Continue the tour:
Making the decision to buy, build
and live in another country is not
easy.

Here are the questions we get asked most
often - and some short answers to them.  
If there's more to be said, you'll find a
link to another page.

And if we've missed your particular
question, send us an
email, and we'd be
happy to give you an answer.
Sunrise over Bahia Santa Ines in December.
What's it like to buy property in Mexico?  Isn't it risky?  Mexico has changed its laws in
the last ten years and non-Mexicans can now hold secure title to property.  Title insurance is
also available to protect your investment, and there are reputable Mexican professionals who
can provide the services that are done by realtors in the U.S.  A real estate transaction in
Mexico does not have to be risky. We have taken every step to guarantee that your investment
will be secure.  For more information,
click here.

What about building a home in Baja?  Will we be able to create a comfortable home at a
reasonable cost?  
We have given alot of thought to the building process, the materials, the
standards, the quality of services, and the importance of protecting the environment.  We can
connect you with experienced and skilled contractors and craftspeople, and we can advise you
about sustainable materials and self-sufficient  technologies that will make your home a joy to
live in.  Your home will cost you about half the price of a custom-built home in the U.S, and
remarkably good homeowner's insurance is available to protect your investment!  For details,
click here.

What's it like to live in Baja?  What's the climate?  Who will be my neighbors?  How are
the services?  
Our little piece of Baja on Bahia Santa Ines is the perfect balance of
accessability and solitude.  The climate resembles the desert southwest U.S., with the
marvelous addition of a moderating marine influence.  The six miles of beach are home to an
international community, including Mexicans, Americans, Canadians and Europeans.  There is a
welcoming atmosphere, and many events and activities for the socially-inclined.  Nearby towns
offer well-provisioned groceries, shops of all sorts, laundries, medical facilities, as well as
restaurants, hotels, tour operators and special activities.  For more information,
click here.

What do people do for fun, exercise and inspiration?  Won't we be bored? Folks along the
beach report that they're
never bored!  The most active among them are out fishing, diving,
snorkeling, beachcombing, hiking in the mountains and desert, star-gazing - even golfing!  For
the "people-people", there's an active social life along the beach, with dinners, wine-tastings,
barbecues, card nights, moonrise bonfires - many of which raise money for local causes.  And
everyone enjoys a morning, afternoon, or evening in a comfortable chair on the veranda with a
good book and a pair of binoculars.  For more on things to do,
click here.
Costa Cardonal
..a desert sanctuary beside a tropical sea.
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