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Getting ready by ReyP

We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...

hot water heater and water backup by rambla

Hola everyone, I am in the process of purchasing a house with a solar hot water heater and water backup. We are a city family with 0 knowledge of things like this. Except knowing that they in addition to a generator are good to have. Google has not ...

Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond

Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...

Getting ready by ReyP

We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...

Six Months Post Maria by mrtibbs

Would you all please share your location and how recovery has been post hurricane Maria in the area you live? I think it would be very helpful for those of us stateside looking to move with knowing the level of towns affected from a personal ...

Amazon - IVU by Gary

According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).

Guns and Roses by ReyP

The government of PR just voted on and send to the governor a bill allowing people to defend their property with no liability for death or shoot action. As part of the bill your residence was extended to car, boat and other places where you could ...

How to make friends in Puerto Rico by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Puerto Rico :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Puerto Rico?? ...

A Different Perspective of Living In PR by chrishamrick103

Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I spent about 22K moving my family of 5 to the island in December 2016. We had an awful experience overall and one morning, something just told me to leave the island and I did.... then the hurricanes hit. ...

Electricity!! by Gary

Totally unexpected we got reconnected today! An electrician who lives in the area and a friend who has a lift truck fixed some little things that the US crews didn't get to do before they were pulled out. Next they put in the breaker/switch and ...

Four months after Maria by Gary

Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...

WHAT WHAT??? Electric bill almost $600.00 by Journeyandbeyond

Does anybody know or have had a problem with receiving an electric bill that is HIGH for time after Maria? I am told to not pay and wait till next cycle. Nobody answers AEE call either. Thanks! Lynn

Four months after Maria by Gary

Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...

Dorado, San Juan, or Rincon/Mayaguez for business owner with kids? by jellojello

Hi there, My husband and I are excited to be moving to PR this spring! We're from NYC, mid-30's, with two kids under 3 years old. I speak intermediate Spanish (and look forward to becoming fluent); my husband doesn't speak any Spanish ...

Merry Christmas! by Schuttzie

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas! Many blessings of love, peace and health!