We Moved to Mexico in 2024 to Build Our Home & Retire

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[@changeisalways4839]

Wow Cartess, you never fail us..thank you again, this was amazing. I saw you when you put your glasses at the end of your nose, walking into that first room…

[@Foxfirebrown1234]

Do not contact Pedro until this couple's house is completed & they tell us later on if they are still satisfied. Stay away from all parts of Mexico!

[@dianacook6337]

@@changeisalways4839 those eye glasses were stylish. Loved them!

[@dianacook6337]

@@Foxfirebrown1234 I’m sorry you have a much different opinion or experience of Mexico. We have many friends here they have built homes, bought older & newer homes and rented. Many, many have and are having wonderful experiences here in Merida. Pedro has many very happy clients living in homes he has built. It is true you must be very careful who you work with and trust. As you should anywhere you live in the world. Wishing you much happiness.

[@nancypatino5029]

@@Foxfirebrown1234hater . we going to do what we want . we don’t need your negative vives

[@cindyk3076]

Nice chat with the couple building their home! Pedro is quite nice and I'm glad they found him, it looks like he does very nice work.

[@dianacook6337]

Pedro’s quality of work has been outstanding thus far. We are at the house build very often. Pedro really listens to what we want and need. Pedro and all of Grupo Alpe 34 have been excellent to work with. We have a lot of peace of mind to work with a company that has been fair, professional and ethical. We remain very thankful. We are also grateful to be here in Merida with loving and kind people. The culture and respect for family is exemplary.

[@jodibraun6383]

This looks like a beautiful floor plan! I hope we get to see it again once it's finished!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

We'll be showcasing as it progresses along.

[@crazyworld2570]

This channel has me reconsidering my choice of where I want to buy. As soon as people hear the word Mexico, they're turned off, but this channel shows you can't believe everything you hear. This channel is showing people there are other options besides the Dominican republic which is becoming really expensive.

[@thepassportlife]

I was really thinking of moving to DR too.

[@crazyworld2570]

@thepassportlife What was the deal breaker for you?

[@thepassportlife]

@@crazyworld2570 Just hearing someone give you the facts. I will rent for awhile and look around.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Mexico is absolutely amazing.

[@Foxfirebrown1234]

Crazy world, slow down. Let's wait until this house is completely built & the couple is in for at least six months. I guarantee you, more money outside that contract will be demanded. I guarantee that the contract this lovely couple has is not worth the paper it is written on! Mexico laws are so different from the US. They are very tricky in all areas of Mexico. Stay far away!

[@jameswilson1522]

Incredible ! Cortez , you are REALLY becoming a legend in locating quality real estate ! Thank God For you brother.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

I appreciate your kind words

[@MemeHam123]

Yep! When I’m ready to build, it has to be Pedro!!!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Amen!

[@pedrorodriguez9634]

🙏

[@dianacook6337]

Absolutely.

[@changeisalways4839]

Pedro is a great builder wow

[@lorenacuevasduarte]

@@pedrorodriguez9634como me puedo contactar con usted?

[@thepassportlife]

We need to this information, thanks Cartess.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@millynewson91]

I love the greenery. This is a beautiful area.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Me too :)

[@i4g8t]

Great video! I will continue to watch for updates. I want a lot :)

[@marlarichardson2970]

Pedro..got my attention with the Flat Flat, no stairs in the homes!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

I loved that. spot

[@lolasvow3732]

Can’t wait to see it completed

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

I'm excited too

[@dianacook6337]

@@lolasvow3732 we can’t wait either ❤️

[@dianacook6337]

UPDATE We are very close to completion.

[@metooo710]

Its good to see elderly couples being able to retire abroad into other countries where its more affordable and can make ends meet.

[@bernstin6846]

The second house is fabulous

[@dianacook6337]

We agree. The second house is amazing!!! It is more amazing in person. Once the house is furnished and the landscaping is complete it will be even more spectacular. We are looking forward to seeing this house occupied with the family that had Pedro build it.

[@angeldavis9077]

Cortez, I love this video. I look forward to speaking to you about future plans. I thank God for you and what you do.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Thank you so much :)

[@ibelieveinjesuschrist8911]

this is awesome! good job

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shayscott7498]

Very good interview and information.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Much appreciated! Glad it is helpful.

[@dennisjones2776]

When we worked with a realtor in Merida, I asked upfront what is your fee and who was responsible for paying those fees. As the buyer, we didn't pay realtors fees. The seller did.

[@dianacook6337]

You are correct. Yes that is customary. We ran into some different experiences.

[@nancypatino5029]

thank you for your video was things to buy in merida , now i think is better outside merida thanks

[@peterbedford2610]

Rent for a year and get to know locals. And then get a good notary.

[@FrontlineNewsToday]

Not including the price was odd. Assuming it’s expensive & similar pricing as US.

[@dianacook6337]

@@FrontlineNewsToday we didn’t want to reveal our personal financial details on fb. However, I can confidently say building is less than in the USA and definitely less than California where we came from. The reality is that some people choose to add on things, which would affect the price. Some people will stay in budget that was agreed upon with Pedro. There are so many factors that determine the price of the house build. It will vary person to person. What is it that you want? What is it that you need? Where do you want to live? Location, location, location. Do you need or want more or less land? Do you want a 2 story or a house on one level home? How many bedrooms do you want? Do you want a large house, or a small house? Do you want a pool? What size, a dipping pool, large pool or something in between? Finishes; cabinetry, stone, tile flooring, & fixtures. Selection and prices vary. All of these things affect the price. Another thing that affects the price of house is cost of materials. Those cost keep rising. The builder has no control over that. Thankfully Pedro has not come back to us saying he needs more money for those type of cost and we are pretty sure he won’t. You might even find a ‘cheaper’ builder. Anyone can promise you they will build for X amount of money and in X amount of time. Don’t believe everything that is said to you. Do your own due diligence. You have to decide if cheaper means forfeit of quality. You have to decide if cheaper means you can trust your builder. You have to decide if cheaper will cost you more in the middle and the end of your build. You have to decide if cheaper means who you choose a builder that doesn’t run off with your money or does not complete your build. I would caution you be careful when choosing cheaper. I would also caution that you investigate everyone you are considering working with before committing. We used a reputable attorney to do that for us before moving forward. We chose Pedro. He already has completed homes with families that are satisfied living in their homes in Blanca. We were able to go into some of these homes and see how his construction was and also view his completed homes. He has a good reputation. He has other homes besides ours in mid construction. He also might have completed homes for sale. You just need to ask him. What I’m trying to say there are a lot variables to consider. To get YOUR price of a home built by Pedro sit down with him. Talk to him. See what you both come up with. Price & Terms. See what you both can comfortably agree too. Don’t make assumptions or listen to gossip or hear say. I personally feel in order to make an intelligent decision you must sit face to face with everyone you are considering working with before deciding. Don’t jump from person to person. This will allow you to be informed. These are just our suggestions after researching a lot. You don’t know what you don’t know. Wishing everyone makes the best decisions for yourself and your circumstances.

[@Nunyabiz2219]

It's hard to see the potential in this state but it would be great to come back cartess when they are closer to completion. The idea sounds good tho 😊

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

We'll have and see regular updates.

[@dianacook6337]

UPDATE Our house is very close to completion. We are on schedule.

[@anthonydavis7151]

great show Bro that's not bad. not bad at all.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Glad you liked it.

[@bernstin6846]

Lots of light

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Sii

[@MaryReina-z5l]

Very exciting ❤🎉

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

❤🎉

[@crazyworld2570]

The lady mentioned about buying a house and giving the money to the seller to pay the loan off. When I bought my house in Panama, that’s what I had to do. Everything went smoothe . There was a group chat created on WhatsApp with me, my lawyer, the sellers and the real estate agents. We sent texts about all the transactions being made , the utilities being paid, the transfer of money to accounts , taxes paid . All documents were all visible in the chat. The process was very smooth.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Congrats on your purchase

[@crazyworld2570]

@MoveAbroadandThrive Thank you.

[@dianacook6337]

@@crazyworld2570 there is a lot of fraud here in the Yucatán. We had plenty of red flags and a Notario and our personal Attorney that advised us not to buy that particular house.

[@cpeeps430]

It will be amazing if this is done by January. It looks more like April maybe. 😄

[@dianacook6337]

we have faith in our builders that the house will be completed on schedule. Tenemos fe en nuestros constructores de que la casa se completará a tiempo.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

I can't wait to see the final product ... Exciting :)

[@dianacook6337]

if anyone would like our personal lawyers information we would be happy to provide this information to you. Si alguien desea información sobre nuestros abogados personales, estaremos encantados de proporcionársela.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Thank you and Rick for letting me hang out with ya'll... It's appreciated!

[@dianacook6337]

@@MoveAbroadandThrive we thank you!

[@sashaz808]

@dianacook6337 what are the lot dimensions, 12x30?

[@dianacook6337]

@@sashaz808 it’s 420 m2 I’m not sure the other dimensions. The house is 225 m2 Hope that helps

[@gaby-gabs2713]

Yes! Interview with Pedro. Does he work with an arquitec?

[@pedrorodriguez9634]

Hello I’m Pedro, Grupo Alpe (my company) has his architect

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Yes

[@dianacook6337]

@@gaby-gabs2713 yes he works with an Architect.

[@dianacook6337]

Si. Yes

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

:)

[@Easylifeabroad]

How can Pedro be contacted without jumping through all the hoops ? Facebook? IG? Linked in?

[@dianacook6337]

@ will make the connection. Get back to you probably tomorrow

[@mariajoseolivas8610]

AMERICANS purchasing homes in ALAMOS SONORA...There is a very well known realtor who's father put this little town on the map 50/60 years ago..this woman is not honest at all. She would ask you to sign blank pages to "speed up the notarization process"- what she does is---- with these blank pages, she drafts Power of Attorney in the event of your demise, making herself the Executor of your Estate..... She keeps all the furniture and the home!!!- She did this to my husband and we caught her on time after speaking with a Mexican attorney. She has been in jail and owns several properties in town because of her thievery. Be aware...

[@lettruthprevail9820]

I wonder if those nice sliding doors cost what they are charging for them in California

[@cancroat-darylporter4881]

Almost an hour video and Pedro addresses lot resale prices but their house total ?? Cuanto ?

[@dianacook6337]

The cost of houses are very individual. It really varies to your design, size of house you want, lot size and the finishes you choose. Also, if you add on extras or not. We didn’t disclose what we are paying because some things should be personal. However, you can contact Pedro and tell him what you want, what your budget is and have a discussion regarding your specific goals.

[@rennie2611]

What’s the price point

[@Rich_V777]

my main concern is security, hear so much about the cartels running things everywhere, thanks for the info, I hope all goes well for you 👍

[@dianacook6337]

Thank you Rich. True there are parts of Mexico we would not entertain living in. This goes for several places in the USA or anywhere in the world for that matter. Merida was our choice mainly because it is very safe. It goes without saying wherever you are you must be vigilant and be careful.

[@ThePugdaddy21]

Good informative content. Like anywhere there’s a bunch of crooks in Mexican real estate. You really got to stay on your toes down here. I just bought a house in Querétaro and had it financed through BBVA. 10% down at 90 % financed for 20 years. My payment is 35570 pesos a month which translates to about 1600 US with today’s current dollar to peso. I’m thinking that when Trump takes charge we might see 28 pesos to the the dollar. By next year I think we could see 35 to one.

[@zoilajereb8305]

Not alone. Should be solution to this.

[@humbertolopez4768]

I baught 10 lots on diferent áreas telchac puerto,chabihau

[@luzfelipe2964]

I don’t like that all the surrounding areas is a tall cement wall no openings for the wind to feel and that cement holds heat turning the inside into a oven

[@turnovertheleaf5505]

Pedro is the man! 👏 Edit 1: Pedro has a woman partner 👀

[@dianacook6337]

Sí. Grupo Alpe 34 es un equipo maravilloso y profesional con el que trabajar. Yes. Grupo Alpe 34 is a wonderful and professional team to work with.

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

He is awesome

[@Mad-Angel-1980]

I would like to know why they chose Merida instead other places less hot and hunting Mexico

[@dianacook6337]

We are from Southern California, the high desert. We love the heat. We love living in summer type environment all year long. In the high desert in summer we can and do get temperatures up to 113 F. We really like the heat. We do not like the cold. This is just our personal preference. Our adjustment is to the humidity as we are from a very dry climate. With all that being said, we are acclimating well here. Speaking only for us, we do like the weather. The rain, thunder, clouds are all things we enjoy. And of course the abundance of sunshine. Bonus is being close to the Ocean as well as close to the City of Merida. I know, I know, to each their own. I hope this answered your question.

[@maggietravels7969]

Im moving to Europe

[@10MBorLess]

It's hard to build a home in mexico if you depend on other people even if you know the builder heck even if they are related to you its not the best idea if you are not on premises checking the work getting done

[@Jojoisout]

Wow😮

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

:)

[@joegrice6586]

Hey man - I really enjoy your videos I’m going to be moving there in early 2026 to Guanajuato. Is there anyway that you could help me get set up and find a place between 12000-20000 pesos per month? I have friends in the area I’ll be moving from Birmingham, Alabama. I’ll compensate you for helping and just giving me some advice on the area if you could do that. Let me know how I can reach out to you directly. Thanks!

[@BuwnyCinnamon]

The second home is terrible, that's a restaurant, not a home. Architecturally it makes me weep, send the architect back to school, they also have an echoing issue due to the high ceiling. they better be thinking about improving acoustics.

[@hollandriaescobar901]

I absolutely dislike the second home. I thought there would be a wow factor but was disappointed. I dislike the concept in the bathroom and the tile choices.

[@E-ticket562]

are these european americans legal?