I had a friend whose wife had a chronic illness. They got a condo in Guadalajara. He advised medical services are excellent there. There is thriving medical tourism there. Many of the doctors also have offices in Los Angeles or San Diego USA. Nurses & housekeepers much cheaper there than USA. She loved Guadalajara and wanted to spend her last days there. The family had family holidays there to be with her. She passed several years ago.
Louise is so cute and her puppy has grown up! Loved your home and I can't believe you found all your furniture online used, that is so awesome. Congrats.
.Very nice ! The “master bedroom” in your video with it’s sole access via an outdoor staircase appears to be what was probably intended as a maid’s quarters. Many homes in Mexico have a separate entrance for servants, usually leading directly to the kitchen.
Great tour and helpful insight Alex and Louise! Since I'm commenting a year later do you have an idea of what this apartment would cost now? Have rents gone up much over the last year? Gracias!
I'm curious to know why she moved out of Queretaro, im currently deciding between Guadalajara or Queretaro. I spent 5 months in Guadalajara and loved it last year, but never quite felt as safe as I felt in Guanajuato. I've heard from locals that Queretaro is very safe. Did she mention why she moved to Guadalajara?
Great info Alex and Louise ! Thank you. We never needed a Fiador, as we always , after getting what the owner wanted a month, offered to pay either for 6 months straight away, or a year, if the owner was willing to negotiate the price. They Always did, as they really prefer the cash in hand. And, we always got a really good deal. That is a great method to use. I would guess that place of Louise could be had for no more than $450- $500 a month for a year, maybe 6 months (my first offer if the owner wanted more). Remember, Mexicans like to bargain.
Rents in Guadalajara have increased dramatically after COVID. We have two Mexican friends here who were forced to move out after their rents in centro were increased beyond what they can pay. My wife owns a two bedroom apartment in Zapopan with a tenant that has been there for 5 or 6 years, they pay about 4000 pesos per month, the real current market rent is nearer 8000 pesos. The cost of living and inflation increases but she doesn't want to evict her tenant just to get more money. The two properties in centro that our Mexican friends were evicted from have both been redecorated and re let to foreigners paying more than double what they paid. There is a hidden cost to rich foreigners renting property in Mexico... You are making Mexicans homeless.
@@robertvictor3237 Actually, the dueno is making Mexicans homeless. Lets call a spade a spade, no ? Some of those new tenants are also rich Mexicans. 😁
@@phildodd5532 agreed ... but there is an almost limitless potential supply of foreigners with money willing to live in these places. Mexicans yes many want to but not at those prices and rich Mexicans prefer gated communities.
This video could have also been titled "Two gorgeous women discuss life in Guadalajara" , my goodness. 😍😍 Great video, I would have thought $600 a month for half that much space would be a good deal since studio apartments in the trendy areas of Dallas are going for $1200-$1400 a month right now
Wow! That's an apartment??? So cool!! Looks like the kind of place where we could live with our outdoor cat. Just started researching retiring to Guadalajara and found your channel. Very informative! Can't wait to watch more!
Great information. I'm fairly new to your channel and am finding it a lot of fun. Moving to Mexico is something I'm trying around with. I have dual citizenship in Mexico and the U.S. I must also complement you on your beautiful eyes. When I was young I often got compliments on my large eyes, it's funny because I didn't really see it. Look forward to more fun adventures. 🥰🌻🐕🇺🇸
Dang it, I dislike those power outages I was stationed in Guam before and those were frequent and its hot as heck all year around, the worst is your ref items get defrosted. Also another blogger said they have scorpions and black widow's, is this true?..
Rent for 1 BRM? For 2 BRM? I am planning to be a Digital Nomad being self-employed as a Loan Broker in Mexico, but, all of my loan brokerage business and clients will be in the USA. I also want to save up at least 1 year's worth of living expenses and reside in Guadalajara. Good or bad idea? Your thoughts? How much money should I have to qualify for a residency VISA for 1 year?
Louise, your new home is super nice, thank you for sharing😃 Ladies, I was wondering, is a Fiadora the same as a Poliza or would that be an added expense if requested?
We're thinking about taking a trip to Gudalajara in 2023 to check it out as a possible retirement destination. Am curious to hear what more you learn about the rainy season there. I think I saw somewhere that the rain only tends to be an intense shower in the late afternoon or evening. Is that correct? Or is it more like a torrential rain that lasts all day?
Is not usual that rains all day, but when it does may last few hours and could be very intense, hailstones storms are becoming more common as well. Besides that is a great weather and the smell in the air is amazing when the water hits the soil.
It’s been over 10 years since ive been to Guadalajara. My family from Tepa one and a half hours from there. Just went to Guadalajara this past week March 17-24, its not the Guadalajara I know from way back then. This city is so run down so much traffic looks nasty. I live out here in California not to far from San Francisco or Oakland. It king of reminded me of those cities. I definitely would rather be in Tepetitlán.
She clearly notv retirement age so what does she do for a living that allows her to live abroad? I'd like to know specifically what she does for a living and who she works for so I can find out if they have openings. Thanks
I would love to know if you have any suggestions for remote jobs. My dream is also to move to Guadalajara but I need a good remote job! Your help is much appreciated!
I worked as a freelance copywriter for awhile and found jobs on Upwork. I talk about my journey in this video: th-cam.com/video/HikDwoUXlI4/w-d-xo.html
Louise is consultant for non-profits, and I'm a full-time content creator. I suggest investigating remote work options--a good place to start is Making Sense of Cents: www.makingsenseofcents.com/2019/09/best-online-jobs.html
I'm moving to Baja next month. Is Airbnb the best option while waiting to find something permanent? Can you pay for 6 monthes upfront instead of someone signing for you? Thanks for sharing.
Thanks to both of you for a great video! Amazing apartment for around US $600/mo, and Santa Teresita looks very nice. In your apartment tour I noticed there was no waste can next to the toilet. Gringo pregunta: can TP be flushed in Guadalajara? And same question for apartments or homes in Querétaro? Gracias!
Just discovered you...second video watched, second video featuring Louise. So, of course I had to sub. I know she's married, and I'm too old for her anyway, but a guy can dream can't he? Omg.
$20 US or 400 pesos a month is not a cheap electricity bill it sounds like someone else or another property is connected to their metered supply. We rebuilt a 4 bedroom house with 2 split aircon units (rarely used) and our electricity bill is less than half that. Also their water bill is ridiculous. We pay the annual estimated bill instead of monthly. This year the bill was $50 US or 953 pesos for 12 months. I really dislike the distortion of the local economy due to relative wealthy gringos pricing locals out of living where they were born. Many younger Mexicans are beginning to express their displeasure too ...a problem that is only going to get worse over time as more economic refugees/migrants from the North make life unaffordable for them.
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Would love it if you could do an updated 2024 coast of living in Guadalajara video!
I had a friend whose wife had a chronic illness. They got a condo in Guadalajara. He advised medical services are excellent there. There is thriving medical tourism there. Many of the doctors also have offices in Los Angeles or San Diego USA. Nurses & housekeepers much cheaper there than USA. She loved Guadalajara and wanted to spend her last days there. The family had family holidays there to be with her. She passed several years ago.
So sorry for your loss. Yes, I've also heard good things about the medical care here!
Louise is so cute and her puppy has grown up! Loved your home and I can't believe you found all your furniture online used, that is so awesome. Congrats.
It's so funny to look back on the videos when Jon was jut a little pup! Thanks for watching, Margie!
.Very nice ! The “master bedroom” in your video with it’s sole access via an outdoor staircase appears to be what was probably intended as a maid’s quarters. Many homes in Mexico have a separate entrance for servants, usually leading directly to the kitchen.
Interesting!
That outside bathroom I think was for a maid or nanny as well
This.. That room is 100% for chachas
Amazing! Thank you for showing us your beautiful new home. Your puppy has grown up!!❤️
He is still a puppy at heart! 🤓
It's a very nice apartment and she's done a great job decorating it. Why did she decide to move from Queretaro to Guadalajara?
She wanted a bigger city & her partner got a job in Guadalajara.
@@alex-wittman - - Thank you for responding 😀
Great tour and helpful insight Alex and Louise! Since I'm commenting a year later do you have an idea of what this apartment would cost now? Have rents gone up much over the last year? Gracias!
That apartment is definitely GOALS!
Louise added some neat painting in the entryway & master bedroom that really add to the space!
I'm curious to know why she moved out of Queretaro, im currently deciding between Guadalajara or Queretaro. I spent 5 months in Guadalajara and loved it last year, but never quite felt as safe as I felt in Guanajuato. I've heard from locals that Queretaro is very safe. Did she mention why she moved to Guadalajara?
En general, Querétaro sí es más seguro que Guadalajara pero es "más pequeño" que Guadalajara. Saludos desde CDMX.
Great info Alex and Louise ! Thank you. We never needed a Fiador, as we always , after getting what the owner wanted a month, offered to pay either for 6 months straight away, or a year, if the owner was willing to negotiate the price. They Always did, as they really prefer the cash in hand. And, we always got a really good deal. That is a great method to use. I would guess that place of Louise could be had for no more than $450- $500 a month for a year, maybe 6 months (my first offer if the owner wanted more). Remember, Mexicans like to bargain.
Rents in Guadalajara have increased dramatically after COVID. We have two Mexican friends here who were forced to move out after their rents in centro were increased beyond what they can pay. My wife owns a two bedroom apartment in Zapopan with a tenant that has been there for 5 or 6 years, they pay about 4000 pesos per month, the real current market rent is nearer 8000 pesos. The cost of living and inflation increases but she doesn't want to evict her tenant just to get more money. The two properties in centro that our Mexican friends were evicted from have both been redecorated and re let to foreigners paying more than double what they paid. There is a hidden cost to rich foreigners renting property in Mexico... You are making Mexicans homeless.
@@robertvictor3237 Actually, the dueno is making Mexicans homeless. Lets call a spade a spade, no ? Some of those new tenants are also rich Mexicans. 😁
@@phildodd5532 agreed ... but there is an almost limitless potential supply of foreigners with money willing to live in these places. Mexicans yes many want to but not at those prices and rich Mexicans prefer gated communities.
It definitely never hurts to ask! Thanks for sharing your experience, Phil!
Louise's partner is Mexican, but I understand your point & appreciate you taking the time to share.
This video could have also been titled "Two gorgeous women discuss life in Guadalajara" , my goodness. 😍😍 Great video, I would have thought $600 a month for half that much space would be a good deal since studio apartments in the trendy areas of Dallas are going for $1200-$1400 a month right now
Haha! Glad you enjoyed the video 🥰
I think I saw you and Louise last Saturday at a clothing market near Chapu... I wasn't sure so I was shy to say hi Haha!
That was us! I wish you would have said hi 🤓
Wow! That's an apartment??? So cool!! Looks like the kind of place where we could live with our outdoor cat. Just started researching retiring to Guadalajara and found your channel. Very informative! Can't wait to watch more!
Same here, I was looking for a house vs an apt or condo because of my two kitten boy's..
Great information. I'm fairly new to your channel and am finding it a lot of fun. Moving to Mexico is something I'm trying around with. I have dual citizenship in Mexico and the U.S. I must also complement you on your beautiful eyes. When I was young I often got compliments on my large eyes, it's funny because I didn't really see it. Look forward to more fun adventures. 🥰🌻🐕🇺🇸
I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos 🥰
Super helpful video and her place is ah-mazing!!
She did such a nice job making it feel homey 🥰 thanks for watching!
Dang it, I dislike those power outages I was stationed in Guam before and those were frequent and its hot as heck all year around, the worst is your ref items get defrosted. Also another blogger said they have scorpions and black widow's, is this true?..
Rent for 1 BRM? For 2 BRM? I am planning to be a Digital Nomad being self-employed as a Loan Broker in Mexico, but, all of my loan brokerage business and clients will be in the USA. I also want to save up at least 1 year's worth of living expenses and reside in Guadalajara. Good or bad idea? Your thoughts? How much money should I have to qualify for a residency VISA for 1 year?
Wow! You really are good for search apartments rent, súper beautiful apartments... Greetings from Cancún.... I hope find somenthing like that 😅
Do you have any questions about finding a place to live in Guadalajara? Drop them in the comments below! 🤓
Great video and insight! I’m definitely going to visit and explore Guadalajara now
Louise, your new home is super nice, thank you for sharing😃 Ladies, I was wondering, is a Fiadora the same as a Poliza or would that be an added expense if requested?
@@deano7643 the poliza is more of a background check while the fiador is someone signing on your behalf as a guarantor.
@@alex-wittman Thank you, that's good to know.
My question would be, how to find or where to look into finding jobs for English speakers in Guadalajara.
We're thinking about taking a trip to Gudalajara in 2023 to check it out as a possible retirement destination. Am curious to hear what more you learn about the rainy season there. I think I saw somewhere that the rain only tends to be an intense shower in the late afternoon or evening. Is that correct? Or is it more like a torrential rain that lasts all day?
Is not usual that rains all day, but when it does may last few hours and could be very intense, hailstones storms are becoming more common as well. Besides that is a great weather and the smell in the air is amazing when the water hits the soil.
dude! ho’ws everything going?, love it. you did nice video-work. see ya!-🙂
Thanks for watching!
Hello. What was the name of the neighborhood she mentioned that was about a 20-minute drive from where she's at. Thank you.
Providencia!
It’s been over 10 years since ive been to Guadalajara.
My family from Tepa one and a half hours from there.
Just went to Guadalajara this past week March 17-24, its not the Guadalajara I know from way back then. This city is so run down so much traffic looks nasty.
I live out here in California not to far from San Francisco or Oakland.
It king of reminded me of those cities.
I definitely would rather be in Tepetitlán.
hi there, do you know why did Louise left the apartment? I just saw it for rent in Facebook while searching myself for something
She just moved on to a new place, that's all!
She clearly notv retirement age so what does she do for a living that allows her to live abroad? I'd like to know specifically what she does for a living and who she works for so I can find out if they have openings.
Thanks
Louise is a consultant for nonprofits & has remote flexibility.
Can you please share the letting websites recommended in this Video. Considering a move from Scotland to Guadalajara for Tequila!
Vivanuncios and inmuebles24!
Thanks, great video. A lot more affordable than Canada. Can't wait to move to Mexico, at least part time.
Glad it was helpful!
cute cozy space
What a great place! Looks like it was worth the trouble of getting it
I love the outdoor space & the tile in the entryway 😍
I would love to know if you have any suggestions for remote jobs. My dream is also to move to Guadalajara but I need a good remote job! Your help is much appreciated!
I worked as a freelance copywriter for awhile and found jobs on Upwork. I talk about my journey in this video: th-cam.com/video/HikDwoUXlI4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Louise, that was so helpful and informative! And you say Toronto like a local. :).
What job do you do in Mexico or how do you afford your expenses? I always wanted to move there but i can think of a job that i can do if i move?
Louise is consultant for non-profits, and I'm a full-time content creator. I suggest investigating remote work options--a good place to start is Making Sense of Cents: www.makingsenseofcents.com/2019/09/best-online-jobs.html
Thanks for sharing.
I hope you found it informational, Jenny 🤓 thanks for watching!
Saludos, what are the websites for buying things used besides FB marketplace? TIA
Check out Segundamano!
How to rent without a Fiador if new in town?
This quick little video gives you the scoop: th-cam.com/video/ZsQ4KRUkRzo/w-d-xo.html
amo a alex y louise!!
Te amamos a ti!
I'm moving to Baja next month. Is Airbnb the best option while waiting to find something permanent? Can you pay for 6 monthes upfront instead of someone signing for you? Thanks for sharing.
You can usually do so, but definitely need to double check directly with the owner.
beautiful apartment.
Backpacking Brunette: Where have your videos been hiding? You must be lost in the TH-cam algorithms. You notified me of this one by email.
Glad you found this one!
Hermoso tour
Quiero ver muchos videos
Thanks to both of you for a great video! Amazing apartment for around US $600/mo, and Santa Teresita looks very nice. In your apartment tour I noticed there was no waste can next to the toilet. Gringo pregunta: can TP be flushed in Guadalajara? And same question for apartments or homes in Querétaro? Gracias!
It depends on the age of the home! In newer builds, you definitely can.
Just discovered you...second video watched, second video featuring Louise. So, of course I had to sub. I know she's married, and I'm too old for her anyway, but a guy can dream can't he? Omg.
You're awesome too btw, Alex.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I do hate the term Partner but I am old LOL
Very nice place there!
Buena info
Genial trabajo chicas
Gracias por ver!
Saludos..Alex and Taylor 👍🤗👍👍
Gracias for ver, Benito!
Does a puppy come with it?
👍
First! 😘😘😘😘🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for tuning in, Joe!
Hola. Alex saludos
What part of Guadalajara
Santa Teresita!
Is not difficult to find an apartment in Guadalajara. Perhaps she didn't mention that she was looking for a cheap price. Guadalajara is expensive.
🥂🥂❤️❤️
Wow I just paid like $750 for an Airbnb, clearly I did this wrong.
Two beauties making me jealous LOL....
Electric is $20….so she is not running air con, right ? Thx !
Nope, no A/C! It’s not common in this part of Mexico 🇲🇽
@@alex-wittman ac is not common in Guadalajara?
@@Badia.Online Nope, nor heating in the winter. Thus cheap electric bills.
$20 US or 400 pesos a month is not a cheap electricity bill it sounds like someone else or another property is connected to their metered supply. We rebuilt a 4 bedroom house with 2 split aircon units (rarely used) and our electricity bill is less than half that. Also their water bill is ridiculous. We pay the annual estimated bill instead of monthly. This year the bill was $50 US or 953 pesos for 12 months. I really dislike the distortion of the local economy due to relative wealthy gringos pricing locals out of living where they were born. Many younger Mexicans are beginning to express their displeasure too ...a problem that is only going to get worse over time as more economic refugees/migrants from the North make life unaffordable for them.
@@robertvictor3237 My electric was less than $5 us for 3 months. I believe it was $4us.
High ceilings are the best ! Love those...
lol...no.