Marvin Golden and his wife, Barbara Mercik, left Canada in 2000 for a year-long adventure traveling through the US and Mexico. Their final destination was Ajijic, Mexico, on the shore of Mexico’s largest lake and, Lake Chapala, an area rumored to have some of the…

Judit Rajhathy was born in Budapest Hungary but emigrated with her family to Canada during the 1956 Revolution. She attended Carleton University in Ottawa and moved to Nova Scotia where she raised her family. It was during this time that Judit became an active part…

A Guadalajara native, Raul Gonzalez was raised and educated in México City where he obtained a degree as a Chemical Engineer. His successes working with BF Goodrich led to marketing opportunities, forming a background for diverse free-lance work and business ownership experience before electing Real…

A 15-year resident at Lakeside, Trudie Nelson is originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is a graduate of interior design. She and her husband have renovated and built many homes. She brings the unique experience and expertise to share with you. Trudie is deeply involved in…

Michaela Sirbu moved to Ajijic in 2010 from London, Ontario, after attending a Focus on Mexico tour group.  She is a Pilates, Yoga, and Theta Healing Instructor and her passion is helping people live happy, healthy, fulfilling lives. “Ajijic is one of the most beautiful…

Bernie was born in Zapopan, Jalisco, and lived in Chapala since he was 5 years old.  At 15, Bernie moved to the States where he lived for 10 years (Chicago, then Virginia Beach) and then to Toronto, Canada for another 2 years.  He enjoys travelling,…

I was born here in the village of Ajijic. My husband and I are Mexicans and I am the mother of 3 and a grandmother of 3 beautiful grand children. I began my career in real estate in 1985, first as a receptionist and then…

A seasoned Canadian real estate agent of over 32 years in the Toronto residential carriage and boutique income properties, Claudette Champagne brings not only her polished sales skills but an excellent eye for renovation projects – hers and her clients. Retirement was not in the…

Eva Valladares is a home grown success story. We are very proud of Eva’s success and advancement. She began as the backbone of the agency as our Receptionist with her warm and welcoming first impression the minute you walk in; then as our Administrator, co-ordinating…

Guillermo Blanco is a valued member of Lake Chapala Real Estate’s professional team of agents. He represents his buyers and sellers with equal energy and enthusiasm.

Born and raised in Toronto I moved to Mexico in 2007. My mother had moved here in 1999 and on one my trips to visit her I fell in love with the area and soon began to lay my roots here! I married an amazing…

Originally from Wisconsin Jeff McGaver lived in Los Angeles for 30 years. In 2005, work took him back to the Midwest where he called Chicago home until 2010. He and his partner tired of the hustle and bustle of city life so Jeff took early retirement from the…

Jimena is originally from Colombia but moved to the States as a child. She lived in Texas for many years prior to moving to Ajijic. She holds a Texas Real Estate License. Jimena is passionate about her job and enjoys helping people with all their…

Born and raised in Guadalajara, Juan Diego´s studies were in a French school, and later had the opportunity to travel to France various times and where he fell in love with the amazing culture. As a Mexican he speaks 3 languages: Spanish, English and of…

Kristina’s background reads like a checklist for the ideal Lake Chapala realtor. She brings almost two decades of familiarity with the area, and U.S. licenses as a Realtor, Broker and General Contractor and she is bilingual. She has an uncanny people sense when it comes…

Margartia or Maggie Quiroz Acosta was born in Culiacan Sinaloa, in the northwest of Mexico. She studied Education at Escuela Normal de Sinaloa, graduating when she was only 18 years old. Her teaching career began at the State of Puebla, as a part of the…

Marco was born in Guadalajara, and attended High School in El Paso, Texas where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He returned to pursue one of his passions, Architecture at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) where he excelled…

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Nova-Lee spent a good part of her career in Healthcare – Cancer care to be exact,” looking after people is in my nature and although I loved my job…it was tremendously difficult on my heart”. Nova-Lee and her…

Paola was born in Guadalajara to French-Canadian, Mexican parents. She grew up in Ajijic and was very involved in the town’s traditions. She loves watching her three awesome boys grow and develop values and life goals. Paola takes great enjoyment from her family and career.…

Paty was raised in Tepic, Nayarit.  She is the mother of two daughters, one son and a grandmother of three boys. Paty has 20 years of real estate experience at Lakeside, so she clearly enjoys what she does – finding the perfect home for her…