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Registration: 28 February 2014

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6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

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I accept the fault. I believe the realtor knew also which explains why he was hands off on helping me get the utilities. I enjoyed my six months there. I do not waste my money. Its funny, the realtor had another apartment for me to rent. He really ... Read More

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6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

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Hello Everyone What if someone lease or home payments end unexpectedly and they have to get out of their home or apartment and they have a ton of furniture to move, where can they put in storage until they locate another home? Also who will they ... Read More

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6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

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Hello everyone Well, my experience renting in DR speaking little to no Spanish will end in September. I thought my lease (verbally) was for a year, but on the contract it was only six months. I thought this was for proof of paying without a grantor, ... Read More

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6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

isaacb20747

Hello Everyone and thank you Rich for the information. The good thing is I do not mind toughing it out because it is a good way for me to learn the system. Hopefully we will run into each other here or in the DMV. Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

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Okay. Thanks Planner and tinker40. Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

isaacb20747

Hello Everyone Thanks for your input. After my second meeting with the realtor at the apartment where there was a water problem which did a little damage to the apartment. He said he would have it taken care of which was back in April. When I went ... Read More

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6 years ago
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Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR by isaacb20747

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ...

isaacb20747

Hello Planner Thank you for your advice letting me know I may have to do most of if not all of the foot work in getting my utilities turned on. It is allowing me to learn the city and my area. Also meeting people at my apartment and around Santiago ... Read More

isaacb20747 created a thread
6 years ago

Renting speaking little to no Spanish in DR

Hello everyone. I have been visiting DR for the last 4 to 5 years and felt like this would be a nice place to retire or have a summer hangout. So, I decided to look into renting in the DR. I contacted a realtor for a apartment that had the right ... Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

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Hello Everyone Thanks for the reply. I am in a new apartment, no past tenant. I am in a complex renting. I would think everything is ready, Just as the planner said, I need to give them my information and deposit to switch on. My utilities are not ... Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

isaacb20747

Ok. I will be in Santo Domingo February 25 - March 2, then I go to Santiago. Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

isaacb20747

Thanks Planner Are you in Santo Domingo? If so, I will be there at the end of February before I go to Santiago. I would like to stay in my apartment when I return, but as you know, I need water and electric. If I can get the internet also. I am good. Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

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Yes. Whole Foods are in the Washington DC metro area Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

isaacb20747

Hello Everyone Finally just rented a apartment in Santiago. Good information to know about staying here. I will be here and US. I would like to have my water, electric and possibly internet turned on before I come back to DR. I am reaching out to my ... Read More

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7 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

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Thank you Bob K and Planner for the feedback. I feel the same way, it suppose to be completed October 2018 and they have not started construction. Read More

isaacb20747 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...

isaacb20747

Hello Everyone. Bob K and planner, I need your feedback on the response I receive from a realtor about construction on a new apartment development. It is suppose to be completed October 2018. My question had to do with failed project, refund and ... Read More