Learn Spanish and Go Nuestra Experiencia Comprando Casa en México - Our Experience Buying a House in Mexico
Mar 25, 2025
Buying a home in Mexico can be an exhilarating experience, especially for foreigners. The hosts share how searching in Spanish unveiled better deals and the importance of asking detailed questions before committing. They discuss their journey to find a real estate agent and tour properties in Cholula, making choices about location and home design. The unique legal aspects and financial procedures for foreigners are explained, along with insights on managing currency fluctuations and logistical challenges during their move.
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Choosing Cholula As Home
- May and Jimmy decided years earlier they wanted to live in Cholula and used visits to confirm it felt right.
- They prioritized being near family and community as new parents before buying a house.
Search In Spanish For Better Deals
- Searching property websites in Spanish revealed cheaper, more local listings than English-language sites.
- Jimmy notes Mexico lacks a unified MLS, so local portals give the best market view.
Use Local Property Portals
- Use Mexican property sites like Inmuebles24 and Viva Anuncios to filter by price, rooms, and type.
- Filter results to compare realistic local prices before contacting agents.