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Mulege Real estate?

chuckie - 7-3-2015 at 11:50 PM

I cant help but notice the LARGE numbers of places for sale in Mulege. Just in the past few days, there have been about 20 discussed. It would be interesting for someone just to do a count of places for sale and or abandoned. I bet theres 40 or 50 just counting whats in the Oasis and Orchard. On the North side I think every home in La Fortuna save maybe one are in that status....I am also surprised that a few of the places which are actually flood free and pretty nice havnt sold..... :?:

cessna821 - 7-4-2015 at 03:23 AM

I know what you mean, Chuckie.

Our home is in Loma Azul, and we have really enjoyed our time there.

Despite reducing to less than half price, we have had little interest.

chuckie - 7-4-2015 at 03:29 AM

AND! Cessna, your place is the Jewel! I walked or rode by it every day for several years and envied your ownership. Great place, great neighbors, flood free, always a breeze.....If I were going to own a home in Mulege, that would be it....Mulege is still one of the last great places! I doubt I will return, for health reasons, sadly.....Stay well!

rts551 - 7-4-2015 at 08:07 AM

It appears to me that the real estate market has not rebounded in all of BCS...not just in Mulege (although it has its unique challenges). Not much moving in our area either. Friends in Loreto say they have the same challenge.

SFandH - 7-4-2015 at 08:53 AM

This could have something to do with the current real estate situation, more sellers than buyers. It's the latest travel warning from the US gov.:

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http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarn...

Baja California: Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada and Mexicali are major cities/travel destinations in the state of Baja California - Exercise caution in the northern state of Baja California, particularly at night. Criminal activity along highways is a continuing security concern. According to the Baja State Secretariat for Public Security, from January to October 2014 Tijuana and Rosarito experienced increasing homicide rates compared to the same period in the previous year. While most of these homicides appeared to be targeted criminal organization assassinations, turf battles between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S. citizens. Shooting incidents, in which innocent bystanders have been injured, have occurred during daylight hours.

Baja California Sur: Cabo San Lucas and La Paz are major cities/travel destinations in the state of Southern Baja California – Exercise caution in the state capital of La Paz. According to the Department of Interior of Mexico, in 2013 Baja California Sur registered its highest homicide rate since 1997. Many of these homicides occurred in La Paz, where there has been an increase in organized crime-related violence.

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Right or wrong, many Americans have just written off Mexico as a retirement destination. Things would be different if the lingering drug war was not happening.

And I know it's not a factor in Mulege but the town is tainted by the violence elsewhere.

[Edited on 7-4-2015 by SFandH]

mtnpop - 7-4-2015 at 09:34 AM

Chuck,
At my last count about a dozen for sale in the Orchard for several reasons not just flood... That does not include what Roberto the developer may still be trying to do... If Cliff has all 13 for sale that makes 25 or so plus the individuals that are trying to sell.. in the Oasis and further east...
Some are still not cleaned up some are back to preflood condition and furnished very well.. As stated in another thread,, some folks still try to list with preflood pictures which hurts all listings somewhat. I have seen 3 this spring that way that the buyer sent a deposit then came down and "SURPRISE" giving everyone a bad taste.
Only a couple of realtors in Mulege part time and they don't like to list the homes along the estuary as they think the buyer would be mad at them... Full disclosure should always be upfront..
Even with this problem, it is still a very nice spot to spend the winter.

chuckie - 7-4-2015 at 11:25 AM

Ross, I couldn't agree more..one of the last great places....I cant figure what the housing development built several years ago, NOT just built, has to do with anything???? I don't know a single Gringo who moved from on the river to out by the Pemex.... still think an actual count of places for sale and/or abandoned would be interesting....It would be a number that people with places for sale would not like, I think....maybe that's why it aint available?.....oh well...Happy 4th.....

Still here and looking at a bright future

Robinhood - 7-4-2015 at 11:31 AM

Sure we take a vacation in the summer but we are still marketing and showing (just had a tour with offer made and pending in Chivato last Wednesday).

It was a strong year and I had more inquiries and sales last year than in the three years previous combined. The drought is over, the guard is changing, economy is getting better north and south of the border. Some low-ball offers have been accepted but I do my best to give advice based on the current market conditions.

No matter what the "dirt-pimp" haters think I have a long list of satisfied customers who have been happy to save time, money, stress, etc, etc. by utilizing my many services. Not to start a flame war but the dirt-pimp hater has tried to sell several things as well on this board which seems a little self-hating. So live and let live and though I have made a few mistakes, I have endeavored to make them right since a Realtors best reference is his customer's satisfaction. I have sixteen years in Mulege and many more as a Realtor in Lake Tahoe making it work in good times and bad.

There is a lot for sale but that is just the tail end of many bad things shaking itself out. I have realistic hopes for the future of Mulege since it is a unique place and a whole new generation of retirees are discovering it.

The physical office will be open in Mulege along with Mago's bakery in the Autumn, as usual, so please stop by for an excellent breakfast and a chat. Until then please feel free to visit us virtually through our website.

Viva Mulege.

Udo - 7-4-2015 at 12:14 PM

It seems that this same statement applies even to places in Ensenada and North.
However...
Most of the RE agents trying to sell properties in Baja appear oblivious of the RE recession, and keep asking exorbitant prices on sales as well as rentals.

Quote: Originally posted by rts551

It appears to me that the real estate market has not rebounded in all of BCS...not just in Mulege (although it has its unique challenges). Not much moving in our area either. Friends in Loreto say they have the same challenge.

chuckie - 7-4-2015 at 01:26 PM

Robin! Give Mago a big hug for me will ya? I thought that comment about realtors was pretty dumb.....stay well.....

Lee - 7-4-2015 at 02:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Robinhood

No matter what the "dirt-pimp" haters think I hate a long list of satisfied customers who have been happy to save time, money, stress, etc, etc. by utilizing my many services. Not to start a flame war but the dirt-pimp hater has tried to sell several things as well on this board which seems a little self-hating.
Viva Mulege.

I'm interested in real estate in Baja and this is the 2nd time I've read someone using the term ''dirt pimp.'' First time it was used in reference to the Las Brisas area in Todos.

When someone posts that they don't want to ''start a flame war,'' I think they are ''trying to start a flame war.''

Aside from my already negative impression of this Mulege ''agent,'' what are ''dirt pimps?''

chuckie - 7-4-2015 at 02:18 PM

Robin is the best...I have known and done business with he and his wife for many years...Have you ever even met the man?

Robinhood - 7-4-2015 at 02:26 PM

Lee - you are %100 right. The golden rule on the internet is to not respond to negativity because it fosters more of the same. The people who chose to believe that my profession is worth berating are not the people who appreciate the service or unfortunately have been burned in the past. Sometimes it is an uphill battle to please demanding clients but I enjoy the challenge.

I was wrong to even bring it up. Mea Culpa.

Thanks for the defense Chuckie but please let this part of the thread go back to the sleeping dogs.

Quote: Originally posted by Lee

Quote: Originally posted by Robinhood

rts551 - 7-4-2015 at 02:28 PM

dirt pimp. RE agent. never heard it put that way before.
known good ones and bad ones.

chuckie - 7-4-2015 at 02:58 PM

Adios...Ribs are done....

Lee - 7-4-2015 at 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Robinhood

Lee - you are %100 right. The golden rule on the internet is to not respond to negativity because it fosters more of the same. The people who chose to believe that my profession is worth berating are not the people who appreciate the service or unfortunately have been burned in the past. Sometimes it is an uphill battle to please demanding clients but I enjoy the challenge.

I was wrong to even bring it up. Mea Culpa.

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For some reason, I've not been aware that people hate real estate agents. And I'd surmise that it's not all agents, but some who give the profession a bad name.

I can make the distinction, Robinhood, that you are not your post,or it's words, and were reflecting feelings. You were quick to turn that around and consider that professional and integrity. I like that in a person, esp. a real estate agent.

Carry on. Suerte in Mulege. Great area.

JC43 - 7-4-2015 at 08:55 PM

"Dirt Pimp" ... a really bad word for a RE agent! But somehow hits the point on the "i". What concerns me more is the way some Nomads are posting here about Mulege. Some time ago, when I started here in BájaNomad, there was a threat about grey and black water released into the river. How stupid are folks living in Mulege, to post something like that??? Does that help the Mulege economy? Or constantly talking about all the flooding along the river? Does that help Mulege at all? I for my part, if I would live in Mulege, I would just `shut up´ hoping that people reading this board / potential buyers can forget.
Just m.h.o.
(Now I steered the same pot. But could not post without. Sorry Mulege! Maybe some will learn my lesson)

bajabuddha - 7-4-2015 at 10:13 PM

The derogatory comment from the ignoramus poster also said, "never known an honest one". Got a feeling he either got took by a shyster, or is just a very disillusioned, hateful pimp himself. Just plain-old nastiness, that's all. Probably also believes his 'dirt' doesn't stink, but here's a clue: sure does. Maddafact, if you're reading this thread, what do you do for a living? Sell cars? .......Just askin'........

chuckie - 7-5-2015 at 02:05 AM

If folks think real estate salesmen as a category are bad, they havnt dealt with cattle buyers.....

mtnpop - 7-5-2015 at 05:05 AM

Chuckie,
It sometimes gets comical here... You started this thread wondering how many homes are for sale along the estuary and in Mulege and it is now hijacked into REALTOR bashing..
You either like them or ya don't... like other salesman...
But, back to the question,,, boocoo places for sale not unlike even your old stomping grounds in Colorado... some by Realtor and some by owner.
It works either way if you are comfy doing so...
Again, some of these homes are really nice and still are a good value even with the negatives... I find it more conducive to dwell on how great my neighbors are wish them luck with whatever they do... You gotta spend some time with them to see the draw..... you can also have a nasty owner or 2

Real estate and drought

captkw - 7-5-2015 at 07:47 AM

Hola Robin,,pregunta ?? when did the Drought end ??

[Edited on 7-5-2015 by captkw]

Lee - 7-5-2015 at 09:47 AM

Quote: Originally posted by JC43

Some time ago, when I started here in BájaNomad, there was a threat about grey and black water released into the river. How stupid are folks living in Mulege, to post something like that??? Does that help the Mulege economy? Or constantly talking about all the flooding along the river? Does that help Mulege at all? I for my part, if I would live in Mulege, I would just `shut up´ hoping that people reading this board / potential buyers can forget.

If I was a newbie looking for paradise in Mulege, it would take very little research to find that Mulege has it's share of problems. So does Pescadero, Todos and Cabo.

Folks living in Mulege aware of grey/black water getting into the river need to police the area. If I were living there, I'd post that info here no problem. I don't consider posting this info as stupid.

Not writing about the elephant in the room is lacking in integrity. I don't think it's possible to hide stuff from this forum anyway. Too many sharp nomads know what's going on.

JC43 - 7-5-2015 at 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Lee

Quote: Originally posted by JC43

I sure believe that you would post anything which harms the community u r living in >>> as you didn´t catch the point of my post.
Sorry my friend, that´s not a lack of integrity, but a lack of intelligence.

chuckie - 7-5-2015 at 05:22 PM

That may be a possibility, but why is it a problem? I don't know anyone who drinks that water, or cooks with it.....Doesn't stink....So ??? And I question if any of these naysayers know enough to raise the issue...I wonder if any of them have ever spent any time in Mulege??

bajabuddha - 7-5-2015 at 06:08 PM

"I sure believe that you would post anything which harms the community u r living in >>> as you didn´t catch the point of my post.
Sorry my friend, that´s not a lack of integrity, but a lack of intelligence. "

I love it when a poster accuses of "lack of intelligence" when using the term "U R".
How old are you? On a cell phone, r we? Hope u r not driving. Please, save your texty for dating sites.

The Mulege estuary is actually probably cleaner now than before the highway got there. Lee was right, there are savvy Nomads who know the story about Mulege. I wouldn't eat anything out of it, regardless of tides or flood. As far as being an issue of living there, moot point. 20-25 years ago there was a cholera epidemic there, as well as many towns all over the entire Country of Mexico; Mulege has done its' share of cleaning up where they can, as they can. Don't speculate on things you know nothing of.

YES, the estero floods. They had a long dry spell, and the last 11 years have been hell-on-earth for them. Old folks move out, the 'Old Cadre' got just plain worn-out from clean-up (some, if not most...)just a few dry years in the future and all landscaping improved, it'll be top-dollar paradise again, as when I first saw it. Back when, I could no more afford to live there than fly to the moon. If I were young with money right now I'd be investing like crazy; the crazy young'uns WILL come again, El Paraiso WILL rise again, and there's money to be made for those who can wait, and afford the luck of the draw if more cataclysm stays at bay.

JC43 - 7-5-2015 at 07:04 PM

chuckie, bajabuddha, u r not @ the point. What I wanted to say is: even IF grey water is released into the river.... and somebody is reading this who might consider to come to Mulege, or even buy a property... why chasing that guy off with stories like ´grey water...etc...???
If you love your community, just shut up w/ those stories and let the tourist decide if he likes the town.... or not. Same w/ the constant posting about flooding....Is there nothing positive to post about a town you love and live in and want to support???Catching the point now?

bajabuddha - 7-5-2015 at 08:54 PM

Oh, yeah. U R so much smarter than me!

JC43 - 7-6-2015 at 01:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha

Oh, yeah. U R so much smarter than me!

PLS see your u2u

chuckie - 7-6-2015 at 02:52 PM

JC I think you need to go back and read this thread again....AND I wonder if you aren't the same JC that trolled the same subject some time ago trying to run down a property for a cheap deal.....??????

JC43 - 7-6-2015 at 04:17 PM

chuckie, The thread started w/ a large number of homes for sale, I know. But as always, it turned out to a completely different meaning than you started. BTW, the large number of homes for sale are mostly out of the river valley, right? 13 from C. Taylor alone. Others, out of any danger zone are rare. Well, I was wondering about the BS people are posting about cleaning up a property/home after a flood. That is a nightmare, no doubt. All those who are selling a home inside the flood zone are telling you that cleaning up is a piece of cake! BS! BS! BS! Once you cleaned a home and property after a flood, you are done with it... never again! What C. Taylor posted here about the costs.... BS again. It takes days and days to get rid of the mud - depends on how high it is. But 16 inches of mud more or less are not removed in half a day, don´t you agree? And where to go with it? And , and , and...
drying the home, repainting it, getting the furnitures from the storage and moving in again... No way, I don´t wanna do that. That´s not my priority in life. Peace, love and fishtacos is what I like (and some other things!)

If I´m the one who posted the truth about a property??? If you are talking about the Serenidad.... Yes I´m the one (no, my boss to be honest) who was interested. But not after I saw the facts. And the facts were not quite positive, > that is very polite expression. And after seeing the facts we were not interested anymore. So running down for a cheap deal is the wrong word, sorry. There was no more interest at all after I (or better: we) saw the actual circumstances. We are constantly looking for hotels for sale to convert them into resorts. All over Baja. The Serenidad is not in our eyes. No matter how cheap it might be offered. Even a 100K is too much... if the whole complex is flooding into the sea of Cortez one day. Don´t you agree?

[Edited on 7-7-2015 by JC43]

Bajahowodd - 7-6-2015 at 05:02 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JC43

chuckie, The thread started w/ a large number of homes for sale, I know. But as always, it turned out to a completely different meaning than you started. BTW, the large number of homes for sale are mostly out of the river valley, right? 13 from C. Taylor alone. Others, out of any danger zone are rare. Well, I was wondering about the BS people are posting about cleaning up a property/home after a flood. That is a nightmare, no doubt. All those who are selling a home inside the flood zone are telling you that cleaning up is a peace of cake! BS! BS! BS! Once you cleaned a home and property after a flood, you are done with it... never again! What C. Taylor posted here about the costs.... BS again. It takes days and days to get rid of the mud - depends on how high it is. But 16 inches of mud more or less are not removed in half a day, don´t you agree? And where to go with it? And , and , and...
drying the home, repainting it, getting the furnitures from the storage and moving in again... No way, I don´t wanna do that. That´s not my priority in life. Peace, love and fishtacos is what I like (and some other things!)

If I´m the one who posted the truth about a property??? If you are talking about the Serenidad.... Yes I´m the one (no, my boss to be honest) who was interested. But not after I saw the facts. And the facts were not quite positive, > that is very polite expression. And after seeing the facts we were not interested anymore. So running down for a cheap deal is the wrong word, sorry. There was no more interest at all after I (or better: we) saw the actual circumstances. We are constantly looking for hotels for sale to convert them into resorts. All over Baja. The Serenidad is not in our eyes. No matter how cheap it might be offered. Even a 100K is too much... if the whole complex is flooding into the sea of Cortez one day. Don´t you agree?

Unfortunately. With the exception of the public areas around reception, the place is very long in the tooth. It bothers me to say this, since I have very fond memories of the place.

bajabuddha - 7-6-2015 at 10:09 PM

AGAIN, Mulege WILL grow again. it's a major 'changing of the guard' right now; 20 years of good weather built a strong 'pseudo-power' infrastructure of rich and self-powerful people to build their temporary "Paraiso" of big castles in small fishbowls. Mama Natural took care of that the last 10 years.

Mulegé isn't like San Carlos on the mainland (or a million other Gov't sponsored Fonatur 'fish-pens' for rich foreign (gringo) investors who required a false-sense of security to make their 'cheap' (to them) playgrounds safe for their 2 to 6 week-a-year trips to their "real homes". Been a bad run, period. Those of us who know Mulegé more than 15 years know the dance that goes on. First few storms, some moved, most stayed, rebuilt, cleaned and moved on. Few more storms, folks spent half their 'vacation time' cleaning up, re-doing electric and other utilities, some tired and sold. The last 4 have been devastating.

However, I promise you, a few years without estuarial flooding, business as usual. All will be fine. What was the quote about the estero being an "abysmal mosquito-infested swamp"?

Done a lot of Baja........ not nearly as much as certain SCHOLARS of BN, but enough to know that a piece of my soul will always occupy the estero throughout eternity. Only better is The Gates Of Lodore.

Ergo, JC43, regardless of your 'positive mental attitude' on all things, I call fine, live your own fantasies. I believe state the facts, good and bad, just some do only 'positive' and some got nothing but chit to say.
Perfection is not in Utopia, but is in BALANCE.

Too bad perfect BALANCE is totally non-judgmental, ain't it?

chuckie - 7-7-2015 at 12:53 AM

I didn't get an answer to my question, and this thread has now degenerated way beyond repair....So .............

SlyOnce - 7-7-2015 at 11:58 AM

I looked at the web site the realty posted and I was shocked at the prices. So high. For a desert town miles from nowhere. I would hope the home prices are in pesos but of course I know they are not.

I can rent a 3 bedroom house here in Playas for $600 US/Month 2 blocks from the beach.

My 5 star apartment on a hill with an endless view, security, and electric and gas included is $US 350/month. Water is $MX 150 Pesos/month extra. Plus of course the climate is wonderful, we live here year round, minutes to the US, and endless miles of beaches, shopping, art and entertainment.

SFandH - 7-7-2015 at 12:24 PM

Slyonce, if Americans wanted to live in Tijuana the prices would be high there too. I know Playas de Tijuana is an OK place with cheap but nice housing but most Americans steer clear of Tijuana, no matter the delegation.

Mulege is a different world. It's rural, clean, pretty beaches with warm clean water close by, and many think desirable. Comparing it to TJ is an apples and oranges comparison.

[Edited on 7-7-2015 by SFandH]

chuckie - 7-7-2015 at 12:25 PM

Desert Town? Miles from Nowhere? I'll take a baggie of that stuff....Yup

[Edited on 7-7-2015 by chuckie]

Bajahowodd - 7-7-2015 at 03:53 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha

AGAIN, Mulege WILL grow again. it's a major 'changing of the guard' right now; 20 years of good weather built a strong 'pseudo-power' infrastructure of rich and self-powerful people to build their temporary "Paraiso" of big castles in small fishbowls. Mama Natural took care of that the last 10 years.

Mulegé isn't like San Carlos on the mainland (or a million other Gov't sponsored Fonatur 'fish-pens' for rich foreign (gringo) investors who required a false-sense of security to make their 'cheap' (to them) playgrounds safe for their 2 to 6 week-a-year trips to their "real homes". Been a bad run, period. Those of us who know Mulegé more than 15 years know the dance that goes on. First few storms, some moved, most stayed, rebuilt, cleaned and moved on. Few more storms, folks spent half their 'vacation time' cleaning up, re-doing electric and other utilities, some tired and sold. The last 4 have been devastating.

However, I promise you, a few years without estuarial flooding, business as usual. All will be fine. What was the quote about the estero being an "abysmal mosquito-infested swamp"?

Done a lot of Baja........ not nearly as much as certain SCHOLARS of BN, but enough to know that a piece of my soul will always occupy the estero throughout eternity. Only better is The Gates Of Lodore.

Ergo, JC43, regardless of your 'positive mental attitude' on all things, I call fine, live your own fantasies. I believe state the facts, good and bad, just some do only 'positive' and some got nothing but chit to say.
Perfection is not in Utopia, but is in BALANCE.

Too bad perfect BALANCE is totally non-judgmental, ain't it?

Since you mentioned Fonatur, which has actually been very successful in many locations, building infrastructure that has paved the way for so many tourist resorts, I was wondering what your take is on Loreto.

I realize that Mulege is not a Fonatur town, which grants it its own amazing features. But, Loreto, which did not appear to need Fonatur so that it could retain its uniqueness is right now the worse for their involvement, except perhaps for the hospital. Thoughts?

JC43 - 7-7-2015 at 05:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by SlyOnce

I looked at the web site the realty posted and I was shocked at the prices. So high. For a desert town miles from nowhere. I would hope the home prices are in pesos but of course I know they are not.

I can rent a 3 bedroom house here in Playas for $600 US/Month 2 blocks from the beach.

My 5 star apartment on a hill with an endless view, security, and electric and gas included is $US 350/month. Water is $MX 150 Pesos/month extra. Plus of course the climate is wonderful, we live here year round, minutes to the US, and endless miles of beaches, shopping, art and entertainment.

Looked at the prices ... so high? Where else can you buy a decent home (2/2 or 3/3) for under 20K ??? not talking about any drawbacks.
Desert town, miles from nowhere? Where is nowhere? This is the town so many folks love. Where they can find friendly nice people instead of big city BS.
And guess what, the friend of my best friend rented a sixandahalf star condo for under 400USD, right north of the border >>> so he doesn´t have to travel!!! Now he is considering to replace the current window in the bedroom. He wants a bigger one that he can see at least 8 stars every time!!!
It is always the same: Those who have no money are talking about nothing else than money. And those who have bad credit and can´t buy a home - they are renting for lifetime, paying off the landlords investment.
I am at home in CSL, but love to travel to these little towns like Mulege or Loreto or on the mainland along the coast. People are so much friendlier in these areas as in big cities. You can even learn that right here in this thread, right?

SFandH - 7-7-2015 at 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JC43

Where else can you buy a decent home (2/2 or 3/3) for under 20K ???

Maybe Detroit.

But Mulege?

20K? Quick! Where? Link with photos?

[Edited on 7-8-2015 by SFandH]

bajabuddha - 7-7-2015 at 09:47 PM

JC43 is trolling with 'nice-ness'. Full of stuffing as an xmas turkey. I ignore; I suggest the same. :smug:

SlyOnce - 7-8-2015 at 08:10 AM

The homes I saw on that web site were over $US 250K

In Dec. I plan to drive south and visit Muluge, Loreto and La Paz and see for myself.

JC43 - 7-8-2015 at 08:51 AM

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH

Quote: Originally posted by JC43

Where else can you buy a decent home (2/2 or 3/3) for under 20K ???

Maybe Detroit.

But Mulege?

20K? Quick! Where? Link with photos?

[Edited on 7-8-2015 by SFandH]

SFandH,
just come and look for yourself. If you want to purchase a home, you should make your homework yourself. There are homes for under 20K. They are not advertised at all. But you have to look along the river valley for these "opportunities". And you gotto be in Mulege to see what the actual cause of that purchase price is.
Good luck.

chuckie - 7-8-2015 at 08:53 AM

Homes recently posted ran from 19K up....Lots of places in all price ranges...JC43 is a sleaze....con man....ignore him.....He did the same thing in the past....

SlyOnce - 7-8-2015 at 09:23 AM

Hi my friends I'll tell you what I would like to find in Southern Baja

Small house like a beach cottage

On the beach or close

I would like to construct a mooring for my boat, ideally this would be right in front of the house and I could easily pull the boat out of the water on a trailer if bad weather threatened.

I'd get something like an aluminum Baja Bayrunner

I'd like to go fishing every day

My MX wife needs to be close to a bigger town like Loreto for shopping, movies, going to a coffee shop, etc.

We both need social interaction, friends to hang out with.

If summers are too hot we will return to our apartment in Playas

Modest home, low cost, simple quality but cool and comfortable. 1 or 2 bedroom. I'd like to build a hurricane proof garage for the boat.

Costs like $US 260K are way out of line more like 1/10 of that!

Also would consider buying an RV and having winters down there and summers up here. Tow the boat.

JC43 - 7-8-2015 at 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally posted by chuckie

Homes recently posted ran from 19K up....Lots of places in all price ranges...JC43 is a sleaze....con man....ignore him.....He did the same thing in the past....

.... and chuckie is a clown... always repeating what I said already in the last post....he is not even in Baja anymore... so what?
I´m saying homes for under 20K
He is saying for 19K and up
what a clown hahahahaha

SFandH - 7-8-2015 at 12:05 PM

SlyOnce, sounds like a good plan. Check out the beaches south of Santa Rosalia down to and along Bahia Concepcion. That sounds like the place for you. Bahia Concepcion is usually real calm, good for smallish outboard boats. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear water.

One plan that is really hassle free and relatively cheap is to get a trailer to live in, tow it down and store it someplace during the winter. You can easily do that in the Bahia Concepcion area, it allows you to move around, and you don't need to tow it back and find a place to keep it in the summer in TJ. If you don't have a tow vehicle, you might find a trailer for sale there and pay someone with a tow vehicle to drag it to the beach, next to a shade palapa, and return it to storage when it's time to head north.

Get a good, roomy tent and explore the beaches first before you buy anything.

Also, there were places for sale here last winter.

http://www.posadaconcepcion.net/

26.753702, -111.897513

I looked around a bit. I think it may be close to what you're thinking, but more expensive. Plus there is annual rent for the land that, I think, also covers electricity and water.

[Edited on 7-8-2015 by SFandH]

chuckie - 7-9-2015 at 07:15 AM

SF&H has the right idea, heres a variation on that theme...There are places down there on both sides of the river, that essentially have been abandoned...I have been in discussion with an owner that would lease his property with husk house with an option to buy (giveaway price). The husk has been cleaned, has an operating bathroom, roof, no windows or doors. Thoughts are to park an RV at that location use the facility, consider it a high class Palapa....Lease price would cover HIS lease cost to the park in which it is located...I suspect there are others who would be interested in shedding their obligations if contacted. Most of them were pretty much made well by their insurance companies, and now have minimal investments....