Real Estate in Mexico [House Hunting in Colima]

[@paulsimeon3295]

Colima is a beautiful part of Mexico.... We have decided to make this our home within the next few months. We found a nice home in an even less known area called Suchitlan. Couple factors for us was the weather is cooler and the price was more in line with our budget. We will be renting which of course would recommend over buying. You guys do a great job with your videos and has been a great resource for us. Thank you very much !!!!!

[@GiGi-ot5ik]

The third home is just beautiful! So colorful and full of details like the tiles in the bathroom. The first two homes look like they were purchased at IKEA.

[@EljardindemiAlma-432]

We love Colima, we are so blessed that have build a house near Cuauhtemoc for our retirement it’s so nice and peaceful there 🙏🙏🙏

[@gailp3613]

A family member has been retired in Mexico for 24 years; first several years in Ciudad Guzman, then a couple more in Comala, and now for 18 years in Suchitlan! Visited many, many times and love the region. I prefer the traditional Colima style home you showed for rent in Cuauhtemoc!

[@jeffpf38]

I really love this video! I simply love the styles of homes in Mexico. it's one of the reasons I fell in love with this country!

[@crjetpilot]

I liked all 3 properties but I LOVED #3! Colima looks beautiful!

[@compton3927]

Colima is so beautifu and clean and not to many PPL. I go 3 or 2 times a year. I'm looking forward on buying a house

[@williamaguirre5286]

If you think Colima is Beautiful. I invite you to check out Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit.

[@plaidgadjo]

The third one was beautiful! I love how the more traditional homes are so unassuming from the street, yet open up to a little private paradise. Yes, very interested in retiring in Colima. I would love to see some house hunting videos in Comala as well (love that little town)! Thank you for this.

[@mlucie2004]

Spanish and Go videos siempre están los mejores pero este es aún más espectacular. Gracias Jim y May!

[@JERios-wv8lx]

Whenever you want to visit us in Puerto Rico you are wecome on here again!!!!

[@ryanv7075]

Third one for sure, love the style and large garden! Thanks for sharing

[@SpanishandGo]

That place was huge and very cozy! I certainly wouldn’t mind living there. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@makingitupaswegrow6257]

I've been wanting to visit Colima because of ya'lls videos. Love these houses too!

[@WhatsGoodWitU]

Definitivamente yo elegiría la ultima con las habitaciones tan grandes y mucho aire fresco! Este vídeo me ha dado muchísimas ganas de mudarme a México!

[@pep590]

Great video Jim! I just love that architecture and all the beautiful wood that make up the doors, etc.

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Paul! Me too. I could definitely live in a place like that. -Jim

[@tigers88100]

I think I liked the first place best, but the 3rd had a lot if character

[@marykent4380]

I have missed y’all missed your videos

[@kjvisual7]

Wow, you guys have been busy. I'm happy to see a new video. And I am glad you are well. Those houses were AMAZING! Yes, it is an inspiring idea to move there. Now I need to learn more about the area. Hopefully, the prices are still affordable whenever I am ready. Yikes, I need to get back to learning Spanish!

[@kerrymoore5506]

Me gusta mucho este video. Esto ciudad es muy bonita. Quiero a vivo alli porque es no muy caro. Gracia para todo mi amigos!

[@nancyh5427]

Numero tres es perfecto! I'll be down in a heartbeat. Thanks Jim & May! 😍

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Hola, Nancy! I think that's everyone's favore one. It's a very different style. I love all the plants!

[@makingitupaswegrow6257]

Ah!! Guys I'm also thinking of doin the Lingoda Sprint so thank you for that code too!!

[@phildodd5532]

Nice video. 3rd house. Inside nice,outside was special.

[@judithyip3821]

La tercera!! Hermosa.

[@Kelly-ps3ew]

Very nice video. All three properties were too expensive for my family 😞 But my favorite style was number 3. Maybe you could do a video on cheaper places? And will anyone do owner financing there?

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@LEONARDOSAUL76]

Loved house number 3. I’m planning my retirement (10yrs) in Colima Mexico. Thank you for the video

[@pauljeanrony5075]

Thx you for this video SPANISH AND GO ..i love mexico

[@408DJGUERO]

Colima is also my home state, im also looking to buy on the coming months. Thanks for the video, very informative. I actually was surprised when jim said it was his home state lol I thought it was his wife 🤣

[@SpanishandGo]

Cool! Glad you liked it. Yes, Colima is *May’s* home state. That might sound confusing in the video because it sounds like “my,” but May’s full name is “Mayra” so it sounds like “My.” 😅 Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@408DJGUERO]

@@SpanishandGo thanks for correcting me on the names 😅 you got to visit my tios place, la Rueda and la Ruedita :) maybe make a Video about your Visit, you wont be disappointed 😊

[@guayames]

Love the third house. Nos encantó la casa de alquiler!

[@gsdguy2692]

Me encanta el apartemo!! Me mudaría a esta casa en un abrir y cerrar de ojos:)

[@ScienceNotFaith]

Do the costs of utilities change from city to city? Love the 3rd place, but 45 min is too far from the ocean. My partner would love it because it's cooler than oceanside. Oh...and all the 🌵.

[@kathleenjones8501]

I love this video- thank you very much

[@SpanishandGo]

Thank you for watching! Which one was your favorite? -May

[@kathleenjones8501]

@@SpanishandGo I am torn between the Mexican style with a yard (I have a dog and cat) and the ultra modern style-small but the perfect space for me and visits from family

[@growthcoachclay]

Hi. Can you do a video of movies we can watch for begginer and intermediate Spanish. If you have one already please let me know so I can search. Thanks.

[@SpanishandGo]

That's a great idea! We'll keep it in mind for future videos. In the meantime, you might be interested in our podcast and accompanying membership: spanishandgo.com/membership

[@domingorivera6128]

Saludos de su hermano boricua , no los he olvidado,un abrazo y mucha suerte en sus proyectos ❤🇵🇷se les quiere de gratis

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Muchas gracias, Domingo! Seguimos en la isla del encanto. Publicaremos más de aquí pronto. Un abrazo. -Jim

[@two2young93]

I especially liked the first living space.

[@marykent4380]

Yes I very mucho love the third property

[@victoriaag1]

Me encanta la ultima casa 😍😍

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Sí! Está hermosa. Me encantan todas las plantas y la fuente. Gracias por ver el video. :3 -May

[@conandunham5218]

Those properties seem very affordable, compared to the ones in coastal cities. And you can try to negotiate the price down too.

[@ezmealstravels9221]

Love #3 🤩

[@ColoradicalMike]

The third house was the best because...plants 🤣. Seriously, they were all beautiful and very reasonably priced.

[@tperraton1]

Are there any home rental websites one can browse and filter in their requirements? Great video BTW. You should do one near the coast within walking distance to the ocean.

[@SpanishandGo]

For sure! Just search for “se renta casa” or “se alquila casa” followed by the name of the city you’re looking for. Some of the more popular websites are inmuebles24.com, vivanuncio.com.mx, and inmuebles.mercadolibre.com.mx I hope that helps! -Jim

[@jenniferwilson9579]

¡La tercera casa es perfecta para mi!

[@lesburrows8469]

Very helpful-thanks so much

[@davidturner6596]

¡Esto casa esta muy bonito en Colima! Puedo veo mi mismo vivo alli.

[@journeytospanish3386]

Wow extremely beautiful and great prices I would love to own a home in Mexico congratulations you guys are doing very well🙌💙💙

[@silverstar4719]

Ya no viven en Puerto Rico 🇵🇷???

[@JScriba0]

I’ll take the rental property! I love the traditional style!

[@SpanishandGo]

All the plants and the fountain make it even more beautiful! Thanks for watching! -May

[@JScriba0]

@@SpanishandGo I’m realizing I’m paying way too much in rent $1500! Makes me want to move and become an expat! Soon enough it will happen!

[@SpanishandGo]

@@JScriba0 Wow! I'm pretty sure you could comfortably live with that money in Mexico.

[@dreamchasertravels6457]

Great video!! Saludos

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Gracias, Señor Dreamchaser! -Jim

[@shnn1a]

la casa estilo comila se ve brutal

[@davidturner6596]

¡Esto casa esta muy bonito en Colima! Puedo veo mi mismo vivo allia.

[@juansoriano658]

awesome video. i would pick the 2nd home

[@tonyanderson6085]

Veronica and I like the first one!

[@intrigazTV]

Hi guys! Why do you make videos so rarely?

[@SpanishandGo]

Great question - our intention has never been to space our videos out so much, but we've been producing a podcast called "Learn Spanish and Go" which is all in Spanish and comes out weekly. It's to help Spanish learners. You can find it here: spanishandgo.com/podcast We will be publishing more videos again soon though on a more consistent basis. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@sherylintheraw]

I would leave NYC for that 3rd spot. It's beautiful!

[@SpanishandGo]

What was your favorite part of the house? I loved the backyard with the garden and patio.

[@sherylintheraw]

@@SpanishandGo I like the contrast between the front of the property and the garden spaces hidden within plus the kitchen felt airy. I like that it's not compact- you can bring in shelving/pantry/or plants and it you could easily move around 💪. Outdoor spaces makes me feel comfortable and at peace which is what you want your home to embody...right?! Plus I like the authentic Mexican decor in and out, it's beautiful!

[@eduardoanton6434]

More videos in Colimaaa:D

[@cristinaortiz3213]

La segunda por el precio está muy bien

[@kessler003]

Ya quisiera conseguir esa casa en $60k aqui en Puerto Rico.

[@ericspradin6128]

Hola Jim y May. Thanks for video

[@SpanishandGo]

Thank you for watching! Which house did you like best? - May

[@ericspradin6128]

@@SpanishandGo the colima style one

[@SpanishandGo]

@@ericspradin6128 Yeah! It's a beautiful place! The perfect construction style for a hot state like Colima.

[@ericspradin6128]

@@SpanishandGo Im from ohio U.S. and was trying to find the best places in Mexico to live when i feel its time to move

[@ask-mw5hk]

Colima is a small state but it has a lot of amazing activities!☀️🍹🏖

[@peturdobrev1196]

❤👍 Много добре направен клип! Иска ми се да живея в Колима. Голяма красота! Дали ще имам късмет? Поздрави от България

[@juliane_juan_japão]

Que lindo o lugar ☺️🇧🇷🇯🇵

[@saxxwomen]

Pues, claro, cada casa tienen sus ventajas y aunque la tercera es muy antiguo con un estilo tradicional como tal pero en lo personal me interesan más las casas modernas. Por eso la primera casa es la casa o EL HOGAR, por la razón de la piscina y las muebles o acabados. Me la compran, por favor? 🤣

[@rebeccapierson5498]

I liked the second one, especially the price. How is the financing done for people who aren’t residents?

[@Big_Jeff1]

Banks there don't like lending to foreigners so the rates are going to be astronomical. Most buy with cash.

[@rebeccapierson5498]

@@Big_Jeff1 I wonder if you can get a bank in the States to finance a place in Mexico? I’m not in the market right now but who knows what can happen in the future?

[@rebeccapierson5498]

@Galleta de Soda yeah, I wouldn’t even seriously consider it unless I was obtaining citizenship. Or if the place was inexpensive compatibly to the States and it wouldn’t be a big deal to do the process you wrote about.

[@mikeiva3896]

Enjoyed the tour. the third house, what do you think the selling price would be ?

[@SpanishandGo]

Hey Mike! Good question. They're open to offers. We don't know for sure, but I would guess that it'd be around $150-230k. We'd be happy to put you in touch with FEYTE reality though. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@mikeiva3896]

I was just curious but thank you

[@peterr7963]

I think you two may have found your niche: relocation services for gringos wanting to move to Mexico but also understand the need and desire to learn Spanish.

[@elam.203]

4:09 or marry a Mexican 😊🇲🇽Btw the real state ppl reminded me when my mom used to sell condominiums in Mexico when I was little.

[@Bavubuka]

I don't see the Lingoda link you mentioned 🤔

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for pointing that out! Here you go!: bit.ly/Lingoda_SpanishandGo Use code CHANGE110 for $12 off! Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@shr90602]

Hola. We are thinking of moving to Altozano in Colima. Any thoughts about Altozano?

[@SpanishandGo]

May tells me that’s a more well to-do part of town, but other than that she doesn’t know much about it. I’ve never been there personally. Wish we could help more. Best of luck on the move! -Jim

[@shr90602]

@@SpanishandGo Hola Jim. Thanks for getting back to us. We are going I think in April to check it out.

[@erikmmejiamorales3555]

Would you mind sharing the agents info? I'm in california but want to purchase in my home town of La Central, Colima.

[@killuciferalmighty7956]

i like this. show more properties.

[@alexmendez3217]

Didn't even see this yet, but I'd invest here or Cartagena

[@johnp5515]

Colima is the most violent city in the world (statista). I'm impressed that someone who was not born there would even consider moving there. Don't get me wrong, I'm aware that there are good and bad areas and that crime is gang related, but to live it the most violent city on the planet is not at all appealing. Hopefully the Mexicans will do something about the state of their own country.

[@SpanishandGo]

The most violent city in the world, according to the source you mentioned (Statista), is Celaya, Mexico, not Colima. Colima isn’t even in the top 20. www.statista.com/statistics/243797/ranking-of-the-most-dangerous-cities-in-the-world-by-murder-rate-per-capita/

[@BeYuTube]

⁠​⁠@@SpanishandGothat link says Colima is number 1 😂😂

[@journeytospanish3386]

Esta propiedad es un inversión para ustedes? O tienen planes mudarse ? 👀👀

[@Martine1976]

Can you please make the CC font a little bigger?

[@SpanishandGo]

Hi Martine! You can adjust the size of the captions on your computer like this: 1. In the bottom-right of the video player, click Settings. 2. Click Subtitles/CC. 3. Click Options. Thanks for watching. -Jim

[@Martine1976]

@@SpanishandGo Thanks for the tip.

[@davidjones535]

The third house was buy far the best may be a little big but the best .

[@JERios-wv8lx]

I didn"t know you have moved to Mexico. I thought you still were in Puerto Rico. When did you move?

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Hola! We're in PR releasing the videos we recorded during our time in Mexico this winter. More Puerto Rico comming soon!

[@josefinacortez786]

Donde esta exactamente

[@AngelRivera-wp9bg]

Nice

[@nericolon3653]

House #1 🏠

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Nos encantó! -Jim

[@GraceUnlimited89]

Bueno....necesito mudarme a Mexico.

[@randallmendoza1981]

I’ll take the 3d one

[@ryanmckeon6728]

Tercera casa para mi por favor 🙏🏻

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Sí! Está bien grande, ¿verdad? -Jim

[@sethbadal8342]

$61,000 for an awesome house in Mexico!?!?! Why am I still in the US??? My wife has lots of family in Colima!! I need to move their with my family and if you watch any apocalyptic or zombie sickness outbreak type movie Mexico never gets hit and all the Americans run to Mexico lmao but ill already be there!!! Lmao

[@renelopez2244]

I think, I will rent before buying! Sign me up

[@CandyOh1]

Lol Dos por favor!

[@SpanishandGo]

😂

[@disarmsox]

Casas muy lindas y más baratas que in mi país. Mejor clima también.

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Sí! Hay muchas casas bonitas en México. :3 ¿De dónde eres? - May

[@disarmsox]

@@SpanishandGo soy de Inglaterra

[@disarmsox]

@@SpanishandGo casas donde vivo, en mi calle son £250,000 sin parking y no hay mucho sol en este país. Hace frío y tenemos luz baja durante el invierno

[@НикиМур]

Интересно я один здесь русский? ) P.s Gracias para video, es interesante escuchar Anthony )

[@mikhailmamontov2155]

Не один! Правда я из США с корнями из Петербурга. В США испанский язык очень важен поэтому я на этом канале, раньше они неплохо учили для начального уровня.

[@Kevflar]

Thnx for the video. I would love to see (auto generated) Spanish subs though :)

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! But why would you prefer auto generated subtitles over the ones we made sure are accurate? 😅

[@Kevflar]

@@SpanishandGo self made are better ofc! But I prefer Spanish subs over English subs. And since I know how much work it is for you guys I wouldn't wanted to sound ungrateful saying that I would want self generated Spanish subs as well ;)

[@SpanishandGo]

Oh! I didn’t realized that it didn’t have Spanish subtitles. They should be there now! Thanks for watching!

[@geraldrembert8321]

Me gusta la ultima

[@SpanishandGo]

¡A nosotros también! Gracias por vernos. -Jim

[@linking932]

Unfortunately for most of us mexicans that is quite unaffordable, it will take ages to get it paid off, but if you plan to settle down there it wouldn't really be a problem, would it? That's why people would rather get the land only and build without the assistance of an architect and engineers so the price goes down but the final result isn't as beautiful as one of these.

[@SpanishandGo]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a two bedroom, two bathroom new construction house in the US for anywhere near $60k. I thought that was quite reasonable. -Jim

[@linking932]

@@SpanishandGo Yeah but the average mexican earns about $500/month, that if you went to college(so if we want to live in the third house we would have to share the rent with at least 5 other people and we'd be struggling), a lot of people are earning $300/month, and people with no studies less than $200/month. Say we want the first house, doing quick math it'll take 30 years to pay it off, no vacation, no expensive dinners etc etc.

[@SpanishandGo]

@@linking932 Sorry, I misread your first message. Yes, for most Mexicans these houses would take a long time to pay off. But a 30-year mortgage is also common in the US. People in the US tend to earn more than people in Mexico, but houses are also considerably more expensive. -Jim

[@juniorpineda4151]

160,000 dollars? How do people in mexico afford to buy a house like that with how much money they make over there

[@SpanishandGo]

Most people don’t buy a house like that. Most families live together and rent or buy a house more like the second one we showed. And they’ll finance that over 30 years. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@JoseRamirez-ln9ni]

Im from colima vile de Alvarez

[@colleen5671]

I love the casa antigua but it is too large for me. I also want some land to have more pets. Already have my permanente

[@rriqueno]

Are you moving to Mexico?

[@SpanishandGo]

No, we’re back in Puerto Rico now. But we will be more nomadic again soon. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@eyeofventure]

Si😀😀

[@terrariman]

Ya vinieron a subir todo a mi barrio la Gentrificación se esta volviendo un problema grave, espero no vengan más.

[@SpanishandGo]

¿Quien vino y dónde? Fuimos a tres barrios distintos en Colima en este video. Colima sigue siendo de los estados más económicos para vivir en toda la República.

[@jerryenriquez7654]

Good luck trying to sell a property in Colima now

[@SpanishandGo]

We’re not selling or buying. But hey, you could probably get a discount on mostly places there atm. 😅

[@tonymejia2497]

24k pesos a month seems pretty steep for Colima.

[@hasonpoy]

Que es loco, es que puedo entendar cuando hablan en espanol. Sin embargo, yo todavia tienendo problemas con hablando espanol. Obviamente, puedo escribir y leer en espanol, es solamente hablando que necessito ayudar para alguien. Que hago?

[@travisashley2904]

The first house was way too ‘modern’ looking, but the third house was beautiful.

[@lapasiondesermaestradowles5711]

Say price in American dollars

[@SpanishandGo]

The price in US currency is on the screen for every house we showed. "USD" is the official currency of the United States. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@Countryboy78]

Can you drink the water

[@impulsesystems]

You can but should you? Water quality depends strongly on your location, so it is difficult to generalize. Many people drink filtered water in their houses or buy garafones [large 19 liter bottles] of purified water. In the state of Guanajuato, we use carbon filters [like Berkey] or reverse osmosis filters. We also capture rainwater, which can be much cleaner than town or well water. There are labs that can analyze water samples. Saludos!

[@Countryboy78]

@Galleta de Soda did you just ask who drinks tap water basically about 90% of people I know

[@Countryboy78]

@Galleta de Soda okay you got to be trolling me there's no way you're serious

[@hombre.sabio701]

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