BajaNomad

Looking to move to La Paz

Sandlefoot - 11-11-2011 at 09:06 PM

Looking to move south and have been reading BN to try and get a feel of the many things I do not know about living sob. Been up and down the Baja many times, I have an uncle that has lived at Posada Conception for over twenty years, I have a cousin that lives there also and a brother that lives in Puertecitos. I will be stopping by to visit with my brother for the first time this next trip down.
I have been reading the thread on “Living in Baja”. Great advise and I think I am on that page. (Move down and rent before you buy) Been reading the thread “I do not recommend this real estate agent in Rosarito”. From there I do understand that real estate people in Mexico do not need or have licenses that in any way details a minimum level of competency or ethics. So I am looking for a recommended agent (or process) that I might deal with in the La Paz area. We have driven several times to La Paz and south, so we are a little familiar with the area.
We have a pretty “wide” comfort zone so we can try a lot of suggestions. Thanks for being here and willing to provide insight to your experience.

[Edited on 11-12-2011 by Sandlefoot]

JESSE - 11-11-2011 at 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by Sandlefoot
Looking to move south and have been reading BN to try and get a feel of the many things I do not know about living sob. Been up and down the Baja many times, I have an uncle that has lived at Posada Conception for over twenty years, I have a cousin that lives there also and a brother that lives in Puertecitos. I will be stopping by to visit with my brother for the first time this next trip down.
I have been reading the thread on “Living in Baja”. Great advise and I think I am on that page. (Move down and rent before you buy) Been reading the thread “I do not recommend this real estate agent in Rosarito”. From there I do understand that real estate people in Mexico do not need or have licenses that in any way details a minimum level of competency or ethics. So I am looking for a recommended agent (or process) that I might deal with in the La Paz area. We have driven several times to La Paz and south, so we are a little familiar with the area.
We have a pretty “wide” comfort zone so we can try a lot of suggestions. Thanks for being here and willing to provide insight to your experience.

[Edited on 11-12-2011 by Sandlefoot]


Havent you heard? La Paz is ugly, dirty, mean people, expensive, stressful, no places to eat, nowhere to fish or swim, dogs with rabies run around bitting people, sharks have lasers, locals are known for being violent.

Why would you like to live here?

Sandlefoot - 11-11-2011 at 09:21 PM

All of the above!!!! Well maybe not the lasers!!!!

Thanks;D

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Alan - 11-12-2011 at 07:15 AM

The water slows the lasers significantly so they are fairly easy to dodge and Jesse owns one of the finest restraurants in the City (and with all there are to choose from that says alot). I too have traveled the peninsula for over 40 years and I have never regretted my decision to settle in La Paz. There is always something to do regardless of your tastes.

Ricardo - 11-12-2011 at 10:16 AM

Try Sidne Byars Herrero at La Paz realestate, she is very capable.Check out her web page . Rick

bajabass - 11-12-2011 at 11:23 AM

Robin and Miriam at Vista Properties have a good cross section of what to expect R.E. wise in La Paz/El Centenario as well.

Alan - 11-12-2011 at 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Ricardo
Try Sidne Byars Herrero at La Paz realestate, she is very capable.Check out her web page . Rick
I am happy to hear you had a better experience.

Bajahowodd - 11-12-2011 at 05:45 PM

So, if La Paz is such a great place, why was Jesse in Los Cabos a couple weeks ago on the weekend?:?:

Alan - 11-12-2011 at 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
So, if La Paz is such a great place, why was Jesse in Los Cabos a couple weeks ago on the weekend?:?:
Just to exercise his heartbeat. It is easy to get LaPazzed here:lol:

JESSE - 11-12-2011 at 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
So, if La Paz is such a great place, why was Jesse in Los Cabos a couple weeks ago on the weekend?:?:


Buying wine and getting out of dodge as soon as possible.

C-Urchin - 11-13-2011 at 12:06 AM

Wake up to church bells, listen for that rooster at a distance, daily trips to the town's market, it is all about a small town's smells, sounds and colors.

Saying hello to the abuelita across the street, feeding the neighbor's cat, walks to the Malecon, smell the ocean in a place where the pace of life is mercifully slower. The beautiful Sea of Cortez, the sunsets.

La Paz is real Mexico with a lot of the "gringo" comforts. It is a little gem. Enjoy!

BFS - 11-13-2011 at 10:49 AM

Hola Sandlefoot,
I can recommend a very competent, trustworthy and fun agent. Anabelle Rosell at 612-136-2761 at Coldweel Banker in La Paz, she speaks english very well too.
Good luck!

Bajahowodd - 11-13-2011 at 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
So, if La Paz is such a great place, why was Jesse in Los Cabos a couple weeks ago on the weekend?:?:


Buying wine and getting out of dodge as soon as possible.


And here I thought you went down for the Bisbee!!

There are a couple of interesting wine merchants in the Cabo area. Was wondering if you go there, or have some secret supplier?