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Complete Survey Results

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by Richard Kiy and Anne McEnany
	Executive Summary
	Background
		The Early Years & Initial Property Disputes
		Title Disputes and Title Insurance
		“Project Risk”-- Looking Beyond the Brand
		The Calvo Clause: Limits to Legal Recourse
		What is the Calvo Clause?
		Consumer Protection for Americans in Mexico
		Cross-Border Mortgage Financing
		Infrastructure Deficiencies
		Capital Gains Tax Issues in Mexico
	Key Findings
	Discussion of Key Findings
	Implications for the Future
	Research Methodology
	References & Acknowledgements
	About the Foundation, the Initiative & the Co-Authors
	Appendix A - Recommendations for Real Estate Developers and Federal, State & Local Policy makers
	Appendix B - Tips for U.S. Retirees Considering Purchasing Real Estate in Mexico
	Other Related Information
		Research Methodology-Detailed Description Assessing the Population of U.S. Citizens Living in Mexico Full Reference List
	Authors' blog