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We arrive in San Miguel in a month to look at homes—what’s our next step with you?
I will watch for your reply to my initial outreach—that included this Q&A Booklet— telling me you’re ready to talk with me. I’ll then schedule a...
Can you update us with a “State of the Current Market” for San Miguel de Allende?
Sure, it has changed rapidly since the 2024 election! Post-2024-election, our market sold double the 2024 volume of homes until the tariff turmo...
I’ve been told by my friends that I should work with more than one Realtor—is that true?
Only if you’re not getting the service your expect! See, unlike in some U.S. markets, we do not yet regularly use Buyers Representation contract...
Isn’t there one database, like an MLS, where I can search for all homes in San Miguel?
Our local real estate association (called AMPI) created a rudimentary and non-public MLS, unfortunately it’s nothing like the comprehensive MLS ...
I always heard that Americans cannot actually own a property in Mexico—is that true?
No, that is not true, Buyers buying homes anywhere in Mexico that is not within 32 miles of the coast or 64 miles from the border—in other words...
I need my home in San Miguel to pay for itself with a decent ROI—is that possible?
Many of my clients say they could afford a home here if it would just pay for its operating expenses, but with our lucrative short-term rental m...