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For many baby boomers, this is the $64,000 question: will my standard of living change when I retire. Rest assured, retirees and senior workers worldwide are asking themselves the same questions. This is not strictly an “American” problem. The cost of living in many developed countries is simply too high to enable seniors to live comfortably.

Don’t be fooled by the word “comfortable” either. I’m not talking about luxurious living. I’m talking about making ends meet. Many retirees in developed nations all over the world are anxious about their ability to provide for themselves after they leave the workforce.

Some countries have a mandatory retirement age that cuts a healthy worker’s productivity (and retirement planning) short. The cost of health care is enormous, but even seniors in countries with universal health care are concerned. While the cost of treatment may not come directly out of their retirement savings, needed treatments are often unavailable, or there is a long waiting list for expensive procedures that would improve a senior’s quality of life. (Think joint replacement.) Affluent seniors in countries with universal health care often travel abroad in search of private medical services because they don’t want to wait for months or even years for relief from their pain.

Retirees from all over the world are coming to Puerto Vallarta in search of affordable retirement living that also delivers a high quality of life. In Puerto Vallarta, you’ll find modern medical care, the latest prescription drugs, specialty medical services, treatments that are unavailable elsewhere, and private clinics with US- and European-trained physicians who deliver top-notch medical services in well-appointed, modern safe hospitals.

In addition to providing an excellent standard of living, Puerto Vallarta is a great place to be. The climate is similar to that of Hawaii. The average winter temperature is in the mid-70’s, and the summer temperatures are in the high-80’s and low-90’s. You won’t find the oppressive heat that’s standard in the desert Southwest.

An investment in Puerto Vallarta property will enable you to enjoy the retirement you planned, without working harder, longer or lowering your expectations. If you’re ready to investigate the purchase of Puerto Vallarta property, please contact a Select Mexico Properties sales representative today.

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If there is one thing a good real estate agent knows, it’s the market he or she is working. Many real estate agents in Puerto Vallarta have come from southwest US cities. Why? For two reasons: first, the market they’re working in is too soft to support them. Second, they know that Puerto Vallarta second home sales are hot!

Many US retirees and those planning to retire are looking at their options. Some people have discovered that despite their best efforts, they won’t be able to realize their retirement plans. In some cases, they simply haven’t saved enough money. In other cases, investment values have dropped. More often than not, couples planned to use the equity in their homes to fund their retirements. Unfortunately, the declining property values in many US markets mean that some people must rethink their retirement strategies or even delay retirement indefinitely.

If this describes you, you may still find that you can retire to the comfort of a Puerto Vallarta second home. If you look at real estate values in Puerto Vallarta, you’ll find none of the softness you see in the US market. What you will find is bargain-priced real estate. Agents from all over agree that Puerto Vallarta is one of the best values you’ll find right now in real estate.

To take full advantage of all that a Puerto Vallarta second home has to offer, start with a parcel of land and build the home of your dreams. You can live in it immediately, or rent it out as an investment property until you’re ready to retire. Your retirement savings will be safe in an investment with a solid performance track record. Once you’re here, you’ll see the immediate benefits of making a Puerto Vallarta second home part of your retirement plan.

High quality health care, excellent transportation, shopping, services and dining are all here. You’ll find supermarkets stocked with food that compares to what you find in the US. The cost of fuel is regulated by the government. The cost of prescriptions and medical care are 50% to 75% less than what they are in the US, and the climate here simply can’t be beat.

Stop watching your retirement savings go down the drain and start investing in a solid performer. If you’re ready to weigh the benefits of a Puerto Vallarta second home, contact a Select Mexico Properties sales representative today.

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