Housing
Land to build or a finished home in Las Misiones? What suits your case
In Las Misiones, Saltillo: a finished home for immediate delivery and a closed price, or a serviced lot in Sector XII to design and phase your investment.
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Articles on housing, country lots, industrial parks and construction in Coahuila and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with verified data and its sources.
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- Housing
Homes for sale in Las Misiones, Saltillo: models, prices and availability
Grupo Server sells 4 models in Las Misiones, Saltillo: 194 to 212 m², from $4,350,000 MXN, with 15 homes available as of July 20, 2026.
- Housing
Lots in Sector XII of Las Misiones, Saltillo
Grupo Server publishes the Sector XII plan in Las Misiones, Saltillo: 106 lots, 100 residential from 200.00 to 389.32 m², from $9,500 MXN per m².
- Country lots
Sustainable Architecture in Coahuila's Desert, What Actually Works
Mexican building code has capped heat gain through the envelope since 2011. Thermal mass, orientation and shade for building well in Coahuila's desert.
- Country lots
Astrotourism in Coahuila, why the sky here is still dark
More than a third of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way. In the Coahuila semi-desert it is still visible.
- Country lots
How to title land in Coahuila, step by step
What the notary asks for, how the deed gets recorded at Coahuila's Public Registry, what the transfer tax costs, and the rules for foreign buyers.
- Country lots
How to Get to Ex-Hacienda Amargos from Saltillo and Monterrey
The drive and flight routes from Saltillo, Monterrey and their airports to Paredón, Coahuila, with distances, road notes and what to pack for the trip.
- Country lots
Coahuila Desert Biodiversity: What Lives Here
The Coahuila semi-desert is part of the Chihuahuan Desert, the largest in North America and the second most biodiverse in the world.
- Country lots
History of Ex-Hacienda Amargos and Bodegas Capellanía
The hacienda of San Juan de Amargos, in Paredón, Coahuila, dates to 1750 according to the Saro family.
- Country lots
Land or an apartment, which is the better investment?
Holding costs, resale speed and depreciation: here is how land and an apartment compare as real estate investments, with data from SHF and AMPI.
- Country lots
How Is Water Managed on a Desert Development in Coahuila?
Groundwater is concessioned, not bought with the land. What CONAGUA reports on the Paredón aquifer, and what to ask before buying in arid land.
- Country lots
Pecan Groves in Coahuila: the Tree That Shades the Haciendas
Coahuila produced over 21,000 tons of nuts in 2025 and was, between 2016 and 2020, the country's third-largest pecan-producing state.
- Country lots
What to Do in Paredón, Coahuila
Paredón is a small town of 1,003 residents in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila (INEGI, 2020). A guide to its desert, dark skies and nearby wineries.
- Country lots
What actually drives land appreciation?
There's no guaranteed future number: verifiable conditions — infrastructure, land supply, water, clean paperwork — are what sustain land value.
- Country lots
What a Vineyard Community Is
Not an urban subdivision and not a ranch. Coahuila state law defines a rural community by distance, lot size and land use.
- Country lots
The Coahuila Wine Route, a Guide to Touring It
Parras, Saltillo, Arteaga, Ramos Arizpe and General Cepeda make up the Vinos & Dinos route, with 27 stops. Which wineries to visit and when to go, sourced.
- Country lots
Buying Rural Land in Coahuila: A Guide to the Paperwork
What to check before buying rural land in Coahuila — ownership status, water rights, zoning and taxes.
- Country lots
Grape harvest in Coahuila, what to expect
Coahuila celebrates its harvest festivals between July and September, within SADER's July-October window for Mexico.
- Country lots
Why the Coahuila desert makes good wine
Altitude, temperature swing and controlled water stress explain quality wine in the Coahuila semi-desert.
- Country lots
Ex Hacienda Amargos: country lots in Paredón, Coahuila, from 1,300 m²
Ex Hacienda Amargos sells country lots from 1,300 m² at $1,500 MXN per m² in Paredón, Coahuila, amid vineyards and pecan groves.
- Country lots
Buying land on monthly payments: how it works
Buying land on monthly payments uses a promise-to-sell or sale contract with reserved title; the deed is delivered at payoff, as set by the contract.
- Country lots
How much does it cost to deed land in Coahuila? ISAI, notary and registry
Deeding land in Coahuila involves ISAI (3% in Saltillo and Arteaga, 2026 Revenue Laws), notary fees, an appraisal and Public Property Registry filing.
- Country lots
Country lots near Saltillo: Arteaga, Parras and Paredón
Near Saltillo there are country lots in Arteaga (mountains, 1,300-3,700 m), Parras (150 km away) and Paredón (Ramos Arizpe, 81 km via MEX 57).
- Country lots
Country lots in Saltillo: what to check before buying
A practical checklist for buying a country lot in Saltillo: deed, liens, land use, access, water from aquifer 0510 and current property tax.
- Country lots
Appreciation on a country lot: what drives it
A country lot's appreciation in the Saltillo metro area: deed, utilities, access, protected setting and the GM/Stellantis industrial base.
- Country lots
What is a country lot, and how is it different from an urban lot?
A country lot is larger, sits outside the urban footprint and usually has partial utilities; Saltillo recognizes it in its 2026 Revenue Law.
- Country lots
What can you build on a country lot?
A country lot allows a weekend home, orchard, pool or cabins, depending on municipal land use; the Saltillo permit costs $39.22/m² in 2026.
- Country lots
Utilities on a country lot: water, power and drainage
A country lot can solve water with a network, a CONAGUA-permitted well or a water truck; power with CFE or solar; drainage with a septic tank.
- Materials
Eco-friendly pavers: what they are and when they make sense
Concrete pavers are regulated by NMX-C-314-ONNCCE-2014, in force since April 6, 2015. What makes them permeable and when to use them.
- Materials
Ballast, base and asphalt surface course: what they are and what they do
A pavement is structured into subgrade, sub-base, base and surface course, per standard N-CMT-4-02-001/21 (SICT, in force since 2021).
- Materials
Concrete block: types, strength and how to read the data sheet
Concrete block in Mexico is regulated by NMX-C-404-ONNCCE-2012, in force since February 11, 2013. Types and what to require in the data sheet.
- Materials
How to choose a construction materials store in Saltillo
Six criteria for choosing a materials supplier in Saltillo: data sheet, NMX standard, delivery, freight, invoicing and advice.
- Materials
How does a rock crushing plant work? Step-by-step process
A crushing plant reduces rock into at least 4 aggregate sizes, with quality control under the NMX-C-111-ONNCCE-2018 standard.
- Materials
How much concrete material do I need per cubic meter: how to calculate it
A 5×4 m slab, 10 cm thick, needs 2 m³ of concrete. How to calculate volume and where to check the exact mix proportion.
- Materials
Difference between sand and gravel: fine and coarse aggregate
Civil engineering splits sand and gravel by particle size, using the No. 4 sieve (4.75 mm) as a general rule of thumb. When to use each.
- Materials
Mining in Coahuila and Saltillo: what is extracted and how much
Coahuila ranked 1st nationally in coal and celestite, 2nd in limestone in 2023. Saltillo produces marble, limestone and aggregates, per the SGM.
- Materials
What is mining? Definition, types and what the Ley Minera does not cover
Mining contributed 2.7% of national GDP in 2023 (SGM). What it is, metallic vs non-metallic, and why a quarry is not a mining concession.
- Materials
What is a stone aggregate: definition, types and how it is made
Stone aggregate —sand and gravel— is 60–70% of concrete's volume (GCC, 2020). What it is, its types, and how a quarry produces it.
- Materials
What is a quarry (banco de materiales) and how is it regulated in Mexico?
Quarry (SGM): open-pit excavation for stone material. No concession needed (Ley Minera art. 5); environmental control sits with states (LGEEPA art. 7).
- Materials
Types of sand for construction: river, manufactured, silica and volcanic
Aggregates —sand included— make up 60–70% of concrete's volume (GCC, 2020). A guide to the 4 sand types and how each is used.
- Materials
Types of gravel and their sizes: 3/8, 3/4, 1 and 1½ inches
GCC grades crushed gravel in 3/8, 3/4, 1 and 1½ inches (NMX-C-111-ONNCCE-2018). Sizes, uses and the difference with fine gravel.
- Materials
Types of mining: open pit, underground, placer and quarries
The four types of mining in Mexico: open pit, underground, placer and non-metallic. Advantages, drawbacks and environmental impact of each.
- Construction
How long it takes to build a house in Saltillo: what determines it
Build time for a house in Saltillo depends on floor area, climate and permits; frosts run from November to February (IMSS, 2016).
- Construction
Stages to build a house in Saltillo: from land to handover
Building a house in Saltillo follows 7 stages: design, permits, foundation, shell, rough-in and finishes, with a permit required for 60–1,000 m².
- Construction
Building permit in Saltillo: requirements and costs for 2026
The major building permit in Saltillo costs $94 for the application and $94 for inspection in 2026, plus $39.22/m² in H1/H2 zones.
- Construction
What land development for a community includes
Land development for a residential community includes layout, water, drainage, power, pavement and green areas; Urbanizadora Server has done it since 2002.
Industrial
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Grupo Server's industrial parks: Arteaga and San Luis Potosí
Grupo Server runs two industrial parks: Server Industrial Park in Arteaga, Coahuila (500 ha, 2014) and Server Industrial Park SLP (525 ha, 2018).
Company
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Who Is Grupo Server? A Construction Group in Saltillo Since 1966
Grupo Server is a Mexican construction group founded in Saltillo, Coahuila, in 1966: nine companies in housing, civil works, materials and industrial parks.