While searching the internet for realtors in Michoacan, we immediately came upon Liliana’s web site, with its attractive and affordable listings. We instantly found a solid connection with her, and have been extremely impressed with her professional qualifications, attention to detail and courteous nature. Liliana is a very cultured individual, and speaks impeccable English. After a few discussions with her, we decided to take the plunge, purchasing our property sight unseen, which requires a lot of faith. We have recently returned from the final negotiations and closing, during which Liliana…
Read MoreReal Estate transactions are always stressful.
Dear Liliana, I am writing you to thank you for the wonderful job you did as my agent. Having you to help with the transaction was truly a God-send. I love the property that you helped me buy, and am looking forward to many happy years there. Real Estate transactions are always stressful. Buying property in a foreign country even more so. But you took most of the pain out of the transaction, and I am forever grateful to you for that. I am looking forward to my new life…
Read MoreZirahuén: Mexico’s Walden Pond
By Linda Breen Pierce When I first set eyes on the pure, crystal blue waters of Lago (lake) Zirahuén in the central highlands of Mexico, my stomach did a nose dive. How could such striking alpine beauty exist in a country known for its beaches, desserts and low lying vegetation? Lago Zirahuén, surrounded by hills forested with pine, oak and ash trees, is a little known treasure in the state of Michoacán. A 20-minute drive on a well-maintained highway blessed with gorgeous views of forest and hillsides will bring you…
Read MoreA Big Step Forward in the Real Estate Industry in Mexico
By Liliana Gonzalez I am so happy, and absolutely overwhelmed with emotion! Again, I am feeling butterflies in my stomach just like I felt when I got my attorney’s license in 1979. I have got my Real Estate’s degree! Last year in December, when I returned home from the 2007 NAR Conference and Expo, I was still excited about the window of opportunity that had just opened in my Real Estate career. The first step was joining AMPI Morelia (Profesional Association of Realtors) in December. One of the advantages of…
Read MoreAn Historic Day in Mexican Real Estate
August 27th will be a mile stone, in Mexican Real Estate.
Read MoreMorelia the Cultural Jewel in Michoacan
By Lucille Arneson When I decided to retire, I knew I wanted some kind of an adventure offering different prospects of activity. When in college, I studied French; it seemed a natural, as after all, I was an art major and in love with the French Impressionists! When I moved to California and encountered the Spanish Missions built by Friar Junipero Serra, I found another love; this time in Spanish! I had one of those “déjà vu” moments that made me think I’d been there before. It was a very…
Read MoreReflections on living with violence in Mexico
By Linda Pierce, As I write this, I hear the sound of helicopters overhead from my house 2 blocks from the main plaza in Morelia. It is been a frequent sound all day today, a not surprising sound after explosions last night at El Grito celebration in the main plaza, resulting in a reported 8 deaths and about 100 wounded. As Jennifer Rose opined in her blog , Morelia lost its innocence last night. We spent several hours at El Grito celebration last night, but didn´t have the stamina to…
Read MoreMexatua Tour Day 2: Discovering Zirahuen
By Lucille Arneson Zirahuén Forest and Resort After a Continental breakfast at the Hotel Xandesti, we set out for our second day exploring the area, first going to the Zirahuén Forest and Resort. The only quick and easy way to get there is by boat across the deep blue, clean waters of Lake Zirahuén, a most beautiful lake, surrounded by forests of many shades of green. While bobbing in the boat, we were treated to soft drinks and marshmallows. I chose a Coca Cola, because of its ability to quiet…
Read MoreTour to Discover Patzcuaro, Zirahuen, Santa Clara and Tzintzuntzan
Mexatua invited a select group of journalists who write for different magazines and newspapers about interesting topics for an English-speaking audience- foreigners living in Mexico or those planning to move in to our country.
Read MoreTalk to me about retiring in Mexico
Read a lot of comments from foreigners living in the Patzcuaro and Morelia area. Below are comments and thoughts from people that I have had the honor to meet. A lot of them are my friends. Thank you again to all! My husband and I retired to Patzcuaro from Lake Oswego, Oregon in August, 2007. We came to Patzcuaro on a scouting expedition 18 months before we moved, fell in love with the area, and feel exactly the same today. Our view was that retirement would get off to a…
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