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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I’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 …\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I’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 …\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
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Of course this sounds silly, and of course you know that this wouldn’t end up costing more in the end.\u00c2\u00a0 Yet, especially when buying in another country, it’s incredible how many people will forget the basics.<\/p>\n
When you search for your <\/em>Mexico real estate<\/em><\/a>, don’t put too much importance on little things, or too little on big things.<\/em><\/p>\n The Little Things<\/strong><\/p>\n Like in Canada or the U.S., there are many little items on a home that are easy, quick and inexpensive fixes, including:<\/p>\n In Mexico, this is even more true for the following reason:\u00c2\u00a0 Labor costs are very low in this country<\/em><\/p>\n For most of the items listed above, the most expensive part about it is the labor cost of installation.\u00c2\u00a0 Here, highly skilled workers will charge very reasonable daily rates, and, in many cases, the materials and fixtures also cost less.<\/p>\n It is also often surprising how quickly they can be fixed up completely.<\/p>\n Why Do People Place Importance on These?<\/strong><\/p>\n These items can end up creeping upward on the priorities list because they often need immediate attention and\/or they are very visually obvious.\u00c2\u00a0 Those who don’t want to tackle a renovation before moving in tend to avoid them.<\/p>\n However, it’s much better to take on one of these little projects than a major issue with your home \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n The Big Things<\/strong><\/p>\n We all know the big things:<\/p>\n However, even the other items listed here will cost you much more time and money than a paint job or even putting in new kitchen cupboards.<\/p>\n Don’t Skip the Home Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n Since some of the issues are not readily obvious, a home inspection is a key way to catch them.<\/p>\n Playing Your Cards Right<\/strong><\/p>\n When comes down to the choice of the right Mexico home for sale<\/a>, home B may look perfect, but if there are major issues, you will probably do better with home A, even if the paint is ugly and cupboard hinges are broken.\u00c2\u00a0 Often, you can even get a better price since the problems are more obvious.<\/p>\n If you choose a new or very well maintained home or condo without any issues \u00e2\u20ac\u201c minor or major \u00e2\u20ac\u201c that’s excellent!\u00c2\u00a0 But, if you’re going to take on a project, you’ll generally do better to choose small fixes over major issues.<\/p>\n — The TOP<\/span> Mexico Real Estate<\/a><\/em> Network; “Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Leading Network of Specialists for Finding and Purchasing Mexican Properties Safely!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n “Creo que en vez de escoger la casa con el color feo, escoger\u00c3\u00a9 la casa con color bonito aunque le falte arreglar la alberca y el aire acondicionado”. Suena tonto \u00c2\u00bfcierto?, a veces cu\u00c3\u00a1ndo nos encontramos buscando casa podemos tomar las m\u00c3\u00a1s tontas decisiones. Sin embargo es importante no perder de vista nuestro criterio personal. El sentido com\u00c3\u00ban siempre ser\u00c3\u00a1 nuestro mejor aliado.<\/p>\n No demos mucha importancia a las cosas peque\u00c3\u00b1as como la pintura, los detallados, jardiner\u00c3\u00ada y dem\u00c3\u00a1s y enfoquemos nuestra atenci\u00c3\u00b3n a las cosas que realmente importan, como es el funcionamiento general de la casa.<\/p>\n Los “peque\u00c3\u00b1os detalles”:<\/strong><\/p>\n Es cierto que las personas tienden a tomarle demasiada importancia a estos detalles, sin embargo recordemos que de nuestra lista de prioridades, estas deben ir hasta el fondo. Despu\u00c3\u00a9s de todo son las cosas m\u00c3\u00a1s accesibles para reemplazar.<\/p>\n Los “grandes detalles”:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Naturalmente estos son los “grandes detalles” en los que nos tenemos que enofocar. Sobre la mesa estos son los que pueden representar el mayor gasto, as\u00c3\u00ad como el mayor inconveniente. La verdadera plusval\u00c3\u00ada de nuestra propiedad se puede echar por los suelos, sino ponemos atenci\u00c3\u00b3n en estos detalles. El color de la casa, el tipo de piso, un excusado roto, etc. son cosas reparables y que en general no representan un inconveniente “mayor”. Sin embargo, tener que hacerse de los servicios de un contratista para arreglar las paredes cuarteadas o la estructura de los cimientos, pueden representar un gasto sumamente preocupante.<\/p>\n\n
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\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>Of course, structural issues must be avoided altogether, and are distinct from the other two issues which can be fixed up or finished.<\/p>\n
\nAndy Welbourne<\/strong>, from London, Ontario, has been living in Playa del Carmen and working as a part of the team with Thomas Lloyd for 7 years. He has worked with many Canadians and Americans to assist in finding their dream home in the Mexican Caribbean; many of these clients have turned into great friendships. Contact Andy at (512) 879-6546<\/span><\/strong>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n![\"](\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Banners\/eBook.jpg\")
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