GringosGuide
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Welcome to " theGringosGuideblog" the straight talk forum for people who just want the truth when it comes to foriegn ownership of Yucatan Mexico properties !!!
Now is the time !!
This blog is new so here's your opportunity to speak up and say how
you would like to use it ........ dig in and enjoy !!!!!
Look for the "Gringos Guide to Buying Real Estate" at Amazon books late 2010
http://www.ymbrealty.com broker Robert Harker opens the books on how the industry works for foreigners buying beach property in Yucatan, Mexico.
There are 10 videos per page and you can click on the view older entries at he bottom left of this page to see more videos !! Sometimes it takes a little while for videos to load but be patient ...... it's well worth the little wait !!!
In order to avoid steaming interuptions pause the video as soon as it starts and allow it to continue to load to the half way point. You can do this with videos in advance so they are ready for you to view !!!!
Transcripts of all these videos are available free by emailing info@ymbrealty.com
Any and all republishing of articles shall link back to the blog.
Slide shows of traditional Mexican dancers, colorful hand painted pottery and the usual tourist whitewash is certainly not going to provide you with the information you the need to navigate the purchasing experience down here.
Advisory ! Mature subject matter and coarse language.....
Just to let you know the coarse language is usually being used by the viewers as what I am saying starts to sink in. It is what it is …..
Robert Harker is a Canadian living and practicing real estate in Yucatan Mexico serving the beach communities north of the city of Merida, in the state of Yucatan. He has been a practicing real estate and mortgage broker in Mexico for the last 10 years and has a total of 25 years international real estate experience with 1,000 career deals and counting. He specializes in retirement beach property for foreigners and has a full service construction company catering to the needs of his market niche.
YMB Wireless (the sister company) provides high speed internet to the beach communities.
What you can expect to see on this video series
Now you best sit down,
take that snack out of your mouth
and prepare to hear what no other
realtor in the Yucatan will go on record ......
How does mortgage financing for Mexican Nationals, differ from the same process for foreigners?
Some home owners paid these increases but most refused........
How are you able to pay the airfare, hotel and give
There is no way he’s doing 20, 30 or 40 % of the work..........
At what point does the seller get the deposit?
People reneging on what they agreed to do in writing and considering it part of the negotiation process is an everyday occurrence........
Can I get Title Insurance on my property down here?
I have never had one client purchase Titles Insurance, once I
reviewed the process and the impact ..........
How do they do the appraisal when I am buying property in Mexico?
Here in Mexico no one goes out to the property unless it is a specific request ......
Do Mexican realtors have trust accounts?
Escrow or trust accounts are not what most people think.
For an example of how trust accounts offer consumers
NO INSURANCE OR PROTECTION
Google: “ Scoop Daniels Breckenridge Colorado”
there are many more examples of Lawyers, Realtors,
Title Companies, and Accountants who have
misappropriated of trust fund monies.
How can I tell the difference between a good realtor and a bad one, from thousands of miles away over the internet?
Actually … it’s very easy! Just watch for these 6 simple
indicators .......
How to select a good realtor. Part 2
Every hotel, bar, gas station, restaurant, bed and breakfast, corner store etc has at least one person who will represent themselves as a real estate professional.......
