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Liga MAC Christmas Fiesta
December 8, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – The Shoppes at Palmilla
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Dressed to the K9's
December 10, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Punta Ballena, Cabo San Lucas
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Thanks, Alexander, and hope you have a very happy holiday too!
For the first couple of years we lived in Mexico, my husband and I were confused when we heard the following:
¡'Pérame tantito! and "Porfa"
We later learned these are shorthand forms of ¡Espérame tantito!(Wait for me a minute) and "Por favor" (p...
Hi Carol,
Just a quick note to comment on your article. It's well written and highly informative. With the market these days we are not getting as many buyers using equity from their properties state-side to purchase their dream home outright and ...
Here's a good one - that I love....DINERO MATA CARITA...
that means a guy with money will always get the girl over a cute (carita) guy!!!
Here's a new one for me, at least. We went to the beach for lunch..... I came back so relaxed I was near comatose. Karina and Carlos told me to "despavilar", which they had trouble really translating, but sort of like "wake up and get with the pro...
Good discussion, Doug, don't know why everyone isn't jumping in. Yes, the buyers we're seeing here in Los Cabos are a different breed of bottom feeder... You and I had that experience earlier this year. As memory serves your buyer offered about 40...
My Spanish is soooo dangerous. I've been informed this dish's name should be Chamorros con Mole.
sigh.... in my next life I want to be bilingual.....
Profile Information
- Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada
- Mexico
- What city and state
- Cabo San Lucas, BCS
- If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?
- 9 years
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- After building a vacation home in Cabo San Lucas my husband and I finally took the plunge and moved to Mexico full time about nine years ago. I am a real estate broker, the owner of Realty Executives Los Cabos and the real estate writer for Los Cabos Magazine. The best part of my work is helping others find their Mexican dream; many former clients have become good friends. Bob and I share our home with two Boston Terriers who aren't a bit spoiled. OK, just a bit spoiled. In fact, if you could ask them they'd admit to sharing THEIR home with us humans.
Check out movies of some of my listings and silly stuff at YouTube channel carolbillupscabo.
- Do you have any websites for your business or websites you wouldlike to refer someone to?
- http://reloscabos.com
- Website Address?
- http://lovecabo.net
- How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?
- George Puckett
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZCCp372juY
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An Open Letter To Buyers
My Go-To mortgage broker Tina Rebello and I are working on a new form letter for our shared website, explaining how we will work with the client once they sign in for information. I like the draft so much I’m going to post it here for the world to see, and then add some extra comments at the end.
Dear Client,
It is with great pride and pleasure that Realty Executives and Conficasa Mortgage International of Los Cabos extend to you the real estate and financing services available for your poten… Continue
Dear Client,
It is with great pride and pleasure that Realty Executives and Conficasa Mortgage International of Los Cabos extend to you the real estate and financing services available for your poten… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 4:07pm — 2 Comments
But We Have To Sell It Twice!! (Putting a Price on Your Home)
Here’s the thing: these days we’re selling homes not once, but twice. And it’s not an easy sale.
It’s no secret our market is ‘challenged’. This is the worst downturn I’ve experienced. Period. There are very few buyers, and many of them are looking to finance their property. We have great cross-border mortgage companies and the interest rates are the lowest ever. So you’d think that would be good news, right? But it isn’t.
About 95% or even more of the properties in Los Cabos are owned out-rig… Continue
It’s no secret our market is ‘challenged’. This is the worst downturn I’ve experienced. Period. There are very few buyers, and many of them are looking to finance their property. We have great cross-border mortgage companies and the interest rates are the lowest ever. So you’d think that would be good news, right? But it isn’t.
About 95% or even more of the properties in Los Cabos are owned out-rig… Continue
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 3:28pm —
A Historic Day for the Los Cabos Real Estate Industry
On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 three historic meetings took place in Los Cabos, Mexico culminating in one unified voice for the real estate industry. The new organization will be part of the national real estate organization AMPI.
In the new organization agents will have a voice and voting rights; brokers will continue to police ethical infractions. The education platform will be expanded, and as a result of AMPI’s association with NAR agents and brokers in Mexico will have access to more educ… Continue
In the new organization agents will have a voice and voting rights; brokers will continue to police ethical infractions. The education platform will be expanded, and as a result of AMPI’s association with NAR agents and brokers in Mexico will have access to more educ… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 4:27pm — 2 Comments
Save With Supermarket Souvenirs!
You know how some people have regular passports that have 24 pages and others have the jumbo 48 pager? My sis needs a ‘super jumbo’. She’s often traveling the globe to attend conferences or give lectures or both. A tip she’s taught me is to always visit the local supermarket (or equivalent). Number on… Continue
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 3:18pm — 2 Comments
Save With Supermarket Souvenirs!
You know how some people have regular passports that have 24 pages and others have the jumbo 48 pager? My sis needs a ‘super jumbo’. She’s often traveling the globe to attend conferences or give lectures or both. A tip she’s taught me is to always visit the local supermarket (or equivalent). Number on… Continue
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 3:18pm —
Comment Wall (49 comments)
- At 12:34pm on November 24, 2009,
Maureen Ryan said…
- Thanks Carol!
- At 12:43am on November 24, 2009,
Jim Harris said…
- Thank you Carol! And I know a Billups from my past but just can't place it right now. It's tough being a Bears fan nowadays. I'd love to join you all in Mex someday soon.
Regards,
Jim
- At 4:20pm on November 20, 2009,
Carol Hammond said… - Gracias Carol
- At 6:41pm on November 19, 2009,
mexhapati said… - hi carol thanks very much for the birthday wishes
look forward to meeting you some day!
best
rene
www.mexhapati.com
418 182 2098
- At 12:48pm on November 18, 2009, John K. Glaab, CIPS gave Carol Billups a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 7:07pm on November 4, 2009,
Staccey Wright said… - Hi Carol -
To get the RE logo on your Mexico My Space page - go to "manage my page" and there select Appearance (which you have probably already done) Scroll down to "Now, make it unique" and select the "all options" tab. Under 'header image' you can select an image to upload and either tile or put in once.
If you want a few different photos like I have, I made it using Adobe Elements - so if you have some kind of photo editor that will allow you to make the size you need. I made the left side of the image transparent, or the 'Mexico My Space' text obscured the images and just didn't look right. The image fits nicely at 125 x 955 pixels.
You seem to know your way around the web, so I suspect you have access to photo editing software - but if you don't - feel free to email me the pics you want and I can quickly use the same template to put one together for you and email it back.
my email: sales@oasisincmx.com
- At 1:34pm on October 29, 2009,
Loren said… - Thanks Carol Greetings!
- At 10:41am on October 29, 2009,
Staccey Wright said…
- Thank you so much for your open attitude and willingness to share information. I am not sure what I can contribute now, but I intend to have the same attitude once I actually have more to contribute!
- At 9:35am on October 29, 2009,
Staccey Wright said…
- Hi Carol,
We are relatively new, and pretty green - so I appreciate your patience :) My Husband Bill and I are broker/owners in Cardel, Veracruz. Great to see you so proactive on Mexico MySpace!
- At 3:39pm on October 28, 2009,
Annette Anthony said… - Sometimes change is difficult...but I can tell you, the future is incredibly bright with Realty Executives International :) I am here to serve in the complete in's and out's of Executive Edge, the Latino Division(looking for a better name for this area), Luxury Estates, Commercial, Military and HomeWorks Program. I am going to be able to spend my resources, experience and passion in many areas which is exciting~
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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa,
Not a creature was stirring -- Hijole! Que pasa?
Los ninos were tucked away in their camas,
Some in long underwear, some in piyamas,
While hanging the stockings with mucho cuidado
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Thanks, Alexander, and hope you have a very happy holiday too!
For the first couple of years we lived in Mexico, my husband and I were confused when we heard the following:
¡'Pérame tantito! and "Porfa"
We later learned these are shorthand forms of ¡Espérame tantito!(Wait for me a minute) and "Por favor" (p...
Hi Carol,
Just a quick note to comment on your article. It's well written and highly informative. With the market these days we are not getting as many buyers using equity from their properties state-side to purchase their dream home outright and ...
Anything going on on Christmas Day or will the town be shut down for family time?
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