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@cyberescue1So u think prices will go up? Damn! We will be late to the party.. It will be worth maybe buying here in the states, and renting it out, while living in Bulgaria then. Things are changing so fast..What about when Bulgaria 😊 ... Read More

It's all inflationary, and I have no idea why they talk about deflation here in the states, and real estate prices falling. We r having a soft landing...lol. Job reports are "peachy", as of last week ...Feds will pivot this year and the market ... Read More

@TonyFFYep. Got it. Ty. Best wishes and good luck Please update 🙏 on the moveShipping companies, prices, first impressions of Bulgaria, property prices over there, rent vs buying, monthly budget, food prices, etc Read More

R u shipping only your car in a container, or furniture as well? What's the estimate u got and which company will u be using and from where in the states? We r in Texas and want to move to Bulgaria as well, but we r thinking of selling the car in ... Read More

@BhavnaThank you for this answer Read More

@SimCityATOh ,I am so sorry. I always thought Bhavna is the only admin here Read More

@SimCityATWhy r u on the Bulgarian forum? Do u want to move to BG from Austria 🇦🇹 🤔? Read More

@SimCityATDo u live in Austria 🇦🇹 now? Read More

@philip MckaySorry for your loss. Please except my deepest condolences. It's important to stay together with family in such times. I remember u said before that your plans were to go to Philippines and probably skiing ⛷️ in Japan. ... Read More

@janemulberryI wish everything on your list gets accomplished in 2024 Jane. The truth is: 2023 went by very fastSending hugs from Texas Read More

I wonder where will everyone be celebrating 🍾 tonight 🤔. Please share. Ty and God bless 🙌 Read More

@janemulberryThank youuuu Read More

It's almost 2024. My husband's birthday is on 1st of January, so as soon as we say Happy new year and it's a Happy birthday to him. The downside is, we can never go to celebrate outside, because no restaurant is open on 1st of January ever. So, we ... Read More

@SandraWU will never find a parking space so cheap. A covered parking space only usually is 80 leva per month and a garage between 120 and 150 leva. I saw an open covered parking space in an add, that was listed 27 min from the airport 🛫 for ... Read More

@janemulberryYes, u r absolutely correct Read More

@eowyncurtinYes we do speak Spanish as well. Happy and healthy 2024 y'all Please keep in touch Read More

@an3895509I understand, but we have way more furniture to move across the pond to fit in a van will be impossible. We lived in lots of countries and gathered memorabilia etc. I don't know why , we as people do that really...lol ( gather stuff). I ... Read More

@eowyncurtinHi there,We r doing the same, but from Texas. We r investigating the issue right now. Shipping from California perhaps or Galveston TX, and other places on the east coast. We r moving in the  year of 2026( I hope) as we r retiring ... Read More

@janemulberryThank you Jane and good luck. May 2024 be the best year yet to come for all of usWishing u good health, happiness, peace, love and lots of blessings 🙌 💖 Read More

@janemulberryHow much do u think will be enough for hubby and I per month to live comfortably without paying rent 🤔? I asked a British person this week that organize gatherings in Burgas for expats, and he said between 1000 euros and 1500. ... Read More

@HelenDinBGWhere exactly in the south east u bought? We r also looking at that region Read More

Merry Christmas y'all 🎅 🎄 ❤️ Read More

@JohnavannHi, I understand that u imported a Mercedes from USA 🇺🇸 to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 right? U did a profit of around 30K, and u r a dealer. My question is: did u have to do any modifications in order to fit European ... Read More

@janemulberryI think it is acacia...акация on bulgarian Read More

@Boris-GlebHi 👋, may I ask how much is the monthly budget needed by two people to live comfortably in Varna without paying rent please 🙏? We r targeting Burgas, but I guess the estimate will be the same. Ty in advance for your answer Read More

@janemulberryTy for the information Jane.You're as always full of useful tips You will do great in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Good luck 👍 and Happy holidays Read More

@Kath948381Is it a hunting season 🤔?People that have rifles in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 r hunters Read More

@beezoneWhat is that fast growing timber called on bulgarian? How fast does it grow? And can u get wood from the forest in Bulgaria,like fallen tree branches and stuff? Is wood 🪵for heating that expensive in Bulgaria 🇧🇬? What ... Read More

@aabnettPlease tell me if you've received my PMs. I wanna be sure u did. And again ask your real estate agent to get all workers for you by going on Alo.bg for Dobrich region which is your region, because they all advertise there (on bulgarian). If ... Read More

@BhavnaI am afraid that I could not find how to send a private message. How do I do that? Should I add the member to my contact list first? Read More

@aabnettCall  that cell 089*** in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 Ask for Stefan MihailovI don't know if u need to dial the zero in the front of the number or not. Try with it and without it. I think that it is with the 0 only in Bulgaria but if u ... Read More

I would like to thank y'all for your prompt responses, for your amicable support and for the wonderful people that you are. I wish every single one of you a wonderful end of the year, and a healthy, wealthy and adventurous 2024. God bless you allPS. ... Read More

@gwynjThank youuuu What is your opinion on prefab or modular homes? I see they start from 49000 euros... Read More

@gwynjThank you for all the names of stores in Bulgaria 🇧🇬.  I found the prices of tvs in technopolis higher that those in USA 🇺🇸, even though they were European made. U said that u aren't retired yet.  Did ... Read More

@mickeyhart I am so happy that everything worked out so well for you mate. What will be your estimated monthly budget living in Vratza region? Read More

I don't know much about bonds, but ain't bonds in trouble right now? I thought that when rate r going up, bonds r going down isn't it? By investing long on bonds u r betting that the interest rate will go down eventually and central banks will start ... Read More

@billythekid007I like your name here.. A combination of Billy the kid and a 007 agent. I am guessing, that u r still young, and u got many years before u go to Bulgaria. How is the van life treating you? Do u travel a lot? I actually found the post ... Read More

@elisehardy2001Where in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 did u buy, and how much do u spend a month on bills, food etc, without counting money spent on reno, and for how many people? How do u like it there so far? Thank you in advance for your answer, ... Read More

@janemulberryI wish u all the best Jane and hubby ❤️. And a speed recovery to your husband. All we want really is, all of us to be healthy, so we all can make it to our dream destinations. I found all participants here in this forum ... Read More

@janemulberry.Thank you JaneZoya was an excellent suggestion You know so much about Bulgaria,  without living there. How come? Read More

@Reni99Yes, u r right. YOLO. We r in Texas, and I found your data to be precise about everything: electricity, water, insurance, how much you spend on food and health insurance ($200 monthly, ours is $103 weekly dental included). Everything is ... Read More

@philip MckayThis was a very informative post . Thank you a lot, and I wish u good luck and everything the best. U seem excited about finally be free...May I ask how old u will be when u retire? It's a huge discussion these days,if one should retire ... Read More

@gwynjA question regarding household items perhaps 🤔. We r thinking of bringing everything we own with us, as this will be the last time we will be moving ( I hope). We would like to ship it all in a container, as everything has a ... Read More

@philip MckayThank you again for your reply. I don't think I will miss anything really regarding food. When u think of Canada 🇨🇦 is always the famous maple 🍁 syrup people r thinking of,  but as I am an insulin ... Read More

@janemulberryGood luck to both of you Jane. I wish u and your hubby all the best. It's Thanksgiving in USA 🇺🇸 today and we all have many things to be thankful for, I am sure. Stay healthy guys. Sending u hugs and many blessings Read More

@grumpyoldbirdA very good suggestion on your part. Thanks about that. We r planning on going to Bulgaria in September of 2025 for 3 weeks. We will never buy a property online. Will rent a car and go to all the little villages south of Burgas to see ... Read More

@gwynjMy gosh! U guys r great 👍. Traveling all over Latin America and visiting those cute towns 😍. Do u speak Spanish? We lived in one of those big Latin cities for 13 years and we loved it. I really like that, u and your wife eat ... Read More

@janemulberryThank you Jane for your answer. There will be an election here in the states soon, and a new president in office in January 2025. So, there is a hope that ,there will be a positive (hopefully) change to social security. We r checking ... Read More

@SimCityATThank you. Sofia is not an option for us, as we lived in the largest cities in the world. Now, we would like to find a small and cozy place, close to a nice beach ⛱️ to retire. Ahtopol is a cute little town, but all the ... Read More

@janemulberryThank youuuu. I wish that somebody from the region responded, but I am thankful to y'all here. This forum is the only place for now that I can get some answers. I specifically need a number in order to know, if our ss check (yes one ... Read More

@grumpyoldbirdYes, we got the budget to buy a house up to 120000 leva. The problem is the monthly budget after...Don't wanna live with no money left at the end of the month. I am a very strict with the budget. But as every other person my hubby and ... Read More

@gwynjThank you. I found you very knowledgeable on every forum, and I appreciate that. We r presently working in USA 🇺🇸, but retiring in a year and 3 months. As far as I understood, u r thinking that everything up to 2000 leva per ... Read More

@philip MckayTy for your answer. 2000 leva...Is that per person or per couple? Read More

@janemulberryWe r thinking of buying a property in the villages south of Burgas,  but have no idea of the monthly budget in leva that we will need in order to live comfortably in that region.  Can u be more specific please 🙏 ... Read More

Hi there, I am interested in living in one of the villages south of Burgas. Would u be willing to tell me how much my hubby and I will need per month in leva... in order to retire in one of those villages please 🙏? We r planning on buying a ... Read More