There was a time when people from “out east†(i.e. Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes) would head out west to enjoy a calmer life; and the plus – everything, including homes, was a lot cheaper. Things have changed. While Albert is still more laid-back than Ontario and many other parts of the country, … [Read more...] about Is Calgary Getting Too Expenseive? Try Mexico Real Estate
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These New Playa del Carmen Condos Have Financing!Departamentos en venta en Playa del Carmen con financiamiento exclusivo.
Finding a very nice brand new development of Playa del Carmen condos for sale is exciting; finding one that has direct financing is even better – especially since mortgages are currently not available for foreigners in Mexico. That's one of the reasons these condos in a beautiful gated community near the beach are … [Read more...] about These New Playa del Carmen Condos Have Financing!Departamentos en venta en Playa del Carmen con financiamiento exclusivo.
How Important is the Resale Factor in Mexico Real Estate?¿Listos para invertir este verano?
 We all know how important is to be able to resell a property after buying it; you could go buy a home in a nearly abandoned town in the middle of nowhere in the U.S. For $40,000 – and then be stuck with it for the rest of your life. In just about any country there are markets that move well, markets that … [Read more...] about How Important is the Resale Factor in Mexico Real Estate?¿Listos para invertir este verano?
“But I Don’t Want to Live in Mexico, Or Own a Home by the Beachâ€Â¿Comprar casa para vivir o para rentar?
 “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?
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.