tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post8392347629863163881..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: san miguel stewSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-47649032372108302732011-07-27T22:44:45.326-05:002011-07-27T22:44:45.326-05:00I doubt a real estate purchase is in my future. M...I doubt a real estate purchase is in my future. My wanderlust has not yet abated.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-23883846131229533592011-07-27T19:34:31.667-05:002011-07-27T19:34:31.667-05:00I don't know this for a fact, but I think SMA ...I don't know this for a fact, but I think SMA probably suffered its own mini real estate bubble and is now (painfully) settling out from that process. I was amazed at the number of properties for sale when we were there. <br /><br />And even if that isn't correct, SMA's real estate market has to be more closely tied to the fortunes of the NOB real estate market than almost any other place in Mexico, save, perhaps, for a few beach resorts like Los Cabos. With many Gringos under water in their NOB houses, or lacking the equity kicker they had once hoped for, the money to deploy into Mexican real estate is not what it used to be. <br /><br />So I'd be very very deliberate about buying a property in SMA. In fact, I think I'd be inclined to rent until the market clears a bit more. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where we are quite dismayed at what appears to be further softening in our own Boston real estate market. Sell now and rent? Hmmmmm.....</i><br /><br />P.S. I too am a fountain pen user. And I even refill it with bulk ink. No tidy cartridges for me. LOLKim Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-61824801774529578422011-07-26T21:47:08.737-05:002011-07-26T21:47:08.737-05:00I have started to draft a post several times. Unt...I have started to draft a post several times. Until I concluded I really am not qualified to give advice in this area. I would give you a link to better advice, but every source I have read simply raises more questions. And that business at Tenacatita did not help.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82931785097006032182011-07-26T20:52:08.757-05:002011-07-26T20:52:08.757-05:00At one time I asked about property ownership in M...At one time I asked about property ownership in Mexico by Americans or other foreigners. You said you would devote a column to it. When news is slow, (if ever), <br />do a bit of explaining.<br /> NitaNita Laughlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-56921783720612005262011-07-26T19:22:15.992-05:002011-07-26T19:22:15.992-05:00My fountain pen and my hand gun are equally enscon...My fountain pen and my hand gun are equally ensconced in my hands.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-29031288473286705502011-07-26T19:15:31.985-05:002011-07-26T19:15:31.985-05:00I would love to see what is behind those big doors...I would love to see what is behind those big doors. But I doubt my financial statement would get me into the copper sink store, let alone the house.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-47554327435520839842011-07-26T19:01:12.534-05:002011-07-26T19:01:12.534-05:00Cudos for the fountain pen. Penmanship and even t...Cudos for the fountain pen. Penmanship and even the English language is going by the wayside. I am with you, do what makes you happy!<br /><br />P.S. there are some pretty awesome fountain pens out there....well balanced and fun using. Keep up the good work Steve. <br />San Miguel sounds like a lot of fun.... visually attractive to me. MarilynMarilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-56727525798138148752011-07-26T18:25:42.808-05:002011-07-26T18:25:42.808-05:00No not buying but the history to these big old bui...No not buying but the history to these big old buildings alluring.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-1427938735321335392011-07-26T16:34:46.341-05:002011-07-26T16:34:46.341-05:00Apparently, it is one large building -- formerly a...Apparently, it is one large building -- formerly a great house. I am not certain if the shops have always been up front. Are you interesting in buying?Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-91535157019839704312011-07-26T16:29:18.751-05:002011-07-26T16:29:18.751-05:00I always wondered what that place was, Noah's ...I always wondered what that place was, Noah's Ark. Is it a house? It just looks like a bunch of empty buildings.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-53069261359596254292011-07-26T15:16:33.610-05:002011-07-26T15:16:33.610-05:00It is true. But I do most of my writing outside. ...It is true. But I do most of my writing outside. While the images are fresh. Before the ocean brine ate my little Sony, I would take it along to prepare drafts. But it died two years ago and my HP is simply too large. My big problem is my penmanship is terrible, At work I often had to call my secretary in to decipher my notes.<br /><br />As for writing instruments -- no pencils. But I do use (get ready for it) a fountain pen.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-16286728862158185982011-07-26T14:37:27.451-05:002011-07-26T14:37:27.451-05:00Babs DID out you - I CANNOT believe you would be w...Babs DID out you - I CANNOT believe you would be working in longhand. Do you sharpen up a bunch of #2 pencils like Hemingway - he had an excuse - no computers, laptops, ipads, or any other pixel pusher. Come on hombre tell me it ain't so!blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-89805320975256196572011-07-26T09:34:26.948-05:002011-07-26T09:34:26.948-05:00I wonder who may have reenforced that method?I wonder who may have reenforced that method?Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-19244429214412045582011-07-26T06:29:54.654-05:002011-07-26T06:29:54.654-05:00Longhand?! I cannot believe this. What are you, a ...Longhand?! I cannot believe this. What are you, a caveman? Jeez.Felipe Zapatahttp://unseenmoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com