San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico:  2011 3rd Quarter Market Report

It’s time again for my quarterly real estate report and the news continues to remain positive!  This past quarter 14 more sellers and buyers were able to move forward to pursue new adventures.  San Carlos continues to attract Mexican Nationals, Canadians, and Americans as well as others from around the world.  I cannot count how [...]

Girl's Night Out:  San Carlos, Sonora Style!

Thursday night is the traditional “Girl’s Night Out” in San Carlos as it is in most cities around the world.  I’m not sure what guys do on their nights out however, for me and my girlfriends it consists of wine, food, and lots of girl talk.  Fortunately for those of us who live in San [...]

Small Design Solutions for Carefree Living!

Can you imagine living in an 89 square foot home?  Well, I couldn’t either until I watched this YouTube video.  This designer provides an appreciation for small living and takes it to a new level! This home is all about efficiency which is a must in 89 square feet however, the designer did not sacrifice [...]

Homes as Nest Eggs Back in Vogue

Real Estate is still a sound investment. Just when you thought investing in real estate was old news…guess again.  I just finished reading an article about the real estate market in Munich, Germany and real estate sales in this area are up 10% .  The article stated that real estate sales are up because of [...]

San Carlos, Sonora:  2010 2nd Quarter Market Report

Those of us who live in San Carlos already understand the quality of life that she provides; we enjoy the benefits of small town living with big city amenities.  Within minutes of our homes we can be on the beach, playing a round of golf, or hopping on a boat to go fishing or racing with [...]

San Carlos, Sonora Home Inspections

It was a lucky day for San Carlos when Don Brame sailed into the San Carlos Marina seven years ago.  He wrapped up a lengthy sailing trip and moored his boat in San Carlos for several months with a plan to return the following year.    When he returned it confirmed his initial hunch that he [...]

San Carlos, Sonora...Ready, Set, Shop!

I often write design articles about the small things we can do within our homes in order to provide some much needed change with minimal effects on our pocket books.  I’ve written about the importance of  decluttering our cabinets, drawers, and closets and, I do practice what I preach!  My closets are  organized fairly well [...]

Big Ideas for Small Room Design in San Carlos, Sonora

As I have quoted many times before, small is the new big and this is especially true when many people search for their second or often, third home in Mexico.  I recently had the opportunity to stage a small condo on the beach here in San Carlos.  This studio unit , with a gorgeous view [...]