It's easy to see the "good side of the coin" for expats with Mexico's focus on having lots of holidays, in terms of lifestyle. Yet, Mexican culture also has another good side to the coin which specifically helps the construction process. Today, in the last part our sub-series on culture and building a home in … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – The Culture Factor – Part 3
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Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – The Culture Factor – Part 2
Yesterday, I talked about how bureaucracy and commitment are factors which need to be taken into consideration. Today, in our ongoing series on building a home in Mexico successfully through good planning, we will look at the Mexican attitudes on deadlines, punctuality and holidays. Deadlines and Punctuality In … [Read more...] about Building Your Dream Home in Mexico – The Culture Factor – Part 2
Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 2: What Does it Mean for Mexico Real Estate?21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 2.
In yesterday's post, I talked a little bit about a possible connection between the new era of the Mayan calendar and Mexico's recent prosperity which seems to approaching yet another giant leap forward. Implications for Mexico Real Estate The implications for Mexico real estate seem clear; the cost of living … [Read more...] about Dec 21, 2012 – Beginning of a New Era – Part 2: What Does it Mean for Mexico Real Estate?21 de Diciembre del 2012, el comienzo de una nueva era. Parte 2.
Mexico Real Estate – What Will The Neighbors Be Like? Part 2 – Mexicans
As I mentioned in yesterday's post (Mexico Real Estate – What Are The Neighbors Like? Part 1 - Expats), Mexicans are very welcoming in general. They have a very distinct culture, but unlike many parts of Europe, the majority of Mexicans do not have a “protectionist†way of thinking; they don’t see outsiders or … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – What Will The Neighbors Be Like? Part 2 – Mexicans
Mexico Retirement – Jazz Festival Coming Up in Playa del Carmen!
How time flies - I remember going to a few of Playa del Carmen's earlier jazz festivals, and it's still in the back of my mind that this is something new; but this year's festival, running from Thurs, Nov. 22 to Sat. Nov. 24, is the tenth annual Riviera Maya International Festival! This festival is really something … [Read more...] about Mexico Retirement – Jazz Festival Coming Up in Playa del Carmen!
Quadra Alea Condos, Playa del Carmen – Video Testimonial from 2 Very Happy Residents!
When it comes to letting you know what it's like to buy real estate in Mexico, I always like to say that what our clients say is worth a good deal for you as you consider this very important decision. Just a couple of weeks ago, Bob and Cathy, two clients of mine (now friends, as Cathy points out in the … [Read more...] about Quadra Alea Condos, Playa del Carmen – Video Testimonial from 2 Very Happy Residents!
Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 4: The Magical and Mundane
This is the fourth and final of a four-post series about the appeal of culture for buying Mexico real estate and living in this country. In yesterday’s post, I looked at food and drink. Today I will look at a few other discoveries expats might make along the way – some magical, some not-so-magical!  Magic … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 4: The Magical and Mundane
Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 3: Food and Drink
This is the third of a four-post series about the appeal of culture for buying Mexico real estate and living in this country. In yesterday’s post, I looked at religion and festivities. Today I will look at one of Mexico’s cultural features many people fall in love with even before they know the country: food and … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 3: Food and Drink