We moved to Mérida, Mexico, thinking we were getting a move-in-ready four-bedroom home — until we discovered the builders only planned three. 😳 In this episode, we break down the wild reality of building a house in Mexico — from construction deadlines that don’t mean what you think to last-minute chaos on closing day (and a roof that wasn’t finished).

Expect dust, delays, and a healthy dose of sarcasm as we share the truth about construction in Mérida, what we’d do differently, and why “mañana” time is an entire lifestyle.

💬 In this episode:
What happens when your 4-bedroom home becomes 3
The reality of building a house in Mexico
Construction delays, missing details, and unfinished roofs
Why “mañana” doesn’t mean tomorrow
What to ask before signing your next contract

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Keywords: building a house in Mexico, construction in Mérida, Mexico new construction, expat life Mexico, building problems abroad, construction delays, buying property in Mexico

Welcome to *This Might Be a Bad Idea* 🎙 — the podcast where love, life, and questionable decisions collide.

We’re Erica & Jeff, a married couple from Philadelphia who packed six suitcases, left the U.S., and moved to Mérida, Mexico. Every week, we share the real, funny, and sometimes chaotic truth about expat life, marriage, moving abroad, and what it’s really like to start over in a new country.

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- Expat life in Mexico 🇲🇽
- Moving abroad as a couple ✈️
- Culture shock & adjusting to a new life 🌎
- Love, marriage & questionable decisions 💍

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