@Andymedellin
American looking for information about Colombia
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19 posts
About me
American, Married
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 17 February 2017
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Alianza Valores- Online?
Can I open an account with Alianza Valores from Texas, online? Or do I need to be in Colombia to register. Read More
Estelar Mila de Oro Hotel
Stayed at this hotel on Calle 3 Sur. Very nice. Great breakfast! It was the location that I grew to appreciate the longer I stayed. If I crossed the Avienda El Poblado - (Carrera 43a) and walked East toward Carrera 42, it got hilly FAST! ... Read More
November is rainy season?
What is the weather like currently? Heavy rain every day? (I was there last year in July and it rained mostly very late at night for a couple of hours, by daylight it was sunny.) Read More
More men wearing shorts in Medellin?
Whenever I visit Medellin, I feel a little out of place. (last year). I seem to be the only man wearing shorts in the street. But, I understand that that trend is changing! Are more men wearing shorts at malls, cafes and restaurants these days? Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada? by Andymedellin
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans?
The only way that I know to get more information is to call/email Coomeva. When I finally retire to Medellin, I will go in person and review. I will also look into their local Colombian health insurance policies. Read More
Remodeling apartment...Who do I get?
3 bedroom apartment in Poblado, 170 m2. I want to upgrade/add new kitchen cabinets, add some lighting, add new floor throughout. I am NOT very handy. Don't want to get someone that shows up, but doesn't have the tools to do the job or ... Read More
I'm over 65 yr old. Anybody use Coomeva- medicina prepagada?
Looks to me like Coomeva is the only Medical Insurance that has plans for 60 + people. At 66 years old, I would pay about $576.765 COP or $199 US per month on their Gold Plan. Anybody part of their plans? Read More
Capital Gains is 33%?
So if I buy an Colombian apartment and then, sell it in less that 2 years... I pay a 33% Capital Gains tax on the profit? Read More
Kitchen cabinets- premade?
Looking for Kitchen cabinets that are already premade. Just pick up and install. Custom takes too long. Where in Medellin do I go to find these factories? Read More
Storing Furniture? by Andymedellin
Anybody in Medellin know of any Storage Centers were I can rent a storage unit to put furniture, bikes, tools etc?
THANK YOU! Read More
Storing Furniture?
Anybody in Medellin know of any Storage Centers were I can rent a storage unit to put furniture, bikes, tools etc? Read More
Rentals in Medellin by Natrold
I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...
I saw your article on your beginning a Real Estate business in Medellin. My wife and I will be relocating to Medellin from USA . Please share your contact information, so that we can reach out to you for getting a safe rental property. Andy Read More
How can I get a Colombian ID Card if I am in the US? by Andymedellin
I am in Houston; there is a local Colombian Consulate. Can I apply for a Cedula de Extranjeria (ID Card) before I arrive in Colombia? Is there a service company that can do this for me? Anyone know?
Yes, I have not gotten a visa , yet. I will apply for a TP-10 visa (Married to a Colombian) then, apply for the Cedula Extranjeria. I was hoping that with a local Colombian lawyer and Power of Attorney, theses transaction could be handled from ... Read More
How can I get a Colombian ID Card if I am in the US?
I am in Houston; there is a local Colombian Consulate. Can I apply for a Cedula de Extranjeria (ID Card) before I arrive in Colombia? Is there a service company that can do this for me? Anyone know? Read More
Process for buying an apartment in Medellin by Andymedellin
I have been looking for step by step process to buy an apartment, but found many different and confusing processes. I found a link to a Medellin Real Estate company called LUHO. They look like they have people to guide you through sending money ...
Thanks! Shopping for a lawyer. I will look into Columbia Legal & Accounting firm or Strenreiter, Serna & Associates for a real estate lawyer in Medellin. Maybe they can "cover my back" and do good work at reasonable rates. Read More