Talking San Miguel
San Miguel Real Estate Market Update – August 2026Resale activity in San Miguel remains solid, though we are beginning to see early signs of the same market pressures affecting the U.S. housing sector. Through…
Philip Hardcastle2 min readThe Role of the Notario in MexicoOnly notarios can transfer real estate and perform other functions related to real property. They are responsible for searching the title for any defect, obtain…
Bryan Townsend2 min readTaxes in Mexico: Just the BasicsMore good news: the annual municipal taxes on property are very modest here in San Miguel de Allende. For median home values they amount to just a few hundred d…Bryan Townsend2 min readCreative San Miguel de AllendePeople move here and discover a creative side to themselves if it is not there already. When I moved here I was escaping from a long career as a classical music…Bryan Townsend2 min readHome Inspections – Buyer BewareThis system is fine and works well in most cases. However, the Buyer Beware part comes into play when you compare the inspections here to the inspections in the…Philip Hardcastle2 min readHow to Buy a Home Sight UnseenFind an agent that you can absolutely trust. One who you immediately feel that they are forthright and more interested in helping you than they are just making…Philip Hardcastle2 min readIs My Home Priced Too High? Why Hasn’t It Sold?A property that is aggressively priced grabs a lot of attention, will overcome personal preferences, and will have a much higher chance of finding a buyer. Let’…Philip Hardcastle2 min read
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