“But I don't want to live in a home by the beach, so why should I bother with Mexico?†You don't? Well, first of all I'm guessing that's because you haven't really seen these beaches yet, but that's another story. Here's the bottom line; thousands of other people do. Thousands of other people won't be … [Read more...] about “But I Don’t Want to Live in Mexico, Or Own a Home by the Beachâ€Â¿Comprar casa para vivir o para rentar?
Living and Retirement
Is Mexico Turning Back to Despotism… or to Economic Prosperity?Expectativas optimistas para este sexenio.
 “Another PRI President – oligarchy, bureaucracy, corruption, vote rigging ...†Many Mexicans have a negative image of the country's new president, Enrique Pena Nieto, mostly because of the party he belongs – the famous PRI, the Party of the Institutional Revolution, the one that held an iron grip on … [Read more...] about Is Mexico Turning Back to Despotism… or to Economic Prosperity?Expectativas optimistas para este sexenio.
Should You Choose a Mexico Real Estate Community With Kids?La importancia de los niños en los bienes raÃces en México.
  Is the sound of kids a delight to you or a nuisance? Of course it could be that it's a bit of both, depending on how you feel. Assuming that you don't have kids of your own – let's say you're retired or your kids are all grown up and moved out – this can be an important part of your Mexico real estate … [Read more...] about Should You Choose a Mexico Real Estate Community With Kids?La importancia de los niños en los bienes raÃces en México.
“How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.
One of many motivations for moving to Mexico is that labor here costs very little – even paying a better-than-average wage is much less than what you would pay in the US or Canada. This is part of the more general benefit of a low cost of living. Even Americans who really couldn't have considered hiring a cleaning … [Read more...] about “How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.
When Buying Mexico Real Estate, Distinguish Big Fixes from Little Ones¿En qué debemos poner atención cuando compramos casa?
“I'm stroking home A of my list because it's an ugly colour, but I'm bumping home B up, even though it needs a new pool and air conditioning system ...†Huh? Of course this sounds silly, and of course you know that this wouldn't end up costing more in the end. Yet, especially when buying in another country, … [Read more...] about When Buying Mexico Real Estate, Distinguish Big Fixes from Little Ones¿En qué debemos poner atención cuando compramos casa?
Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
A few weeks ago, Doug posted an update on the construction progress for Hacienda del Rio, a colonial-style retirement community in Playa del Carmen. Things have come along quite nicely since then, and I wanted to share some more pictures of the model home as it nears completion, as well as the development as a … [Read more...] about Colonial Charm and Modern Comfort – More Pictures of Hacienda del RioAvances de construcción en Hacienda del RÃo.
The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
When we talk about Playacar, Playa del Carmen's most upscale gated community, we tend to lump it together as one. Or, when we do separate it, we make the natural divisions of Phase I (along the beachfront) and Phase II (around the golf course.) This is precisely what we've done on this blog when we have our … [Read more...] about The “Back” Part of Playacar Is a Great Location!La “parte trasera” de Playacar, ¡gran opción!
Is It Easier to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home in Mexico??Casas ecológicas, una nueva opción en México.
Today, I was reading this article from Yahoo about buying eco-freindly homes. According to the article, it's a tough task with lots of work and obstacles. "It isn't as easy as it looks," is the first tip given. Have I missed something, or is it actually easier to buy an eco-friendly home down here in the Riviera Maya … [Read more...] about Is It Easier to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home in Mexico??Casas ecológicas, una nueva opción en México.