Should I buy or rent a home in Lake Chapala?
If you have not spent a lot of time in Lake Chapala, you should rent before even thinking about buying. We asked expats there about the buy vs. rent decision...
"I continue to housesit in the same home I have for the past 10 years. There are many housesitting opportunities here for people considering moving to Lake Chapala," said a member in Lake Chapala, Mexico.
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"We purchased a home... Buying is easy but selling is a challenge so they say... Ours went well and we have moved over 20 times in our marriage so buying and selling homes is not new to us... One serious recommendation is to get an attorney to look over the papers and assist in closing. Realtors here run from great to not so and having a knowledgeable third set of eyes makes the process painless," remarked another expat who made the move to Ajijic, Mexico.
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Should I buy or rent a home in Lake Chapala?
If you live in Lake Chapala, newcomers to Lake Chapala would love to hear your answer to this question.