As the amendment of Article 27 looms large and seems ever more likely, real estate in Mexico is enjoying greater attention from worldwide investors who see it as a way to realize huge returns while also providing a financial hedge against more traditional investment vehicles. In fact, the reasons to invest in real estate are adding up faster than ever, since the amendment will enable foreigners to buy property directly along Mexico’s coastal and border areas, which has previously required the establishment of a trust known as a fideicomiso before the transaction could be completed.