famouskate100
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 07 November 2024
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New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
You can also fly into Monterrey, from there it's only a little over an hour to Saltillo by bus, taxi, Uber, etc. Read More
New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
I checked again, and I believe there are multiple buses daily, connecting Houston to Saltillo. They take over 12 hours, and involve 3 changes and cost around $140 USD, at least this is advertised in many websites. But if you are bringing pets, or ... Read More
New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
Thanks for your kind words. I don't think I can tell you our mover in this forum [advertising, right?], but you will find them online. Another option is to come to Mexico, buy a vehicle, drive back to the US [I drove my Mexican plated vehicle for ... Read More
New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
I looked up Saltillo, it is close to Houston, a one day drive, it shouldn't cost too much to get there. Plus, there are buses. Read More
New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
Yeah, I know what you mean about inflaming people with paranoia and terror. It's horrible, and the reason we moved to Mexico, where we are MUCH happier!!!!I hired professionals [Mexicans, coming from Mexico] to move me, my dogs, and my household. ... Read More
New permenant resident stuck in USA by jazzpaz
I'm so frustrated! I just got my permanent residency to live in Mexico, and I can’t drive into the country in my Texas-plated car to select a new home. My wife is a temporary citizen, but she doesn’t drive.I’m willing to go buy a ...
I had the same problem when I was granted permanent residency a few years back. I flew to Mexico, bought a car, and put it at a friend's house, returned to the states, then paid a Mexican couple to drive me and 2 dogs to Mexico, along with my ... Read More
Did you leave Mexico, only to return? by 1happykamper
If not México then where?When I retired to San Miguel de Allende in 2012 life was fantastic. It was cheap and wonderful. I became a permanent resident of Mexico and was happy. That is until 2015 when the killings in San Miguel de Allende just ...
@1happykamper We live outside of SMA, 15 minutes from town. We feel very safe. We have never heard gunfire, although we have heard fireworks. We don't know anyone, ex pat or local, who has ever mentioned hearing gunfire. We also considered Thailand ... Read More
Asking a Mexican girl to be my girlfriend by DavHoks
I know in Mexico it is different than in Europe. Where I come from, you meet a person and after some time it just becomes clear that it is a relationship. I am talking a lot with a girl from Mexico and there it is crucial to ask the girl officially ...
Hi. You sound like a thoughtful and considerate young man. I believe that it is best to wait, and ask the young lady in person. In person is more romantic and meaningful than a etter, text, phone call, or email. Plus, if you write and mail a letter, ... Read More
Making friends in San Miguel by GinaKay59
Hi all, I'm planning on retiring in Mexico in 2026 and San Miguel is on my list of places. One high priority for me, I'm solo and looking for a place where I can be part of a community and build my social life from the ground up. I've heard that San ...
Hi, Gina and welcome to Mexico! I will happily be your friend ! I am also a musician, traveler, avid reader, becoming fluent in Spanish, etc., plus a horse person [no bits, no spurs, only love....have 2 precious horses, but hubby's scared to ride, ... Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
Yes, things being lost in translation is very common. Do you speak Spanish? Life in Mexico is a lot easier if you do, but my husband doesn't and he gets by just fine, as depending on the area, many Mexicans speak English, and then you have the ex ... Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
You really need to be here in person. Avoid a Realtor, if possible, as part of your rent goes to them. Mexico uses extensive networking, and once you start meeting people, which is easy [the towns with ex pats tend to have ex pat FB communities], ... Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
@jazzpaz Good luck on your move and I hope you enjoy your new life in Mexico ! Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
I would suggest that you go to the area you're interested in, stay in an AirBnb, maybe a long term one, and then start looking for a rental. Most rentals may not be online, but once you get to Mexico and mingle and meet expats , lots of doors will ... Read More
Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz
Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.
Yes, you will find them, and also condos with elevators. Where in Mexico do you want to live? It's a big country . Read More
Home for sale in Jalisco, or possibly rent by famouskate100
Hi. I would like to post my home for sale, or possibly rent. I think there is a place on this forum to do so, but, I can't find it. The house is in Jalisco. Help?
@Bhavna Thank you so much. Also, thank you for the RE link. Sadly, I have had, more than once, bad experiences with using RE companies.......not putting on MLS as promised, not advertising my properties online as promised,etc., so, I lowered the ... Read More