Retire in Lake Chapala
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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 & RELOCATION EXPERTS IN LAKE CHAPALA
NOW Available on Amazon.com Kindle Edition
THE ULITIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDEBOOK TO VISITING & RETIRING TO LAKE CHAPALA
Updated For 2025
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/property manager, real estate agent, insurance broker, Skymed representative, car dealership, and banker, so you can learn first hand the information you need to live in Lake Chapala.
As a bonus, you will receive a free copy of "The Ultimate Retirement Guidebook To Visiting & Moving To Lake Chapala", packed full of information on the above topics as well as what you need to know for your first visit.
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.
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Over 150 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)
Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube
Information on what it's like to live in Lake Chapala. Featured homes, expat interviews and videos of various communities. We've got it all for you! Subscribe and enjoy our videos as our YouTube Channel continues to grow through 2025.
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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!
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.
Listen to Scott & Camille's Expat Journey
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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