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Buying & Selling Property Using a Realty Agent in Mexico

Most people use a realty agent to buy and sell a home in Mexico. This article describes the services agents offer, and their typical service terms and fees

Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics

Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís vs chairos; neither word is new, but they have been popularized by contemporary politics

Key Contacts & Procedures for Buying a Property in Mexico

Learn about the key contacts and the outline procedure that you and your representatives will embark on when you agree to buy a residential property in Mexico

Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities

Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons

Discovering Daily Mexican Meals and Meal Times

Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits

The Seven Deadly Sins Expressed in Spanish

In a day and age when the seven deadly sins are fully operative at home and abroad, it makes sense to include them in the language syllabus

The Radio Star Lives On — Especially in People’s Cars

Mexico's radio shows continue to enjoy captive audiences, especially during the morning rush-hour

Ser y Estar: To Be or To Be, that is the Question

Among the grammatical complications of Spanish are its two verbs that describe how to be. This articles describes the uses of Ser and Estar.

But Which One? No Se Diga Mas, Sino Pero

Spanish has three different words for "but," and learning how to apply each one in different situations gives you additional flexibility in your conversations