Talking San Miguel

Resale 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 the end of August, 253 homes had closed compared to 289 during the same period last year. Properties Under Contract are also down 12.46% year‑over‑year. However, it’s important to remember that 2025 was a record‑setting year for residential resales in San Miguel de Allende, so trailing last year by twelve percent still reflects a healthy

Only notarios can transfer real estate and perform other functions related to real property. They are responsible for searching the title for any defect, obtaining a certificate that the property is free of liens and debts and for registering the new deed in the name of the purchaser…

More 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 dollars a year. If you pay before the end of January there is a 15% discount.

People 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 musician that I had finally become frustrated with. Wanting a change, I ...

This 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 US or Canada.  First, no inspectors here are insured or bonded and I have never seen ...

Find 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 a sale. Buying sight unseen will also dictate that your agent should be answering the questions that you don’t even know to ask...

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’s say for example a buyer was interested in this price range and may see as many as 15-20 homes before they make a decision...