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 [...]

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 [...]

Rivergirl, originally from Colorado, currently resides in Cancun, Mexico with her husband. She runs one of the most popular blogs on Mexico - RiverGirl A Gringa Writes About Life in Cancun, Mexico. She has been practicing real estate in Cancun for the past year and a half.

Today, I am very excited to have the opportunity [...]

When considering an investment in real estate in Mexico, research into the overall economic conditions of the country can be helpful in guiding your decision. A very informative site on economic conditions is the Index of Economic Freedom that is created by the Heritage foundation and the Walstreet Journal. They rank each country on economic [...]

The capital city of Baja California Sur is a place where you can enjoy the benefits of the scenic Sea of Cortez, while also experiencing a lively and authentic culture that is rich in history. La Paz is located 137 miles north of Cabo San Lucas on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula that [...]

Mazatlan is appropriately nicknamed the “Pearl of the Pacific”, and rumors of lost pirate treasure may not be the only treasure that can be found here. Although not a household name in America, Mazatlan has been attracting tourists since the 1930’s and experienced a growth boom in the 70’s when several resorts sprung up along [...]

When people think of buying real estate in the Yucatan Peninsula, they often concentrate solely on resort areas like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, while overlooking other parts of the region. Many of these alternatives might be perfect for you, and can offer some quality of life benefits you may not have [...]

There is perhaps no greater concern for the retiring population in America than being able to afford medical care. The medical costs in the United States have increased so significantly that it has become a luxury many can not afford, especially if you are a senior living depending on limited life savings and the fixed [...]

Isla Mujeres is an island paradise just a few miles off the coast of Cancun’s hotel zone. Isla Mujeres, which means “island of women” was once frequented by the Mayan people to seek favors from Ixchel, the goddess of fertility. Experiencing the aesthetic scenes of the island would quickly help you understand why the Mayans [...]

Owning real estate in Mexico is great for people who don’t like to pay taxes. Although you are still obligated to pay US income taxes if you are a US citizen, significant tax savings can be achieved.

Interest is Tax Deductible
Like in the US, the interest you pay on your home loan in Mexico can be [...]