04 November 2007

The Offer, The Hunt, The Big Steps


As selling my house on Laguna Bacalar in Mexico ( see the photo gallery on my site) begins to gather steam, my hunt to sell, perhaps then buy, real estate is somewhat different than the US equivalent. In the middle I shall have to move countries and that is no small decision nor chore. For now I continue to use real estate sites on the 'Net to get an idea of what is available to rent in the US or in Merida. The sites with the best pictures and most information win. It is almost like getting to visit -- almost -- when the pictures are used at least vaguely well.

Since Miami-Dade County is one greatest possibilities in the US, the sub-prime mortgage crisis and credit squeeze will be a blessing for me in either renting or buying. Miami is one of the bubbles that burst but remains a livable city with an aura of fun about it. Lower prices will help since living in America requires waking up in the American Dream just to survive.

In the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and, of all places, Portugal, GMAC real estate offers Premiere Service agents and offers its Elegant Homes like this California beauty for 3.5 million dollars -- not pesos.

Forbes recently listed so many places hit worst by the mortgage debacle that are now more affordable choices for retirees. We shall see how long I remain here, how long it takes to sell and how easy it is to move countries yet again.




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