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IMSS Family Health Insurance in Mexico – 2016 update

Filed Under: Health, How is the Hospital Care in Mexico, How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, How to Find Retirement Communities in Mexico, How to Retire to Mexico, Live It Tour, Living and Retirement, Living in Mexico, Medical Care, Mexico Cities, Mexico Hospitals, Mexico Rental Property, Mexico Retirement, Mexico Title Insurance, Playa del Carmen Rental Property

In September we published an article about health insurance in Mexico, where we mentioned IMSS as one of the options available for expats living in Mexico.  Here is an update about the conditions to sign up for this health insurance. A foreign citizen can obtain Voluntary Health Insurance in the National Institute of … [Read more...] about IMSS Family Health Insurance in Mexico – 2016 update

What is Title Insurance? Part 1

Filed Under: How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico, Mexico Real Estate, Mexico Title Insurance

When purchasing a property in Mexico it is important to protect yourself in the event of possible legal disputes over ownership rights to a home or piece of land. One of the ways to insure against potential financial loss is to obtain title insurance. I spoke to Ivan Castillo at Stewart Title Latin America´s Playa … [Read more...] about What is Title Insurance? Part 1

New Time Zone for Quintana Roo Effective February 1st, 2015

Filed Under: Mexico Property Management, Mexico Title Insurance

On December 5th, 2014, the Deputies Chamber voted to add a fourth time zone to the country – Southeast Zone –, which would apply specifically to certain municipalities of Quintana Roo. While a date had not been set when the announcement was made, and with rumors stating that the time change would occur in April, … [Read more...] about New Time Zone for Quintana Roo Effective February 1st, 2015

Yucatan Peninsula: A Safe Haven for Visitors, Expats and Retirees

Filed Under: Mexico Title Insurance, Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Safety in Mexico

For years, Mexico has been a top destination for visitors, expats and retirees. Sadly, the violence related to drug cartels and TV shows present the whole country as a very dangerous place; when the reality is that violence is located in certain border areas. The Yucatan Peninsula has not suffered the escalating … [Read more...] about Yucatan Peninsula: A Safe Haven for Visitors, Expats and Retirees

New Law for Real Estate Agents in Quintana Roo

Filed Under: Aldea Zama, Buying furniture in Mexico, Mexico Investment Property, Mexico Rental Property, Mexico Title Insurance

A new law will be introduced in the State of Quintana Roo, in order to regulate the activities of Real Estate providers. The state congress is working on a new law that is destined to protect customers and the interests of Real Estate service providers that work lawfully in the area. This law is a big step for all … [Read more...] about New Law for Real Estate Agents in Quintana Roo