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I just saw an old friend from here who is now in Playa del Carmen who reports they are adding salespeople. Imagine that. I have had tours three to four days out of five, but the few offers are so bad that we just wrote them up. Now I am refusing, ...
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...
Is anyone willing to discuss the market activity in their area? I am curious at how the rest of the country is faring in these times.
If I just read blogs and advertisements, I discover that we have become really creative in finding silver linings...
Put the paddle back, Carol. we're going to need it.
By all means- STAY AWAY from HSBC- They are the worst and were damaged goods since the takeover of Banco del Atlantico by Bital back in 1993 when all their paperwork was shipped in cardboard boxes to Mexico City. They are still dealing on old card...
Banks generally change local trust officers with fair regularity. The worst is HSBC, the best is Bancomer, in our area. When the banks went through privatization in 1994, and the changing of hands and names several times in some cases, many trusts...
Had Vonage, now use Magic Jack. We have Telmex DSL in downtown Cabo and Hughesnet satelite at our ranch. Nothing owrks on the satelite; you have to speak in single syllables. And when the Telmex system is under heavy use such as every day during t...
Cabo's Mile-long Airstrip Goes International!
On November 5th, State Secretary of Tourism Alberto Trevino announced that the airstrip north of Cabo San Lucas has finally acheived status as an International aerodrome. This will make "Cabo San Lucas...
This morning on Cabo Mil radio 96.3 FM, State Secretary of Tourism Alberto Trevino announced that the airstrip north of Cabo San Lucas, owned by the Romo family and paved by foreign private pilots back in the early 1980's, has finally acheived sta...
Most of my Mexican Sellers have received their proceeds into Monex or another former "Money Exchange house- now bank", but even at Bancomer or others I have never heard of any restrictions on deposit amounts. I have deposited commissions of well o...
Contact Heidi Wosak, broker of Century 21 Sun & Sand, she is the one who lead the team to make it happen, her e mail address is heidiwosak@century21penasco.com and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is rumored in Baja that the Puerto Penasco AMPI organization has absorbed/merged with a local MLS or brokers alliance.
Los cabos is in the middle of, or close to the decision point of, such a move.
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Puerto Penasco is a growing resort destination in Sonora Mexico, 1 hour from the US border and 3.5 from Phoenix and Tucson.
I'm really curious to hear from agents or brokers in Puerto Penasco about a report I heard that you merged or united a local grass roots organization with AMPI. I serve on our MLS Executive Committee here in Los Cabos where the local AMPI chapter ...
Hola Douglas,
I have not heard. If I can find out I will. I can tell you that a couple of years ago licensing came into being in Sonora. ( Puerto Penasco, Hermosillo etc.) There are ONLY two states with licensing. A third, Sinaloa has a Real Estat...
I am a 24 year veteran RE Broker in Cabo. I have heard that the Puerto Penasco AMPI group has absorbed a grass roots MLS type organization there and I wonder how that happened, what the logictics were, etc. I'd like to talk to a veteran there.
I h...
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- What city and state
- Cabo san Lucas, baja california Sur
- If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?
- 20+ Years
- Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment
- Fully assimilated into Cabo life.
serve on local Chamber of Commerce Council, Planning and Urban Development Advisory Commission, Urban Image Commission, and MLS Executive Committee.
- Do you have any websites for your business or websites you wouldlike to refer someone to?
- http://www.caperealtyassociates.com
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- http://www.loscabosestates.com
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Cabo San Lucas Airport gets "International" terminal status
This morning on Cabo Mil radio 96.3 FM, State Secretary of Tourism Alberto Trevino announced that the airstrip north of Cabo San Lucas has finally acheived status as an International aerodrome. This will make "Cabo San Lucas International" the fourth official international airport in Baja California Sur, giving the state the distinction of having two more than any other of Mexico's 31 states.
Part of the first year restriction will be that the airstrip can only receive charter flights, not regul… Continue
Part of the first year restriction will be that the airstrip can only receive charter flights, not regul… Continue
Posted on November 5, 2009 at 2:00pm —
Merging AMPI and the Puerto Penasco MLS or real estate asscoaition
I am a 24 year veteran RE Broker in Cabo. I have heard that the Puerto Penasco AMPI group has absorbed a grass roots MLS type organization there and I wonder how that happened, what the logictics were, etc. I'd like to talk to a veteran there.
I helped start our local MLS and now the members who joined AMPI as well are interested in us merging. We are well along the negaotiating path, but I'd like input from any who have accomplished this and will gladly share our experience.
I helped start our local MLS and now the members who joined AMPI as well are interested in us merging. We are well along the negaotiating path, but I'd like input from any who have accomplished this and will gladly share our experience.
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:24am on August 4, 2009,
Doug Christensen said…
- Thanks. Most of the time it doesn't feel like 58! I'm awaiting my sweetheart who has a 12:30 "don't plan anything for two hours" surprise.
- At 2:49pm on August 3, 2009,
Carol Billups said…
- Happy Birthday Dooglas!
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This story came to mind this morning, and I don’t think I’ve ever blogged it, and it does provide some good lessons for anyone contemplating buying property in Los Cabos…
Two years ago about this time of year a friend came to me with a proposit...
Liga MAC Christmas Fiesta at The Shoppes at Palmilla
December 8, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm
Liga MAC (for Mexican American Canadian League) are having their Christmas Fiesta at the Shoppes at Palmilla on December 8 from 6 until 9 PM. Wine and soft drinks, Christmas treats, live music and a raffle. Admission is one unwrapped toy suitable ...
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Thanks for this post! Eventually I will be moving my things from Stockton California to Lake Chapala!
MUCHO BUENO! Life in paradise!
Hola - I am interested in purchasing property in Ajijic, Lake Chapala region. Just returned from Loreto where my brother now lives. Happy Thanksgiving. Thinking about a trip for Christmas to explore properties.
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I will place a link to your website which is all about Mexico. My plan is to retire in Lake Chapala within 10 years.
I am still working in Caifornia and should circumstances expedite my plan, I am willing. Age 57 currently. Gracias.
Thanksgiving in Loreto with brother Benito y Jilly Bean was FABULOUS!
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