FatCarib
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 03 September 2023
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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 ...
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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鈥檛 help myself remembering Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver) in the original Avatar. Even though Grace was gravely wounded, she couldn鈥檛 stop thinking about ... Read More
Happy Holidays!
Hola all,I鈥檝e 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鈥檓 still living in the US and I鈥檝e 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鈥檚 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鈥檓 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鈥檛 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 鈥滻N CASH鈥� statement 馃槃. 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鈥檓 not an expert, but based on my research I can say that the real estate buying process in DR is similar to what you鈥檙e 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