Retire And Live Stress Free in Mexico 

When I first met my husband he said that he had a 10 year plan to retire to Mexico.  At that point in my life I was not even sure how to spell Mexico having spent the first 12 years of my life in various locations in England and then only northern parts of the States, but now 24 years later I cannot imagine  living anywhere else.

The village where we live is called Ajijic pronounced ah- he- heek, in Mexico “ j” is always pronounced as an “h”.  It used to be a sleepy fishing village but in the last 25 years has grown in size and year  round  is home to about 4000 Americans , Canadians and Europeans .  In the high season that number probably increases to 6000.  The village is surrounded by mountains and sits at the edge of a lake which gives us a very temperate climate that has been described 

 as the second most ideal climate in the world, hence one of the reasons that we are such a popular destination both in the winter and the summer.  We have a dry season that runs from November thru May and then June thru October the rains come but mostly at night and with a week of the start of the rains all the mountains become green and the colors everywhere become even more intense.  In the dry season the temps are between 70 to 85 with a bit of a cold spell during parts of January  and December where you have a little cold weather at night and early morning before the sun comes out again.  During the rainy season the temps are most of the time between 70 to 80.  We have snow birds but also sunbirds from Arizona, Texas and Florida etc. 

As retirement looms ever closer so many people are faced with the reality of the need to make the money they have saved go further.  Prices down here for the most part are far cheaper than those one would be facing in the States and Canada, especially the coastal locations 

House prices run the gamut from $ 80,000 to $ 500,000 but the average price of the houses that are sold runs around $ 150,000 with the majority of the houses that are sold falling between $100,000-$200,000. 

Property taxes are almost non existent, they run around $ 100.00 for the whole year, yes that is one hundered dollars.

Any type of service is vastly cheaper here maids cost $ 2.50 per hour and the gardeners are paid $ 3.00 an hour.  You can have manicures for $ 4.00 and pedicures are $ 5.00

Hair cut $ 7.00 and color runs $ 15.00. 

We are located 1 hour away from the large city of Guadalajara where you can shop at Costco, Walmart and Sams.  Also take advantage of the wonderful restaurants and theatre and cultural events.  There are very fine hospitals and excellent diagnostic facilities that one can utilize at a fraction of the price.  The national health system down here is available to foreigners at a cost of around $ 400.00 dollars for a two people. 

The international airport is only 20 miles away so accessing the States and Canada is very convenient and easy. 

Mexico is a land of great variety and home to so many  wonderful people  but it is also comforting to know that one is heading to a destination where there are lots of people that came from the same country that you did  so while you learn how to speak Spanish you can also be talking to all your friends in English. 

There are a never ending list of activities that are available from Golf, bridge, tennis to computer and book clubs. Many charities that are always in need of assistance and a very active social life if one wants to go that route. 

If you would like more information on purchasing a house in Mexico or to schedule an appointment please contact  Susan Martin

Full Contact info 

Susan Martin 

Eager & Asociados Real Estate Morelos #2 Ajijic,

 Jalisco Mexico 45920 

Telephone 011 52 (376) 766-44-65 Fax (376) 766-38-33 

E-Mail eagerdowntown@prodigy.net.mx

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