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October 2009 Blog Posts (56)

Develop a little gratitude

I had a social network on one of my sites a few years ago. We had about a thousand members. I finally took it down when the stress of dealing with the ungrateful ones outweighed (in my opinion) the appreciation of those who were thankful for having somewhere to converse with like-minded people. Now it looks like George is getting some flack from people who don't appreciate the classifieds section. Here are my two cents.

I placed a free ad with MMS Classifieds touting my map-making… Continue

Added by Mexico Mike on October 31, 2009 at 9:40am — 3 Comments

MEXICO CITY, A CITY WITH ANGEL - JOIN MEXICO CITY GROUP IN MEXICO MY SPACE

MEXICO CITY IS ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING CITIES IN THE WORLD. Perhaps because is ranked among the top 5 largest cities in the world, or because is the most cultural city worldwide because no where else are more museums?, or because is the heart of the Latin America economy?, or maybe because its beautiful neighborhoods and barrios?, or maybe because is called the City of the Palaces?, perhaps because its cosmopolitan life including bars, cantinas and restaurants for any kind of food?, or… Continue

Added by Raul O'Farrill on October 30, 2009 at 4:07pm — No Comments

TGIF Where's Happy Hour?

In Puerto Vallarta that means Thank Goodness It's Fun. Please come visit me: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=4011

Added by William Michael on October 30, 2009 at 8:23am — No Comments

MEXICO CITY LIFE

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YOUR GATEWAY TO REAL ESTATE ANYWHERE IN MEXICO CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE

Added by Heidi Wosak on October 29, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Now we're talking paradise, Sailing

Sailing on the Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta and the living is easy. Beautiful Seas, Pleasing Staff, Food, Beverage and enjoying life. Visit my Web Site for more details: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=3987

Added by William Michael on October 29, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Viva Veracruz – Not Just Ancient History!

Veracruz, Mexico will fill your senses and satisfy your adventurous spirit with hidden treasures to entice any investor or tourist. With so much to offer, it is a wonder why North American tourists are only now discovering its unique beauty, though European and Mexican tourists have long chosen Veracruz as a favorite destination for vacation properties.

So Much To Explore!

The incredibly diverse terrain along with the rich history, provides so much to explore and… Continue

Added by Staccey Wright on October 29, 2009 at 4:48am — No Comments

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.

Added by Dooglas PI on October 28, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

HIGH PAYING SALARIES IN THE CENTER OF MEXICO - WOW!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

SALARIES IN MEXICO - HIGHEST PAID

The cost of living in Guadalajara is much lower than the USA - see my previous blog on this. But what many people don't realize is that also salaries are very low compared to the USA.

In a recent report from the Secretaria del Trabajo y Prevision Social, which got its date from a national survey on jobs (www.empleo.gob.mx)the best paying job are in transportation… Continue

Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on October 28, 2009 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

Margarita Mind: How to Avoid It; A Guide to Buying Mexico Real Estate Safely & Sanely Here's the first chapter!

THE BOOK IS COMPLETE

It's ready! I did it! I beat my deadline and completed my first e book! It wasn't easy, my computer started overheating, the internet went down just when I needed to send it to my webmaster, and my Adobe 8.0 just refused to let me secure the document.

My web designers are angels and have taken a lot of the load off of me.

Without the editing expertise of my husband Ira, I would never been able to meet the deadline. He is a professional editor, my… Continue

Added by Susan Fogel on October 28, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Nuevo Vallarta & Puerto Vallarta Residents

My friend Paul is opening his latest restaurant, Willows. Today, Wednesday 28 October 2009 at 3:00 P.M. Paul is having his Grand Opening with free food and beverages. For details please visit my web site: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=3928

Sincerely,

William Michael

Real Estate Services, Just of… Continue

Added by William Michael on October 28, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

MEXICO'S REAL ESTATE - HOW CULTURE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER EVENTS ARE IMPROVING PUERTO PENASCO'S (AKA ROCKY POINT ) AND OTHER RESORT DESTINATIONS APPEAL, ECONOMY AND REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE all around the strongest economies in the world has been severely damaged due the economic global financial crisis, that is not new news.

There are so many marketing strategies Real Estate Professionals, national and local governments are using to mitigate those effects or to reactivate the market in which each realtor do business.

Mexico is not an exception. As everyone knows the Real Estate global crisis… Continue

Added by Heidi Wosak on October 27, 2009 at 12:58pm — 1 Comment

It's All About Art in Puerto Vallarta

Paradise and Art is like chocolate and good wine. The combination is too satisfying for words. Each Wednesday ectasy is reached in Puerto Vallarta. Please visit me at: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=3906

Added by William Michael on October 27, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

On the Road in Mexico! Puerto Penasco to Yuma!

The new coastal highway between Puerto Penasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara, and then the new "connector" between the coastal highway and Highway 2, just east of San Luis, is my destination. Actually, Yuma to see my friends Kathy and Lee is my destination, but this new route is exciting! I am told it will save an hour and a half from the "usual" route of Puerto Penasco to Sonoita/Lukeville to Gila Bend to Yuma, or the more adventurous route along the treacherous Mexico Highway 2 through the… Continue

Added by Gretchen Corpe Ellinger on October 27, 2009 at 7:39am — No Comments

GUADLAJARA COST OF LIVING OCT.2009

Cost of living in Guadalajara Oct. 2009 Wow – Mexico on 20 dollars a day? Yeah…right…I don’t think so – maybe back in the 50’s!!! But there is still a BIG difference between the cost of living in the US and Mexico. My daughter lives in San Jose (Silicon Valley) and believe me, there is a huge huge HUGE difference between Guadalajara (our Silicon Valley of the South!!!)

• Housing in Guadalajara ( I am NOT talking Chapala here I am talking the… Continue

Added by Mercy Stirling de Duenas on October 26, 2009 at 10:17pm — 3 Comments

Time to Tango in Puerto Vallarta

TangoFor this and other fun things, please visit me at: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=3885

Added by William Michael on October 26, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta

On November 19 and 20, producers for the Jim Lehrer News Hour on PBS will visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The News Hour reporters will be preparing a segment on various aspects of healthcare issues for U.S. expats living in Mexico. The News Hour is interested in exploring questions such as how expats access and pay for care in Mexico, and what their opinions are regarding quality of care available in both private and public healthcare settings.

Americans for Medicare… Continue

Added by George Puckett on October 26, 2009 at 12:27am — No Comments

Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan Being Honest With You

Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan Being Honest With You?

Notices about premium hikes and pullouts are seen as misleading

By: Patricia Barry | Source: AARP Bulletin Today | October 23, 2009

Nancy and Tom Henretty of Hilton, N.Y., could hardly believe their eyes when they opened a letter from their

Medicare Advantage health plan saying their monthly premiums would go up from $94 to $165 next year—a jump of $71 or 76 percent for each of them. But it was the… Continue

Added by Nancy Hankin on October 25, 2009 at 10:34am — No Comments

Run for your Life!

Tomorrow is the first half marathon in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. This and more on Puerto Vallarta Daily: http://www.vallartaescapes.com/go/?p=3832

Added by William Michael on October 24, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments

Special: Cancel Your Timshare

I was reading my Google mail this morning and I saw an ad with the title, "Timeshare Fraud." It attracted my attention because I feel that I was a victim about 10 years ago in Mazatlan. I clicked on the ad and was taken to a very interesting website of the Mexican Law firm of "Gonzalez & Gonzalez." They are located in Zapopan, Jalisco.

I skimmed their website and found it very interesting. If the claims they make are true, then they… Continue

Added by George Puckett on October 24, 2009 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

Monarch Butterfly Migration Update 10/23/09

Monarchs Crossing Mexico by the Thousands At last! Thousands and thousands of monarchs appeared across northern Mexico this week. Observers in the state of Coahuila say this is the best migration they’ve seen in years. Señora Rocío Treviño, who coordinates Mexico's migration-tracking program Correo Real, forwarded the news. She wrote late Tuesday night after her spectacular monarch-watching day:

October 20: Saltillo,… Continue

Added by David Moulton on October 23, 2009 at 10:32am — 1 Comment