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Culture Shock In Lake Chapala?
How different is life in Ajijic compared to where you are from in the U.S or Canada? Is it possible for you to adapt to the unusual...
Michaela
Jun 19, 20245 min read
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Should You Buy Into A New Development In Lake Chapala?
If you are keeping track of what's happening in Lake Chapala, then you are probably aware that there has been quite the building boom...

Michaela & Ricardo
Jun 15, 20245 min read
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FAQ's - Buying A Home In Lake Chapala: Part 1
As a real estate agent I find I get asked the same questions time and time again. So here is a blog which answers the most frequently...
Michaela
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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FAQ's - Buying A Home In Lake Chapala: Part 2
As a real estate agent I find I get asked the same questions time and time again. So here is a blog which answers the most frequently...
Michaela
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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Fun Facts About Ajijic and Lake Chapala
Did you know... Ajijic is located 5,046 ft (1,538 m) above sea level Ajijic became Jalisco's 9th Pueblo Magico town in 2020 after their...
Michaela
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Ajijic Village: Upper vs Lower
Many of my clients who come looking for a home want to live in Ajijic Village. But there is more to the village than just the plaza area...
Michaela
May 31, 20243 min read
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What's There To Do In Lake Chapala?
Looking for something to do in Ajijic, Mexico? It shouldn't be hard. With one of the largest and oldest expat communities in the world,...
Michaela
May 20, 20244 min read
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7 Things You Must Do When Visiting Ajijic
# 1. Stroll on the Malacon - The Ajijic Malacon is the the jewel of Ajijic. Take a leisurely stroll down the path along the lake past...
Michaela
May 20, 20243 min read
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Why I Moved To Ajijic
She was gone. I still couldn't believe it. It had all happened so fast. It ended with me reading the last line of a 3 page printed...
Ricardo (Guest)
May 18, 20244 min read
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18 Things You Should Know About Lake Chapala
(that the other blogs are not telling you about) (updated May 17, 2024) There are so many blogs about retiring in Lake Chapala all saying...
Michaela
May 17, 20246 min read
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Knowing Yourself Is "The Most Important Thing" When Moving To Lake Chapala
I get it. Moving to another country is a daunting and scary task. Are you up for it? Do you know yourself well enough to make the crucial...

Michaela & Ricardo
May 15, 20245 min read
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The Pros And Cons To Building A Home In Lake Chapala
The Lake Chapala area has become an increasingly popular retirement destination in the last several years. With a continuing shortage of...
Michaela
May 11, 20245 min read
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Types Of Homes For Sale In Lake Chapala
Lake Chapala is one of those unique and beautiful places to retire, and nowadays with the aid of the internet, word is spreading that...
Michaela
May 8, 20243 min read
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How Bad Is The Noise In Lake Chapala, Mexico?
This question is often asked by future expats on web boards and social media platforms. Is this something to be concerned about when...
Michaela
Apr 29, 20246 min read
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4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Retiring To Lake Chapala
Retirement and the encroachment of old age means you need to view life differently. It takes planning in finances and health. How do you...
Michaela
Apr 28, 20244 min read
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Pros And Cons Of Buying A Home In Lake Chapala
Buy or rent? The age old debate. What are the factors to consider about buying a home in a foreign country? Are they any different than...
Michaela
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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Advantages And Disadvantages To Renting In Lake Chapala
Everyone coming down to Lake Chapala wants to rent. Great idea! You absolutely should rent for a while and preferably in different places...
Michaela
Apr 23, 20244 min read
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Lake Chapala Home Water Systems
One of the things that is very different in Mexico is the home water system. Unlike many areas north of the border, there are a system of...

Michaela & Ricardo
Apr 23, 20245 min read
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The Truth And Misconceptions About Ajijic, Lake Chapala
As a frequent viewer of social media such as Facebook, I come across a lot of information that is misleading if not outright false about...
Michaela
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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Is The Reality Of Lake Chapala Just Like In YouTube Videos?
I recently had Retirement Seminar clients who came down for my week long Seminar. They ended up returning to the U.S after spending only...

Michaela & Ricardo
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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