Douglas (Doug) Hardie Sales Associate
“Integrity, Knowledge and Experience You Can Count On”
Doug’s been visiting Mexico and the Chapala area since 1993 when he first came to Guadalajara on business for Siemens. Staying over for a couple of extra days he fell in love with Ajijic and the Lakeside area and has been coming here ever since. Doug will be more than happy to share his experience with you.
On a personal basis, Doug has bought and sold over fifteen (15) properties in three provinces and two countries. He’s acted as a landlord and general contractor during building or renovations on some of the properties. Doug and his wife Gail currently own homes in Mexico and Canada. They purchased their current Mexican property in Villa Nova four years ago and successfully managed a complete top to bottom renovation. They love it here!!
Essentially Doug has been in Sales and Marketing all of his life with various well known companies until he recently retired from IBM. He has held several senior management positions including Executive Vice-President Sales & Marketing in both the United States and Canada. He also was involved in the Commercial Real Estate business with J.J. Barnicke Ltd. (Toronto) In addition he has eight years parallel experience in journalism with the Ottawa Citizen, AutoWeek (automobile racing), various magazines and broadcasting/commentating with the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).
“A GOOD DEAL IS A DEAL WHERE BOTH THE BUYER AND SELLER ARE HAPPY ”
That’s Doug’s objective in working with both buyers and sellers.
In addition to Doug’s love of houses and construction, he and Gail are avid boaters; they keep their trawler SCALLYWAG II in the Thousand Islands near Kingston on Lake Ontario.
E-Mail: DouglasInAjijic@gmail.com
Web Site: www.chapalaperfectmexico.com
Contact Doug Hardie by phone:
Home: 01 (376) 766 3466
Cell: 045 (331) 321 1027
Office 01 (376) 766 2103
Fax: 01 (376) 766 2104
Toll Free US/CAN: 1 877 807 4934
Direct US/CAN: 1 613 736 7474
Don & Linda Wright (Sales Associates)
The Wright Team – “Experience You Can Trust”
Don & Linda have always worked as a team – at work, at home and at play. Searching for our “Place in the Sun” began with the purchase of a promising piece of desert in Arizona, (bought while in Rome) while they were spending a joyful 4 ½ months touring Europe a year after they married. (Unlike most deals today, there was a one year money-back guarantee – they took it- and learned a lot.)
It was an easy decision to buy their home in the Ajijic/Chapala in 1996 after investigating and comparing many retirement havens over the years. They combine their corporate and medical experience, plus many years of sales, marketing and customer service and love of people to introduce visitors to the many pleasures of Lakeside Living.
Don – Professional Engineer, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
Linda – Bachelor of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
Email: wrightteammexico@yahoo.com
Website: www.wrightteammexico.com
Contact WRIGHT TEAM by Phone
Office: 376 766 2103
Home: 766 1862
Cellular: 045 331 051 7350
Fax: 766 2104
Ed & Rosie Hughes (Sales Associates)
Ed & Rosie Hughes, arrived at Lakeside June 2001 after 35 years in Dallas, Texas. During their time here, they have become thoroughly familiar withthe area real estate market, as well as construction techniques, water availability and the like.
Ed comes from a 25 year career as a real estate agent in Dallas and Rosie spent over 15 years as a public relations professional. An added bonus is Rosie’s fluency in Spanish and German.
For newcomers, that can recommend a number of excellent B & B’s or hotels. They can also acquaint you with the community, which not only offers one of the world’s best climates, but also low cost living and a multitude of social activities. If you are a resident, they can assist you with selling or buying a home to fit your requirements and budget. Above all, we try to put “fun” into business.
E-mail: edgarchughes@hotmail.com
Contact Ed & Rosie Hughes by Phone
Office: 376 766 2103
Home: 376 766 1720
Cellular: 045 331 355 3328
John Cearnal (Sales Associate)
John Cearnal (ker-nail) moved to lakeside in 2005 from Fort Worth, Texas. Two years ago John drove to Texas to marry the love of his life Juanita Diaz. Juanita was born in Mexico, but spent the last 20 years working for a country club in Forth Worth.
30 years of sales, sales management and company owner gives John the quality of sales knowledge needed to represent both buyers & sellers. My sales “motto” is there is only one kind of customer, A HAPPY ONE.
John loves to play golf and bass fish. Some people have said that he is an accomplished player having played and competed for 50 years. His completive nature is a great asset to have on your side in the Real Estate market.
Web Site: www.casasajijic.com
E-mail: harlanwood@aol.com
Contact John Cearnal by Phone
Office: 376 766 2103
Home: 376 763 5304
Cellular: 045 3313 66 0478
From U.S. 817 350 4325
Lorena C. Barragan (Sales Associate)
Once upon a time I was born in Mexico City. I started my business as a seller since I was 7 years old at the benediction school, then I went to live in San Antonio, Texas with the Nuns. Later I went to Europe to learn French and to become a cosmetician, I worked in Televisa, a TV Company in Mexico. Then I came to live in this area and I was in public relations and sales at the Montecarlo Hotel. I will continue selling because I really love it.
E-mail: b52lorena@yahoo.com
Contact Lorena by Phone
Office: 376 766 2103
Home: 376 766 3005
Cellular: 045 331 014 5683
From U.S. 877-807-4934
Lourdes Aceves (Sales Associate)
Lourdes was born in Mexico City, but she considers herself a native of Chapala after 20 years of residency here. She lived for 6 years in Los Angeles, California. She is very familiar with the American culture in Chapala and volunteer at the American Legion in Chapala. She is the Mother of 3 daughters.
Lourdes has enjoyed the real estate business since 2004, More than 2 years with hernandez R.G. with excellent results. Lourdes always wears a large smile and you will enjoy her upbeat “can do” attitude. Call Lourdes, better known as Lulu !
E-mail: mluluaceves7@yahoo.com
Contact Lourdes Aceves by Phone
Office: 376 766 2103
Home: 376 765 2040
Cellular: 045 333 842 3664
Caroline McCormack (Sales Associate)
In April, 1998, Caroline and her husband Jim moved here permanently from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Jim retired from business and now enjoys his days, golfing, oil painting, and working for children’s charities.
After many years of slaes experience in Canada, including real estate, Caroline started her Mexican real estate career. After working here for over 13 years she is an experienced Mexican real estate professional and syas; “I sometimes feel like I’m working for the United Nations. I have met so many wonderful people from so many different countries and I feel a great personal satisfaction when I find the right home in the right location for a new client to set down roots, and begin a new life here in this lakeside paradise.
E-mail: aaugie@prodigy.net.mx
Contact Caroline McCormack by
Home: 376 765 4442 Phone Cellular: 045 331 041 4562
Fax: 376 766 2104
Magic Jack From U.S. or Canda 952 583 1903
Lloyd & Lee Riggs (Sales Associates)
Lloyd is a native of Texas and a retired Mechanical Engineer. He Chose the Lakeside area as a place to retire on a four-day visit in 1996. He has been in real estate since 1985, starting in Rochester, New York and works with his wife, Lee. You will find Lloyd knowledgeable. He will work hard for you. Lloyd gives a wonderful area tour.
Lee was born and reared in Augusta, Georgia. She has sold real estate since 1974 in New York and Texas. She has been a Lakeside resident since 1996 and specializes in marketing residential real estate. Lee enjoys meeting people and gets a great deal of satisfaction from helping help find their dream home. She is a trainer for GIL, the Lakeside Real Estate Board. Lee works with her husband Lloyd. Lee holds two accreditations: GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute) and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). Lee would be delighted to give you a free evaluation of your property or a consultation on preparing your home for sale.
Home: 376-766-5069
Cell: 045-331-335-5196
Cell: 045-331-300-4958 E-mail: Iriggs@prodigy.net.mx www.theriggsteamajijic.com
Judy Martin (Sales Associates)
Judy was a Coldwell Banker realtor in Sacramento, California for years. Her mother was stricken with Alzheimers and as her disease became more and more debilitating, Judy needed to find a place to care for her full time. A dear friend was relocating to Ajijic and suggested that she check out the wonderful facilities available Lakeside.
Upon finding the care givers here so loving and competent, Judy moved here and there hasn’t been a day she regretted her decision. Judy’s background has included many various careers including property management, leasing agent, and working as a Massage Therapist and Youth Activities Coordinator on cruise ships. Her integrity and honesty instill confidence in all her clients.
Home: 376-765-7225 Cell: 045-331-540-5186 E-mail: judyinchapala@yahoo.com www.retireinmexicotoo.com and www.chooseajijic.com