Curious about housing

[Herman]

Considering relocating to the Ajijic area. Visiting in a couple weeks and would like to see various  houses and/or apartments. Any places that you know of we can drop in on?

[pappysmarket]

Check the Guadalajara Reporter for any open houses while you're in town.

[Al Berca]

Contact any real estate office. They would be more than happy to show you homes in your price range and in different areas knowing that you may be a potential buyer in the future.

[Rickardo007]

Check the Chapala mls site

http://chapalamls.net/

Under the 'properties' tab select 'open houses' and they will all be listed from all the agencies. This is the best way to get an idea of homes and prices.

[El Cartero]

Open house always a good idea to give you a feel.   I would suggest you find an informal way to locate a great realtor.  Such will be a tremendous asset to you.  When we moved here our realtor, in retrospect, was a waste of time who ended up costing me a lot of money.  Have found a good one since who facilitated greatly in new house purchases.   Unfortunately asking for a recommendation will yield every Tom Dick and Mary so best, in my opinion, to do your own investigation when here.  A good realtor should be totally versed in real estate law.   In fact while you're here you might also consider researching a good lawyer.  Combined realtor and attorney will get you the best notario.   I also think a good realtor should have lived here for at least 20 years to know the area and carved out a reputation.   The latter a good basis for your search. 

[Crazydog]

Check craigslist too. I had some luck with rentals there.