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Richard Andrea Rodriguez

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American looking for information about Puerto Rico

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Registration: 26 June 2021

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Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
last year
may247

Looking for Builder/Contractor by may247

Hello. I am looking for a builder to construct a new home from ground up in the Malecon area. All architectural plans, geotechnical and flora n fauna reports have already been completed. Would appreciate any referrals. Thank you!!

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Very ***VERY*** important whoever you chose, make sure your attorney drafts a good contract. I had an issue with my builder (He was not going to finish on time) he wanted another six months or even more... and what saved me was the contract, I had ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
last year
may247

Looking for Builder/Contractor by may247

Hello. I am looking for a builder to construct a new home from ground up in the Malecon area. All architectural plans, geotechnical and flora n fauna reports have already been completed. Would appreciate any referrals. Thank you!!

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

@may247 Hopefully they allow the link in the post: https://www.daco.pr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RContratistaUpdated_v12.pdf Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
last year
Byron Miguel

Need Assistance Finding a Lot Loan by Byron Miguel

Hello all!I received orders last week to move to PR in June. This is a permanent position. I flew down from the states yesterday in search of a lot to build on and found one available in a gated community in Dorado. It has utility connections ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Try Cabo Rojo Coop and Isabela Coop they were very responsive to me " 3 weeks timeframe" two years ago. Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
2 years ago
Live2sparkle

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 ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

This is a guide of my cost so far for a 1000 SF house in P.R. Precio por pie cuadrado/ Construction price for SF $100 Pies cuadrados / Sq ft 1000 Costo del proyecto / average cost of construction $100,000 Below based on $100,000 ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
Live2sparkle

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 ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Are you still waiting for Casa Bela? Can you provide an update? Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
Live2sparkle

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 ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Her name is Kristal. Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
Live2sparkle

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 ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Greetings all...I believe The problem with CasaBella is the lack of labor, as you might know, this is not only a problem in Puerto Rico but in the States as well. If you go to CasaBella Facebook page you will see a post asking for independent ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Greetings, Sharing the evolution of prices of the Pre-fab company Casa Bella from June 2017-June 2021...Interesting that in just a few months now in Oct 2021 the prices have increased and are even higher. https://ibb.co/kqx1k3m Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

I noticed we used the same company for the soil study. Did the final price for the house was close to the price posted on their website? I am thinking about the acacia model I and the soil study was performed with the dimensions of that model. ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Advanced Soil Engineering, Corp (787) 830-0366 Roughly $2k but that would probably depend on the lot. It took several weeks 4-6 to get the full report. I hope that helps!I used the same company and in my case, I paid $2,288, the results took 4 ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Thanks! Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

I am considering Casa Bella as well. Did you sign the contract with them already? I am trying to get a sense of how responsible they are. Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Wow good question, you need to do whats most comfortable for your situation. I would suggest use the banks money. The bank will send an inspector to check every stage of the construction before paying the contractor a dime. Save your cash till the ... Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

Just got pre-approved today. Cooperativa de ahorro y credito de Cabo Rojo 4.5% - Construction Loan - 30 years - They finance 85% of the LTV Read More

Richard Andrea Rodriguez replied to a thread
3 years ago
mercadoreidkimberly

getting contractors by mercadoreidkimberly

Hi my name is Kimberly, my husband and I just purchased a small home on the east side of PR, we are looking forward to moving out there once the home is fixed. We had so many issues getting contractors to come see the home and the prices to fix our ...

Richard Andrea Rodriguez

I am currently looking for a contractor as well. I was able to find the list of contractors registered with the government (At least these ones are trying to run a formal business): ... Read More