Building a Home in Mexico, Chapala Jalisco Cost Breakdown. Retire in Mexico

[@ayospider1366]

Thank you so much for sharing your home and the process/cost of everything. Its such an inspiration to see this, I can only hope to do the same one day in Mexico. Its surprising to see how popular of a plan its becoming to do this in mexico, I follow other channels that list houses already built and how much the price increases every month. I currently live in Los Angeles and the goal was to go live in mexico, but fear in a couple of years it will be as expensive as it is in the USA.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello and thank you, a lot more people are investing more their future in Mexico. It makes a lot of sense, unless you have a lot investments here in the states, retirement isn’t as good here as it is in Mexico. The US will always be more expensive then Mexico specially California. Investigate what state and city works for you and your family and just do it. Because of my girls. I might do half and half, it doesn’t have to be 100% in Mexico or 100% in the states. God bless

[@ourlifeinguanajuatomexico3403]

You just showed up on my feed and I am now a new subscriber! Thank you so much for sharing this info. We are building in Guanajuato. Your video is so informative and it's no neat to compare prices in another part of Mexico.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello and thank you for joining my channel, I hope the information I share can be useful. Guanajuato is beautiful some parts of the town have that European feel to it. I’m happy for you guys. It’s a blessing to be able to build a home that you can cal yours. 😊😊😊

[@Ramosart78]

Se mira muy bien la casa 🏠 Felicidades por tus logros. Y se a lo que te refieres en cuestión de dinero. Muy pronto la estarás disfrutando todo el esfuerzo vale la pena. Estamos mirando las posibilidades de regresar a México tus videos me han servido mucho. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR

[@Ramosart78]

Pregunta tus ventanas y puertas son aluminio o fierro?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hola Arturo. Muchísimas gracias por tus comentarios. Espero que puedes realizar tus deseos de regresar a Mexico 🇲🇽. Las ventas son de fierro.

[@combatgmanofyah5813]

Thank you for making this video. I've subbed to the channel. Every detail that you've been led to share has given me an idea. We're in the States and am gonna watch more of what you've shared in the other vids. Yah bless you and keep you.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Im glad your he videos have been helpful, God bless brother.

[@LuisGonzalez-dn4cz]

wow! What a great construction proyect. Can't wait to start my own in Riviera Nayarit. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Your welcome, it’s stressful and exciting and the same time. I’m sure your house will be super nice when done. You can invite me over lol 😊

[@irisavila6643]

Great Choice - Nayarit a hidden gem in the pacific :)

[@joseluis74madrigal84]

Te esta quedando de lujo tu casa, thanks for sharing. I'm planing to move to lake side in a couple years

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Jose. Where about will you be moving to?

[@plchirkoff]

Hi Victor, thanks for posting your videos. They are very informative. I noticed in this video you have a solar water heater on the rooftop. Here’s an idea for another video… Compare price and efficiency, pros and cons of a solar unit, compared to an electric water heater, and an On Demand propane unit. I have bought a property in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. I’m hoping to start building this fall. I’ve got a friend here in Barra that loves his solar heater. Only 2 years old though… Another fellow I talked to doesn’t like them due to algae build up inside the unit. (Needs cleaning periodically) On demand propane is great when heater is close to faucet/shower. I’ve heard if the heater is located far away from the faucet, then it takes a while for the water to travel through all the pipes… I’m a Canadian and a carpenter by trade, but I’m educating myself on the various methods and phases of house construction here in Mexico, that’s how I found your channel. I will be hiring locals to build for me, and I will be onsite as “El Patrón” doing quality control. LOL!! Keep up the good work. God Bless you brother!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hey brother, thanks for comment and suggestion. It will hard to make a comparison gas vs solar heater since im not there long enough to make a comparison. What I could say is feedback my Dad has given me. He says he has saved on the amount of times he has had to refile his propane tank. I believe he has a 300 scf cylinder and only fills it once a year, he basically only uses it for cooking since he doesnt have to heat his home. The down side of the solar heater is that it does take long to reach the showers or faucets when I compare to my house here in the US. Blessings on your new build! Lets keep in touch.

[@fv1291]

You are truly blessed. 😊

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@bobbyjonson2944]

That's a beautiful house and good video

[@carmentorres1426]

Can't wait to see your next video. The laja looks beautiful. I will definitely consider that for my place.

[@anthonyhernandezful]

All you will need at the end is a good landscape and some nice grass. Couple of palm trees. Congrats on your new house beautiful

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 👍🏼😊

[@per4mexbagger541]

Been waiting for this update . Thanks

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Your welcome Jose, we should meet next time when I have more time. 👍🏼

[@amoelle5771]

Hey Victor, my husband and I have been watching your videos from Australia in preparation for moving to Chapala and building a house. We finally arrived last week and moved in with my dad who lives here. Very excited and happy to see how you’re getting on with your project!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Great to hear 😊👍🏼. Where did you bout your property? What city

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Or town

[@travisbaker7447]

Been waiting on this video! Love watching all of the home build videos you have done! Thanks for all of the info.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@analisagarza3387]

These videos are ABSOLUTELY helpful! I sincerely appreciate the lengths that you have gone to breakdown the construction costs and your honesty about the challenges experienced. It provides those of us who are considering such a project with a realistic picture of what we can expect. Yours are among the most thorough videos available and I appreciate it!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you for your feedback Ana I really appreciate it.

[@NICKNARCIA]

Buen video Víctor, te está quedando muy hermosa la casa. El jardín se ve que va a quedar de buen tamaño , vamos esperar los otros videos para ver el avance. Saludos.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Muchas gracias Nick, espero ver los avances en tu terreno igualmente. Saludos!

[@NICKNARCIA]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Claro que sí!!

[@randomzietoscano6463]

love the house

[@brianleonard6885]

I think its just perfect

[@estebanpina5931]

Va quedando muy Bonita

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Muchas gracias. 😊

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

You’re doing great sir. God bless you

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you, God bless as well 😊

[@airportatheist1645]

Your house looks awesome dude. It’s really coming along, great info too!!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@jesuscuellar3434]

Loving the house man congrats !

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@happymoodsoothingmusic457]

Thank you 🙏 great job

[@LJ-jq8og]

What a view ! Thank you.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@zeper1732]

Nice work Victor

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@miramontemusic]

Thank you for sharing your home building process. Love that you do a breakdown the costs. I’m not sure if you have addressed this issue before, but I was wondering about the construction permits in Mexico. I noticed you listed the costs. My questions is, are multiple inspections and approvals required before you can move on to the next step in the building process? For example, is there an inspector that goes and checks the plumbing or electricity before you move on to the next thing? One again thanks for continuing to share your progress.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Jose. It’s super simple compared to the US (as a reference) 1-you need architect rendering of the house you want to build. 2-take it to the city to get approved. This takes a few weeks. They perform soil sampling. 3- start your build according to you architect drawing. The cost for this was about 1,600$ dollars. The architect rendering was about $300 these were costs in 2019 so expect some inflation over these prices. There isn’t inspections after that. I don’t know why, I’m guessing they leave it up to you to follow the right process. You also don’t need to submit a new permit request if your adding anything afterwards. It’s crazy but that’s the process in Mexico. At least to build a home.

[@miramontemusic]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer ThanK YOU ! Looking forward to watching more content from your channel.

[@elizabethvlogs9218]

Actually it's diferente in places closer to the city or building a home within a city you do need more inspection and or permits, if you want to build in a small town it's not mucho to do. All you need is money and a plan or basically you build what you want how ever you want. I'm also building at this time and we decided to start building and once we had enough money saved we started buying materials. So far we haven't had any problems at all it's almost half way done

[@martharisinger2000]

​@@yeshuaismyredeemer 1600$ US. That is extremely high for a home build. Y estas en el Rancho no quiero saber el costo en la cuidad.

[@471CDA]

Looking great Vic!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thanks Ray 😊

[@ms.joseph2801]

Can you make a video to explain what type of windows and doors you have. They look really nice and they seem like they are part of the design and unlike the ugly bars that we have become familiar with in the US

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. That’s a good idea, maybe next time out there I will do that 👍🏼😊

[@COLIMA101]

Good evening, been following your videos and appreciate the information. We are getting out septic tank and have no idea what size we need to get and what cost are am we looking at. Any guides we is appreciate. Our land is in Rosarito BC. We are planing to built a 3 bed house. For a family of 6 but planning to use as a vacation home. Not permanently live in.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Jesus, I asked the guy who is building the home for me for his advice on this, he is going to get back to me later on through the week.

[@gabrielacardona8852]

Thank you for sharing. I to am thinking of building a home in Mexico. My only fear is not knowing a trustworthy company to contract. If you have any names please share. Thank you again

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

I know someone that works in Guadalajara. Where are you building?

[@gabrielacardona8852]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Chapala Jalisco looks nice. My mother has property in Monterrey Nuevo Leon ,and she would like to build a house there; would you know of any respectable, trustworthy companies?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@gabrielacardona8852 hello Gabriela. No I don’t know any out there

[@leonoryepez3159]

Can look for when I get to chapala for advise

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Yes for sure. I plan to go in November for thanksgiving

[@robertanderson4884]

Hello just seen your video for first time thinking of doing the same can you tell me are you located just outside Chapala towards San Nicolas I like the area you are in I have been looking at lots around San Nicholas and Chapala Haciendas

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Robert. Yes the house I’m building is in the San Nicolás town. Lomas del Country development right above in the hills. Here is an link to a video I made about some available properties in same area. 😊👍🏼. Can a foreigner buy or build a house in Mexico, what do I need? Chapala Jalisco Mexico 🇲🇽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIm0h62afM2hqcU

[@eavalos4455]

Beautiful home congratulations How much did you waist to build a nice home like yours How many bedrooms

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. It’s a two bedroom 2 bath 1800 sf home. So far I’ve spent 111,500 that’s including land.

[@eavalos4455]

Mexican money or in dollars

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@eavalos4455 that’s in dollars 👍🏼

[@doricoldwell29]

Will you incorporate any solar panels to help with electricity costs?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Yes eventually. I plan to make a large room on the second floor. Once I do that I can put solar panels on top.

[@ceciliam.c.9321]

Hi Victor, great info. What is the name of the town where you are building? How big is the lot/land and the dimensions?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. The town is San Nicolás de Ibarra in the county of chapala. The community is called Lomas del County. My lot size 21m x 66m.

[@ceciliam.c.9321]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Gracias! Está cerca de Ajijic, correcto? Se ve muy tranquilo. Muy buen proyecto, felicidades!

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@ceciliam.c.9321 está como a unos 20-25 min

[@nadiabello866]

Your home is beautiful!!! I’m trying to convince my husband to build one as opposed to buying an existing house and remodel. My question to you, or your father, is; would you do it again? Did you oversee the project or did you higher an engineer or architect to supervise the building of it? Appreciate your response. And most definitely the time you took to put these vids together. 🙏

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Nadia. Would definitely do it again! 😊. My Dad oversaw the entire project, you could do it as well but with out experience I recommend a architect. And architect will most likely ask for 10% of the entire project but he will most likely find you the employee as well. It takes the headache out of the project if you have no one to oversee it.

[@nadiabello866]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Appreciate the insight. We’ll definitely consider. Wishing you and your loved ones many many years of memories in your new home. 🙏

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@nadiabello866 thank you 😊

[@octaviogomez8097]

How much did it cost you to build your house with materials and labor and land everything.?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Octavio ..so far the total cost 111,200$ in dollars the property cost me 22,500 in 2019.

[@octaviogomez8097]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer land is Mexico is starting to get expensive so I need to start making I house soon .👍🏼

[@soniaaceves2767]

Gracias por toda su informacion Sabe usted si aun hay terrenos de venta? Otra ves gracias

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hola Sonia. Pronto voy hacer un video sobre terrenos disponibles en esta área.

[@soniaaceves2767]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Muchas gracias estaremos esperando su video No se si pueda contestarme la siguiente pregunta por su seguridad y lo comprendo. Donde se encuentra hubicado su terreno?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@soniaaceves2767 hola Sonia. El terreno se ubica en San Nicolás De Ibarra Chapala Jalisco en la comunidad de Lomas Del Country

[@soniaaceves2767]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer muchisimas gracias nuevamente Bendiciones infinitas

[@soniaaceves2767]

Bendiciones disculpe tanta molestia 😁 usted atraves de quien o como compro su terreno?? Gracias y disculpe

[@joevelasco8381]

Greetings from Rancho Cucamonga! First timer here Enjoyed ur video, but would like more info on what yours plans R Is this for personal use, to sell ? Who U are where your from ? Sorry for being a little nosy/curious. Best of luck with your project

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Joe, I’m from the area around Redlands Ca. So we are not to far from each other. As you know living in California is expensive, I can barely afford anything and I consider I have a good job. I think California is not very friendly for people retiring. Most people have to move to an other state to live well. If God permits I would like to downgrade to a smaller home, where I don’t have to pay to much on taxes, or utilities, and spend 1/2 the time in Mexico and the states, since all my kids are here in California. I don’t want to be that old man closed in a house because I can’t afford anything,

[@Mafiakitty]

Would you need a temp visa to rent a room out?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello, its a bit complicated, if its a room from a local most likely it will not be needed. Most locals only ask for deposit or first months rent. If its a mortgage company that finds renters for their customers they will ask for you temp visa and a form of ID which will be your Passport.

[@CarlosPerez-dr3pc]

Looking good if you need to send stuff from the states I know a guy that lives in Palmdale ca he brought my belongings to Potrerillos jalisco

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you Carlos. Send me his info, I think things are actually cheaper in the states when it comes to furniture and stuff.

[@CarlosPerez-dr3pc]

@@yeshuaismyredeemersend me your email and I will send you his info sorry I couldn't reply sooner.

[@rafaelrenteria4339]

Muy bonita tu casa es mi sueño aser mi casa yo soy serca de ayi

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Muchas gracias Rafael. De donde más o menos eres?

[@balamala2647]

Hi Victor, I'm curious where are you raised at bc your english is good.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. I was born in California by LA. Lived her to about 11yrs old, then my Pops took us to Mexico where I lived most of my Teen years.

[@balamala2647]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer That's great Victor congrats. I am happy that I came across your channel.

[@Radio280]

R u the builder? How did u find a construction company? How far r u from Chapala? What's nearby your home? Stores, transportation, banks etc ...How much is to put a swimming 🏊‍♂️ pool like 10m by 4m?. R u going to live there permanently? Why would people still a gas tank? R there lots of land steal available at that 22K price? Your lot is huuuge. How large is the land and how many m2 is your house? How long it takes to build a complete house with everything done? Do u pay the construction crew for every stage or at once for a complete house? Yes, I would love a video for the comparison from USA 🇺🇸 and buying it there please 🙏

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

😊. I’m not a builder. My Dad has experience in building homes and he helped me with mine. There’s is bus route that stops at the entrance of the town that can take you to chapala., chapala town is only about 10-15 min away. Ajijic is 20-25min away. A pool varies in price due to size of course. I asked one year ago for a pool about the same size you are asking but not square and someone told me it would cost 15-20k but I’m not entirely sure.

[@Radio280]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer ty

[@lil_bofo3103]

Man im gonna have to get in contact with u i live in los angeles but i have all my fam in jalisco zapopan and i have always liked chapala looking to build something out there

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Sounds good 👍🏼

[@lil_bofo3103]

Are u close to los angeles

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@lil_bofo3103 San Bernardino area. About 1 1/2 hrs from LA or so.

[@lil_bofo3103]

Oh ur in san bernardino ok cool not to far i just sold a house in victorville

[@CristobalAshton]

2000sqft casa? Looks sweet

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you 😊

[@goodjill]

How much is your total construction in sq meters ? My house being built in Joco is 363 sq. Meters and is costing me much more 😢 I wish I saw this months ago.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. The construction alone is 180-180 M2. About 450 dls a square meter. Your house is twice as big 😊👍🏼

[@CristobalAshton]

What product did you use to seal the roof?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. It’s called impermeabilizante, it’s sold in many hardware stores in Mexico.

[@CristobalAshton]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer Cheers

[@goodtimes474]

is it cheaper to build vs buy and already built new house?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Paul. It’s hard to find a property with the size of my lot with a decent size home for less the 250k. For this reason I think yes it’s cheaper to build.

[@raqueldiosdado3216]

Puede poner tour de adentro desu casa

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Claro que si, quizás en unos meses cuando regrese a Mexico.

[@mrdabolina7344]

Hi, oye Victor tienes un arquitecto y un albañil que puedas recomendar, he encontrado un terreno cerca de chapala y me interesa, sin embargo quiero ver la opinion de un arquitecto, pues tengo las condiciones de construction queme did la real estate pues esta en un condominio y tiene limites en altura, colores etc. gracias

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello Dabolina, albañiles hora no tenemos facilidad, pero aquí tiene la información del arquitecto que usamos nosotros.

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Arquitecto en Guadalajara Juan Julio Novoa 044-33-38-42-7465 [e-mail]

[@mrdabolina7344]

Gracias por la respuesta, me pondre en contacto con esta persona.

[@XtremefireNewtimes]

How much did the paint cost ? Where did you go to purchase??

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Most places in town have a Casther store. The paint was about 135$ for 5 gallons.

[@LuisGonzalez-dn4cz]

I like your Tacoma, would you sell it?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Thank you, but it’s my Dads. No way he would sell it anyways.

[@dennisplante737]

how many M2 is your property? Do you remember what the dimensions are?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hello. It’s 1386 M2. 21 wide, 66 deep.

[@alaintr67]

👍

[@jesuscuellar3434]

How big is the house size ?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hey Jesus. It’s 1800 sf 👍🏼

[@josephwebster2909]

How many rooms can I get for 200-220k USD?

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

It really depends where in Chapala you are considering. Ajijic is expensive maybe a 1000sf 2 bedroom 1 bath, if your go to city of Chapala I’m sure you can find something bigger like 1500 sf. 2 bed , two bath. I just looking at local listing, they are so different that prices change dramatically even in the same town.

[@emersonanzo8571]

Bro ur house is looking nice I have a question how did u found ur albañiles

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

My Pops has know the main albañil (maestro) for 20yrs. This guy knows a lot off people with in the town.

[@emersonanzo8571]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer I'm going to mexico to buy my land in a few more days and I need to find me a good Mestro I'm new to all this

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

@@emersonanzo8571 I know someone through my channel, he hasn’t dont work for me, so I’m not entirely sure how good he is. However he sounds to be a very knowledgeable guy, he know architects and people who can build. Here is his number. Jose Campos 3330296800. He speaks English. Hope this helps

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

He is located in Guadalajara

[@heisenbergtherigatonisdad4041]

PORQUE NO. ABLAS EN SPANISH

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Me chiveo, hay palabras que no me salen bien. En abril voy de nuevo a Guadalaja, me voy animar hacer otro video en español. Saludos amigo

[@leonoryepez3159]

Sorry can I look for you

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Are you planning to build?

[@twotone9908]

I've seen workers, first hand, they fuckin. Lally gag ,ex show up at 8 leave at 10 for breakfast come back at 1100 then then leave at 2 pm for lunch then maybe at330pm if you're lucky stay till 5pm Would rather have a contractor, get it done by x time to get y amount of money and plan out what the phases You just gave an example, on lally,gaging, 2weeks to paint! SLowwwwww

[@yeshuaismyredeemer]

Hey Juan do you have a construcción going on in Mexico?

[@twotone9908]

@@yeshuaismyredeemer I've been trying to find the right "maestro" forman,all say but never deliver,