Living In A $160K, All Cash Home In Mexico | Unlocked 

I love seeing videos of older people thriving. I don’t know why but it’s comforting, like there’s hope for the future

this is a proof that you can move out to another country, live totally alone and still be happy. I love her house and mindset.

I find it fascinating that the trend on this channel is people moving out of the US for affordable housing and a higher quality of life.

forget the house, she looks amazing at 68!!!

Problem is almost every day an American arrives in Mexico and decides to call it home. San Miguel Allende is expensive and very expat. Because of this prices have gone up and makes it almost impossible for locals to live there.

It seems that the American Dream is outside America.

Everything she said is 100% true I went to San Miguel de Allende and saw many seniors. It’s like they reinvent themselves and become younger. Once they get there.To me that’s awesome. At least that’s my perception. It’s a town for artists basically. It is lovely and full of history and culture.

there's nothing wrong with wanting to live in Mexico, the problem is when these foreigners start moving here its makes it harder and more expensive for locals. there is a reason why you think it's "cheaper" because in the U.S you have the privilege of making more income. in Mexico it's not like that, people here sometimes only make $5 a dollars a day depending on what they do, and you guys come here to take advantage of how cheaper it is. the system was not make for you. but if you live here respect my people, culture and always support the locals. just don't come because its benefiting you, that's just exploitation of your greed.

Living in less is highly underrated.

The 68-year-old female artist looks very young and energetic to live her free and wonderful life😊.

Looks like she is living the best life that she wants. Kudos.

This is freaking incredible !! I am 21 years old and I do not wish anything else other than truly following my passion and living a simple yet meaningful life like this. Loving this little series y’all got going on!

Love it! I bought my home in the Lake Chapala area at age 45 as an investment property & then relocated here last Fall right before my 48th birthday! I am actually now working here in real estate (in a much more stress-free way) & having a great time. I absolutely love this series and can vouch for what a wonderful choice Mexico is! And yes, people do seem to get healthier & younger. It is the nature, the freedom, the connection and so much less stress. It matters!

My parents have a place in San Miguel and I’ve been going for 20 years. One of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world. So cool to see someone pick up and move there- it’s a total artists heaven

Another dream lifestyle. This women is talented and smart. Mexico seems very affordable and gorgeous! ❤️

I loved seeing how Glenn lives! More features please of mature, single women living creatively, abroad! So inspiring.

I like the diversity of the videos you guys keep posting, THANK YOU!

No saben todo el daño que causan viniendo a vivir en tanta cantidad a nuestra Ciudad., la vida ahora es tan cara que ha creado cinturones de pobreza a los alrededores y es imposible para un nacido aquí tener una vivienda digna , Así como los expats que trabajaron y quieren retirarse a vivir en paz, los locales también merecen vivir dignamente en su tierra natal, y nuestro trabajo de toda nuestra vida es tan duro y digno como el suyo, por qué vienen a quitarnos esas oportunidades?😢

Her house is as charming and gorgeous as its owner. Blessings 🙏

Love all the color in her home, and outside spaces! She really has created a beautiful home for herself there.

You can tell she's living well. She looks much younger than she is. Beautiful!

Her houses are wonderful! I’ve spent 5 months in Mexico as a digital nomad, but in the Quintana Roo. I find cities in the west cost of Mexico are prettier

She is glowing and energetic for her age, testament that you don't need to live in a crowded and pricey cities to have a good lifestyle.

Hermoso México , un país para la inspiración . Le deseo lo mejor 💐💕💕💕💐🇨🇱

beautiful home ,I love how her homes just flows with her plants and the garden

Love when you do these! She is living her dream. Here for it!

I love her attitude and home. Buying properties in Mexico and living between two of them - how cool is that!?. Both San Miquel and Mazatlan sound and look like beautiful cities to move to.

Good for this woman, she’s living her dream! God bless you Glen & may all your dreams come true 🙏🏻

This lady is admirable, at her age and still has a lot of plans yet to fulfill, when she says that the house might not be her final, she might move in the next five to ten years. She's planning on living a long time, that's what I call an optimistic soul.

I love both houses, SMA is unreal petty, but when she say Mazatlan, just hit me. I love to have an ocean view, I know the seafood from Mazatlan is just unbelievable. Truly a great story for an Amazing artist. Ty Glen

Her home is so beautiful ! I cannot wait until I am able to move to Mexico. So inspiring! ❤️

Funny how "build the wall" turned into "get me out of the U.S. asap" hahahah 5 years changes a lot

Glen, I'm so glad for you that you found your nirvana in San Miguel. What a relief and joy to hear your experience with Mexico

Beautiful home! I love Mazatlan! I also fell in love with that city once I visited Mexico! Thanks for sharing your lifestyle :)

So beautiful! Seems like a dream. I'd love to do this is in Italy and/or Cuba.

Is this the best time?

The american-canadian population has been growing really fast in the past years in San Miguel, making house prices go up insanely fast cause some of them buy multiple properties or real state agents only sell to foreigners, getting into the point where locals can't buy or rent and are forced to leave their hometown , i have nothing againts americans or canadians, they are just moving to what for them is a better place, just the way many mexicans go to the US o Canada, but the mexican goverment should do something about it, like controlling how much properties foreigners can buy, etc.

Im totally jealous Have traveled in MX many times and miss MX so much I enjoyed the video very much !

i moved out of the US in November of 2018 and ending up in "Vibrant" Puerto Vallarta . Four years later I bought my adorable , summer home in San Miguel de Allende ( The Best city in the world voted 3 times by Conde Nast publications ) . I am having my very best life ever. I am a single man of 68 years at this point and making the move to Mexico was the best decision I believe i have ever made .

Brilliant! Congratulations to Glen Rogers for living her best life! 💐🥂

Great home you have! I love that you only pay $500/year in property taxes. I’m trying to figure out where to live in my senior years so this video is encouraging.

Can we get a second episode featuring her Mazatlán home?

She's going to hate all those stairs in 10 years. Beautiful home, beautiful city, beautiful culture.

She is such an inspiration. Thank you for allowing us to enter into your beautiful and cozy home. ✨️ 😊

I wonder what kinds of services make her life and work there affordable/possible: shipping for artworks, internet for communication, healthcare, transportation, even bureaucracy... There are many features of places that are beyond housing that are important for life. I'd love to hear about these in future episodes.

Congratulations Glen! I love your style, the decoration and paintings are amazing! 😍

I built my first house from the ground up not by myself but by house builders in Koh Samui, Thailand 21 years ago and it only cost me $75,000.00. With two bedrooms, two toilets, and a big garden, Mexico is not cheap at all. Plus, I have a small quiet village around me.

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!! love that you are thriving in Mexico! :) thank you so much for sharing your story!

Love her place! Please keep making videos of us GenX'ers and older thriving in different living situations! #retirementgoals #maybebeforeretirementgoals

My wife and I moved to Sayulita, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta área) when we turned 50. We built 5 rentals and our own apartment using our retirement money. We use the rental income to fund our living expenses. We are now thinking about spending the summers somewhere else as it gets very hot and humid down at the coast. it is possible to escape the rat race.

Sharing your life with us is very great. Thanks for your generous gift.

Funny because I just came back from my vacation in Mexico and I see this was uploaded. I loved it there. Definitely going to have to look into property there in the future by the water

Housing prices are considerably higher there since when she bought in 2016? Will that four level home become a burden with all those stairs as she gets older?

I’m a Canadian who owned a condo on the beach in Mazatlan in 2016. It was $104,000 USD. I put $25,000 in renovations into the condo. It was a nice condo but being just above ground level it was plagued with ants and cockroaches. Normal things to deal with in hot weather climates. It just wasn’t something I could deal with as well as the language barrier was challenging. The time spent there on vacations was amazing at first but soon the novelty wore off. It’s not for everyone and takes a lot of thought to make such a huge move. I ended up selling my condo in 2020 and am happy I did. I know that I’ll miss the hot weather in the winter and I know that retiring in Canada will be challenging. Yes I could have kept it and rented it out but then it’s having confidence in someone to look after it for you while you’re away. For me selling it was the best decision. Yes I would have had far more in Mexico but moving away permanently from my children and grandchildren was the deal breaker for me.

Been there three times for the Writer’s Conference. I always came back thinking, “how can I live there?” Good for you! ✨✨

I want to thank you so much for your tour of yr beautiful home. I am from Canada and next yr i plan to leave the country with my sister and her family we are thinking Oaxaca or Huatulco. San Miguel is beautiful. With taste of european. I love the bright colours. Again this was a so good insite info. That Mexico is a beaitiful peaceful country. I am looking forward to move next yr and live happy. You been lucky in Calif where weather is still warm. Here in Canada is a artic winter and you will feel it to the bones , skin etc. Viva Mexico I love Mexico Much Gratitude and be blessed

Her house is gorgeous, I envy her lifestyle honestly!

Congratulations on creating a beautiful home and lifestyle that inspires you to work full-time on your artwork!

NICE TO SEE YOUR HOME MS.GLENN..REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE BEAUTY THAT SAN MIGUEL HAS TO OFFER..LOVE THAT CITY!

I moved to Queretaro, Mexico near you at 79! I have been coming to Mexico for over 60 years. I only wanted a studio apartment, that included all utilities and a maid. It is safe and less expensive than the USA. Acapulco was my favorite, but earthquakes were the deal breakers. Your place is beautiful. Prayers sent worldwide. from Queretaro, Mexico.

Awesome episode! Thank you for sharing this. 😀🙌🙌🙌

When I finally pay off my student loans at 80 years old I’ll be moving to Mexico

The first time for me visiting Mazatlan on the back of a KLR, I also fell in love...What a gorgeous city!!

Thank you. A smooth flowing presentation that I thoroughly appreciated.

Phenomenal person reading this, surround yourself with people who are better and wealthier! Keeps you humble, teachable, and hungry. You become those with whom you surround yourself with! Birds of a feather flock together! You got this! 🌟 I believe in you! Love - Nat ❤️

not current. SMA does not have these homes anymore… maybe you might luck out… difficult for walking. She took a few years to settle into Mexico.

Amazing that you can find your purpose and a place to call home where you can add so many little and big touches of yourself while keeping traditions close by!

You're an inspiration to dreamers like me. Wow. You're not afraid of anything; you just go anywhere and find happiness.

Beautiful soul!!! Very inspiring

Great story Glen! Thanks CNBC for sharing another amazing story!

So incredibly happy for you! Thank you for sharing!!

These videos are the best. Keep them going and keep them real.

Let's make Mexico great again 🇲🇽🇲🇽

I have about 8 years until retirement and I am considering migrating to another country, possibly Mexico but I also have other places in mind. The USA is in decline and the political climate and cultural division here are soul crushing. I so admire people who aren't afraid to pursue happiness and fulfillment on their own terms, wherever it leads them.

Your house is so cute, beautiful, colorful. Something one would love to have in our dreams. Live your life as you wish. You are so fortunate.

I sure loved your home tour, your home is amazing/ it’s plain to see your enthusiasm for your for your creation. Enjoy

I’m sure alot of Americans are going to move to Mexico and elsewhere rather than live in poverty in the US during retirement because people aren’t saving enough

This is so dreamy!

Good for you! Congratulations!! Love my country of Mexico!!

Lovely to see you, Glen! Warm regards from BC

Hi Glen, I love your home. I have a future retirement house in Mérida that I rent out as an Air BNB for the time being. You won't believe this. My exterior house color is exactly the same as yours, house and door. :) Great mind think alike.

Wow it's amazing to see how much the same amount will get you around the world. This is a super cute, large, and nice place for a fantastic price! Love these videos :)

Beautiful home and awesome lifestyle! Truly not possible in California with that price of a house. Wish Glen the best.

Two bedroom two bath 150,000 you can find that in the United States pretty easy. Actually you might even get an extra bedroom.

That's it... Going to Mexico.... I'm also a Californian myself.... Rents have gotten alot expensier.... I was thinking on moving to Seattle....but i think Mexico would be better. Let's see how it goes

more power to u. i love how u were influenced by Mexican culture & art bravo... good luck enjoy

This is so wonderful. She created happiness 😊

My favorite city in Mexico, it's so beautiful and the climate is amazing.

Me alegra ver sueños realizados ❤ Yo ya estoy por terminar mi casita en san miguel de Allende 🇲🇽❤

I love to see people live out their dreams 🤩🤩

I really appreciate you open the door of your house 🏠 for us to peek into it 😉!!! Beautiful, peaceful ✌ lovely 😍 👌 👍. Really love your scheme 🐈

Wonderful Glen! You have created a beautiful artist's sanctuary. It's really special.

her avocados are also cheaper in mexico, shes doing life right

Very nice home, well done

Love this! Beautiful story & inspiring

I have family that moved to ajijic, lake chapala, last year. They love it and say they wish they left many years ago. There are 15k expats in that area. It does make the future seem more secure knowing of places to retire on a budget.

I'm happy for her, but in all honesty, I hate how all these Americans are moving to developing countries. Specifically for San Miguel de Allende where a big part of the population is now Americans who retire there. Unfortunately, they're pushing Mexicans who used to live there away by raising pricing of housing and essential goods. San Miguel de Allende has so much history and culture and the very people who founded that history can't even enjoy it, it's sad. The most unfortunate thing is how people judge Mexicans and want us out of the U.S., but when they see how beautiful and opportunistic Mexico is, they move there.

Posting some videos on people living in America & struggling might help spur some change in people's mindset about money and what's possible. Oh wait, people can just find examples of that in their own lives so nvm.

Read her story on the internet, glad to see a video of her story!

Beautiful. Love all of the amazing colors.