Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Buy in Cabo’s Luxury Market — and Why You Shouldn’t Wait

Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Buy in Cabo’s Luxury Market — and Why You Shouldn’t Wait

  • Emily Rice
  • 07/11/25

If you’ve been considering a second home, vacation rental, or investment property in Los Cabos, summer might be your perfect moment to act—especially in the luxury gated communities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

From Pedregal’s dramatic cliffside estates to Palmilla’s beachfront villas, savvy buyers know that summer offers the best leverage, pricing, and timing to secure a legacy property before fall demand spikes.

Here’s why buying real estate in Cabo during summer gives you a distinct edge—and why waiting could cost you more.

Summer = Less Competition in the Cabo Luxury Market

Winter and early spring are peak buying seasons in Cabo. Summer, on the other hand, is often overlooked—yet it’s when some of the most motivated sellers list in high-demand areas like Querencia, Cabo del Sol, and Villas del Mar.

Fewer buyers = more leverage. That means:

  • More room to negotiate on premium lots and custom builds
  • Better terms on homes for sale in El Dorado Golf & Beach Club
  • A chance to buy before listings hit peak visibility in fall

You’ll Be Ready for Peak Season in Chileno Bay or Diamante

Want a property that generates income or is ready for holiday living? If you buy in summer, you’ll have time to:

  • Close on your Chileno Bay residence or fractional ownership
  • Furnish and prep a Diamante Golf Villa for winter rentals
  • Move in or rent out before the busy holiday season

By the time high season arrives (November–April), you’ll already be ahead of the curve—and ahead of the price increases.

 

Best Deals on Pre-Construction in Cabo’s Elite Communities

Summer often brings exclusive pre-construction deals and developer incentives in:

  • Solaz Residences
  • Palmilla Dunes
  • Club Campestre
  • Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Puerto Los Cabos

Whether you're eyeing a golf course villa in Querencia or a modern ocean-view condo in Cabo Corridor, many of these summer-only offerings are limited in quantity and never make it to the public MLS.

 

Cabo Real Estate Prices Are Rising—Secure Your Price Now

Los Cabos is quickly becoming one of the most desirable luxury destinations in North America, with price appreciation in:

  • High-end gated communities like El Encanto de la Laguna
  • Beachfront homes in Palmilla and Punta Ballena
  • Ocean-view estates in Pedregal

Buyers who act now are still finding turnkey luxury homes under $1M, while others are positioning themselves for strong long-term ROI with homes in the $2–$5M range.

Fast-Track Your Transition to Cabo Living

Buying in summer allows you to:

  • Set up your fideicomiso (bank trust for foreign buyers)
  • Personalize finishes if buying pre-construction in Querencia or Solaz
  • Get settled in time to enjoy Cabo’s prime months—without delays

Why Waiting Might Cost You

In a market like Cabo, timing is everything. As fall approaches:

  • Buyers return en masse from the U.S. and Canada
  • Inventory shrinks, especially in top-tier neighborhoods
  • Prices rise—particularly for homes near swimmable beaches or private golf clubs

If you’ve been watching homes in Chileno Bay, Maravilla, or Santa Carmela, now is the time to act—before they’re snapped up at a premium.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign—this is it.

Summer offers the best entry point into Los Cabos luxury real estate. You can move quietly, negotiate smartly, and be ready for Cabo’s high season while everyone else is just getting started.

 

 

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