It's Casa Divertida through meridaproperties.com.mx - not sure if it's available, but they have tons of great spots. Let them know Travis & David sent you!
I will be moving to Mexico shortly and want to move to the area where you guys live. Your place is beautiful, I love it! You two are also very good at giving relevant information in an intelligent and comprehensible manner without a lot of extraneous chit chat. So glad I found your channel. Thanks for all the useful information. 🙂
Bugs and lizards is a GREAT tip. I’m from Toronto, currently living in Barbados (looking to move to Mexico). I had to move out of my parents holiday home where I was paying no rent, into an apartment just to get away from the lizards and bugs (occasionally roaches). It’s the tropics and it’s unavoidable, but definitely something to keep in mind.
Just discovered your channel recently and am really enjoying the content and the great info and details you provide. My husband and I visited Merida during our month in Tulum three years ago and thought it was beautiful. We were on a preretirement trip to see if Mexico might be a place for us. Your videos have confirmed that it may be.
You guys got an awesome apartment - I think it was the best of the options you saw. Hopefully there are some restaurants and such in this neighborhood so that when Covid ends you can really enjoy the city. I went to Merida once about 2 years ago and stayed in a hotel near Paseo de Montejo and we loved Merida. What an awesome little city, super historic, walkable, safe, charming, amazingly affordable. It has it all, except the mass of gringo tourists. If you get a chance you should check out Campeche, which is another colonial city that feels like Havana. Enjoy.
I screamed when I saw your commercial the second time!!! I wasn’t sure the first time but I thought I recognized David. The second time, I saw the both of you and just lost it. I was so happy for you guys!!!
Super cool about the commercial! OMG did someone say your sweater was RBG-esk! 😆 The add is beautiful. Back tracking and rewatching older videos again in my lazy Sunday.
I can't believe this but I'm moving to Merida TOMORROW!! Thanks for the advice...so much planning and it all will be fully manifested starting tomorrow
Welcome guys. The state of Yucatán is located in the middle of the jungle so humidity and animals are part of us. I just recommend to get used to it. You will have lots of little lizard pets in you home but relax, they are harmless. Enjoy here.
I love your videos. My wife & I live in New Jersey & humidity is brutal in summer. Dehumidifier is a must NJ & NYC…we can get over a gallon per day collected in it.
Glad you popped up on my YT feed. A good friend lives in Tekax and visits Merida for checkups at the hospital after a kidney transplant. Would love to connect! My husband and I hope to visit the area once COVID is behind us.
I have been watching your videos, and aI am so thankful!!! I visited Merida a month ago and wondered how to to get a place so your information has been great, thank you, thank you, thank you and I will love to let you when I go next one 🥰
It always works out in the end. Poor guys, you guys are a bit sheltered coming from LA. What you say about humidity and mosquitoes is what I have experienced all my life.
Do you think you’ll explore living in other cities or states in Mexico 🇲🇽? I loved the tips you gave on the bug situation. It makes sense with the climate.
If you can get Ortho Home defense from Home Depot! It is amazing and last for a year or more for any bugs in your home! Im telling you amazing! Inside and out!
I was up until 2am last night binging these.....one a week might not be enough. Hey guys, check out the book Gringos in Paradise. It follows a couple deciding to move to Mexico to build their own home. Funny accounts of two Americans trying to navigate Mexico and the locals who take them under their wing....very sweet book you don’t want to end
Would it be possible to rent a place with your help seeing your physically there and they prefer not to deal with credit cards? Unless you have broker that does take credit cards! I would only need you to pass along money and maybe collect a key? You both seem very fun, yet down to earth and trusting. And I can't wait to hang with you both! What's the LGBTQ community like there? I'd like to give you my cell without giving my number to everyone! Lol
Another awesome video. So glad you took this place and are happy. And now I understand why you wanted a newer apartment. Great info about Charles Schwab. I would think that this would be helpful for anyone just visiting Mexico. Happy Thanksgiving to you both!
The other way you can get cash is if you send a money order to Western union or Remitly, and get the cash in walmart or electra, coppel, you can get up to 3000 usd.
I have been watching your videos and thank you for this good information. I'm planning to visit Mexico next. I'm going to Queretaro. I do not like the humidity. I live in Texas were it's a dry heat. Your place looks beautiful.
Enjoyed your vlog - great content! I'll be moving to Merida late summer/early fall of 2021, but, looking for an apartment on the north Side. Am a wee bit comcerned about that humidity (my hair - lol) and the bugs!😣
Your place is PERFECT! Moving to Merida next month with my partner and would love some information on this building! Amazing channel, great content guys 😊
It really is! Our realtor's contact info is in this video, along with how to best go about your move! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aT9VZcApA3Q.html
Great choice in a home. Love the natural light 😍😍. I saw your previous video and thought the house with the pool and the loft space was the one you chose.
Hey Guys! Hope to see you in the "Gringo Haunts" like COSTCO, Home Depot, etc. Hubby and I first lived in Merida in the late 80's and vowed to retire in the area. Fast forward to 2007 and we retired and moved here permanently. We have lots of friends in Merida, and took a lot of time reconnecting, but found Merida had changed so, that we no longer found it a good match for us. We built a home in Motul nearby, and love it so out here. Suggestion or two. DampRid is your friend. Easy to get at Home Depot, but often available in WalMart. Like David, my guy can sniff a situation before it becomes a real problem. DampRid prevents a lot of those musty odors in closets, drawers and pantries. Come on out sometime, and we will show you around Motul and you can try Huevos Motuleños!
Amazing - thanks so much for the tip!! And that's so great you guys are here permanently - literally every day we've been here one of us turns to the other and says how we will probably never leave :) We'll give you a shout when we get a bit more settled and head out to Motul!!
I just read your essay on Huffpo! Look at you two famous Starbucks actors! The commercial was adorable. What an exciting time for you both! I am sure you will have a million subscribers in no time.
You guys are fantastic... If you come to puerto vallarta.. tell me about something other than the romantic zone... Love the video on how it feels to be a black man.. you were dead on... Good luck to both of you!
@@luyzqint3760 regular white vinegar is good for mold. Don't use apple cider vinegar, as it is too expensive. Hydrogen peroxide is also good for cleaning mold. Just be careful on what you use it on. Hy Peroxide could damage certain surfaces & items.
Thank you. Somehow I overlooked this video. It answered a lot of the questions I had about your space. Do you guys (or your real-estate agent) have any contacts for local artisans who make custom made furniture? Do you guys have a housekeeper? Are you located near a City Market? Are there local produce vendors near you?
There isn’t a City Market in Merida (yet), we don’t have a housekeeper (although most people do) and there are lots of local produce vendors within a five min drive from our place (nothing walkable though!). Hope that’s helpful!
Thank you so much for posting these videos on your experiences in Merida. I am flying there at the end of March to look for a rental. You mentioned to post questions before moving - so if you don't mind? 1) I do not know Spanish (yet). Which of these cities has more bi-lingual folks: Merida, playa del carmen or Cancun? 2) of those cities, is it possible to get a 1 bedroom in a nice area for $500 or less? 3) have you had any experience with the medical community? (that is the main reason I am having to move) 4) maybe you could provide the contact of your real estate agent? Thank you again for your posts and all the information :)
Congrats on your upcoming move! We haven't spent time in Playa or Cancun yet, so we can't speak to the number of bilingual folks in either, although we'd imagine Cancun had the most of the three. We've had great experiences with doctors here so far (check out our video on getting healthcare) and our realtor's name was Edna (edna@thohaus.mx), she'd be able to give you a better sense of the market. But we're positive you can find a one bed in that price range. Best of luck!!
@@TravelWTravis Thank you SO much for your time and advice. I contacted Edna on email to ask about cities, then hopefully schedule an appointment to view a couple of places when I arrive. All the best to you both. And by the way - I watched your "healthcare" video and PCP's, clinics, hospitals and insurance was not discussed. But I will do more research regardless. :)
Love you guys!❤ You're so awesome to listen too. Thanks for the great feedback. I'm happy to learn about Charles Schwab. I'm 58 single female and I'm considering moving to Merida, Mexico, so i really enjoyed your apt hunting video. I do have a question for your realtor. * If I sell my home in US to buy in Mexico will I have to pay taxes for not buying in US? I have dual citizenship. * Do you recommend renting first before buying?
Thanks so much for the kind words. We’re not sure about the tax situation (definitely talk to your accountant and lawyer) but we’d highly recommend renting in Merida for at least a year before purchasing - you want to make sure you’re ok with all the seasons here. The summer is hooooot 🔥
For your realtor: what are things you should watch and listen for when you’re apartment hunting in Merida that would tell you that it’s not a good spot to live?
My partner is uses a handicapped EV scooter, which is the big reason he will not consider Mexico. Can I convince him otherwise? We are retired so................and at first we want 6 months there, 6 months here. Hugs. Stay well, stay happy. I'm so jealous.
Word of advice you guys, do not believe the myth that toilet paper cant be flushed, it is an urban legend that was true many years ago, but now toilet paper is made with material that dont damage the pipeline, take care.
Happy Thanksgiving from LA🦃 Loved the video❤️so helpful and informative. Looking forward to the the video with your realtor, would love to get an appt with her in February. Congratulations on the Starbucks ad, Huff Post article and your new place ❤️ It was our favorite and looks even better during the day! What’s the best bug repellent? Does the new place include any utilities? Did you have the new place fumigated? Thanks again, you guys are some of our favorite RU-vidrs❤️
I just finished binging your videos! Great channel! We are looking to move out of the US upon retirement and love seeing what is in Merida. And bonus that you are plant based, too! Sprinkle some reviews on how eating that way works for you in Merida. When you talk with your broker can you get some price ranges for 1 bedroom apartments? And what's with your FB link? Who is Peter Lee? He doesn't look like either of you. ;) Keep up the good work!
Ah - thank you so much for catching the link issue! Peter Lee must have also been very confused with some friend requests :) We fixed that and they should all work now. We're definitely planning a video around being plant-based in Mexico, because it's been a journey! And we'll definitely ask the broker for some price ranges for all types of homes - great question!
Hey Tracey! Her email is in the description of the interview we did with her - check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aT9VZcApA3Q.html
Great content, thank you! Questions for your realtor as you asked: What are the tax/fee implications if any, for foreign renters in the long term, say if you live there longer than 12 months? Also, do you get your security deposit back, if you decide to move back to the states after a certain time frame? Can she talk more about the guarantor that foreigners "should" probably have. Thanks for this video, truly informative. Blessings.
My partner and I live in LA and are flirting with the idea of moving to Rivera Maya. Loved this vid and would love to hear about any future challenges you might run into. Utilities, etc. gracias
Hey Guys!! Nice to virtually meet you. My boyfriend and I live in Mexico already (in Guadalajara) and we are planning to move to Merida sometime ☺️. Not sure if you mentioned already but in which zone are you renting? North? South? Thanks 😊 and congrats for the moving!!! You are going to help us a lot.
Thanks so much for watching! We're in the North, but would obviously recommend visiting and exploring each neighborhood before moving (they all have their pros and cons, depending on what you're looking for).
