Ae you familiar with the Big Mac Index? Economics based on a sandwich --- the infamous Big Mac. The Economist Magazine (www.economist.com) started the Big Mac Index in 1986 as a semi-humorous way of explaining exchange rates. Big Macs are everywhere and we can compare the costs. This gives you a fun way to see how far your dollars will go if you are visiting or possibly moving to another country. Many United States and Canadian citizens are considering … (2 comments)
The Door is Open to Mexico - Question: What Can You Tell me About San Miguel de Allende?
The first city that we will discuss in this series is San Miguel de Allende. It is located in the central highlands of Mexico in the state of Guanajuato, northwest of Mexico City. There are about 8,000 to 12,000 foreigners here in a population of approximately 140,000. There are enough residents from the US that a US consulate has been established.
San Miguel has become an art center and attracts many creative expatriates. … (8 comments)
The Door is Open to Mexico -- Question: What Cities and Areas Are Attractive to US & Canadian Citizens?
If you are considering moving to Mexico there are many areas and cities that are of interest to US & Canadian Citizens.
These can vary in size from very small towns to major cities. They may have lots of foreigners or only a few. And as I have mentioned before, the climate can vary tremendously.
In this post I have listed the cities and areas that may be of interest to you. … (7 comments)
You want to move to Mexico, but you haven't decided where you want to be and are curious about the climate.
Mexico has almost any type of climate that you might want.
North of Mexico City most of the country is temperate with cooler temperatures in the winter. South of Mexico City the temperatures are higher year round and can even be quite hot.
Altitude is important with some mountain areas and highlands that even receive quite … (0 comments)
You want to move to Mexico, but you can't speak Spanish and don't think that you will be able to learn.
What parts of Mexico should you consider? There are several options.
Several areas have large communities composed primarily of people are primarily English speakers. These would include San Miguel de Allende, Lake Chapala, Ajijic, and communities in the Baja peninsula.
There are also many communities that rely on tourism as one of their primary industries. In them you can almost always find people who can speak English. These communities would … (7 comments)
You are thinking of retiring or buying a second home in Mexico. But here comes a big question: "Where in Mexico should I live?"
Mexico is a big country with lots of different choices for you. It is the 15th largest country in the world and is about three times the size of Texas.
The best way to decide what parts of Mexico are suitable for you is to answer some questions.
What type of climate do you want? How much do you want to spend? Do you want … (12 comments)
A big question that I hear is, "Do I need to speak Spanish if I move to Mexico?"
The answer is "No, But..."
There are many areas in Mexico where tourism is so strong that you can find locals everywhere who are fluent in English. This would include areas such as Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Penasco, etc.
Other areas have so many US and Canadian citizens that it really isn't necessary to speak Spanish to get along. This would include area such as San Miguel de Allende, Lake … (6 comments)
People always ask me about the safety in Mexico. I usually respond by saying that the reporting by our media is completely out of control and reminds me of the way these same journalists talk about real estate.
My biggest fears in Mexico are whether I will get a sunburn or a bad hangover.
I feel safer in Mexico than in most cities in the US. There are about 50 cities in the US with higher murder rates than the country of Mexico. New Orleans, for example, has a murder rate … (5 comments)
Probably the first question that I hear when discussing Mexican real estate is, "Can I buy or own property in Mexico?"
The answer is simple.
Yes! You can buy and own real estate in Mexico. And immediately, I hear a response of: "But, I thought they only had 99 year leases," or "I heard that a lot of Americans lost their land in Baja".
The truth is the Mexican Constitution gives foreigners the same treatment legally as given to Mexican nationals. In the interior most transactions transfer fee simple ownership (just like … (8 comments)
The Door is Open to Mexico - What Does a Big Mac Have to Do With Mexico? 
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