Some people take stock of their lives after a long career in business. Perhaps it was law or health care. What worked? What didn’t? Others have a bucket list. If it’s not in their wallet, it might be in the back of their mind. Go to Machu Pichu, check. Go on safari, check. Set a world record … [Read more...]
When Being a Stranger is Not So Strange by Mark Saunders
June 7, 2012
I’m a stranger in a strange land. I shouldn’t be but I am. I was born in Oakland, California, as a birth-certificate-carrying member of the Baby Boomer generation and now find myself living in the middle of Mexico, where initially I didn’t know a soul and could barely speak the … [Read more...]
PURCHASING YOUR DREAM HOME IN MEXICO
June 7, 2012
MEXICO is an exciting place to live for those who are retiring, for those who are working from home on a computer link with their company, for those who are looking for a vacation home or an outstanding investment... above all, for those who dream of a better quality of life! HOME ... the word … [Read more...]
Test Yourself on Mexican Facts – by Harriet Cochran Murray
June 7, 2012
1. Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. What is the the most spoken indigenous or dialect language? a. Mayanb. Zapotecc. Nahuatl 2. What description below best fits an example of Spanglish? a. A truck is: “an una troca”b. A book is: “el libro”c. Estoy is: “I am” 3. … [Read more...]
Jose Baldi – Tepotzotlan – June 2012
June 5, 2012
I just got word Jose Baldi is back in Tepotzotlan - his home town. Don’t miss this rare occasion to see Jose's most recent paintings – Jose’s art is innovative and provocative. To read more about Jose, please click HERE … [Read more...]
Ejido Land in Mexico
May 31, 2012
There is increased demand for building lots in the Bay of Banderas, continuing up the Pacific coastline. The question of private versus ejido land comes up more frequently. There are cases where unsuspecting foreign buyers are “talked into” buying ejido land in the name of a prestanombre (straw … [Read more...]
6 Big Time Mistakes That Cost You Money When Selling Your Home by Harriet Cochran Murray
May 21, 2012
#1 The top mistake occurs in the pricing of homes offered for sale. Sellers tend to base current market value on the following: 1. The original price 2. Added improvements 3. Cost of replacement Pricing should be based, instead, on a total market overview which includes sales price data … [Read more...]
Strategy & Supply in a Changing Market – Harriet Cochran Murray
May 14, 2012
Strategy & Supply in a Changing Market Summary of a Pricing Strategy in Today’s Market by Harriet Murray Cochran This letter was sent to a seller who needed evaluate the position of their property in the Puerto Vallarta market in June of 2008. It is interesting to compare what has changed … [Read more...]
Manos de Amor por Bahia – Casa Hogar – Bucerias, Nayarit
May 14, 2012
Manos de Amor is a non-profit organization formed on April 13, 2004, by a group of citizens of Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit, to help the less fortunate, especially the children of Bahia de Banderas. The mission of Manos de Amor is to provide unconditional love and compassion and encourage each child … [Read more...]
Enjoy your guests and still have time for yourself by Harriet Cochran Murray
May 4, 2012
Enjoy your guests and still have time for yourself by Harriet Cochran Murray Most of us have experienced the thrill of being able to share our new second or retirement home with our friends who live elsewhere. We sometimes overdo trying to make their stay as great as we possibly can. The problem … [Read more...]
