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Originally Posted  Feb 19, 2025  Here:  https://www.homessantabarbaracounty.com/blog/buying-property-in-mexico--take-me-with-you-?ts=blg Buying Property In Mexico Foreigners can’t own Mexican property in the restricted zone (32 miles from high tide and 64 miles from any border) outright. Instead, a real estate trust (fideicomiso) is executed between a Mexican bank and the seller of property in the restricted zone. The bank acts on behalf of the foreign buyer, buying and taking title to the property. The foreign buyer retains all rights of ownership. First, all foreigners are required to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Next, to open your trust account, you’ll need your accepted offer for purchase, a photo ID and 10 percent of the purchase price of your new home. Do not give money to anyone other than a bank escrow representative when you sign a bank contract. Closing usually takes 30-45 days.   My $.02 I had no idea.  If you haven't notice...

Originally Posted  Feb 3, 2025  Here:  https://www.homessantabarbaracounty.com/blog/mind-maps-sbiff-and-sbcc-by-lauren-howard-re?ts=blg Mind Maps What is a mind map? It’s a tool used to organize thoughts, options, possibilities. The origins are attributed to everyone from Tony Buzan (who wrote The Mind Map Book) to Edward Debono, a world-renowned psychologist and behaviorist. Most importantly, a mind map is a tool to get people thinking outside the box – or in this case, outside the list. So how do we make a mind map? It’s a good idea to start with a large work surface, such as a piece of poster board – that way you’ll have plenty of room to work with. With a mind map, we start from the middle of the page as opposed to the traditional top left-hand corner, which helps us out of the box from the get-go. It also allows you to work out in all directions. This organizational structure actually reflects the way your own brain organizes ideas. Try writing keywords on small y...

  Condo, PUD, Co-op: What's the Difference? Condos: Walls, floors, and ceilings owned by all residents; HOA dues; covenants, conditions, and restrictions; value depends on the desirability of entire development. Originally Posted  Jan 22, 2025 Here: https://www.homessantabarbaracounty.com/blog/condo-pud-coop-whats-the-difference-pc-too?ts=blg Planned Unit Development (PUD): Individuals own structure and some land. Co-op: Corporation made up of all tenants; larger units have more power in how building is run; fees for taxes, mortgage, repair, improvement; heavy scrutiny of financial, personal history. Townhome: Not a form of ownership, but a term for an attached row house. Advantages of each: Prices often lower than for single-family home; maintenance minimal or nonexistent; safety in “cluster” environment. Disadvantages: HOA dues; CCRs may be complex.   My $.02 I renew again this year!!      I finished my 45 hours of continuing educatio...

  Originally posted Here: https://www.homessantabarbaracounty.com/blog/happiness-and-prosperity-pampered-chef-party?ts=blg   Jan 2, 2025 May Happiness and Prosperity be yours in the New Year.  I hope to see and speak to all of you in 2025.   I joined Pampered Chef last year shopping for my dear son's wedding gift.  I love selling real estate and Pampered Chef has a wonderful product and awesome sales people.   Shop Now pamperedchef.com/pws/laurenhoward/shop-landing-page   Host a Party pamperedchef.com/pws/laurenhoward/pws-host-a-party   If you have any real estate questions I have answered.  I just finished my 45 hours of continuing education for my California real estate licensing renewal.  I know a lot of stuff.  I don't like to give away my age, but I was giving birth to my son about the time I was studying for my first real estate license.  I love selling homes in Santa Barbara County.  I have set a goal to ...