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9 Reasons Why the Dominican Republic Is the Best Place to Live for Expats
You only live once, so where you choose is so important.... The last few years have certainly got...
Renting Your Property in the Dominican Republic
Is Renting Your Condo or Villa Worth It? Many of our buyers use their properties as part time, or...
Medical Services are Excellent in the Dominican Republic
Your Health Matters. Good Medical Care is Critical. Health Care in the Dominican Republic is...
Why Invest in Dominican Republic Real Estate?
Yup the weather is amazing, but that can't be the only reason.... The majority of our buyers come...
Dominican Republic Condos : Pros & Cons
Condos can offer convenience, location, and flexibility. They can also have their pitfalls:...
The Dominican Republic has great community…
Community is the second most important thing to consider when looking for a second home.
Keeping Property in Your Home Country…
For some people, it’s really important to continue to own real estate in their home country.
To Rent or Not to Rent Your DR Condo or Villa
here comes a tipping point for everyone; I’ve seen it many times over the years. Once a buyer starts using their condo or villa for many months per year, or they start feeling like the DR is as much their home as Canada or the US, then they make the decision to stop renting.
Do You Need to Buy in a Gated Community?
if you plan on going back and forth to your home country, a gated community provides protection and monitoring of your property in your absence.
Choosing a Country for Retirement….it Doesn’t Have to be North America
Choosing a country for retirement...it doesn't have to be North America... Most of our buyers are...
Should You Buy A New Or Resale Dominican Republic Property?
We are asked this question all the time. Unfortunately, there are no set in stone answers - it...
It Can Snow in the Dominican Republic!
Welcome to Constanza Dominican Republic. It's hard to imagine, but at the highest elevations in...
A Local Tradition: the DR Family Run Beach Restaurant
Lunch on the Beach: One of our favorite things to do is eat lunch or dinner on the beach. There is...
Places To Go in the Dominican Republic: Jarabacoa
The Dominican Republic brings to mind images of beach life: tropical drinks, sun and sand....
Easter (Semana Santa) in Dominican Republic
Easter Eggs & Bunnies? Not Really... Easter (Semana Santa) in Dominican Republic, is the...
Dominican Republic North Coast Weather Facts
What’s the best time to travel to the north coast in Dominican Republic? Here are some facts:
Santo Domingo: The Capital
Santo Dominigo is the largest city in the Caribbean and is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. It was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World and boasts the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, road, and fortress.
Personal Benefits of Living in the Dominican Republic
THE WEATHER FIRST AND FOREMOST!
The first reason North Americans consider the Dominican Republic is the weather. Perpetual summer with no hurricanes on the North Coast is a gigantic draw.
Buyer Profile: Joanne and Michael -they created their own sale!
showed them several that needed a bit of work, and then one that had been already renovated. They loved that villa. Unfortunately, it wasn’t for sale; I just used it as an example As it turns out, I contacted the owner who had been mulling over selling the property. A price was accepted and Joanne and Michael bought the house they really wanted. Some things are just meant to be
The Incredible Mirabal Sisters of the Dominican Republic
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – historically the date is based on the 1960 assassination of the Incredible Mirabal Sisters of the Dominican Republic, political activists in the Dominican Republic.
9 Reasons Why the Dominican Republic Is the Best Place to Live for Expats
You only live once, so where you choose is so important.... The last few years have certainly got...
Renting Your Property in the Dominican Republic
Is Renting Your Condo or Villa Worth It? Many of our buyers use their properties as part time, or...
Medical Services are Excellent in the Dominican Republic
Your Health Matters. Good Medical Care is Critical. Health Care in the Dominican Republic is...
Why Invest in Dominican Republic Real Estate?
Yup the weather is amazing, but that can't be the only reason.... The majority of our buyers come...
Dominican Republic Condos : Pros & Cons
Condos can offer convenience, location, and flexibility. They can also have their pitfalls:...
The Dominican Republic has great community…
Community is the second most important thing to consider when looking for a second home.
Real DR LIfe!
Sunny days, BBQ’s in winter, and beachside lunches. BUT, real life is also about grocery shopping, banking, haircuts, the doctor and all the things that it takes to life a full life with first world services.
Join us in as we take you through living in the DR…for real!
Colleen Valerio,
Broker/Owner
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