Attend the 3rd Annual Health Travel Fair in Vallarta and Social Network on A Bay Cruise - All FGTM 2012 participants are welcome to enjoy tequila, Mexican music and dancing accompanied by a romantic Vallarta sunset and dazzling night lights. A seafood, meat and fowl buffet will be enjoyed by all. Do … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Driving in Mexico 2––Don’t Drive While Married – John Scherber: An American Voice in Mexico
July 22, 2012
Driving in Mexico 2 is a welcome sequel to last week's witty, humorous story about driving in Mexico. You haven't driven until you've driven in Mexico! In my previous post (DRIVING IN MEXICO––NO COUNTRY FOR NEW CARS) I established that contrary to the superficial impression of many, Méxican … [Read more...]
Current Trends in Mexican Real Estate Investment in the USA
July 20, 2012
“All men’s gains are the fruit of venturing.”’ Herodotus In 2011, Mexicans, both US and Mexican-born, purchased $5.74 billion dollar of US real estate. This represents 7% of properties sold to international buyers and makes Mexico the third largest investor behind Canada and China. Why? Some of … [Read more...]
A Taste of La Cruz by Landon Hollander
July 16, 2012
A Taste of La Cruz Saturday July 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM Location: Main Plaza (Plaza Publica Benito Juarez) La Cruz de Huanacaxtle A TASTE OF LA CRUZ , “Wine, Food & More” will take place in the Main Plaza (Plaza Benito Juarez) of La Cruz on July 21st, 2012 at 7:00 – 10:00 PM. This event, … [Read more...]
REALTORREALTOR® and Coyotaje by John Glaab, CIPS
July 16, 2012
The word, REALTOR® has international trade mark protection through the National Association of Realtors®. (NAR) It is used by 1.2 million practitioners in the United States and by international REALTORS® in more than 56 countries who are affiliated with NAR. Members of the Mexican Association of … [Read more...]
Doña Maria and Her Rooster – Part 2 by Michael Osias, A Canuck in Mexico
July 15, 2012
Acaponeta – Chapter 2 (Click this link to read Part 1) Backpack in place, dodging through the throngs of travelers, I finally found myself outside the roofless bus station, looking for the village church. The constant clanging of the massive bells from the cathedral's twin towers easily marked my … [Read more...]
Hot Fun in the Summertime! – by Jim Donahoe, Baja Sur
July 11, 2012
Sly and the Family Stone made this song a hit in 1969, but it might as well have been written as the anthem song for summers in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. Hot and Fun! Oh, and so many traditions, like counting the number of times each day that someone tells you how hot it is. Oh, really? There are many … [Read more...]
Art Exhibition “In the Garden” – Transportadores del Tiempo – Cathy Chalvignac, Artist, Ajijic, Lake Chapala
July 10, 2012
Art lovers! If you’re anywhere near Ajijic mark Saturday, July 28th on your calendar. Join CATHY CHALVIGNAC at her Art Exhibition “In the Garden” – Transportadores del Tiempo – 16 de Septiembre #22, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico – from 3 p.m. Cathy is a talented artist and a fascinating individual! … [Read more...]
Americans Buying Homes For Sale in Mexico as Economic Refuge by Linda Neil
July 9, 2012
With the debt ceiling crisis and economic disaster in the United States more than ever Americans are looking to buy homes for sale in Mexico. In general, properties are less expensive in most areas of Mexico, food and other costs are lower and the quality of life can be far higher than that enjoyed … [Read more...]
Listing Agreements on Mexican Property by Harriet Cochran Murray
July 9, 2012
There are different laws and procedures you will encounter when you go outside your home turf. In the USA and Canada, the differences can be between states or provinces, and in Europe, the differences in the countries themselves. Louisiana has different real estate law from New York; Russia has … [Read more...]
