Retire in Mexico Video

This video from Puerto Penasco Living, gives an overview of retiring to Mexico and what makes it attractive for Americans.

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Mexico: What to Know About Real Estate

Bloomberg highlighted some challenges to retiring abroad, take a look at this example of what to know about real-estate in Mexico:

When Jane Walsh moved from Arkansas to Mexico's Baja California, she loved her "gorgeous" new home, with its white stucco walls, red tile roof, air conditioning and proximity to beautiful beaches. Yet she didn't own the land the home sat on. Like other foreigners who buy real estate near Mexico's coasts or borders, Walsh had to lease the property from a bank trust.

Government rules and regulations for buyers can vary from area to area. It might not be easy to get a mortgage, particularly if you're not working. Network with acquaintances to "get a good local lawyer who's going to understand the red tape," says AARP The Magazine Executive Editor Ken Budd.

Cancun Film Festival Takes Off with Hollywood Stars

Katie Holmes, Adam Sandler, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Craig and Sofia Vergara who were among the Hollywood stars promoting their movies at the Cancun Film Festival this week...they showed up in style to the premier of their movies, proving that Mexico is a safe destination.

U.S. Expats Unite to Promote Baja

U.S. expatriates living in Baja are giving their beautiful region a makeover. The Baja Image Committee has been created by local residents and plans to dispel the misconceptions of Mexican drug cartel violence in Baja and "set the record straight". Since the media has started to focus on violence and unrest on the U.S.-Mexico border, most of which doesn't affect the Baja area at all, businesses have closed and houses have gone on the market.

Read the rest of the article to see how the Baja Image Committee is changing perceptions.