, local sellers are more open to USD-denominated offers from pre-approved buyers.

Pro Tips Before You Write an Offer

• Get pre-qualified with a lender who understands cross-border transactions and can move pesos to dollars quickly.
• Pair property tours with up-to-date HOA disclosures, rental histories, and energy-efficiency reports (buyers increasingly ask about solar readiness).
• Secure bilingual legal representation early so Fideicomiso trusts and closing coordination never delay your timeline.

Work With Cabo Prime Realty

Cabo Prime Realty is locally rooted and data-driven. We combine on-the-ground scouting with custom investment models so you know exactly how a property should perform as a beach getaway, rental asset, or full-time residence.

**Ready to tour?** Send us the neighborhoods, lifestyle must-haves, and target budget you are considering, and we will curate a showing schedule that maximizes your time in Cabo San Lucas.