Hello Everyone, The new video has been up for about 24 hours now and I just wanted to thank everyone for watching and for being so incredibly kind with your comments on Jim's new effort as he portrays my life and Rudy's life here in Vallarta. It truly is my pleasure to answer each and every one of you who ask questions or just pop on to say Hi! The response on the last video (with over 1 million 100 thousand hits) was wonderful. I have met some great people in the past two years that have moved here and reached out to me and have now become good friends. I am in my 13th year in Mexico and hope that my life continues to inspire you and show you that in my world, my budget works so well and allows me to use what I save to continue to travel and support my favorite charities. Francine
You have definitely inspired me to move to PV one day or somewhere like Costa Rico. I love your apt is very nice not big or little just perfect. You look great as well I believe living in the US people tend to aged faster.
Thank you soo very much Francine. I am Canadian and was just in PV in October 2023. love PV and do you have a car? the roads look like they amy be hard on a car. Can you share the address so when I come down I can go and view the area. Much appreciation.
@@sandraalexcaemoren6813 Hi Sandra, I had a car until 2019 when it started to show the wear and tear of the cobblestones and the heat. When it came to having major transmission work done or buying a new car, I chose to not have one. I mostly alk to everything and occasionally take Uber's or the bus. Please email me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com when you come and we can meet up for sure. I have met sooooo many nice people from the first video and the ones who moved here have become good friends.
When my son and I were in PV in January, I kept my eyes peeled for Francine- just in case I could let her know how much I loved the last video she was featured in. "I want for nothing" - sigh- love it!
Let me know next time you are in Vallarta. I'd love to meet you! I can always be reached at brittonfrancine@gmail.com. We can meet up for coffee for sure at the place featured on the first video.
How fantastic, Francine! I am so happy for you! We chatted a bit online after your other video. My husband and I are coming down on the 25th of this month with many clothes etc for a couple days to check-in to our 2 month rental, then on the 1st for our permanent move....will have to find another place after June but it will be a lot easier when we are there. I hope to meet you sometime, I love your excitement and great energy! Have a great time in your new place! 😊 Hugs, Joe
Hi Joe, I would love to meet you! Just shoot me an email after you arrive and get settled in. My office is on one of the nicest streets in town with a great cafe next door. My email is brittonfrancine@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you and so happy you found a great place!
Very good video! My wife and I appreciate the time and effort put into your videos to educate couples on what it is like to visit Puerto Vallarta and the qualifications to live there. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching. I really enjoyed working with Jim and his amazing talent for making the two wonderful videos he did with me. So happy you enjoyed the two videos on my live and lifestyle in Puerto Vallarta.
You could see in the video how Francine's face was just beaming! She was truly in her "Happy Place". My future Social Security income will be enough to afford to live in such a place. I would also be able to rent out my house for much more than my mortgage, giving me additional income. But this neighborhood is 8 blocks from the beach! I'm not living that close to any beach right now. Add in the fact that PV is farther south so they don't have the chillier winters that places farther north like Southern California have. It's making PV a much more desirable place to live in my mind right now. Thanks for posting this video!
Thanks for watching Bill! I highly recommend you visiting, make sure you like it and then let us help you find a great place. Weather really is amazing. We are on the same latitude as Hawaii and have the exact same weather! Elle Decor Magazine just named it in the 10 ten best cities in the world, we beat out Venice and Santorini! And... Vallarta was just named the #2 best spot in the WORLD to retire by Conde Nast.
@@francinebritton5939 I love it! I will definitely visit before making the move to see if it's what I'm looking for. I'm also looking to volunteer to help out those in need. I'm sure there are many organizations I can look into there in order to do that. I have a saying: "Service is a gift we give ourselves." One really can't help but get a sense of fulfillment helping out those in need.
One of the things I would like to see you ask about as you’re talking to people is what their end of life plans are. I know it seems to be kind of a taboo subject but I see all of these people in their late 60s and 70s moving overseas Weather it be Southeast Asia Mexico Costa Rica. What are their plans for end of life? Do they have family in the US? They’re going to go back and live with when they’re unable to take care of themselves? Are they going to move into some kind of retirement center overseas? Do they plan on just dying overseas Being cremated or buried there? I would be really interested to kind of get a feel for what the people who have already gone there think
Actually in the first video we made, I wanted to put this in and we decided not to. About 5 years ago, I bought a cremation plan from Funeraria Celis with my request to be cremated and the remains picked up by a relative. They have many options and two locations in Vallarta and do everything for you. I also have many things in place for if I need a nursing home, hospice care, and my end-of-life resuscitation documents with my wishes stated. People die here every day. Celis will handle everything including asking how many copies of my death certificate my relatives want. A great resource for information is to go on the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic website and download all their end of life forms! That's what I initially did. The plan with Celis was $1000 USD. I got it about 5 years ago.
Nice to see that you explain Mexico's income requirements and the types of visa that a person needs. So many channels leave that information out. Even with this great video, yes this pleasant lady has a monthly budget of $1,125. a month but her income is over twice that and that's a requirement for permanent residence. Many thanks.
The income requirements for permanent residency just went way up. A single person now needs to prove over $6000 USD per month in income in order to live here permanently. I was lucky to come 14 years ago when this requirement was 1/3 of this. I am well known in the community and still live on this budget as I have a landlord who has not raised my rent and I shop and live in a Mexican Colonia. Big difference between my lifestyle and the new requirements.
Hola Francine! Fun to see you on here again! I'm actually taking class with you right now! Small world. Glad you love your new place. You are a great ambassador for enjoying life in PV! ;)
That's soooo cool. Thank you for the lovely compliment. This is the second one we made in 2022 the first one was 2020 and I've got a mask on duiring the height of covid. The one I describe in my class is the first video that much to my surprise has 1 million, two hundred thousand views. I love Vallarta and am now in my 13th year. So happy that you are also taking my classes. And thank you for the lovely compliment. Jim Kellet is a real pro when it comes to making videos for his LivingOverseas TV channel. He worked in TV and Film and as a photojournalist for many years and the quality (especially the first video) he made of me is outstanding as is his editing ability.
Hi there, We filmed this a year ago and this July, I turn 72. Life is really good here and with living simply and eating all the fresh fruits, vegetables, and daily seafood right out of the ocean, it leads to a healthy lifestyle. I still walk every day and start my day with a walk on the malecon to enjoy the ocean! All is well and thank you for your kind, kind words.
That is the coolest thing! Make sure you sent it to them! They were sooooo happy, relaxed and enjoying life. It was the night of that bar's Christmas Posada when we filmed in December of 2021.
It was great to meet you too and your group and get some pictures taken with you. I hope you had a great time in PV and will consider it for retirement. PV has been nominated for the #1 City award from Travelers Magazine. We are in the top 10 on many award lists. ❤
Hi Blake, Things change all the time. Keep checking google and with the consulate nearest your home for the latest. There is talk now, of lowering the monthly requirement again.
Thank you, you are very, very kind. Tu eres muy muy amable. Life continues to hum along nicely in my 13th year in Mexico. I hope that someday real soon, you get to visit and experience all that the wonderful town has to offer!
Francine, so happy for you in your beautiful new place. Best wishes there. Does your friend Rudi help people who want to rent a place for one or two months in the winter, or does he only work with people who are wanting to rent longer-term, year-round like you? We usually visit for two weeks each winter and stay in a hotel, but we love PV so much and getting away from Canadian winters, we are considering coming for a full month or even two. We prefer to be in the heart of the city, either Romantic zone area or near the church. We fell in love with PV on our first visit, and recommend it to anyone looking for a winter getaway. Great restaurants, art galleries, a beautiful malecon and the people there are so lovely.
Rudy has a lot of winter rentals so please contact him at Beaches Please via facebook. You can also reach out to my friend Ken Staral who does all kinds of rentals including short term. He is ken@casasandvillas.com. It's nice to have a kitchen and a little bit more space, I hope it all works out for you. Let me know when you are here, I would love to meet you for coffee. You can reach me personally at brittonfrancine@gmail.com.
Hey Francine, Jim, and Rudi! I watched your first video awhile back and just revisited it tonight. It really sparked my curiosity, so imagine the thrill I got seeing the update. Very happy for all you guys. I have a few artist friends from San Francisco that have moved down there and I’m really interested in checking it out. Would you recommend staying in an Air BnB for a month to really get a flavor of the area? Seems like most of them are geared towards beach vacations and aren’t the cheapest places by any stretch. I see Rudi’s Beach Please office, but it feels like that’s geared toward longer stays, and I’m not quite ready to pull that trigger yet.
Thanks John for watching the update. Rudi and Jim are doing great and I am very well and happy! We hope that you get to Vallarta one day soon! With very kind regards, Francine
I came to Mexico 13 years ago and so far so good. I am in a very good location for safety and cost of living and the process for me to become a permanent resident was easy and a bit different than it is now. Now, you need to start this process in the USA. I hope you get a chance to visit PV soon and see if you might like it!
Thank you. Still managing to live on a very good and low cost budget. I hope you get to visit Vallarta one day soon and see for yourself how great it is to live and be retired here! Thank you for taking time to watch the video and leave such a nice comment. Francine
@@francinebritton5939 me too! I am more than ready and feel I would be ok on my retirement but don't know what the upfront costs would be to rent and get moved in, settled...deposits, fees to realtors, utilities, etc? Can you advise on any of that? I am afraid PV has become too expensive 😿 I need a pet-friendly place - driving from SC @ 72 yrs 🤢 Would sure appreciate any info you could provide. (My identity was stolen, FB, accounts hacked etc. so I am avoiding social media altogether) Thank you for your inspiration!
@@jvahl8747 PV is still very affordable, my friend just got an amazing studio at Costa Linda Condos (look up on internet) for $500 usd per month and it is all brand new. By law in Mexico - landlords may only legally request a one month deposit and you pay the first month on move in day. It is not like the USA. An honest realtor will not charge you or demand money from you. The landlord pays for the agents service. Legal leases go before a notario (judge) and each page is stamped and you recieve a factura for your money. This is rare. Most landlords rent via a contract that they is a lease but is not, and do not give you a government receipt that says they pay taxes. So at most, you are under a contract which is not legal if taken to court as the landlord is not paying taxes. So the law is in the renters court here. I have only had contracts, and have not had a problem. Also by law the maximum rental increase per year is 10%. Anything else ... walk away and this should be in your contract. If you want a recommendation for an ethical agent to help you... I recommend Ken Staral he is at ken@casasandvillas.com. He has helped me and I trust him completely. Do not rent an apartment off a facebook ad.
@@francinebritton5939 thank you so much! I have a handful of pets, so need a larger place 🐾😸 I have looked in Merida, but they take 1st mo rent, deposit, 1 month for notary AND AN AVAL if you don't own property outright in Merida, they might let you off with a 2nd deposit, which is never refunded. Everyone you speak to there says this is the case. How can they get away with it there? Just a racket? A couple of condos in gated-communities there did not require an AVAL (?)
Heading out to Puerto Vallarta mid-June. We will be exploring options, health care, living, etc., for three weeks as we come closer to our PV move. We might get lucky and run into Francine. Still love the video.
Thanks for watching BW Music. Glad you enjoyed our second video. Life in Mexico is great in my 13th year here and always happy to share the day to day of my life here. Francine
Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. My lifestyle, the area I choose to live in, and the budget I have created for myself have been doable and affordable for the past 13 years. I live extremely well but simply and my needs and wants are few. I do not need to be importing things from the USA or shopping in stores that specialize in American products. I patronize all local businesses and in spite of high inflation in most countries, this has not yet come to Mexico. Thank goodness. Many of my friends also live well on around a $1000 to $1400 per month.
We are on the same latitute as Hawaii. We have the same temperature year round - low 80s and 70s at night until April when we go to mid 80's and mid 70's at night with the humidity rising really high in August and September. No 100 degree heat here ever!
Hello Jim, I loved your very informative video with Francine in her old residence and just finished watching the new video with Francine in her new place. Thanks very much for uploading these videos as they offer ample information on the most relevant questions for someone considering spending a couple of months in Puerto Vallarta next year. I am a 72 year old Canadian wanting to get away from the cold weather in Ottawa, Ontario and am looking for guidance/leads on who to contact for help in locating a suitable 2-bedroom furnished apartment for approximately 2-3 months (Jan-Feb-Mar 2024). Any information you can provide will be much appreciated. My budget is approximately $1200 US. Cheers, Sunil
Francine here Sunil. Thanks for watching both videos. You can contact Rudy at Beaches Please Real Estates on Facebook or contact my friend Ken Staral who can also try and help you find a place. Ken can be reached at ken@casasandvillas.com. Either one can help you find something in your price range.
Rudy, as you can see is one of the kindest, most creative and inspiring people I have ever met. He always makes me smile and I love his artwork and outlook on life!
You All look soo lovely! Francine is a Saint, ohh! She looks wonderful, adore her! They are Both amazing human beings, they will return phone calls and messages, these are some of The Lord's Best People..truly!
Truly one of the nicest comments Rudy and I have ever received. Thank you for your kindness and wishing us well. Vallarta continues to make my heart sing and my spirit soar each and every day. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely words. Francine
This is a wonderful video, as are all that I've seen from Living Overseas TV. I have a question - I don't remember seeing/hearing anything about rent control here or elsewhere. Are there guarantees that the low cost of living that Francine is enjoying will continue (I hope so!) ?
I have signed a long lease so I am guaranteed that my rent will not increase for quite some time. Again, Landlords here really value long term tenants who improve their property and keep it in great conditions. As far as government guarantees - legally a landlord can raise the rent from 3 to 8 percent maximum each year. I have never had a landlord increase the rent on me since I moved to Mexico in 2012. I am a great tenant and during the pandemic I paid my rent in advance for a few months to help out the landlord who was struggling during this time. It has never been forgotten that I did this. Each case is differenct, suggest you NOT work through those that list on public facebook pages unless It is Rudy. If you want an ethical agent, who will listen and work within your price range and look in areas you actually want to live in, suggest you work with Ken Staral at Cochran Realty. ken@casasandvillas.com. I recommend him 100%. Otherwide, buyer beware -many will say they can help you then show you things way above your price range in an area you don't want to live in so that they can make a biggier commision and rent less desirable properties for more than they are worth. Best is always to walk the neighborhoods you like and talk to the locals. I have had this same cost of living (usally always under a $1000 a month since I moved here in 2012.
Nice update! Im wondering about the temporary visa option of $45k in the bank. Do you show a recent bank statement (one) or do you show that you have had $45k in the bank for the last 12 months?
Hi there. They require 6 months of bank statements, that's it to show your income. When I applied 13 years ago the monthly amount was $1200 BUT you had to show $200,000 USD in non-real estate assets in the USA to get a temporal then permanente card 4 years later. So it is actually cheaper now than 13 years ago. Keep checking as things change all the time.
I stayed in this neighborhood when I was in PV for December. Pinonchos is a real 'Cheers' type place, with incredible tacos EVERYWHERE. I made smoothies from the 'California ' market and got fresh shrimp, fish and corn tortillas for meals. I love that neighborhood! I am considering going again for December and also considering doing my remote job there in PV. Much love to the brilliant Francine!❤
Thanks Edith. Please look me up when you come next year. Yes, I love Pinonchos! Always welcoming and wonderful and happy. You can reach me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com. Thanks so much for watching ... we also made the first video (with over a million hits) in 2021. Take a peek and you can see my old neighborhood near the malecon and beach.
Thanks so much for sharing your video. I'm currently combing the various areas I could move to. Your video gives me valuable insight into what can be found in PR. Love your apartment. Is it a long term lease?
I have a yearly contract, that is renewable at the same rate for 5 years. There are many great places like mine to choose from. You just need someone like Rudy to help you find them!
Thank you for watching *there are two videos* on Living Overseas TV 's channel. And thank you for your nice comment. Tu eres muy, muy, amable: you are very kind. Life is very, very good in Puerto Vallarta and I have been retired here for 13 1/2 years. I hope you get to visit one day soon.
Thanks Pamela - you are very, very kind to say so. And... thank you for watching Jim Kellets amazing videos. His talent shines through and having Rudy on both was such a highlight for me!
Hi Anna, You have rented in a great area! Let me know when you arrive and we can meet up for a coffee. I hope that you will love being here as much as I do! I can be reached at brittonfrancine@gmail.com
The Mexican Consulates that I looked up for Temporary Resident had a minimum of $3,275 per month. Unfortunately, I am $13 short. Perhaps you can tell me which Consulate has a $2,700 minimum.
You have to check the various Consulates in your area. Things change and as you will soon find out, it can be different from city to city and state to state in the US. Best to send some emails to a few. The requirements also change on a regular basis.
@@francinebritton5939 All the Consulate websites I gone to have either not updated their web page for years, or say the amount is 300x207, which is $3,275. I'll try a few more, there are plenty of them.
That smile on her face! Thats like $235 Australian per week not very cheap for mexico, i thought it would be cheaper any other cheaper places in mexico? im looking at living in El Salvador, mexico or Ecuador. Gracias
Hi Francine! Would it be possible to meet you? We just moved into a 2 month rental at Rivera Molino and really need help in finding a connection that can help us find another rental long term. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much and I really enjoyed both videos you were in, especially when you say "I want for nothing" That is so cool! 😊 Joe
My apartment includes internet, water, gas and all utilities as well EXCEPT electricity. In February my bill for December and January was 227 pesos or 13 USD. The comment above is incorrect. The landlords here charge you extra for electricity if the rental has air conditioning. I hardly ever use A/C so that is why my bill is so reasonable. The landlords charge for electricity separately because American's and Canadians tend to run up high A/C bills in the summer. In my old place there was no air conditioning so the electric was included, and I paid no utilities.
Lol I took over her old apartment but because I couldn't stay there I had to give it up unfortunately but let me tell you this apartment is way way way way way way bigger than her previous apartment lol
Thank you for asking. No problem in my neighborhood buy some parts of Puerto Vallarta lost power (electricity and internet) for a day to two weeks. Some of the low lying areas had flooding and many trees came down because of the strong winds. Overall we were very lucky considering the damage two weeks later in Acupulco.
HI there, I came and retired here at 58 and their arms were wide open to me! Many young digital nomads and their families are moving here as well. 13 years on - I made exactly the right decision. You would not regret it. Come visit us and check and see if we might be a good fit!
I can't but Rudy or my friend Ken can. Please email me and I will put you in touch with them. brittonfrancine@gmail.com. Ken just found a great $500 a month (all utilities included place in 5th de Deciembre for a friend of mine! It CAN BE DONE! You just have to stay off all the Facebook pages and work with a trusted person!
Hello Everyone, The new video has been up for about 24 hours now and I just wanted to thank everyone for watching and for being so incredibly kind with your comments on Jim's new effort as he portrays my life and Rudy's life here in Vallarta. It truly is my pleasure to answer each and every one of you who ask questions or just pop on to say Hi! The response on the last video (with over 1 million 100 thousand hits) was wonderful. I have met some great people in the past two years that have moved here and reached out to me and have now become good friends. I am in my 13th year in Mexico and hope that my life continues to inspire you and show you that in my world, my budget works so well and allows me to use what I save to continue to travel and support my favorite charities. Francine
You have definitely inspired me to move to PV one day or somewhere like Costa Rico. I love your apt is very nice not big or little just perfect. You look great as well I believe living in the US people tend to aged faster.
Thank you soo very much Francine. I am Canadian and was just in PV in October 2023. love PV and do you have a car? the roads look like they amy be hard on a car. Can you share the address so when I come down I can go and view the area. Much appreciation.
We moved here a year ago and sold everything we own and bought a condo in the Marina. We are so so happy! And I turn 70 October 9th!
Hello Neighbor! I'm across the river on Cuauhtémoc.
@@sandraalexcaemoren6813 Hi Sandra, I had a car until 2019 when it started to show the wear and tear of the cobblestones and the heat. When it came to having major transmission work done or buying a new car, I chose to not have one. I mostly alk to everything and occasionally take Uber's or the bus. Please email me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com when you come and we can meet up for sure. I have met sooooo many nice people from the first video and the ones who moved here have become good friends.
When my son and I were in PV in January, I kept my eyes peeled for Francine- just in case I could let her know how much I loved the last video she was featured in. "I want for nothing" - sigh- love it!
Let me know next time you are in Vallarta. I'd love to meet you! I can always be reached at brittonfrancine@gmail.com. We can meet up for coffee for sure at the place featured on the first video.
How fantastic, Francine! I am so happy for you! We chatted a bit online after your other video. My husband and I are coming down on the 25th of this month with many clothes etc for a couple days to check-in to our 2 month rental, then on the 1st for our permanent move....will have to find another place after June but it will be a lot easier when we are there. I hope to meet you sometime, I love your excitement and great energy! Have a great time in your new place! 😊 Hugs, Joe
Hi Joe, I would love to meet you! Just shoot me an email after you arrive and get settled in. My office is on one of the nicest streets in town with a great cafe next door. My email is brittonfrancine@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you and so happy you found a great place!
Thank you for the update!! It was great seeing Francine again and her enthusiasm for living in PV! 💛💛
Thanks Jack. Still very, very happy and content here. Can't imagine not living here after 13 years ... it sure is home.
Yeah shes nice 👍🙋
I'm getting ready to come visit I hope to come visit the area I'll look yall up what a wonderful story and neighborhood xoxo
Very good video! My wife and I appreciate the time and effort put into your videos to educate couples on what it is like to visit Puerto Vallarta and the qualifications to live there. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching. I really enjoyed working with Jim and his amazing talent for making the two wonderful videos he did with me. So happy you enjoyed the two videos on my live and lifestyle in Puerto Vallarta.
You could see in the video how Francine's face was just beaming! She was truly in her "Happy Place".
My future Social Security income will be enough to afford to live in such a place. I would also be able to rent out my house for much more than my mortgage, giving me additional income.
But this neighborhood is 8 blocks from the beach! I'm not living that close to any beach right now. Add in the fact that PV is farther south so they don't have the chillier winters that places farther north like Southern California have. It's making PV a much more desirable place to live in my mind right now.
Thanks for posting this video!
Thanks for watching Bill! I highly recommend you visiting, make sure you like it and then let us help you find a great place. Weather really is amazing. We are on the same latitude as Hawaii and have the exact same weather! Elle Decor Magazine just named it in the 10 ten best cities in the world, we beat out Venice and Santorini! And... Vallarta was just named the #2 best spot in the WORLD to retire by Conde Nast.
@@francinebritton5939 I love it! I will definitely visit before making the move to see if it's what I'm looking for.
I'm also looking to volunteer to help out those in need. I'm sure there are many organizations I can look into there in order to do that.
I have a saying: "Service is a gift we give ourselves." One really can't help but get a sense of fulfillment helping out those in need.
One of the things I would like to see you ask about as you’re talking to people is what their end of life plans are. I know it seems to be kind of a taboo subject but I see all of these people in their late 60s and 70s moving overseas Weather it be Southeast Asia Mexico Costa Rica. What are their plans for end of life? Do they have family in the US? They’re going to go back and live with when they’re unable to take care of themselves? Are they going to move into some kind of retirement center overseas? Do they plan on just dying overseas Being cremated or buried there? I would be really interested to kind of get a feel for what the people who have already gone there think
Actually in the first video we made, I wanted to put this in and we decided not to. About 5 years ago, I bought a cremation plan from Funeraria Celis with my request to be cremated and the remains picked up by a relative. They have many options and two locations in Vallarta and do everything for you. I also have many things in place for if I need a nursing home, hospice care, and my end-of-life resuscitation documents with my wishes stated. People die here every day. Celis will handle everything including asking how many copies of my death certificate my relatives want. A great resource for information is to go on the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic website and download all their end of life forms! That's what I initially did. The plan with Celis was $1000 USD. I got it about 5 years ago.
Nice to see that you explain Mexico's income requirements and the types of visa that a person needs. So many channels leave that information out. Even with this great video, yes this pleasant lady has a monthly budget of $1,125. a month but her income is over twice that and that's a requirement for permanent residence. Many thanks.
The income requirements for permanent residency just went way up. A single person now needs to prove over $6000 USD per month in income in order to live here permanently. I was lucky to come 14 years ago when this requirement was 1/3 of this. I am well known in the community and still live on this budget as I have a landlord who has not raised my rent and I shop and live in a Mexican Colonia. Big difference between my lifestyle and the new requirements.
Hola Francine! Fun to see you on here again! I'm actually taking class with you right now! Small world. Glad you love your new place. You are a great ambassador for enjoying life in PV! ;)
That's soooo cool. Thank you for the lovely compliment. This is the second one we made in 2022 the first one was 2020 and I've got a mask on duiring the height of covid. The one I describe in my class is the first video that much to my surprise has 1 million, two hundred thousand views. I love Vallarta and am now in my 13th year. So happy that you are also taking my classes. And thank you for the lovely compliment. Jim Kellet is a real pro when it comes to making videos for his LivingOverseas TV channel. He worked in TV and Film and as a photojournalist for many years and the quality (especially the first video) he made of me is outstanding as is his editing ability.
i'am so happy for her, she is a year younger than me. OD BLESS HER.
Hi there, We filmed this a year ago and this July, I turn 72. Life is really good here and with living simply and eating all the fresh fruits, vegetables, and daily seafood right out of the ocean, it leads to a healthy lifestyle. I still walk every day and start my day with a walk on the malecon to enjoy the ocean! All is well and thank you for your kind, kind words.
I moved here after watching these videos. I was hoping to run into this amazing women. I have met two others you showcased already.
Hi John, So glad you moved here. If you'd like to grab a coffee sometime, just email me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com
I love her attitude ! She seems to be so nice. God bless her. 🙏☺️🙋
I love it - the guests at the bar you talked to are all friends of mine! Great town.
That is the coolest thing! Make sure you sent it to them! They were sooooo happy, relaxed and enjoying life. It was the night of that bar's Christmas Posada when we filmed in December of 2021.
Was so nice to meet you last week Francine. I was the lady who asked if you were on you tube ❤
It was great to meet you too and your group and get some pictures taken with you. I hope you had a great time in PV and will consider it for retirement. PV has been nominated for the #1 City award from Travelers Magazine. We are in the top 10 on many award lists. ❤
Great help!! Will use when i move! will stay in touch!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Absolutely Michael. Look us up or shoot me an email and Rudy and I will help you further. My email is brittonfrancine@gmail.com.
Thank you for the breakdown at the end regarding financial requirements for various residency options.
Hi Blake, Things change all the time. Keep checking google and with the consulate nearest your home for the latest. There is talk now, of lowering the monthly requirement again.
@@francinebritton5939 Okay, thank you for the insight.
Amazzzzzzing! looks like you love it!! looks great Francine!
Year #13 just started. And am still able to live on such a great budget here. Vallarata is wonderful!
You look fantastic and the apt is beautiful 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you, you are very, very kind. Tu eres muy muy amable. Life continues to hum along nicely in my 13th year in Mexico. I hope that someday real soon, you get to visit and experience all that the wonderful town has to offer!
Francine, I found it very informative. Thank you!
You are very, very welcome and thank you for watching!
Francine, so happy for you in your beautiful new place. Best wishes there. Does your friend Rudi help people who want to rent a place for one or two months in the winter, or does he only work with people who are wanting to rent longer-term, year-round like you? We usually visit for two weeks each winter and stay in a hotel, but we love PV so much and getting away from Canadian winters, we are considering coming for a full month or even two. We prefer to be in the heart of the city, either Romantic zone area or near the church. We fell in love with PV on our first visit, and recommend it to anyone looking for a winter getaway. Great restaurants, art galleries, a beautiful malecon and the people there are so lovely.
Rudy has a lot of winter rentals so please contact him at Beaches Please via facebook. You can also reach out to my friend Ken Staral who does all kinds of rentals including short term. He is ken@casasandvillas.com. It's nice to have a kitchen and a little bit more space, I hope it all works out for you. Let me know when you are here, I would love to meet you for coffee. You can reach me personally at brittonfrancine@gmail.com.
Hey Francine, Jim, and Rudi! I watched your first video awhile back and just revisited it tonight. It really sparked my curiosity, so imagine the thrill I got seeing the update. Very happy for all you guys.
I have a few artist friends from San Francisco that have moved down there and I’m really interested in checking it out.
Would you recommend staying in an Air BnB for a month to really get a flavor of the area? Seems like most of them are geared towards beach vacations and aren’t the cheapest places by any stretch. I see Rudi’s Beach Please office, but it feels like that’s geared toward longer stays, and I’m not quite ready to pull that trigger yet.
Thanks John for watching the update. Rudi and Jim are doing great and I am very well and happy! We hope that you get to Vallarta one day soon! With very kind regards, Francine
Thanks for the video...I'm really wanting to move part time to Puerto Vallarta...you make it look easy...Thanks
I came to Mexico 13 years ago and so far so good. I am in a very good location for safety and cost of living and the process for me to become a permanent resident was easy and a bit different than it is now. Now, you need to start this process in the USA. I hope you get a chance to visit PV soon and see if you might like it!
4:06 y’all cool having a great time😂😂😁 his drinking shirt every day use I am just like this and I am 25 years old 😅😂😌
Very fun place to be and the regulars are a great group of people! I love the shirt too.
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Congratulations!! The new place looks so great!! Nice area, too. Enjoy your new home 🙏🍀
Thank you. Still managing to live on a very good and low cost budget. I hope you get to visit Vallarta one day soon and see for yourself how great it is to live and be retired here! Thank you for taking time to watch the video and leave such a nice comment. Francine
@@francinebritton5939 me too! I am more than ready and feel I would be ok on my retirement but don't know what the upfront costs would be to rent and get moved in, settled...deposits, fees to realtors, utilities, etc? Can you advise on any of that? I am afraid PV has become too expensive 😿 I need a pet-friendly place - driving from SC @ 72 yrs 🤢 Would sure appreciate any info you could provide. (My identity was stolen, FB, accounts hacked etc. so I am avoiding social media altogether) Thank you for your inspiration!
@@jvahl8747 PV is still very affordable, my friend just got an amazing studio at Costa Linda Condos (look up on internet) for $500 usd per month and it is all brand new. By law in Mexico - landlords may only legally request a one month deposit and you pay the first month on move in day. It is not like the USA. An honest realtor will not charge you or demand money from you. The landlord pays for the agents service. Legal leases go before a notario (judge) and each page is stamped and you recieve a factura for your money. This is rare. Most landlords rent via a contract that they is a lease but is not, and do not give you a government receipt that says they pay taxes. So at most, you are under a contract which is not legal if taken to court as the landlord is not paying taxes. So the law is in the renters court here. I have only had contracts, and have not had a problem. Also by law the maximum rental increase per year is 10%. Anything else ... walk away and this should be in your contract. If you want a recommendation for an ethical agent to help you... I recommend Ken Staral he is at ken@casasandvillas.com. He has helped me and I trust him completely. Do not rent an apartment off a facebook ad.
@@francinebritton5939 thank you so much! I have a handful of pets, so need a larger place 🐾😸
I have looked in Merida, but they take 1st mo rent, deposit, 1 month for notary AND AN AVAL if you don't own property outright in Merida, they might let you off with a 2nd deposit, which is never refunded. Everyone you speak to there says this is the case. How can they get away with it there? Just a racket? A couple of condos in gated-communities there did not require an AVAL (?)
Heading out to Puerto Vallarta mid-June. We will be exploring options, health care, living, etc., for three weeks as we come closer to our PV move. We might get lucky and run into Francine. Still love the video.
Hi there Marcello America! Would love to meet you for coffee. You can reach me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com. Maybe see you in June!
Great info again. Thanks for covering the Residency requirements.
Thanks for watching BW Music. Glad you enjoyed our second video. Life in Mexico is great in my 13th year here and always happy to share the day to day of my life here. Francine
She is so lucky to have found a great place a lovely lady . Great follow up...like every where I found PV way more expensive 😢
Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. My lifestyle, the area I choose to live in, and the budget I have created for myself have been doable and affordable for the past 13 years. I live extremely well but simply and my needs and wants are few. I do not need to be importing things from the USA or shopping in stores that specialize in American products. I patronize all local businesses and in spite of high inflation in most countries, this has not yet come to Mexico. Thank goodness. Many of my friends also live well on around a $1000 to $1400 per month.
6:32 Great community woww I love the connection this is cool.
I am half way through my 13th year here and just love it more and more! No plans to do anything differently. Moved here at 58 and now 71.
Love the new place ❤
Me too! Nice to upgrade and still stay on my budget!
Hmm maybe I should add PV to my list of potential places. What’s the weather like there?
The weather is absolutely beautiful most of the year and very hot for a few months!
We are on the same latitute as Hawaii. We have the same temperature year round - low 80s and 70s at night until April when we go to mid 80's and mid 70's at night with the humidity rising really high in August and September. No 100 degree heat here ever!
Hello Jim, I loved your very informative video with Francine in her old residence and just finished watching the new video with Francine in her new place. Thanks very much for uploading these videos as they offer ample information on the most relevant questions for someone considering spending a couple of months in Puerto Vallarta next year.
I am a 72 year old Canadian wanting to get away from the cold weather in Ottawa, Ontario and am looking for guidance/leads on who to contact for help in locating a suitable 2-bedroom furnished apartment for approximately 2-3 months (Jan-Feb-Mar 2024). Any information you can provide will be much appreciated. My budget is approximately $1200 US.
Cheers,
Sunil
Francine here Sunil. Thanks for watching both videos. You can contact Rudy at Beaches Please Real Estates on Facebook or contact my friend Ken Staral who can also try and help you find a place. Ken can be reached at ken@casasandvillas.com. Either one can help you find something in your price range.
"Beaches please" real estate hahaha that was geniius!
Rudy, as you can see is one of the kindest, most creative and inspiring people I have ever met. He always makes me smile and I love his artwork and outlook on life!
Ma’am your Spanish is great
Thanks. A work in progress for sure. The Mexican's are happy I try and I am always happy to help them with their English!
You All look soo lovely! Francine is a Saint, ohh! She looks wonderful, adore her! They are Both amazing human beings, they will return phone calls and messages, these are some of The Lord's Best People..truly!
Truly one of the nicest comments Rudy and I have ever received. Thank you for your kindness and wishing us well. Vallarta continues to make my heart sing and my spirit soar each and every day. Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely words. Francine
I love her! Both times!💝💝
Thank you for the lovely compliment (both times!). I hope that you get to visit Vallarta one day soon. Let me know if you do - I'd love to meet you.
This is a wonderful video, as are all that I've seen from Living Overseas TV. I have a question - I don't remember seeing/hearing anything about rent control here or elsewhere. Are there guarantees that the low cost of living that Francine is enjoying will continue (I hope so!) ?
I have signed a long lease so I am guaranteed that my rent will not increase for quite some time. Again, Landlords here really value long term tenants who improve their property and keep it in great conditions. As far as government guarantees - legally a landlord can raise the rent from 3 to 8 percent maximum each year. I have never had a landlord increase the rent on me since I moved to Mexico in 2012. I am a great tenant and during the pandemic I paid my rent in advance for a few months to help out the landlord who was struggling during this time. It has never been forgotten that I did this. Each case is differenct, suggest you NOT work through those that list on public facebook pages unless It is Rudy. If you want an ethical agent, who will listen and work within your price range and look in areas you actually want to live in, suggest you work with Ken Staral at Cochran Realty. ken@casasandvillas.com. I recommend him 100%. Otherwide, buyer beware -many will say they can help you then show you things way above your price range in an area you don't want to live in so that they can make a biggier commision and rent less desirable properties for more than they are worth. Best is always to walk the neighborhoods you like and talk to the locals. I have had this same cost of living (usally always under a $1000 a month since I moved here in 2012.
@@francinebritton5939 This is so helpful Francine, thank you!
Nice update! Im wondering about the temporary visa option of $45k in the bank. Do you show a recent bank statement (one) or do you show that you have had $45k in the bank for the last 12 months?
Hi there. They require 6 months of bank statements, that's it to show your income. When I applied 13 years ago the monthly amount was $1200 BUT you had to show $200,000 USD in non-real estate assets in the USA to get a temporal then permanente card 4 years later. So it is actually cheaper now than 13 years ago. Keep checking as things change all the time.
I stayed in this neighborhood when I was in PV for December. Pinonchos is a real 'Cheers' type place, with incredible tacos EVERYWHERE. I made smoothies from the 'California ' market and got fresh shrimp, fish and corn tortillas for meals. I love that neighborhood! I am considering going again for December and also considering doing my remote job there in PV. Much love to the brilliant Francine!❤
Thanks Edith. Please look me up when you come next year. Yes, I love Pinonchos! Always welcoming and wonderful and happy. You can reach me at brittonfrancine@gmail.com. Thanks so much for watching ... we also made the first video (with over a million hits) in 2021. Take a peek and you can see my old neighborhood near the malecon and beach.
Thanks so much for sharing your video. I'm currently combing the various areas I could move to. Your video gives me valuable insight into what can be found in PR. Love your apartment. Is it a long term lease?
I have a yearly contract, that is renewable at the same rate for 5 years. There are many great places like mine to choose from. You just need someone like Rudy to help you find them!
@@francinebritton5939 Thank you!
Great Video!
Thanks for watching. It was nice to update everyone post pandemic!
Francine is living my dream. She also seems like a sweetheart 😊
Thank you for watching *there are two videos* on Living Overseas TV 's channel. And thank you for your nice comment. Tu eres muy, muy, amable: you are very kind. Life is very, very good in Puerto Vallarta and I have been retired here for 13 1/2 years. I hope you get to visit one day soon.
I just love her!
Thanks Pamela - you are very, very kind to say so. And... thank you for watching Jim Kellets amazing videos. His talent shines through and having Rudy on both was such a highlight for me!
@@francinebritton5939 Hello Francine! I’ve also watched your other video last year. You and Jim are just awesome!
Is Francine still working at the bookstore?
I would love to met Francine I’m coming to PV next January February and March I rented a condo in los sauces ,I hope I like it.
It’s inland a bit.
Hi Anna, You have rented in a great area! Let me know when you arrive and we can meet up for a coffee. I hope that you will love being here as much as I do! I can be reached at brittonfrancine@gmail.com
The Mexican Consulates that I looked up for Temporary Resident had a minimum of $3,275 per month. Unfortunately, I am $13 short. Perhaps you can tell me which Consulate has a $2,700 minimum.
You have to check the various Consulates in your area. Things change and as you will soon find out, it can be different from city to city and state to state in the US. Best to send some emails to a few. The requirements also change on a regular basis.
@@francinebritton5939 All the Consulate websites I gone to have either not updated their web page for years, or say the amount is 300x207, which is $3,275. I'll try a few more, there are plenty of them.
I'm wondering if $1000 laid on the table would make that paperwork go through?
@@The1stDukeDroklar I doubt if it would work at a Consulate in the US. But if you try it let us know how it worked out.
@@tootz1950 I'm waiting till 65 since I heard the requirements are more open to the discretion of the consulate.
That smile on her face! Thats like $235 Australian per week not very cheap for mexico, i thought it would be cheaper any other cheaper places in mexico? im looking at living in El Salvador, mexico or Ecuador. Gracias
Try areas like Mazatlan, and smaller towns like, Barra de Navidad and Lo de Marcos.
@@francinebritton5939 Thank you, much appreciated
Hi Francine! Would it be possible to meet you? We just moved into a 2 month rental at Rivera Molino and really need help in finding a connection that can help us find another rental long term. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much and I really enjoyed both videos you were in, especially when you say "I want for nothing" That is so cool! 😊 Joe
Hi Joe, It was amazing meeting you yesterday at Seasons PV! The beginning of a beautiful friendship. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
@@francinebritton5939 Thanks Francine! You are awesome! 😊
Did that apartment include utilities for the $620/month?
Most of the time utilities are separate, but they are way less than in the states.
My apartment includes internet, water, gas and all utilities as well EXCEPT electricity. In February my bill for December and January was 227 pesos or 13 USD. The comment above is incorrect. The landlords here charge you extra for electricity if the rental has air conditioning. I hardly ever use A/C so that is why my bill is so reasonable. The landlords charge for electricity separately because American's and Canadians tend to run up high A/C bills in the summer. In my old place there was no air conditioning so the electric was included, and I paid no utilities.
Besutifull land . 😳🥰🕊️
Lol I took over her old apartment but because I couldn't stay there I had to give it up unfortunately but let me tell you this apartment is way way way way way way bigger than her previous apartment lol
It was a lovely apartment at an affordable rent. With a great landlord.
Hi there! How did you fare during the hurricane? Ok I hope!
Thank you for asking. No problem in my neighborhood buy some parts of Puerto Vallarta lost power (electricity and internet) for a day to two weeks. Some of the low lying areas had flooding and many trees came down because of the strong winds. Overall we were very lucky considering the damage two weeks later in Acupulco.
Glad to hear your area was ok..@@francinebritton5939
I hope they accept 40 yo retirees.....I am an old soul and ready to move down there lol
HI there, I came and retired here at 58 and their arms were wide open to me! Many young digital nomads and their families are moving here as well. 13 years on - I made exactly the right decision. You would not regret it. Come visit us and check and see if we might be a good fit!
Hello. If you can help me find a price like that I'm on my way.
I can't but Rudy or my friend Ken can. Please email me and I will put you in touch with them. brittonfrancine@gmail.com. Ken just found a great $500 a month (all utilities included place in 5th de Deciembre for a friend of mine! It CAN BE DONE! You just have to stay off all the Facebook pages and work with a trusted person!
Please, what Colonia are you in?
I am (in both videos) and both apartments, in Emilano Zapata.
Yes definitely me and my fiancé we’re both over 50 and beautiful Mexico sounds like the place for us contact me thank you very much.
It truly is. Thanks for watching and I hope you get to come and check out the possibility of living here one day. Francine