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BajaNuts
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Twin properies
Howdy nomads,I'm trying to find Dixon and Dawn Twin,of Pentiction BC.they were working on a realestate deal for me,sent them $6,000.00 as a
deposit,and we agreed to meet in LaPaz in early may to close the deal (got a FM and a corperation)but when I arrive in LaPaz and call thier #s for
thier office in town  isconected,cell phone # gone the # in BC is still good,they
use Vonage.Would like to close the deal the Sellers are also in the dark,and would like thier money,but the Twins have all the paper work.I thought
they had a lot in comitan,so if any one can tell me how to get a hold of them it would be great.
I think the deal is still on but with out the files very hard to close.Hate to think they took the money and ran,but could be the case,I'm in town
till the 19th then I have to back to work,I will check the u2u for any info I have a local cell # that I can call anyone who has info on them.Thanks
NUTS
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vandenberg
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Any particular reason you chose that handle.
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BajaNuts
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Well, I guess im just nuts about Baja,think it is a real cool place,and the Lapaz area is very nice (but dam hot) lol
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comitan
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Sorry to tell you this nuts, but the word on the street is they went south(north) with everyones money. u2u for more info.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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BajaNuts
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Well thats not good news,I heare hunting in BC is very good this time of year
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
Sorry to tell you this nuts, but the word on the street is they went south(north) with everyones money. u2u for more info. |
As I understand it they had a sale of the furnishings in their apt and ran out on the rent of their apt and on their rent of their office, elec,
water, etc, the office owner is not the type to sit back on something like this ...
I met them , and they seemed like such nice people.....
You never know, do you ???
Hope you find them up there ...
CaboRon
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BajaNuts
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Well ron,they made one big mistake i only live 3hours from them and know the area well (don't worry all not going to do anything stupid ) all ready
did that,yeah we met them earlyer this year and they did seem real nice,in fact I have had several e-mails from them regaurding the realestate deal
since I have been here,but no closure,Is there any thing to file in Mexico that will flag them from entering the country, they sure dont need to do
this again to other people,so if there any other folks who are scamed like me by the Twins please post or u2u me .thanks Real Nuts  
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vandenberg
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Glad to see you haven't lost your sense of humor.
And you have a beautiful area to hunt them down in.
[Edited on 5-12-2008 by vandenberg]
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capt. mike
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some one PLEASE correct me if i am wrong on this, but........as i unnerstang it there is no regulation of or licensing for RE agents in mexico. So you
have all these USA and Cannuck expats running RE brokerages in mexican resort communities with franchises like Century 21 and remax all over the
place.
is there even common application of Escrow management practices there? i know you can buy title insurance now, but what if you wanted to "deposit" on
a property and close later - what does one do? hire a notario from the get go and pay thru the nose? i hate using attys for simple residential
purchases in USA but of course here RE transcations are regulated and anyone with a brain escrows.
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BajaNuts
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Well capt.mike,as somebody once said its Mexico,so buyer beware.
Heres the sad thing,there are a lot of realy hard working honest people trying to make a living in mexico selling realestate and I would say that they
are providing a real service;as you all know buying in mexico is an adventure not for the weak at heart.Now I can deal with the loss of 6k,does this
mean i wont buy in mexico,naw it will all work out;it's just another black eye for realestate agents,and the seller has to go through this all over
again;what a shame
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sd
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BajaNuts,
I am truly sorry about your problem. I hope you do find the jerk and get your money back.
Capt. Mike,
Real Estate agents in Baja are UNregulated!
1. Do not buy unless you buy title insurance. If not available, make sure you understand the risk!
2. Do not buy unless an attorney of your choice reviews all papers.
3. Understand your deposit may walk away, so be careful. ASK YOUR ATTORNEY.
If the deal seems to good to be true..........
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tripledigitken
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As more of these stories come in, another "do not" may need to be added to the list..........................................
Don't deal with American or Canadian agents when buying property in Mexico.
Ken
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sd
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Ken,
I think it is equal opportunity as who might take advantage of you. Not sure if it matters if it is in Mexico, US or Canada.
Keep in mind in Baja an "agent" is just an unregulated person trying to sell you something. Many are great, but cover yourself, and be willing to walk
away from a "deal" if advised to do so.
Trust me said the real estate "agent".
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BajaNuts
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Here is a link to the Twins web page
http://www.twinproperties.ca/
Maybe some know them, if not remember the name and face and spread the word,we cant get them all,
"I'm here to chew gum and kick ass,and I'm all out of gum"
darn chat filter
[Edited on 5-12-2008 by BajaNuts]
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sd
Ken,
I think it is equal opportunity as who might take advantage of you. Not sure if it matters if it is in Mexico, US or Canada.
Keep in mind in Baja an "agent" is just an unregulated person trying to sell you something. Many are great, but cover yourself, and be willing to walk
away from a "deal" if advised to do so.
Trust me said the real estate "agent". |
All of that is true.
However, you just might be able to find a local Mexican agent easier is all. All of these US/Canadian scam artists bail out of the country.
Better yet try to deal with the principal directly with the aid of Notario and Lawyer.
In my limited experience, and friends of mine, that has proved to be a successful strategy.
Ken
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNuts
Is there any thing to file in Mexico that will flag them from entering the country, |
You think you have a case for fraud in Mexico? If so, why try to keep them out?
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We want them to come back so that they can face the fraud charges that have been filed on them with the La Paz police.
Also I bellieve their office landloard has a little Mexican justice waiting for them.
CaboRon
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BajaNuts
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Way to go Grover, yeah baby.Well it would be great if they came back and justice was served,but who wants this kind of trash in the country where they
can pray on somebody else.We need more of what grover did, plaster thier dam picture all over the internet,and on every corner in town
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BajaNuts
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This is a real tough way to get 25 posts so I can upload my avatar, lol
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I just called the Canada number for the Twins that is listed on their website and some woman answered and said that Mr. Twin will be in Canada in the
next few days. Tele# 250-770-2988.
NO CHARGE
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BajaNuts
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Cool,I tryed that a few times and only got the standard message.Thanks for the info
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