Can you do a video on more modest homes that would be more affordable for a retired couple?

@jeffersoncastro3746

Жыл бұрын

@@marianalandivar3002 ehhh like New York, Chicago, California. But if you only focus on the news about the crime of course you'll see crime.

@ivanrojas1085

Жыл бұрын

@@marianalandivar3002 Every country is dangerous if you don't use your common sense.

@animalhousealways

Жыл бұрын

Follow Ecuador 🇪🇨 Raw & Real. We are far more modest 😮

@CORVAIRWILD

Жыл бұрын

@ivanrojas1085 thanks to Nayib Bukele, El Salvador is totally safe. I've traveled all over. Police are honest, and gangs are in jail. It seems Mexico has a corrupt police problem, as does USA

@geanitsucuneli4791

Жыл бұрын

Puerto Penasco Mexico on the ocean 50% cheaper.

I'm with you Amelia, the artist house is perfect and affordable

WOW - for those prices, you couldn't buy anything similar in the Orlando Metro area. Homes there are going for MUCH more $$$ !

as a floridian, i can't imagine living without the sunlight and greenery. These are beautiful houses!!!

more videos like this please in as many and varied places throughout Ecuador as possible

@animalhousealways

Жыл бұрын

Im doing a video on Hostals today. Stay tuned for modest as it gets 🤗

Assuming that the prices are marked up 30-40% as the sellers/agents expect to negotiate and settle for much less. One of my wife’s cousins, who is a lawyer, (wife was born & grew up in Ecuador), bought a house in an urbanizacion a couple of years ago along via a la costa (Guayaquil) for around 30% less than the asking price.

@Mexicobeanpole

Жыл бұрын

Good to know.

@whacked00

Жыл бұрын

It would be great if there was some place you could look at to find comparable sales... But I'm guessing there isn't such a thing in Ecuador...maybe JP or Amelia can comment. I don't think I've ever heard anyone talk about that...

@k_and_m8745

Жыл бұрын

Many people will sit on the property until they get what they are asking unless in a dire situation in Ecuador so people should not hold their breath.

I just returned from spending Christmas in Colombia. We traveled by car from Bogota to Cartago Valle, Pareira, Manesalles, Armenia and Fusagasuga along with many small towns. I was shocked to see the mass of people everywhere, resulting in traffic jams in almost all of these locations. I would like to know if Ecuador is suffering from traffic jam, even in the smaller cities and suburbs like I was seeing in Colombia. Love your videos and especially the real estate and cost of living ones. Thanks for doing this.

Let’s go!!! Was missing these type of videos!!

SURPRISE! There is a brand new verifiable clinical survey involving 137 Countries! Ecuadorian men have won the distinction for having the longest equipment in the world! Search it on Y T! This is real!

I have been a subscriber for over a year. You did a very good job in the delivery and the topic was perfect. Nice work.

Thank you! So enjoyed watching this and fell in love with the artist’s home!!

The Club area is great. I lived in Sangolqui, Club Valle de los Chillos in a hacienda up on the ridge to the right of the main entrance. Beautiful as it overlooked the whole Club valley. The houses are unique, as they are built in different styles per where the Ecuadorians lived abroad, bringing that style back to their city.

Personally I don’t like at all any of these two houses, except the outside view ton nature on the second house. They look more like bungalows to me. Thank you for showing us 🌸

You guys are the best. Thanks for all you do.

The last house is amazing...

Great video! Really enjoy seeing the variety of what's available!

Wow. beautiful homes.. I like the progression from least to most expensive...

The second home is gorgeous!!!😍

gorgeous, and thanks for sharing

I agree with you two! The artist house is wonderful!

Thanks so much for sharing! And yes, the first house iscacclear winner 💕💓💕

Excellent video! Would you consider doing a video on the ancillary costs of buying property in Ecuador? Property taxes, HOA fees, brokerage fees etc. Many Thanks.

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

We have an article and video about that here: liveabroadnow.com/buying-a-home-in-ecuador/

@chiefenumclaw7960

Жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP Thanks Fam! I'll check it out.

@JuanOrtiz-mw3zj

Жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP what is the best way to get in touch with you? My family has a few property’s that are located in Quito Tennis and another properties at the beach in Cañaveral. We want to put them in the market by next month. I love your channel!

@tomdutcher2131

Жыл бұрын

@@chiefenumclaw7960 can you send me information on the houses for sale?

Thank you for this ❤

Loved that artist house too!

I get my Ecuador fix with all these great vids of the city and countryside---thanks a biggie saves a few flights but miss my buddies living there

Hi Guys, my name is Carlos, im writing from Buenos Aires Argentina, thanks to this videos im seeing Ecuador as a posible destination to move on. Thanks a lot

Thank you guys. You conndected us to a great realtor. Our offer for our dream house was accepted today. Can't wait to move from USA to ecuador!!!

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

I was house shopping in El Salvador last week, way overpriced... and I was house shopping in Miami today... same crazy prices... I found an "abandoned" house on a dead end street which meets much of my criteria... we'll see. Thank you for your effort

@BOULDERGEEK

Жыл бұрын

When I was motorcycling El Salvador in 2009, I was amazed to find little beach bungalows on the ocean for $35,000. Prices seemed amazing. Perhaps it has now been discovered.

Very nice properties there in the Quito Metro 🚇 Area.

Good prices so far. Sweet couple

Wow! My wife and I would opt for the artist house as well, lovely place.

Nice shacks. For some reason, I think this is one of your best videos.

Last house on the gulf course was magnificent, great video guys ❤❤❤

@chiefenumclaw7960

Жыл бұрын

My favorite golf courses are on the gulf.

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I Love the artist house 🥰

Another great video. Thanks

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. You guys take some much time to do these videos! It’s really appreciate it!

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Gracias! 😊

@andreaschmall5560

Жыл бұрын

Selling and promoting real estate can be quite profitable. Why would they not take advantage of the opportunity by doing the best video possible?

The 2nd Home Is Awesome .

Folks, If you are considering relocating to Ecuador, rent for your first year. Do not jump into a home purchase. Most long-term Expats rent.

@joseluis8291

Жыл бұрын

As a local, I agree. Renting is much cheaper too. A big house can be rented for $500-800, furnished

@rodger1571

Жыл бұрын

I would wait 2 years before making a purchase.

Absolutely the casa de la artista

No question - the artist's home aced it!!!

I agree the artist home!!

very helpful information

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Hi guys, read the Newsweek article. Really nice.

Love the artist house…..that’s for me👍💜

Nice homes!

Be glad it's got a dishwasher. My dishwasher packed up, and moved back to Arkansas.

Truly wonderful homes. No doubt. Preferences are subjective. Honestly for me I couldn’t be comfortable in such a sterile pristine contrived environment. My taste runs toward traditional authentic but appreciate your work very much. TY

So beautiful

Beautiful

The Artisit House. Hands down.

Those places are amazing! One thing that would help us compare different properties of different sizes and locations would be the cost per sq. ft. And then maybe at the end of the video, show a simple graphic with a summary recap of the properties. Think of it as the "tell us what you're going to show us, show us, and then remind us of what you just showed us" methodology of presenting the info.

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

KZread is a bit different than a presentation to a captive audience. We have to worry about average view duration so we can’t add anything extra or repeat ourselves. We can add cost/square foot in the future, but that’s an easy calculation.

Artist’s house, definitely. I’d live in the studio, you guys can have the house. 😊

prices are definately going way up though in a lot of countries (faster then in past) because of so many Americans, Canadians and Europeans moving there. However, the one place for $170,000 is a much better deal then some of the places I am seeing in Thailand. I was SHOCKED at the prices in Thailand (i don't know if people are paying the prices I am seeing in Thailand or it is just an Asking Price for foreigners). I saw a house going for $150,000 that I am sure you could get in the United States in a cheaper area. It had a back yard and pool and it was a decent size but other then that it looked not so great and even the landscape/view was nothing spectacular, but the place in Ecuador looks really nice, especially with all the amenties (clay tennis courts, golf, etc.).

These houses are not Jaw Dropping when you calculate the price per square foot,

You guys panned your camera a few houses down from mine🙌🏻 Sangolqui over here 🎉🎉🎉

@Kate-gv6we

Жыл бұрын

I live in Urb. Los Chillos around the corner from the golf course and on the same street as the equestrian centre. It's a wonderful diverse community. By the way, I do walk to the barrio for fruits and vegetables!

my neighbors house in western Michigan is for sale for 45000.seems like a much better deal

JP is so funny with the man cave comment 🤣 locking out Amelia for a while to have deep thoughts, so hilarious 😅😅 - great video 👍

Without a doubt the Artist's house :)

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Right?!

Number 2 for me!

Artist house for me!

Would you guys consider doing a video about Challaubamba in Cuenca?

I think you guys would do well with videos about local treasures; like artists, the world of an artist would be nice.

Aguacate con salsa Helado de Aguacate Aguacate para la cara. Aguacate para mi perrita Aguacates congelados para durar todo el año 😉😊😍

110k for the duplex tops. Great videos though. :)

...the artist house ..no brainer...amazing.... I might just move to Ecuador during retirement in a few years... thanks for the tips! you guys are just soo amazing..

Amelia faces brighten up so much for the artist home. Might convince JP to buy it… lol

Club los chillos is very nice. Probably my favorite area near Quito.

@violettaviola7737

Жыл бұрын

Do you know of other good places to buy ? We are leaving in a week to Ecuador and we will be house hunting. Thank you.

For anyone viewing these types of videos (not just this channel) primarily for the "inexpensive retirement" factor I'd recommend that you can look closer to home if you're U.S. based. Not everything is a high priced market. I know the Midwest has winter but the southerly areas not so much and frankly that first duplex for $170k can't compare with what can be purchased in Southern Illinois for instance. Yes, I know it's about more than house price (weather, other living expenses, taxes, etc.) but I see so many comments on videos that have a sound of despair to them when looking at these homes. On the higher end I can think of one house in Marion, Il in particular that recently sold for $225k that pretty much kills the artist house for $290k on this video, plus you'd have $65k left over (I can post a Zillow link if KZread allows and anyone wants). Not hating on Ecuador but A) there are cheaper (nice) homes out there and B) you don't have to "leave home" if you don't want to in order to have an affordable retirement.

How about some single properties around the 100K - 150K mark

I bought a Beach home in Brazil for U$33k. One bedroom, one bathroom... You can find a Lot of good real state in south América... But be carefull where

@gregj1241

Жыл бұрын

Why is it dangerous?

Thank you, @Amelia And JP! I like the artist's house, too. Does the "casita," in back have a bathroom? If so, i'd use it for a guest house. But i do try to stay away from HOAs and their fees. You've warned us about being "gringoed," and I've also noticed that you always quote the "asking price," on homes. Is there a rule of thumb, as to a good percentage for making a first offer? Would that percentage be markedly different in places with fewer expats, such as Loja? (Even in the US, people haggle on houses). I wouldn't want to get "gringoed," but also wouldn't want to insult anybody. It would also help to get an idea of actual cost, when looking at realtors' listings.

Quisiera contactarme con ustedes. Tengo 8 terrenos al pie del mar en Platas villamil, como puedo hacer para promocionarlos

Avocado’s would’ve wonderful

Great video as usual, really appreciate your enthusiasm! As you know with real estate is Location, Location, Location. Could you let us know the situation with Cotopaxi volcano and the distance to this community? Love Ecuador!

1st Miami view

Can you let us know if those properties are in danger zones in case Cotopaxi eruption ?

You guys are bonkers if you don't just buy that Artist's house today! Wow, Wow, Wow.

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

If only we had that much cash laying around! And I really don’t want a car so we want to live someplace more walkable.

@johnway9853

Жыл бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP If I win the lottery tonight, I'll buy it and do a rent to own deal with you! Now you just need to make sure I win the lottery😃

U need to visit la provincia de los Rios, Vince’s is a nice city with 170k I buy a mansion in Ambato

@John Way Totally agree! Put your money where your video is!😏😜

It would be interesting to know the total land space vs the home area. Im a garden space kind of guy. Where im from land lot are 5000sq ft in lower middle class areas 6000ish in mid and can be double plots or in some out of town areas 1 to 2 acres.

❤❤❤❤❤

JP you make me think of Jeff Bridges the actor.

the second house is awesome because you could rent the 3 or 4 rooms in the loft as air B and B

Enjoyed the video and houses. I would go for the last house definitely. Are there any neighborhoods with new, contemporary style houses?

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Contemporary design is very popular in new construction.

The more I watch your channel the more I want to move.

What is the property taxes like? house insurance, maintenance...is it like the US were you have to factor in the mortgage/property taxes/insurance/maintenance to see if this is an affordable option? Can you finance the mortgage in that country and what is their interest rate? US has gone up and climbing...

Beautiful homes! Just wondering since I haven't heard nor seen online any specifics. When buying, what kind of offer does one make. For example in the US if I want a 200k house I look in that price range. Is it the same in Ecuador, or look at 300k and they may come down a lot? I hope this makes sense.

We are from Canada and have different challenges - healthcare is one of our biggest concerns because we would be giving up the free healthcare we have in Canada. On a separate note, we are thinking that Quito and Cuenca are too high in altitude and maybe too cool for us (my wife has breathing issues - long story), a beach house sounds wonderful but I'm not sure we can find a 3 bedroom beach house in the $200/250K range. Are there areas that are maybe 1000/2000' above sea level and not too far from the beach - say 30 mins that we could consider?

Found your channel by chance, very Interesting. But how is really the local culture in Ecuador, and the business atmosphere?

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Good questions, that actually differs from city to city.

What are property taxes like there?

Nice, but I thought they would be a lot less from what I had heard about the cost of living there.

Thankyou , such gorgeous properties. I love the artist's home ♥️. Are these the average price ranges there now? Seems like they are right up there with US prices.

@scottmcshannon6821

Жыл бұрын

those last 2 on a world class golf course would be millions in the US. the 8000 sf with indoor pool would be probably over 5 million in the US not 750,000! when was the last time you looked at house prices? 1980?

Ever visited Yachay City?

"a clustered up mess"- hahaha. Great!

I would like to be in an oceanside town. What do you recommend?

You guys are great. I'll be getting down to Quito this summer. Thanks for the video.

Is that close to the volcano? It looks like it might blowup one today or next week.

@AmeliaAndJP

Жыл бұрын

This area is about 40km from the volcano.

@andrewpinkham9904

Жыл бұрын

VOLCANO! lol ok there's a significant down side

Are you still in Manta?

Jaw dropping high prices. Where were these?

Do they have property tax or anything like that there? I'm in New Jersey, where the properties are expensive and the property tax the highest in the country.