Posts tagged Cities And Towns
Mexico Real Estate – Solutions For the Budget and Penny Pinching
Oct 23rd
Are you living on a tight budget these days? Penny pinching and even trimming larger budget items may be a normal part of your life now, much more than they used to be. For the many Americans under the ongoing pressure of living with less, choosing to live in Mexico can actually help to make both of these easier – daily penny pinching, and balancing the larger budget – while still planning ahead for a comfortable retirement.
For the case of balancing the larger budget, buying Mexico real estate can actually be a significant step towards making things work out. Inexpensive properties in up-and-coming tourism areas can have great potential for enjoying a comfortable lifestyle not only at a low cost, but with possibilities for earning an income. Sure, there is a cost now, but the investment will help ensure you enjoy a more financially stable future.
Consider the example of Campeche Real Estate. About 45 minutes south of the colonial city of Campeche (although it is less known, those who have been there say it’s most beautiful, not to mention the cleanest colonial city) there are some lots with 66 ft of beachfront for sale for only $64,900 U.S. Campeche is currently growing into Mexico’s next large tourist area with two condo-golf resort developments and a good deal of funds being invested into beautifying the area’s cities and towns $100,000 more will get you your dream on on this wide, soft beachfront. Numerous other similar opportunities can be found in other parts of Mexico.
Now, taking a step back, we all know that budget experts will tell you it’s not about what you can save on a purchase, but its about knowing what you really need, and what you don’t. Think about your retirement; you will need a suitable place to live, in a warm climate, where the cost of living is lower. Campeche (along with several other locations in Mexico provide just that.)
What’s more, once you have that dream home built, (or if you buy a completed home for a good price in another part of Mexico,) you’ll probably be able to enjoy a bit of an income on renting to vacationers, an income which will help you cover the expenses of owning the property.
An investment now will help you address a necessity at a time in your life when you will need it the most. Many Americans find themselves skimping on retirement savings, and pushing back the date further and further. With the low cost of living in Mexico (both in pure necessities and in life’s little luxuries), you will find a noticeable difference in the budget. This, combined with owning an excellent real estate in Mexico at a low price, will put you in a position to retire not only on time, but perhaps even early.
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Moving to Mexico? Here’s Where to Get Information in English
Sep 19th
If you?re thinking of moving to Mexico, here?s where to get information online in English. These FAQs were sent in by some of my readers, but the information is useful across a wide spectrum for anyone considering moving to Mexico.
If you genuinely have an interest in potentially moving to Mexico, first, if you are looking for a southern California type climate with low humidity without the scorching heat Mexico is often known for, your choices are narrowed but certainly not highly limited. Secondly, if you are looking for lower crime rates similar to those in a small mid-west town, you again have narrower but substantial choices of Mexico locations available. Finally, when you are looking for websites with an all around overview of Mexico, its weatherand conditions, consider the following ones.
Living and Employment Opportunies in Mexico
Having personally spent four years researching and writing about living and English language teaching employment opportunities in Mexico, I found the country to be interesting, climatically quite varied, culturally diverse and exceptionally livable. Although individual (and family) preferences will vary, with thousands of cities and towns, and almost every imaginable climate represented across a population of more than 100 million people, there are certainly a considerable number of choices available to you not matter what. Getting key information beforehand is paramount. If your Spanish is still weak, or non-existent, You can still dig up critical information in English.
Mexico Information Websites in English
Briefly, there are three main sites in English you should try first.
If you read Spanish there are many more interesting sites searchable on Google which will allow you to listen to as well as watch local documentaries, radio and news.
First check out these three available in English:
http://www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Home?show=regions
[http://esp.mexico.com/eng/index.html]
[http://www.enjoymexico.net/]
The Heat and Humidity
If you’re concerned about the heat and humidity (and who wouldn?t be?), then northern Mexico and cities such as Monterrey and Hermosillo are likely not for you. Cities and towns in or near desert areas like the cities of Chihuahua or Torreon will also not likely make your list. Perhaps you’d find mountain and / or mountain valley locations like mid-sized Xalapa (also sometimes spelled Jalapa), the mountain vista town of Orizaba, at the base of Mexico?s highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, or the city-in-the-clouds, San Cristobal de las Casas, more suitable. Even if you choose a smaller town like colonial Tlaxcala or mystic Tepoztlan, you should try to be near enough to a large city for a least a day or weekend trip. Central Mexican colonial towns like Morelia, Queretaro or Irapuato may lack sufficient entertainment, shopping or technological resources for you, but that would be up to you.
The Top Three
Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey are very large metropolitan areas and do not offer anything even remotely close to a ?small town? living atmosphere. You may however, want to consider a nearby smaller suburban community. The Lake Chapala region near Guadalajara supports a 50,000 plus population of English-speaking ex-pats. The cities of Puebla and Toluca are commuting distance from Mexico City and allow for a slower pace of colonial life while being in proximity to the world-class facilities offerings of Mexico?s largest metropolis.
I hope this information is sufficient to get you started in your possible Mexico relocation plans. Also, detailed city and cultural information on Mexico is occasionally posted at my English language teaching and learning blog online at: http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com/
Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you.
