The facts say that real estate in Mexico is a good investment for retirement. On the most obvious level, the savings just make a comfortable retirement lifestyle that much more accessible, often simply making it possible. But then there's the other aspect of investment: is it possible to make money as a retiree … [Read more...] about Is Real Estate a Good Investment for Retirees? What about Mexico?
Living and Retirement
Where Have All the Gringos Gone?
New expats will almost always be curious about how many Americans live in Mexico. This is a re-post of something I wrote a while back. I should point out that the stats that I used in this article are from a reliable source (U.S. Consulates throughout Mexico) but that as pointed here, there is a problem in the … [Read more...] about Where Have All the Gringos Gone?
Where Can You Save $500,000 USD on a Property in Mexico?
 I always like to point out 2 facts: Homes are affordable in Mexico. Prices are very stable. Thus, finding a high-end luxury home with a huge price reduction is indeed a rarity – and it would be a great deal from both a lifestyle and investment perspective. This is just what we've found recently. … [Read more...] about Where Can You Save $500,000 USD on a Property in Mexico?
If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?
Some people out there are kind of hesitating about how the investment potential of property in Mexico: Is it really a solid investment opportunity? After all, if it's so super, why aren't the big shots going for it? There are two answers to this question: For most bigtime investors, a market where accurate and … [Read more...] about If Mexico Real Estate is So Great, Why Aren’t the Bigshots Going for It?
Some “Alternative†Mexican Retirement Destinations
So, we all know about Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos – are those and similar places the only good retirement destinations in Mexico? Yesterday, I found this interesting article from Voxxi, by Phillippe Diederich, about alternative retirement destinations in Mexico – nice places that are … [Read more...] about Some “Alternative†Mexican Retirement Destinations
“Buyer beware in Mexico!†How Big is the Risk of Legal Issues?
 “Buyer beware in Mexico!†reads a giant headline in one of Canada's leading national newspapers – The Globe and Mail. What's the message? Are they telling you something that brokers and sellers in Mexico won't? If you read the article's information – a story about “a property dispute that has put … [Read more...] about “Buyer beware in Mexico!†How Big is the Risk of Legal Issues?
The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic
What's the best way to buy in Playa del Carmen? There are two basic points: Work with the right agent – qualified, experienced and dedicated Inform yourself Today, I want to focus on this second point. When you buy in Playa del Carmen, you will want to be knowledgeable about prices, supply and demand on … [Read more...] about The Best Way To Buy in Playa del Carmen – Infographic
Mexico Real Estate and U.S. Taxes: Land Trust not a “Trustâ€
Having information on what to do with your U.S. taxes when you own a property in Mexico is always helpful. Recently, the IRS has announced that Mexico's Bank Trusts (“fideicomisosâ€) are not “trusts†in the proper sense of the word for U.S. taxes. It seems that this is good news, making for less paper work, … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate and U.S. Taxes: Land Trust not a “Trustâ€