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31 October
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MEXLAW Escrow Service Protects Your Real Estate Investment in Mexico

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  Escrow is a legal process designed to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller, acting as an impartial third party ensuring security for both sides. That third party should be a trustworthy law firm authorized to handle escrow accounts in Mexico. Real Estate Escrow The seller has assurance the buyer is committed to the purchase by placing money in trust as a deposit. The buyer is protected by ensuring the money is held in trust until the seller provides clear title, and all other stipulations that were included in the contract are complete. The traditional escrow accounts which we are...

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26 October
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Citizenship by Naturalization for Foreigners Choosing to Live in Mexico

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in Immigration, MexLaw

  In the past people vacationed in Mexico, or stayed only for the winter, but the retirement population has changed in recent years. Many visitors realize a lower cost of living, safe communities, and a better quality of life and decide to live in Mexico permanently with no desire of keeping a residence in their country of origin. Pensioners find it more affordable to live, invest and retire in Mexico, leaving the question, why go back to the US or Canada? If you have come to this realization, we can help you make living in Mexico full time a reality, contact...

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24 October
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Temporary Import of a Foreign Plated Vehicle in Mexico

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in Legal Services, MexLaw

  There are few important things you need to understand if you are driving your vehicle into Mexico and plan to stay awhile. A foreign plated car in Mexico will require a temporary import permit. The permit will be valid for 180 days (the same as your tourist visa) If you are arriving in Mexico on a Temporary Resident Visa your car's permit will be as valid as long as your Temporary Resident Visa is valid. Your vehicle will be credited with an official document issued by Immigration. Once you enter Mexico you will pay a processing fee, approximately $44 USD, if...

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19 October
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Top 10 Questions Foreigners Ask About Buying Mexican Real Estate

Posted by Mexlaw
in MexLaw, Real Estate

  These are 10 of the most common questions our real estate attorneys at MEXLAW hear on a daily basis; they are the experts when it comes to helping foreigners buy Mexican real estate. Is it safe to buy real estate in Mexico? Yes, but it is crucial to use a Mexican real estate attorney to ensure you receive the title on the property. The attorney performs a complete title search,  including the chain of ownership to ensure this seller has the right to sell, and that no others are waiting to take possession of the property. This search will also reveal...

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17 October
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Familiar Emergency Number in Mexico, As 9-1-1 Comes into Effect

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  North American expats are familiar with calling 9-1-1 for emergencies; now it is easy to access emergency services in many states of Mexico, including Quintana Roo.  According to The Federal Telecommunications Institute IFT, 16 states across Mexico will migrate all emergency phone numbers over to 9-1-1,  on October 3, 2016.  It is expected the remaining states of Mexico will begin the migration over to 9-1-1 in January 2017 and scheduled to be fully migrated by June 2017. The first states to migrate to 9-1-1 are Quintana Roo, Baja California, Coahuila, Colima, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Sonora,...

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