Lake Chapala · Ajijic

Buy or sell at the lake with confidence.

We’re Russ and Mike. Before you make an offer or set a price, we show you what similar homes nearby actually sold for. That way you know where you stand, and you never have to guess.

Russ Simmons and Mike Hall

How we can help

Buying, selling, or just asking

Buying

We look at every home for sale, not just our listings, and show you what similar homes nearby sold for, so you’ll know if the price is fair.

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Selling

Homes priced right from the start sell sooner. We show you what homes like yours actually sold for, and suggest an honest price range before your home goes on the market.

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Just asking

Moving next month or a few years from now? Ask us anything: what buying really costs, which part of the lake might suit you, what’s selling near you. No pressure, ever.

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Our guides

Two things buyers often wonder

What does it really cost to buy?

The price you agree on isn’t the whole bill. Here’s what the extra costs are, roughly how much each one runs, and which ones you can do something about.

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Can I own a home in my own name?

Yes. Unlike the beach towns, buying at Lake Chapala doesn’t need a bank trust. Your name goes right on the deed. Here’s what that means, and the one kind of land to avoid.

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Say hello

Ask us anything

A street, a neighborhood, a home you’ve had your eye on, or what your own home might sell for. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us. It’s how most people here keep in touch.