Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
Mexico Home Life
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Seeking Out Authentic Mexican Flavors at a Local Comedor
Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere
Total Cost of Property Ownership in Mexico
When buying a home in Mexico, up-front costs will vary depending on the circumstances, although the ongoing costs of home ownership are affordable
Buying Imported Foods and Homeware in Mexico
Learn about stores and emporiums where you can buy imported foods and goods which years ago were not available anywhere in Mexico
Make Sure You Know Who’s Renting Your Mexican Home
A Mexican law empowers authorities to seize your home if it’s suspected that the property was obtained illicitly or if it’s being used for illegal activities
Managing Waste Disposal & Recycling at Your House in Mexico
Waste collection, materials recycling, and the frequency of collection rounds varies depending where in Mexico your home is situated
About Sewerage & Septic Tanks at Your House in Mexico
Homes in urban areas are usually connected to a mains sewer—but not always. Rural properties almost always use a septic tank situated on the property
Preparing Your Mexican Home for Earthquakes
It's prudent to take time and review the composition of your habitat and living spaces to mitigate the risk of damage and injury during an earthquake
Approaches & Inspiration for Retirement Lifestyles in Mexico
Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy
Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices
Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors
Hiring Housekeepers & Other Domestic Helpers in Mexico
Finding house keepers and other domestic helpers in Mexico, how they work, and responsibilities that come with having domestic helpers working at your home
The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
