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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

THE KEY TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING: “Go Where You’re Treated the Best.”

Go where you’re treated the best. What 15 years taught our design team about real estate investing.

Thinking About Buying or Renovating in Puerto Vallarta?

Before you eliminate a property because of dated finishes, an awkward layout or the work required to make it yours, talk to our team.

CRATE Interiors helps vacation homeowners and real estate investors evaluate the renovation and furnishing opportunity before and after purchase, then manages the complete transformation from concept through the Big Reveal.

Destination Design. Simplified.

Ready to see what your property could become? Book a complimentary CRATE Interiors Discovery Call.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

FULL STACK VACATION HOME RENOVATION: One Team. One Contact. One Exceptional Outcome.

FULL STACK VACATION HOME RENOVATION: One Team. One Contact. One Exceptional Result.

Buying a vacation home in Mexico should be exciting—not a long-distance construction nightmare.

For North American buyers, managing a renovation from another country often means coordinating multiple contractors, navigating language barriers, dealing with inconsistent timelines - and hoping every trade delivers on schedule.

CRATE Interiors changes that.

We offer Mexico's premier Full Stack Vacation Home Renovation service—a fully managed renovation solution built specifically for international homebuyers. From the first property walkthrough to the final Big Reveal, every detail is professionally managed through a single point of contact, eliminating supplier complexity while protecting your all-in investment.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

KITCHEN TRENDWATCH 2026: What Vacation Homebuyers Want Now

Kitchen Renovation Trendwatch 2026: What Vacation Homebuyers Want Now (and What Actually Pays Off)

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation for a vacation home in Mexico—whether it’s a forever retreat, a legacy property refresh, or an Airbnb rental upgrade—2026 is shaping up to be the year of warmth, function, and smarter layouts.

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