Mexico is not just a haven for retirees. Young people are seeing the benefits of escaping the traditional 9-5 in the US and designing a more fulfilling lifestyle in Mexico. Continue reading for our insightful discussion with a young expat who shares her experiences and thoughts on working remotely in Mexico, escaping the traditional path, and enjoying a new lifestyle.

Mexpat is a 31 year old woman who is happily married to a fellow wanderer and the proud parent of one black lab. She grew up in North Carolina, but lived …

The Ritz-Carlton, in partnership with Mexican resort developer Ernesto Coppel, is working on a $1.5 Billion dollar luxury development consisting of 200 hotel rooms and 200 residences in Los Cabos. The ambitious development on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula is just six miles from the Los Cabos international airport and 1 mile from downtown Los Cabos. It will also include two oceanfront golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, a 18,000 square-foot spa and wellness center, and a 6,000 square-foot ballroom. One part of “The Residences” will have …

One of the major factors preventing married couples from relocating to Mexico is concern for their children’s education. The Gringo Gazette, Baja’s English language newspaper, claims to get “bombarded” with phone calls from people wishing to relocate to Los Cabos but not sure “what to do with their kids”. However, the child dilemma shouldn’t delay your move until you are empty nesters. Rest assured that you can find adequate educational options, especially in the private sector, to help your student attain a satisfactory education.
Because of large class sizes and frequent …

Why pay hundreds for Spanish lessons and expensive software when you can get excellent free audio lessons on the web. Here are our top 10 Spanish podcasts that you can download for free onto your iPod or MP3 device to learn Spanish. You can find all these podcasts on the iTunes podcast directory.

1. Coffee Break Spanish
This well produced podcast has 425 mostly positive reviews on iTunes. Aimed at beginners.

2. Learn Spanish-Spanish Pod
New Lessons Daily.

3. SpanishPod101
Recorded in Spanish speaking locations all over the world such as Spain, Peru, Costa Rica, etc. …

In what could hurt perceptions of the real estate investment environment in Mexico, the federal government sent soldiers armed with M-16 rifles to Tulum earlier this month to close down five hotels. While some of the hotel owners have been there for up to two decades, the federal environmental prosecutor Patricio Patron is just now claiming that the land is protected and ordering they be closed and eventually demolished. The federal officials are arguing that they have no permission to be on protected lands near the Tulum ruins, despite land …

Cashing in on a Second Home in Mexico, is perhaps the most comprehensive and informative books that you can find on investing in Mexico real estate. It is written by Tom Kelly and Mitch Creekmore. Kelly is the former real estate editor for The Seattle Times and Creekmore was recognized as “one of the foremost authorities on Mexican real estate in the United States” by the San Diego Business Journal.

This book is highly recommended if you are preparing for a real estate investment in Mexico or just want to learn …

Driving through Cancun’s Hotel Zone these days, you’d never know that this part of Mexico had been struck by Hurricane Wilma only a couple of years ago. All branches of government, along with the private sector, have not only erased the signs of damage, but have taken advantage and have renovated both the Hotel Zone and the city of Cancun. And now with the area’s building and development efforts back in full swing, it might be easy to forget about the real estate pinch affecting markets in the US.

For many …

During the democratic presidential primaries both Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama blamed NAFTA for loss of factory jobs and vowed to opt out unless NAFTA was renegotiated. Obama has said “We should use the hammer of a potential opt-out” and has described NAFTA as “devastating” and “a big mistake”. Although a 2005 Congressional Research Service study found that NAFTA had a mild to positive effect on US and Mexico economies, I don’t buy it. It is incontrovertible that NAFTA has been a primary factor in Mexico’s growth over the past …

Nick Fong is a real estate agent in Cabo San Lucas. After receiving a degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urburna, he started a real estate company in Chicago before moving to Cabo San Lucas, where he has been representing buyers and sellers for the past two years.

Hola Nick. First off, why should I invest in Cabo real estate rather than other locations in Mexico?
Cabo is one of the fastest growing areas in all of Mexico. The appreciation in real estate prices here …

When considering Cabo San Lucus real estate, there are some important things you should know.

McDonaldization of Cabo

Many common American restaurants and businesses are in Cabo such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and Ford dealerships. Some people see Cabo as becoming unauthentic and less exotic as a tourist destination.

Cabo Real Estate May Be Over Saturated

Cabo San Lucas is one of the most developed locations in Mexico in both infrastructure and businesses. With eight golf courses, Cabo may be too saturated for new opportunities. “The days of finding a $30,000 beachfront property …