Don and I recently visited Winnipeg, Manitoba where I attended my nursing reunion with a class that is as lively as ever!!
Besides having a good time at the reunion, renewing acquaintances and catching up on everyone's news, we took time to read the local newspapers to find out what was going on. I must admit I always thought Winnipeg was a good place "to come from", if you know what I mean.
The trip changed my mind.
Winnipeg is a vibrant and growing city. City planners have made it a city to explore while being easy to get around. Don found a map with all the city parking lots indicated - above ground, under ground, weekly, etc. What a find for any visitor or resident for that matter!!
The hospital that I graduated from, The Winnipeg General is now called The Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre and that it is. I could not recognize any buildings as it is so large, encompassing all health disciplines. The campus map is below.
While we were there, who should be having on concert on their 360* tour? U2!! They set up the largest rock concert stage in the world - The Claw. See the picture below. 50,000 fans attended, one even coming from Japan! I guess Winnipeg is now on the world map!!
You may wonder what all this has to do with buying real esate in Mexico. Well, as we age, many of us prefer comfort and would like to escape the winter cold. Reading The Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2011 I was amazed at the housing market. Now would be a good time for Winnipeg retirees to sell their home at top dollar and buy with the high Canadian dollar in our town of Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Why our town? Just ask us.
Look at these older resale homes in Winnipeg sold above asking (Winnipeg Free Press, May 28, 2011):
East Fort Garry -Sq Ft. 910, 3 bedrooms, one bath, Lot: 80 x 128, Taxes $2401.76/year
Asking $229,304 Sold $251,000
East Kildonan Sq ft. 926, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Lot:32 x 113 Taxes $1,998.78/year
Asking $149,900 Sold $165,000
River Heights Sq. ft.1,274 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Taxes $3630/year
Asking $324,500 Sold $335,500
Algonquin Park Sq ft. 1,819 3+1 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Lot" 50 x 100 Taxes $3,966.67/year
Asking $319,900 Sold $347,000
$200,000 is the average asking price for a new or nearly new 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bath home with covered terraces in Ajijic with low yearly taxes ($100-200)!!
Check the MLS on our website: http://www.wrightteammexico.com
Think sunny days, fiestas, cool mountain air, lake cruises, outdoor adventure, low property taxes, fine restauranats and you will be describing Ajijic, an ideal retirement location, safe, in a large ( 10,000 +) English speaking community.
Selling your Winnipeg home at top dollar now and buying with a high Canadian dollar in Ajijic could allow you to do all those things you meant to do in "retirement". Yes, all.
Let us hear from you.
The U2 stage - The Claw
Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
The green part is what I remember when I graduated!!
Now the campus takes up 32 acres of land in central Winnipeg.