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February 2010 Blog Posts (17)

The Best of the Best

A most desirable condo in the most exciting area, Zona Romantica, Puerto Vallarta: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=7138 Check it out!…

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Added by William Michael on February 24, 2010 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Insuring a home or condo in Mexico

Mexico Homeowners Insurance…

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Added by P.J. Padilla on February 23, 2010 at 6:04pm — No Comments

International Health Insurance Plans For Foreigners In Mexico

International Health Insurance Plans For Foreigners In Mexico…

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Added by Tony H on February 21, 2010 at 11:21pm — 1 Comment

Insuring a car in Mexico

Although it accounts for how I support my family and, dating back to 1951, how my father supported us, I’m also the first to admit that a blog about insurance might be as riveting as paint drying! That said, though, the importance of insurance can’t be overlooked,…

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Added by P.J. Padilla on February 21, 2010 at 1:13pm — 3 Comments

Changes in Immigration Procedure in Mexico

Posted On: February 16, 2010 by Jacob Sapochnick…

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Added by George Puckett on February 21, 2010 at 6:14am — No Comments

CHANGES IN MEXICAN IMMIGRATION PRACTICES - JUST SAW THIS ON THE WEB!!

I swear just when I think I have something down pat- there they go and change it!

My husband's cousin , Javier Duenas Garcia, a GREAT guy was the regional head of Immigration here in the Guadalajara area for many years. It was great because I had someone I could get the real scoop as to the process, changes. But unfortunately, he did such a great job, that he moved up the bureaucratic ladder and now is in Mexico, tackling new challenges! He computarized the whole system here in Guadalajara… Continue

Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on February 20, 2010 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Are You Wasting Your Time With Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter?

Everywhere I turn, I hear about how fantastic social media is. People tell me they are spending six hours a day on Facebook. They are responding to Twitter tweets all day and all night.

Facebook's 350 million users collectively spend more than 8 billion minutes on the site each day. That's amazing.

Many of these people think that social media will help them grow their businesses. They expect to make tons of money by using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as marketing… Continue

Added by Kevin on February 19, 2010 at 8:22am — No Comments

CONSTRUCTION PRICES IN MEXICO LAST QUARTER 2009 - how do they fare with your town?

Construction costs are different all over Mexico. I remember when I lived in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point, Sonora) I couldn't believe the amount of construction that was going on - and yet I thought, where are

they getting the workers from!? Penasco was closer to Phoenix and Tucson than it was to Hermosillo or any other major Mexican city. Here in Guadalajara, with a population of 6 million we have…

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Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on February 14, 2010 at 4:13pm — 3 Comments

Happy Valentines Day!

To one and all,

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentines Day!

Bob & Lesley

Added by Bob Phippen on February 14, 2010 at 8:26am — 1 Comment

Monarch Butterfly Santuaries In Michoacan Mexico

Last week's disaster in Michoacan's Monarch butterfly region continues to be a concern for Mexico and the entire world. At first glance it appears that the Monarchs weather the storms much better than the people did. Mexico is continuing their relief efforts but help from the outside is still needed and being accepted. Unfortunately more rain is expected this weekend. The Monarch santuaries at Chincua and Cerro Pelon are open at this time. The sanctuary at El Rosario is closed as the road is… Continue

Added by David Moulton on February 11, 2010 at 4:32pm — 2 Comments

If you plan to die in Mexico and own property - check this out!!

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Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on February 11, 2010 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

COMISION DEL DEPORTE DEL ESTADO DE SONORA

EVENTOS EN EL ESTADO DE SONORA POR REALIZAR EN LA COMISION DE DEPORTE DEL ESTADO DE SONORA

Added by Victor Durazo on February 5, 2010 at 12:03pm — 1 Comment

Lake Chapala VS Hawaii: Paradise without the high price tag

By Kristina Morgan

What could be better than Hawaii

with its beautiful scenery, waterfalls, ocean views and native culture?

It may be surprising…

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Added by Kristina Morgan on February 5, 2010 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Study guide for Mexican Citizenship test - 2009 - HIJOLEEEEEEEE see how YOU DO ON THIS!!!

MEXICAN CITIZENSHIP - NATURALIZATION TEST - STUDY GUIDE

I wrote to the office and told them that the link to the English study

guide didn't work. They responded in three days (yes!!!) and in the

mean time gave me this study guide en espanol. I thought it would be

fun to post here to see how many of you actually KNOW the answers!! I

am going to have… Continue

Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on February 4, 2010 at 4:53pm — 3 Comments

Canadians will need passports to enter Mexico as of March 1, 2010

Mexico requiring passports from Canadians

Canadian citizens have been able to visit the country with just a birth certificate plus photo ID, but that is changing as Mexico "aligns its entry requirements to the rest of North America," said Alfonso Sumano, the Mexico Tourism Board's regional director for Canada. Out of the 1.2 million Canadian tourists who visited Mexico… Continue

Added by Boomers Abroad on February 3, 2010 at 7:05pm — No Comments

Housing price increase 2009 and appreciation in Mexico

According to SHF (Sociedad Hipotecaria

Federal - The Federal Mortgage Society ) housing prices in Mexico have gone up an average of 3.10% in 2009 (Jan-Sept data)

Of course, we find that it is always local in housing - and depending on where you are affects the housing prices.… Continue

Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on February 3, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments