With an Estimated Cost of Living That is 30 Percent Less Than in the States, Budget-Conscious Homebuyers are Looking South to Mexico
Calafia, Baja Calif. (PRWEB) November 17, 2008 -- Early retirement, a lower cost of living and being able to maintain your lifestyle while watching your wallet are all reasons why American buyers have turned to Mexican real estate especially in our struggling economy, said Max Katz, sales director at Calafia Condos Resort and Villas, a new community in Baja California. Once considered to be a well-kept secret, the significantly lower cost of living in Mexico paired with great home values are attracting Americans south of the border who want a great home and a rich lifestyle at a fraction of the cost. Overall, the cost of living in Mexico is about 30 percent less than in the U.S., he said.
"Golf here is cheaper than compared to the U.S.,'' said Bob Dawson who moved to Mexico 13 years ago with his wife Carol. "The food is good too. In fact, just the other day I bought a delicious thick rib eye steak for only $5. Ocean fishing here is excellent and it is quite easy and cheap to rent a boat for a day excursion.''
The Dawsons moved to Mexico 13 years ago so that Bob could retire five years sooner. They now own a home at Calafia Condos Resort and Villas (http://www.calafiacondos.com/), which is only 30 minutes south of the international border. The favorite part of their home is the great ocean view and they can even watch whales migrating from the balcony.The Dawsons lived in Orange County, Calif., before moving to Baja, and Bob says he still frequently visits family in San Diego and that his wife goes back across the border once a week.
Beth and Heni Suri are another American couple who moved to Mexico to enjoy the affordable lifesyle. The Suris also contemplated on buying in Costa Rica before ultimately deciding on Baja California."We chose Baja because of the great lifestyle and the fact that we are still close to friends and family,'' said Heni Suri. "We bought a home with an ocean view at a third of the price of what you would get in California.''The value of Mexican real estate for the estimated 76 million Americans expected to retire in the next 10 years may be like gold to a miner.
According to a study released recently by Americans for Secure Retirement, the next wave of retirees will have a higher risk of outliving their financial assets and will have to reduce their standard of living significantly. For those looking to maintain their standard of living well into their silver years, the answer might be in Mexico.
Ron and Gail Coronato of Carefree, Ariz., both 62 years old, are one such couple who wasn't able to afford a beach home in the U.S. so instead looked to purchase in Baja California.
by: Charleston Daily Mail |