tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64280237032498504832026-10-10T01:19:28.301-05:00Adventures of an American couple moving to Mexico. Selling Real Estate in the Yucatan Peninsula, understanding the local culture, hanging out on the beaches, bars and local attractions here in Mahahual.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06668248354371641547noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428023703249850483.post-59864616304352798422014-05-19T22:27:00.000-05:002014-05-19T22:27:13.996-05:00

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Never in our wildest dreams did we think that we would ever leave Chelem, however, I guess we are gypsies at heart and have just sold our home and are in the process of moving to the Costa Maya, Mahahual to be exact.&nbsp; Here is a little blurb, telling you more about our new town: <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

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Well, folks.....even though I never thought we would do it, we are putting our personal home up for sale.&nbsp; We have put a lot of love and work into this home, so this is a bit&nbsp; bittersweet for both Doug and I. After our summer of traveling and new experiences, we have decided that we have one more dream left in us, we want to move to the Caribbean.&nbsp; We have found a beautiful small

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This is an unbelievable price reduction on a BRAND NEW HOME! Are you dreaming of a slower lifestyle in sunny Mexico? This is a must see, it is new construction, not a reno and offers spectacular views and a large outside living area. There are 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths, large kitchen with cabinets and a 16 sq meter pool. The American style kitchen and dining area open directly to the

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Wow!&nbsp; It's been awhile since I've had a chance to blog, where has the time gone? Summer is gone and Fall is here, though there isn't much of a difference here in Chelem.....still warm and sunny. These photos are from a benefit that was done in Chelem by Artistas de la Playa.&nbsp; It is a group of artists that provide free art classes for the local children.&nbsp; They have opened up shop

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This has been a week of holidays here in Chelem.&nbsp; Monday was Children's Day, Tuesday was Labor Day (holiday for professionals, banks, lawyers office etc. were closed.&nbsp; And then Thursday, low and behold is one more holiday, this one if for concrete workers, so supposedly none of them worked.&nbsp; I want to give you a few pictures of my backyard in the past week or so and then show

Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06668248354371641547noreply@blogger.com7Yucalpetén - Chelem, Yucatán, Mexico21.279137394108709 -89.76928710937520.329834394108708 -91.032714609375 22.228440394108709 -88.505859609375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428023703249850483.post-70059985468334901712012-01-23T16:03:00.014-06:002012-01-25T17:47:50.696-06:00

One of the things that I love the most about our job is meeting great people! Every time we are getting ready to meet new people I always wonder, what are they going to be like? Will they like me? Will I like them? Will they love Chelem like I do? I have to honestly say my feelings get a bit hurt if they don't love my little village.A few years ago I started corresponding with a client from

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We get many questions from our Mayan Living friends and clients about how we celebrate holidays in Mexico. Doug and I have been very lucky to find some wonderful friends in our little village and we all have started our own traditions in Chelem.Jack and Barbara are a wonderful couple that bought a house from us a few years back and have become some of our closest friends. Every year they hold a

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The past week has been a calorie laden one for those of us from the US. After having a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, I felt that I should try and walk off a few of the pounds that I probably gained. This was my favorite pic from this morning:The weather may be getting chilly back home, but it's always nice here in paradise!Have a great weekend, Thanksgiving pictures will be posted soon! And

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TGIF! Here it is a week before American Thanksgiving, that means the Christmas holidays are right around the corner. Here in the Yucatan I am having trouble getting into the spirit, sunny days and blue skies have lulled me into thinking that it is still summer.Yesterday was "bill paying" day for us, that meant heading into Progreso to take care of business and then hanging out for a little fun.

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Now that the weather is cooling off some up north, it's time to start dreaming of the good life south of the border! I remember being back home in Delaware, there was a nip in the air, the leaves were turning and I was dreaming of sun-drenched beaches in Mexico. Our thoughts were turning to Mexico, margaritas and warm days relaxing in the sun.Is that your dream too? Here at Mayan Living we

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For those thinking of making the move to the Yucatan here are a few reasons:Mexico is the US' closest neighbor to the south, here you can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle for less.Enjoy your life in your dream home on the beach or a glorious colonial in the heart of Merida. Looking for seclusion and privacy? Take a peek at some of the smaller villages located around Merida.We who live at the beach

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I just came back from a beach walk with the dogs. Today is one of those days that dreams are made of, golden sunshine, lapis blue skies and emerald green waters. The day reminds me of all that I have to be thankful of. The temp here today is 81 degress and the humidity is at 60%. I checked to see what it was like in other areas, Calgary AB it is a chilly 45 degrees (7 celsius) , Victoria BC,

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I had posted these comments on a website a year and a half ago and just saw them again today. I wanted to comment on what things are the same and what has changed, so here goes....Want to Retire south of the border? Read what is being said:According to Fortune Magazine : "...leaving the U.S. can be a way to double your retirement dollar. Pick the

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Whether your dream is to live a in breathtaking colonial home with tropical gardens, to finally have that place on the beach watching the tides ebb and flow, or a historical hacienda with land&nbsp; for horses, cattle and crops, the Yucatan is likely to be the place for you! The Yucatan is full of the gentle Mayan culture, here men stand up when a woman enters the room, still open car doors for

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Over and over again clients and friends ask me what do I do in my free time. First of all, I don't get a lot of free time, owning a company, marketing, managing employees, getting listings and the regular household stuff doesn't allow us to do much. However one of the things that we always try to fit in is the Funky Market at Taco Maya. The owners of Taco Maya, Paul and Carol, were some of the

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For the past couple of months we have been traveling back and forth from Chelem to the Caribbean side of the Yucatan. As those of you who follow this blog know we used to live in both Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel. Times changed and both places got too busy for our laid-back life style. We eventually found our little piece of paradise in the state of Yucatan in a small town named Chelem.

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The house where we live has 6 gorgeous coconut palm trees, two in the small front yard and four in the larger back. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful gardener who helps me keep my yard clean and racked up as well as regularly bringing me lots of cuttings from local plants. She has that special gift of breaking off a twig, sticking it in the sand, watering it and it grows. Betty (Bet tay)

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Every few days we head over to Progreso to check out the sights, go to the local fruit and vegetable market and just look at the treasures in general. I love going to the market and buying flowers for the house. I can usually pick up a great bouquet for about $5 US. I love seeing the exotic Bird of Paradise flowers, Ginger blossoms and more mixed in with the more conventional Sun Flowers and

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As I am watching the weather back in the states and chatting with clients, I am counting my blessings that I am here in Chelem and not back home! Just in case some of you need some motivation to "come on down," here are a few pictures of plants in my yard today. As I am writing this it is 80 degrees sitting on my terrace with a nice balmy breeze off the Gulf blowing.I have fallen in love with

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While the rest of the world is talking about how unsafe it is in Mexico those of us living here continue on as normal, no fear, no more precautions than back in the US. Yes, there are problems here, name me a country without any........... As I just read on another blog, it would be the same as telling people not to shop at a grocery store because one bad piece of fruit must surely mean that

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