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EXPAT RELOCATION & CONCIERGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Welcome.

Moving to a new country away from your familiar surroundings can be a very daunting task. Simple everyday tasks, which you would otherwise take in stride, can become insurmountable obstacles to your happiness.
At Retire In Lake Chapala, our support starts from the moment you contact us, by offering you unlimited information to help make your transition to Lake Chapala as easy and as successful as possible.
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WE ARE THE BIGGEST AND BEST INFORMATION RESOURCE IN LAKE CHAPALA
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YOUR REAL ESTATE EXPERTS IN LAKE CHAPALA

NOW Available on Amazon.com Kindle Edition

THE ULITIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDEBOOK TO VISITING & RETIRING TO LAKE CHAPALA

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If you are contemplating visiting or moving to Lake Chapala then this comprehensive Ebook is a must. Don't make expensive mistakes!

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What this Ebook is all about and why you must have it

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Part 1: Discovering Lake Chapala

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Chapter 1: What Makes Ajijic Special?

Chapter 2: Top Reasons Why Lake Chapala Is One Of The Largest Expat Communities In The World

Chapter 3: Lake Chapala Climate

Chapter 4: Why You Should Consider Retirement In Lake Chapala

Chapter 5: Fun Facts About Lake Chapala

Chapter 6: A Quick Comparison: San Miguel de Allende vs. Lake Chapala

Chapter 7: 8 Essential Character Traits To A Happy Life In Lake Chapala

Chapter 8: How To Avoid Culture Shock In Lake Chapala

Chapter 9: Visiting Lake Chapala

Chapter 10: Your First Visit To Lake Chapala

Chapter 11: Where To Stay In Ajijic

Chapter 12: Where To Stay In Chapala

Chapter 13: Transportation In Lake Chapala

Chapter 14: Communication: Keeping In Touch

Chapter 15: Eating Out: The 6 Best Restaurants In Ajijic

Chapter 16: Favorite Restaurants: Ajijic To Jocotepec

Chapter 17: Favorite Restaurants: San Antonio to Chapala

Chapter 18: Lakeside Activities

Chapter 19: Grocery Shopping

Chapter 20: Lake Chapala Specialty Markets

Chapter 21: Reality Check: Is Lake Chapala Perfect?

Chapter 22: Safety & Crime

Chapter 23: The State Of The Lake

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Part 2: Getting Serious About Moving To Lake Chapala

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Chapter 24: Mexico Visa Considerations

Chapter 25: Immigration

Chapter 26: The CURP & RFC Numbers

Chapter 27: Healthcare Options

Chapter 28: SkyMed: The Bridge Back To Your Healthcare

Chapter 29: Cost Of Living

Chapter 30: Banking & Money Matters

Chapter 31: Owning A Vehicle

Chapter 32: Employees

Chapter 33: Pets: Bringing Your Loved Ones To Mexico

Chapter 34: Moving Your Household Goods

Chapter 35: Tech Stuff

Chapter 36: Household Water Systems

Chapter 37: The Important Role The Notario Plays In Mexico

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Part 3: An In-depth Look At Housing

 

Chapter 38: Lake Chapala Communities

Chapter 39: Types Of Homes Available

Chapter 40: Advantages & Disadvantages To Renting

Chapter 41: How To Find Rentals In Lake Chapala

Chapter 42: Rental Checklist

Chapter 43: Pros & Cons To Buying A Home

Chapter 44: Pros & Cons To Purchasing In A Gated Community

Chapter 45: Evaluating A Home For Purchase

Chapter 46: Buying Property: Purchasing Considerations

Chapter 47: Pros & Cons To Building A Home In Lake Chapala

Chapter 48: The State Of The Real Estate Market

Chapter 49: Picking A Great Agent & Real Estate Company

Chapter 50: Maintaining a Home After The Purchase

Chapter 51: FAQ's To Purchasing Real Estate In Lake Chapala

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We Also Offer

PERSONALIZED  Retirement Seminar  

Thinking seriously about moving to Lake Chapala? Take our Personalized Retirement Seminar and get the information you need to move to and live in Lake Chapala.

We offer you on tours of all the lakeside communities, options to meet with a doctor, immigration lawyer, mover, rental specialist, real estate agent, property manager and more, so you can learn first hand what it's like to live in Lake Chapala.  You can also receive in-house classes on a variety of topics such as internet & cell phone services, shopping online, home maintenance, etc.

This Month's FEATURED Properties

Beautiful, quality homes in the most loved neighborhoods. Ask us to show you one of these gems and begin living the life you deserve.

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Join Our Private FACEBOOK Group

Tired and scared of getting slammed for posting your questions on conventional Facebook Groups?  Are the answers irreverent or downright wrong? A New Private Facebook Group is now available to receive accurate answers.  For people seriously considering the move to Lake Chapala.

FREE & UNLIMITED Email/Phone Support

We are here for your questions!  Moving to Mexico can be a complicate and confusing process.  We understand, which is why we offer you free and unlimited email/phone support to answer your questions about Retiring to Lake Chapala. 

In addition we can offer you digital documents on a variety of topics and recommendations to our trusted professionals.

Retire In Lake Chapala are the only 4 words you need to know!!

PLAN Your Retirement In Lake Chapala

Over 140 blog articles packed full of information about visiting and making the expat transition to Mexico. This is your ONE STOP shop for expert advice on; Finding Rentals; Pros and Cons; Cost of Living; Buying & Selling Real Estate; Things to Do; Building; Surviving the Hot Months; & So Much More.....

Looking For A Property RENTAL?

If you are looking for a rental, look no further!

Here is our #1 blog on how to find rentals in Ajijic. It lists every rental agency, real estate company, Facebook Page, Spanish website and so much more! ALL the information is HERE for YOU!  (for rentals over a month to a year)

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Information on what it's like to live in Lake Chapala. Featured homes, expat interviews and video of various communities.  We've got it all for you!  Subscribe and enjoy our videos as our YouTube Channel grows through 2024.

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Make comments, interact and let us know what videos you would like to have.

We're here for you!

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Click the YouTube icon above to go to our channel

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Connect With Us On Video

Video chat with us about all your questions. Connect with us on Skype, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and more.

We are here to talk to you "Face to Face"

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Just  Contact Us  and let us know when you would like to chat and by what method and we'll set up a time.

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We also provide virtual home tours so if you have a home you would like to see then let us know!

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LIKE or Follow Us On Facebook

Now with over 1600 Followers you can join our community and keep up with what's happening in Lake Chapala and Mexico by "Liking" or "Following" our Page.

 

I post about what it's like to live here, current events, important information on housing, rentals, sales, immigration, healthcare, building, buying, selling, how to bring your pets to Mexico, moving, and so much more.

 

Check it out by "clicking" on the Facebook icon above and join our community!

Honesty, Commitment, Trust
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Our Team helps you every step of the way
to make sure you have
a successful move to Lake Chapala.
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Join us today and become part
of our Lakeside family.
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Ricardo Heckert, Michaela Sirbu & Katie Ibarra

Listen to Scott & Camille's Expat Journey

Ricardo has been invaluable in leading us through the vagaries of preparing for the expat life in Lake Chapala. He personalized the seminar to our needs, which to our surprise changed a bit as we accumulated and processed new information.

Scott Woodard - Lake Chapala expat

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         Chapala Realtors
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Chapala Realtors is one of the top Real Estate Agencies in the Ajijic and Chapala Area. With over a decade of experience we have a great network of clients to facilitate the buying and selling of real estate in Lake Chapala Mexico

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https://www.chapalarealtors.com/

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