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"Tried your page. No sound. Is this for a new developer" Are you a member of AMPI?"

Mar 17

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"Major International Residential Tourism Event to be Held on June 7, 8, 9 in Los Cabos By John K. Glaab, CIPS AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals has announced a major international residential tourism event to be held…"

Mar 6

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AMPI News

AMPI InaugurationBy John K. Glaab, CIPSThe Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has a new President. Ing Guillermo Salgoda recently took the oath of office at a ceremony in Hotel La Mananitas, Cuernavaca, Morelos. Also taking office was Martha Ramirez, AMPI's first female Vice President and ten new members of AMPI’s National Advisory Board. Linda Neil a member of the Board has been named Director of AMPI's International Commission. More than 1,000 attended the event,…See More

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John K. Glaab, CIPS commented on Carol Billups's blog post Living in Los Cabos: 2012 in Real Estate, Year End Report

"Thanks Carol for an excellent report. Yes, 2013 is shapping up to be good. Also there will be a lot of AMPI/NAR activity coming uo as NAR's new program, Country Spotlight has selected Mexico. Spotlight on Mexico may bring down more Buyers. Also…"

Jan 13

John K. Glaab, CIPS commented on Carol Billups's blog post Living in Los Cabos: Safety Again

"EXCELLENT. By the way when I first came to Mexico in 1994, there was a resident pod of Orcas always spottted in front ot the Westin. They are not known as a migrating breed as are some others. Of course there are many pods near Vancouver…"

Jan 9

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International Real Estate

International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on MexicoBy John K. Glaab, CIPSThe National Association of Realtors® has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be in the Spotlight in 2014 and Canada in 2015.What does it mean? Below are just a few of the features of the Spotlight program and what it will mean for Mexican real estate.Specialized communication plans, including webinars,…See More

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John K. Glaab, CIPS replied to David Miller's discussion Drinking water and purifying.

"There is a store in La Paz, Baja California Sur that sells filtration units for water coming into omes. I do not think so expensive. I have a friend in Los Barilles, B.C.S. who brought a Canadian Tire type kit from the U.S."

Dec 29, 2012

John K. Glaab, CIPS commented on Carol Billups's blog post Living in Los Cabos: Christmas in Cabo… It’s Different

"Thanks Carol. Excellent. Yes GuadalupeReyes. Here on the mainland it has a special meanng. All of the professionals (Doctors, Abogados and Notarios etc.) head to the Playa. No work accomplished until after January 6. Of course in Cabo you are…"

Dec 22, 2012

John K. Glaab, CIPS commented on Carol Billups's blog post Living in Los Cabos: Closing Costs… Sticker Shock

"Thanks Carol. Excellent article! On major factor of course is the 2% Transfer Tax. Thanks for your informative article. John"

Dec 9, 2012

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"QUESTION" Anyone know how many Canadians have purchased property in Mexico>(Or where to find out.)"

Nov 29, 2012

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International Realtors of the Year

The National Association of Realtors has named TWO as International REALTORS of 2012. They are John Glaab, CIPS and Linda Neil, CIPS both from Mexico.

Nov 15, 2012

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"To D.F., today. Tomorrow Orlando and the NAR Conference. Looking forward to seeing old friends from around the world at the CIPS Breakfast."

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Do you live in the Mexico, the US or Canada: Mexico

What city and state: Uruapan, Michoacan and La Paz, B.C.S. six months each

If in Mexico, how long have you resided there?: 17 years

Tell us about yourself, type of business, last employment: I am active in International Real Estate & a Certified International Property Specialist. I work for Mexico's oldest Escrow and Title Company, The Settlement Company.
I Before coming to Mexico, I had a career in International Marketing and International Education. ( The Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific)

Do you have any websites for your business or websites you would like to refer someone?: http://www.settlement-co.com

How did you hear about Mexico-My Space?: Request to run an article written by the company Founder

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AMPI News

AMPI Inauguration

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

The Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has a new President. Ing Guillermo Salgoda recently took the oath of office at a ceremony in Hotel La Mananitas, Cuernavaca, Morelos. Also taking office was Martha Ramirez, AMPI's first female Vice President and ten new members of AMPI’s National Advisory Board. Linda Neil a member of the Board has been named Director of AMPI's International Commission. More than 1,000…

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Posted on January 24, 2013 at 12:15pm

International Real Estate

International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on Mexico

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

The National Association of Realtors® has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be in the Spotlight in 2014 and Canada in 2015.

What does it mean? Below are just a few of the features of the Spotlight program and what it will mean for Mexican real…

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Posted on January 2, 2013 at 4:04pm

Real Estate Education

A new CCIE (Training and Statistics Section) will be introduced at the AMPI Congreso in Guadalajara, later this month. The new course, “Mexico From A to Z” was formerly NAR’s course “Doing Business in Mexico.” Linda Neil PIC (Mexico) ABR, CIPS, TRC and Mercy Duenas of Guadalajara will be co- presenters. Mercy’s husband former President of AMPI and Linda Neil were co-authors of the original NAR course. The new AMPI course has been overhauled and updated.

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Posted on October 1, 2012 at 8:24am

Real Estate Education

John Glaab

AMPI’s , CCIE the Training and Statistics Divison has developed a myriad of courses. The newest course is called, “Mexico from A to Z.” It was originally developed as a course sponsored by the U.S. National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and titled…

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Posted on September 27, 2012 at 2:42pm

Two Real Estate Events Important to the Industry

San Miguel de Allende was the location of two successful real estate events, last week. Day one was sponsored by AMAR (Retirement Community Association). Javier Gove made the key note speech to an audience of over 80. Among those attending were architects, investors, developers, some from the medical and related industries (I sat next to the Head of Nutrition from The University of Nuevo Leon.) and a small group of REALTORS®…

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Posted on September 24, 2012 at 11:43am

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At 6:58pm on September 25, 2011, Carol Billups said…: Looks like no rain for Cabo (we need it), but stay tuned, they change the forecast daily.............

At 1:19pm on December 23, 2010, Jim Donahoe said…: Thanks John. It is great to be back. See you in February. Jim

At 8:36am on March 02, 2010, Fred Stuart gave John K. Glaab, CIPS a gift…: Red Ribbon
Welcome to the Zihua page, John. We are small but we aim to keep Paradise a secret among ourselves! Best Regards, Fred
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At 3:30pm on December 30, 2009, John K. Glaab, CIPS said…: Don, I do not have that document. Linda Neil, I believe is workoing on an article. ( She attended the AMPI class in D.F.)
Will keep you in the loop.

At 3:24pm on December 30, 2009, Don D. Nelson said…: John: Can you please send me a copy of the new tax law on capital gains in Mexico or anything else when you receive it. Thanks. Don

At 10:59am on October 22, 2009, John K. Glaab, CIPS said…: Thanks and keep up the good work. Too bad about Eduardo, we were touting him for National Consejero a couple of years ago. I do not know the other two. Going to send you an e-mail.
Saludos,
John

At 9:09am on October 22, 2009, Carol Billups said…: Besides Susana, we had Karina Ehrenberg (a Realty Executive, I'm proud to say), Axel Estrada from C-21. Eduardo Vazquez didn't show, which is too bad.

At 12:02pm on October 16, 2009, Alexander Ogilvie said…: Great to see your beautiful state and hate to repeat myself but thank you and Linda again for making the effort to arrange that great tour!! I know you put a lot of energy into organizing it and I am sure we all appreciate it. Hope to see you the end of the month in La Paz
Alexander

At 11:11am on October 8, 2009, Sandy Coffen said…: I was just there and it is STILL unsafe. A lot more going on than meets the eye. We had to close our business and leave due to the violence. I can give ya more info if ya want.