Lake Chapala · Ajijic

Buy or sell at the lake with confidence.

We’re Russ and Mike. We keep a close eye on the Lakeside market and know the neighborhoods well. When you’re ready to make an offer or put your home on the market, we sit down with you and guide you every step of the way.

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. When you find one you love, we help you make your offer and handle the negotiating for you.

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Selling

Homes priced right from the start sell sooner. When you’re ready to sell, we come and see your home, then show you what similar homes nearby sold for and help you choose an honest price.

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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.