FatCarib
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 03 September 2023
Investing / Living in Sosua by Combies
As an American dreaming and working towards retirement in D.R. I stalk lots of real estate and facebook groups. When i look at all of these beautiful properties I cant help but wonder ”whats the catch?”Maybe it’s just me being a ...
Those are good questions @ Combies and this is the right forum. I was in your shoes not too long ago and this forum was (and still is) extremely useful to me. Like you, I still reside in the US. However, I recently built a villa in the ... Read More
Furnishing a villa on the North Coast
Hola familia,I am back with some good news: The construction of our villa on the North Coast has started!!! It should be completed hopefully in the Fall 2024🤞We are now looking preferably for indoor custom furniture (beds, mattresses, bed ... Read More
WillieWeb Has Passed by UncleBuck
I just read on another blog that WillieWeb has passed. He had been battling cancer, and a new lump showed up in his jaw/throat. He was not seeking treatment for this particular issue.He was a very active and informative contributor, with a ...
So sorry to hear that willieweb passed away. He was indeed a great contributor to this forum & will be greatly missed. Hope we all can find peace & comfort. @unclebuck thanks for sharing. Read More
Patio furniture purchase by DeeJeeKing
Hello all. What is the average price of a 4 piece patio set, (1) 2 seater, 2 chairs, 1 table, if purchased in Sousa or near by? We are trying to decide if we should purchase here in the states and add to our container or purchase in Sousa.Thanks for ...
I think I should also mention that UncleBuck never offered his services or advertised his products to me when I sought his opinions. He could have easily done so and I would have appreciated it. But I think he simply wanted to share his experiences ... Read More
Patio furniture purchase by DeeJeeKing
Hello all. What is the average price of a 4 piece patio set, (1) 2 seater, 2 chairs, 1 table, if purchased in Sousa or near by? We are trying to decide if we should purchase here in the states and add to our container or purchase in Sousa.Thanks for ...
I have not bought anything from UncleBuck & I have not met him. Well, not yet as I am still awaiting my new villa to be built. Besides, I did not even know he owns a furniture store. All I can say is that UncleBuck has been one of the many ... Read More
EcoPump low-consumption pool pump by FatCarib
Hola,I am in need of some pointers as I am moving forward with a new construction.Is any of you familiar with the EcoPump low-consumption pool pump? As far as I was told, it is a two-speed pool pump that supposedly can save up to 80% on energy ...
Thank you guys😎 Read More
EcoPump low-consumption pool pump
Hola,I am in need of some pointers as I am moving forward with a new construction.Is any of you familiar with the EcoPump low-consumption pool pump? As far as I was told, it is a two-speed pool pump that supposedly can save up to 80% on energy ... Read More
Personal Update by planner
Many of you know me in person as well as on here. I am active pretty much every single day. I will be away starting Monday December 11 as I am having surgery in Santo Domingo.Some weeks ago I damaged my left shoulder and it just kept getting worse. ...
Successful & speedy recovery Planner.Reading your post on Dec 22, I can’t help myself remembering Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) in the original Avatar. Even though Grace was gravely wounded, she couldn’t stop thinking about ... Read More
Happy Holidays!
Hola all,I’ve been silent for a while, but wanted to stop by to wish you all peace, love, joy, and health this holiday season and throughout 2024. I’m still living in the US and I’ve been reading your posts religiously. This forum ... Read More
We finalized our purchase in Casa Linda! by taralindsay5
We are so excited! Just finalized our purchase and nailed down our floorplan! We are thinking about using Angela to help with furnishing of the home right down to the last detail. However, we are also thinking of just doing it on our own. It will be ...
@rfmaurone, I guess there’s no safe way around the customary 1+ %. Thanks a lot. Read More
We finalized our purchase in Casa Linda! by taralindsay5
We are so excited! Just finalized our purchase and nailed down our floorplan! We are thinking about using Angela to help with furnishing of the home right down to the last detail. However, we are also thinking of just doing it on our own. It will be ...
@taralindsay5 I’m getting closer to acquiring a lot in Casa Linda. Any tips? I heard that Angela (the designer) left the DR. How was your overall experience with the building process?@sunseekersharon How many bedrooms is your sunseeker? what ... Read More
buying a house in DR by Dou08
I'm from Canada. Did anyone know when you buy a house in DR the process to be protected?
@Tippj & @windeguy. Interesting. Thanks for your words of wisdom. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
It seems to me that having a legal immigration status is the right and legal thing for an expat to do. Unfortunately, the process in DR seems to be complicated. Provided that an individual meets the requirements, would retaining the service of an ... Read More
buying a house in DR by Dou08
I'm from Canada. Did anyone know when you buy a house in DR the process to be protected?
Wire transfer & bank check would be the only options as far as I am concerned. However, wouldn’t the wire transfer be completed (using some type of escrow account) at least a day before closing? Read More
buying a house in DR by Dou08
I'm from Canada. Did anyone know when you buy a house in DR the process to be protected?
@ewenmccLove your ”IN CASH” statement 😄. I must say that it is perfectly legal in the US to purchase a home with cash. Of course, dealing with IRS reporting requirements for such large cash transactions could make it not very ... Read More
buying a house in DR by Dou08
I'm from Canada. Did anyone know when you buy a house in DR the process to be protected?
I live in the US and I am actively working on purchasing a villa in the DR. I’m not an expert, but based on my research I can say that the real estate buying process in DR is similar to what you’re used to in North America. I would ... Read More
Pre-construction V. Resale by FatCarib
Greetings all,i am new to this forum & am very pleased that such a resource is available. My wife and I (from US) plan on purchasing a villa in CL within the next 9 months that could be mainly used as Airbnb for the a few years until we move ...
Great pointer ddmcghee. Much appreciated. Read More
Pre-construction V. Resale by FatCarib
Greetings all,i am new to this forum & am very pleased that such a resource is available. My wife and I (from US) plan on purchasing a villa in CL within the next 9 months that could be mainly used as Airbnb for the a few years until we move ...
Thanks a bunch Papito…that makes sense. Has anyone been through the resale buying process (via realtors) in Casa Linda or any of the developments in the area? I heard you can considerably negotiate down the asking price. Is that true? Read More
Pre-construction V. Resale by FatCarib
Greetings all,i am new to this forum & am very pleased that such a resource is available. My wife and I (from US) plan on purchasing a villa in CL within the next 9 months that could be mainly used as Airbnb for the a few years until we move ...
@planner was referring to Casa Linda Read More
Resale v. Pre-construction
Greetings all,My name is Wil. I am new to this forum & am very pleased that such a resource is available. My wife and I (from US) have been in the DR 3 times in the last 24 months and love the North coast. We stayed last year in Casa Linda ... Read More
Pre-construction V. Resale
Greetings all,i am new to this forum & am very pleased that such a resource is available. My wife and I (from US) plan on purchasing a villa in CL within the next 9 months that could be mainly used as Airbnb for the a few years until we move ... Read More