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fanstone

Jun 6, 2003, 1:12 PM

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Coming down from Toronto on Sunday to do some exploration. We were down in San Miguel and Guanajuato for a couple of weeks last year and enjoyed both areas very much. This time we wish to explore the Guadalajara/Lake Chapala and Morelia/Patzcuaro areas. Couple of questions..
1 We are looking for really wonderful old historic Inns or Hotels to stay in these areas and would like some ideas. We're mid-fifties and relatively adventurous! We enjoy old buildings and good food! Your suggestions please..
2 Also we're looking at maybe a long-term lease on an older apartment or house- 10 years or so... Is this is a better or worse idea than buying or renting in Guadalajara/Lake Chapala? Ideally I would really enjoy buying an older property and renovating it (I'm an Architect) but I'm not sure that I want that financial or time commitment ..any comments?

esperanza

Jun 6, 2003, 3:47 PM

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In Chapala, you might try the Quinta Quetzacoatl...beautiful and lots of history. Google it for more information.

It's almost always better in Ajijic and Chapala to buy an older home and renovate than it is to build a new home. And, IMHO, it's ALWAYS better to rent for 6 months to a year before you buy here...gives you an excellent idea of what the lay of the land is (literally) and what neighborhoods you might like or dislike.

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Uncle Donnie

Jun 7, 2003, 4:10 PM

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esperanza is absolutely CORRECTO!

I can show you several houses in varying price ranges that were bought by "first-visit" purchasers and in which they've never lived. Years later.

Of course, I can also show you houses that were bought on first visits and in which the folks are living happily ever after.

Make a few visits at various times of the year, or better yet, live here in a nice rental for awhile. This is a buyer's market right now. lots of rentals available and real estate sales people all over town with barrels of listings.

Just my opinion.

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