Really nice property in Jocotepec. I love the town there. Having a pool just 20 feet away is great too Really good map narrative too. Other properties are nice too. 👍 and if anyone is reading this comment please contact Amanda. She was a great help to me when I returned to Ajijic.
Smart, smart video. Doing videos of properties under 150k is so smart as an agent. I can’t tell people how many agents say you can’t find anything for 150k or less in the lake Chapala area, and it’s not true. As a matter of fact , I was told that in 2006. Of course everyone want to sell the 500k or 1 million dollar homes and get that commission. Who wouldn’t!! But there’s a market full of people that want to sell a house in the US for 200K or 250k, pay off their debts and use the remaining cash to buy a house at the lake. There’s got to be a huge market.
Amanda. I liked how you combined the map and the home in your sales presentation. Then, you calculated driving times. I’ve sold all my life and will be moving to Mexico in a few months. I can tell from my 40 plus of selling remodeling, you are simply fantastic!THANK YOU
Great info. All true. I hope people understand pricing here. It’s like saying: I have $100k and want to live in San Francisco. Not happening. It’ll have to be another town, another state.
You're welcome! Actually, yes a lot of the homes do come furnished as it's not easy, and is a bit costly, to ship furnishings to the US or Canada (if they're selling to leave the country). It's also very easy to furnish a home here (if they're selling to move to another part of Mexico).
I’ve seen recent videos discussing the lack of infrastructure re sewage and water treatment facilities in the lake Chapala area. How do your clients manage the issues? Sewage tanks, reverse osmosis/UV? This is the main issue for me. Thank you
Yes, infrastructure is always the main problem in growing areas, and the city does their best to accommodate. There will be issues, however most homes have UV, cotton and carbon filtration systems, and some have reverse osmosis. We own a bed and breakfast, and have UV, cotton, carbon and it works great! We also have it in our home. Sewage is not really an issue here, but septic can be if it's an old system. Especially in the center of towns because it's hard to get to some of these old septic systems if something is wrong with them, and most of the locals can't afford to replace them, but not as big of an issue as you'd expect. I HIGHLY recommend buying a home on sewer opposed to septic, unless it's a new septic system.
I live in California and seriously considering moving down there, I will reach ou to you in early May when I visit guadalajara and chapala=ajijic areas. Thank you
@@jorgecortes3453 Excellent, see you then! Shoot me an email if you'd like to stay with us at our bnb in Ajijic Centro, or would like me to send over some listings that might interest you. :) amanda@lakechapalarealty.com
@@therealamandaturner can you please help me sell my father’s property located in San Pedro, Mexico. It’s a good size corner lot to build a dream home. Located in a good area and beautiful view of lake chapala.
Hmmm... good video about swimming against the current. ($100K is a tough price point lakeside.) But... these sorts of properties in Leon, say, or Aguascalientes, or Cuidad Guzman would be less. But how much less, in your professional opinion? 30%?
Well put together video. the only problem is that every one of these places seems to be a gated community, mini Gringo town. Just as it was five or six years ago when I came looking. 5 days was enough for me.😁They may be OK as an income source, but certainly not as a place to live. since most of these places are bought and then rented out. often as short term weekend rentals for party people from Guadalajara. Let the buyer beware! Haha.
To each their own, a lot of my buyers prefer gated communities. And they're absolutely livable. My personal preference is small homes that I can make super cozy. If it's not your thing, doesn't mean it's not someone else's.
@@johnkennettle7567 Actually, spoken like someone who has lived here 7 years and knows the area better than someone who spent 5 days here. Guess who develops those gated communities? Mexicans. Guess who buys in those gated communities? Americans AND Mexicans. I have a Mexican couple right now looking to buy and they want a gated community with an influence of Americans so that the wife can practice her English.
Hello Amanda, I am considering moving to Chapala area but I can't come up with large amounts of money. I can afford monthly payments but not all money at once. Is there a bank or lender who can help me or how does the lending process work there especially the interest rates?
Joseph, we are in the same boat. Lending for a mortgage is a minimum of 30% down, 20 years, 11%+. This makes it almost impossible. But rentals can be a great way to go. Hope that helps.
Unfortunately it's still near impossible for foreigners to receive mortgage loans from a Mexican bank. Even if you're a citizen, jumping through hoops for your first mortgage loan is an understatement. There are private lenders, but they're hard to find, and when you do find them, it depends on if they have funds to loan at the time of asking. The interest rate is about 12% maturing at 2 or 3 years. Some sellers are willing to finance the home, but the same terms will apply. I've been hearing a lot about US lenders willing to finance properties in Mexico, so I would ask around and find out which establishments are willing to do so.
Greenery in the 4th house alone - is worth the asking price!!! If the cat is included - TAKE MY MONEY!
Thank you so much for this amazing video!
The garden in that place, all over the place, was amazing!
The last place omg! Perfect for a single person. The gardens, veranda and pool are everything.
Amanda this is a GOOD video!!!! More of these please!!
Hey! The lady with the UA-cam idea! 😂 Glad you’re watching :)
Thank you Johna!
Really nice property in Jocotepec. I love the town there. Having a pool just 20 feet away is great too Really good map narrative too. Other properties are nice too. 👍 and if anyone is reading this comment please contact Amanda. She was a great help to me when I returned to Ajijic.
Yeah, I totally agree. And thank you, hope to see you soon!
Smart, smart video. Doing videos of properties under 150k is so smart as an agent.
I can’t tell people how many agents say you can’t find anything for 150k or less in the lake Chapala area, and it’s not true.
As a matter of fact , I was told that in 2006.
Of course everyone want to sell the 500k or 1 million dollar homes and get that commission.
Who wouldn’t!!
But there’s a market full of people that want to sell a house in the US for 200K or 250k, pay off their debts and use the remaining cash to buy a house at the lake. There’s got to be a huge market.
Thank you! You can definitely find them, it's just a question of what kind of shape they're in and their location.
These properties are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Can you do a current lowest price places please, I know they are out there. Thank you in advance.
great video thanks!
Thank YOU! :)
Hi , thx for videos , can you make more videos of houses of around 100,000 dollars and rents too thx
Hi Jose, yes they will come. I will do a rental video soon also!
Amanda. I liked how you combined the map and the home in your sales presentation. Then, you calculated driving times. I’ve sold all my life and will be moving to Mexico in a few months. I can tell from my 40 plus of selling remodeling, you are simply fantastic!THANK YOU
Thank you so much!! Ok, we'll see you when you get here, safe travels!
Great info. All true. I hope people understand pricing here. It’s like saying: I have $100k and want to live in San Francisco. Not happening. It’ll have to be another town, another state.
100%
Good information, hadn’t realized Guadalajara was so close.
It is very close, one of the many qualities of this area.
Great video! 👍
Thank you!
Great info, Amanda!
Thanks Anna!
Hi Amanda, that was fun!
@@lorilenz2685 thanks Lori :)
Love your videos! More more more please .
Thank you! More to come. :)
Amazing video - so much detail! ❤🎉
Thanks gal! ❤️
Do the majority oh homes for sale come furnished? That is a steal for a home. Thanks for posting this.
You're welcome! Actually, yes a lot of the homes do come furnished as it's not easy, and is a bit costly, to ship furnishings to the US or Canada (if they're selling to leave the country). It's also very easy to furnish a home here (if they're selling to move to another part of Mexico).
Enjoyed your videos we already bought a house and property. Possibly might be looking to buy something small in town
Congrats, and sounds great! Email me at amanda@lakechapalarealty.com if you need an agent. :)
How do you pay for a property over there?
Would I need to pay cash for the whole amount?
Thanks
I’ve seen recent videos discussing the lack of infrastructure re sewage and water treatment facilities in the lake Chapala area. How do your clients manage the issues? Sewage tanks, reverse osmosis/UV?
This is the main issue for me. Thank you
Yes, infrastructure is always the main problem in growing areas, and the city does their best to accommodate. There will be issues, however most homes have UV, cotton and carbon filtration systems, and some have reverse osmosis. We own a bed and breakfast, and have UV, cotton, carbon and it works great! We also have it in our home. Sewage is not really an issue here, but septic can be if it's an old system. Especially in the center of towns because it's hard to get to some of these old septic systems if something is wrong with them, and most of the locals can't afford to replace them, but not as big of an issue as you'd expect. I HIGHLY recommend buying a home on sewer opposed to septic, unless it's a new septic system.
@@therealamandaturner Wow, thank you for such a detailed response! Im
relieved to know there are viable workarounds if such issues arise. 💕
I like this property.
I would like something similar.
How does it work over there as far as paying for a house?
Hi! If you's like to send me an email, I can explain the process in detail.
amanda@lakechapalarealty.com
I live in California and seriously considering moving down there,
I will reach ou to you in early May when I visit guadalajara and chapala=ajijic areas.
Thank you
@@jorgecortes3453 Excellent, see you then! Shoot me an email if you'd like to stay with us at our bnb in Ajijic Centro, or would like me to send over some listings that might interest you. :) amanda@lakechapalarealty.com
@@therealamandaturner can you please help me sell my father’s property located in San Pedro, Mexico.
It’s a good size corner lot to build a dream home. Located in a good area and beautiful view of lake chapala.
@@JosieContreras-o7o Hi! Please send me an email at therealamandaturner@gmail.com and we can get started on the process.
Wow, I'd be interested in renting any of those long term.
Yeah, they are excellent homes. 👍
Mexico para los mexicanos
😂😂😂
@@therealamandaturner GRINGO GO HOME
Hmmm... good video about swimming against the current. ($100K is a tough price point lakeside.) But... these sorts of properties in Leon, say, or Aguascalientes, or Cuidad Guzman would be less. But how much less, in your professional opinion? 30%?
Yes, good point! I'm not quite sure how much less exactly, I would have to do a bit of research. Or maybe take a trip over for some content. :)
I like more the 4th house 👌🏾😃
I like them ALL! 😂😁
Well put together video. the only problem is that every one of these places seems to be a gated community, mini Gringo town. Just as it was five or six years ago when I came looking. 5 days was enough for me.😁They may be OK as an income source, but certainly not as a place to live. since most of these places are bought and then rented out. often as short term weekend rentals for party people from Guadalajara. Let the buyer beware! Haha.
To each their own, a lot of my buyers prefer gated communities. And they're absolutely livable. My personal preference is small homes that I can make super cozy. If it's not your thing, doesn't mean it's not someone else's.
@@therealamandaturner Of course they do. They are bringing Little America to Mexico. Spoken like a true sales agent.😁
@@johnkennettle7567 Actually, spoken like someone who has lived here 7 years and knows the area better than someone who spent 5 days here. Guess who develops those gated communities? Mexicans. Guess who buys in those gated communities? Americans AND Mexicans. I have a Mexican couple right now looking to buy and they want a gated community with an influence of Americans so that the wife can practice her English.
@@therealamandaturner I spent five days there, not 5 days in Mexico. Ha, ha, It's OKI finished pulling your chain.🤣
Hello Amanda, I am considering moving to Chapala area but I can't come up with large amounts of money. I can afford monthly payments but not all money at once. Is there a bank or lender who can help me or how does the lending process work there especially the interest rates?
Joseph, we are in the same boat. Lending for a mortgage is a minimum of 30% down, 20 years, 11%+. This makes it almost impossible. But rentals can be a great way to go. Hope that helps.
Unfortunately it's still near impossible for foreigners to receive mortgage loans from a Mexican bank. Even if you're a citizen, jumping through hoops for your first mortgage loan is an understatement. There are private lenders, but they're hard to find, and when you do find them, it depends on if they have funds to loan at the time of asking. The interest rate is about 12% maturing at 2 or 3 years. Some sellers are willing to finance the home, but the same terms will apply. I've been hearing a lot about US lenders willing to finance properties in Mexico, so I would ask around and find out which establishments are willing to do so.
Hi Amanda, where exactly is the 136K property located?
It’s located in the gated community of Sierra Lake in Chantepec, Jocotepec.
@@therealamandaturner thank you Amanda!
@@indio2520 you're welcome! Email me at amanda@lakechapalarealty.com if you'd like more details. :)
Do many of the local folks in Jocotepec speak English?
Hi! Jocotepec is a predominantly Spanish speaking town. The most English is spoken in Ajijic, then Chapala, then Joco.
Hi Amanda . Good morning
Hi!! 👋🏻
@@therealamandaturner how can I get to contact to you .
@@artmiguelangelgtz6127 amanda@lakechapalarealty.com
This is my price range😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉
Why do you advertise under $100,000 USD if the first video is $136,000?
I didn’t advertise under.
No entiendo porque no ponen el precio en moneda nacional yo cuando compro en U S E compro en dólares 😮
Hola, la mayoría de mis espectadores están en los EE. UU., así que he puesto el precio en dólares.
Do they want Americans there?
Mixed reviews, just like any expat town. Some love it, some don't have an opinion, some don't like it.
Too close to Guadalajara Crime
I know a lot of expats that live ajijic, they Love it no crime!
I'm in Guadalajara often. It's actually not that bad, and depends where you are in GDL, just like any major city anywhere.
I liked the houses, but I am most impresed with your eyes WOW. Are you single?😊
Ha, thank you! No, definitely not single.
@therealamandaturner bugger I hoping you said Yeah ! was ready to bring you with me to Australia. No probs have a great day. Keep up the good work.