@10YRStoRincon
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Rincon
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 27 April 2017
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New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@ialmodovar70 maybe I can help as far as inheritance. I also inherited a house once my mother passed away. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Read More
Property tax for new house build? by Summer2028
I'm planning on retiring to Puerto Rico and a few years ago bough land with the purpose of building a retirement new home. Building a new house is extremely expensive and a lot more $$ than buying an existing home. As of now, I have a budget for ...
@Summer2028. From what I understand there are no property taxes (CRIM) if you plan to live in the home you build. Which is awesome!!We are in the same boat as you. We bought a lot with the hopes to build when we retire in 3 years, but the cost of ... Read More
Your Decision to Move to PR by judyvillacis
I would love to hear your story as to what made you decide to believe your place of home and relocate to Puerto Rico? Is it retirement? Work/Business? Whatever the reasoning maybe…As some of you already know by now I am in the beginning ...
@judyvillacis My husband and I plan to retire in PR in 3 years. I have family in Bayamon, Carolina, Orocovis and San Juan. My husband is Mexican and fell inlove with PR. It was his idea to retire there. We bought a lot in Aguada and hope to ... Read More
Custom Home Building by tiradofam
We are contemplating buying several lots on the island. Can anyone advise on costs associated with home building?
@G1977 Thank you. My name is Leslie Castillo Read More
Custom Home Building by tiradofam
We are contemplating buying several lots on the island. Can anyone advise on costs associated with home building?
@G1977 also interested in getting your builder information. TIA!! Read More
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
@BoldConstructionPR thank you for all your input and expertise. I truly appreciate all your feedback. It has been very helpful for me.I have an odd question. I don't see any homes built with sheetrock or duct system for ... Read More
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
@Acros5790 if you can please share info. We are in the process of buying land on the West side of PR. We have not met with contractors yet, but the banks and realtor both say it's expensive to build right now. They say ever ... Read More
Building in Puerto Rico by GuestPoster59009
Good Day, Thank you in advance for your helpful information. My wife and I are wanting to build our forever retirement home. We have purchased a lot and looking to start the process with an architect/engineer. We interviewed the first engineer over ...
@William Cameron wow!! I know they say the costs of materials and lack of workers is driving the price up. But that increase is incredible!! I wonder if the prices will start to decrease now that things are seemingly returning ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Chris and Richard can you share or private message the names of the builders/engineers you worked with? TIA Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
What part of PR did you build? Would you mind sharing info? Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Just messaged you. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Not yet. Our plan is to retire in PR in 5 years. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Hola Susanna I can't speak from personal experience but this is based on friends who had their homes built in the Rincon area and highly recommend the builder they worked with. So those are: Dacar Construction - 787.247.0066 (Danny Valentin is ... Read More
Looking for some insight on home buying process in PR by acosta507
Hi everyone, I mentioned in another post my husband and I are in the process of buying a home in PR. We are actually just waiting on a closing date now. The realtor involved says we’re waiting on the title search to come back but its been ...
The title search takes just a few days. I'm actually going through the process right now. What can cause a delay is if there are issues found (for example....liens against the property, other names that are heirs to the property, etc) all that ... Read More
Looking to buy land near Rio Grande by jillmedina
My husband family lives in Rio Grande and we seem to be facing an uphill battle with land we thought we were going to purchase but due to the Probate process I think waiting to build for another 3-5 years is unreasonable. I am checking here to see ...
Ugh!!! I feel your frustration. Hopefully you are able to find a nice property with no issues. Have you checked Clasificados Online? Or talk to people who live in the area. They might know of land for sale. Sometimes owners don't ... Read More