auntierie1
American looking for information about Mexico
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Registration: 24 June 2017
Presale condos in Mexico by GeriWM
I'd like to hear people's experiences with buying a presale condo in Mexico. Did the builder commit to what the maintenance fees would be in advance? Were you happy with what was delivered in the end? Thanks! Geri
Scares the Dickens out of me. I foresee a lot of "bargain" rebuild deals as the market downturn happend (COVID 19) ; wait and see right now! Read More
Why Have the Financial Requirements for Residency Skyrocketed? by Halfwaytree
If memory serves, two years ago the amount of available, on hand funds one needed to apply for permanent residency in Mexico was $118,000 Canadian dollars. Last year it was raised to $130,000 plus. OK, that was a lot but I understand the amount ...
Exactly. Our circumstances are not what they were when we made the decision to move(from the US). I understand but we are wondering whether we will be able to do anything we had planned two years ago... Read More
Is cohousing worth a look? by CasaColibri
Want to live somewhere where you have both the advantages of a fully-appointed communal house and your own smaller private house or cottage? Where you have your own community of neighbors to share resources, skills and knowledge? Where you know your ...
Hello, I have been everywhere with this concept in the US (and, oddly, North Cyprus). I know some people that have bought property together on the West Coast but have gone no farther. It gets expensive and seems to mimic an over 55 ... Read More
Presale condos in Mexico by GeriWM
I'd like to hear people's experiences with buying a presale condo in Mexico. Did the builder commit to what the maintenance fees would be in advance? Were you happy with what was delivered in the end? Thanks! Geri
Thank you. I have the same question. Read More
Puerto Penasco Sonora by grmafluffy
I just joined this forum and am moving to Puerto Penasco ASAP. I'm bi-lingual (from the people, not the classroom) and my old man is already down there. It is so hard to look for rentals from up here because all I find for the most part is ritzy ...
Congratulations! What an encouraging post for us:) Read More
Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree
If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...
How on earth can you live on that for two with rent? Read More
Where Do I want to live? by gudgrief
I have been living in Zacatecas, Zac for 7 years and enjoyed it immensely. But the years are catching up with me and the 7900' altitude and hilly terrain are wearing on me. The cold winters are getting to me too. Ideally, I like a place at ...
Are you selling your home? We are exploring the area? Marie Harlow *** Read More
Best cities to live in Mexico by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mexico. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
You really need to visit. Lake Chapala's climate is perfect for this Californian that detests 106 degree summers and forest fires. I moved from the San Francisco Bay twenty years ago to avoid "busy, busy." "Boring" is ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
I am very comfortable going back to having to speak to people in person to confirm appointments and so forth rather than using text and emails. I'm lucky to talk to a human being to plan anything here or in Europex Read More
Recommendations for Riviera Nayarit by Warunaway
Hello, I am new to this forum and am looking for shared information and experiences of those living or having lived in the Riviera Nayarit area near Puerto Vallarta. As a teen I lived in Guadalajara while my Dad went to medical school. It was such ...
My husband and I are in the same boat. Interested in any feedback. Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by GuestPoster1020302
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
I can so relate to, " I am tired. So tired. I also wish to move to Mexico and at least be close enough to drive to the beach. My Spanish improves when I am in Mexico, them regressed when I leave. I grew up with Mexican folks and took three ... Read More
Crime rate by BZROAD
We have been hearing on the news that in 2017 the crime rate in Rosarito/Ensenada/Cabo has gone up 130%. They say that it is now the murder capitol of Mexico. We have been planning our retirement to the Ensenada area. This sounds very frightening. ...
And the US still sells weapons to Mexican cartels. There have been 200 shootings since 26 children were butchered by the gunman at SandyHook elementary. We can't even keep our children safe in the US. I feel just as safe(more so, actually) in ... Read More
DENTAL ALERT
We have a wonderful dentist in PV. He came highly recommended by friends who live there. Those recommendations are priceless. Read More
Mexico travel warnings by katesparks
How are people reacting to the US travel warnings to Mexico? Is anyone concerned about the drug cartels in Michoacan moving into Guanajuato in particular SMA? Is anyone concerned about what the warnings will do to the housing market in SMA? I was ...
I have been to many many cities, some marked as dangerous, and never felt any more threatened than LA, SF, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicagoi, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Miami(!), Tampa, Jacksonville, MANHATTAN, Boston, ....come ... Read More
Best Place to retire between Cancun and Play Del Carmen by mlb29323
We are a couple from the United States looking to retire in Mexico . After 33 years in the medical field we are ready to relax and spend the rest of our life in Mexico. Any recommendations ?? WE want to be located on the beach or at least ...
Do you have a contact for me? Read More
Best Place to retire between Cancun and Play Del Carmen by mlb29323
We are a couple from the United States looking to retire in Mexico . After 33 years in the medical field we are ready to relax and spend the rest of our life in Mexico. Any recommendations ?? WE want to be located on the beach or at least ...
We are planning a trip to Merida and surrounding areas. We love the water and the fact that it isn't Playa or Cozumel. My first trip was in 1983(I believe there were dinosaur then:() Can you suggest a site that honestly represents current ... Read More
Rental car vs Uber (or taxi)
I don't have a problem driving From Cancun to Chichen Itza or to Tulum in a rental car. Read More
San Miguel de Allende or Lake Chapala ?? by dennissira
Hi all, So what are folks thoughts on San Miguel vs Lake Chapala area? Which is cheaper or what other significant differences between them ?
Explore on your own Rents are rising in Lake Chapala. We can home to think . I wpuld rather be bu the coast if the rents continue to rise Read More
Move to Guanajuato, Guanajuato by tcstoker
I have never been there, so I need so help. I will be arriving by air (Leon), no car, and need to find a convenient apartment in the Centro. I will apply for FM3 in Washington DC the week prior. How long do it take to get the FM3? Can I continue ...
Same advice I would give ANYWHERE. So perhaps the question should be.......have you ever traveled anywhere? CHICAGO, LA, HOUSTON........BE AWARE AND BUMP IT UP A NOTCH FOR GOOD MEASURE Read More
Retiring in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Mexico? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I'm very happy to here that your retirement im Rosarito has worked out so well. And if I can't take my Lucy dog, all deals are off. It has become obvious to us that prices have risen. It is not as easy a transition as it used to be and ... Read More
Property prices in Jalisco by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jalisco is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Hi, Sorry. Trying to get my house ready to sell. Yes, the casita was important. It was large and they were receiving about 900 a month for it. We need a bit of additional income. Nervewracking time. I really dont want to be a nomad and have a ... Read More
Property prices in Jalisco by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jalisco is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Thank you. Yes, we wrote the offer and the agent had already raised the listing price on the MLS. A waste of time and exercise in frustration. A "double ended deal" as well. I learned long ago not to fall.in love with real estate. It ... Read More
Property prices in Jalisco by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jalisco is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Maybe, I did not clearly state our last offer...days ago in Ajijic. We wrote an offer. Evidently, the same day, the buyer added 18k onto the listing price. We did not know ......the agent did. We dont want to waste anyones time in this market. Read More
Property prices in Jalisco by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Jalisco is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
we are in hell trying to purchase a home in Ajijic. Prices are rising as offers are presented. Our house sale equity of 300k was plenty last March. Now we are really afraid of being priced out. Ee had a viable offer on a home with a rental..in El ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
My husband is still surprised by "siesta' which is the same time in Mexico, Italy, France, Spain...........I just assume it is the same everywhere (whether it exists or not). Read More
is it true ? too much robberies ? by moreto62
posted by cathy Dupree 2 months ago I live in Ajijic which is beautiful but want to give another slant on living in Mexico. I am leaving after 5 years because my partner died and the mess that was left with no will was magnified by the corrupt ...
Might i ask if you are renting or purchased property? I'm a wreck from the instant "shark " market. Trying to buy Read More