Thinking about retiring in Mexico and buying a home? Before you sign anything, this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition gives you the real story. Host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Marc and Paulette, a couple who relocated from Sacramento to San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to share what they learned while navigating Mexico real estate as American retirees.
From working with agents and notarios to understanding closing costs, property taxes, and the true cost of living in Mexico, they walk through the practical steps every retiree should consider. You’ll also hear how choosing the right neighborhood, adjusting expectations, and embracing a slower lifestyle helped them build a secure and comfortable retirement.
If you’re researching buying property in Mexico, wondering whether it’s safe, or planning to retire in Mexico from the USA, this episode offers honest insights, realistic expectations, and firsthand experience to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Key Moments:
00:00 Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Differences
03:17 Home Search Challenges Explained
06:55 Neighborhood Life and Unexpected Risks
11:17 Approval and Purchase Process Explained
13:29 Property Closing Process Vallarta
18:40 Lower Living Costs Abroad
How to contact Paulette and Marc:
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoTravelersInMexico
EMAIL: thetwotravelersinmexico@gmail.com
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Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties’ YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate.
https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian
Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition’ podcast:
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Contact Information:
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Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/
Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435
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