scoutvt
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
Hi Brian, Love reading your posts!!! We are getting ready for our move to PR (Mayaguez) in about 3 weeks. Super excited!!! We have a small casita on our finca that needs a lot of TLC/remodeling/roof repair ect. Any recommendations on ... Read More
Buying property in PR , closing February 1 - Need advice please by solgirl
HI, I'm buying a piece of land and finally everything is checked and done. Now i go to the closing but I am not sure how to get the money to the seller since there is no escrow and I am nervous to give it to the attorney, who I never met. And ...
We assigned POT to a friend of ours in PR that we completely trust. We also have an amazing attorney - also very trustworthy. Make sure that your attorney works for you, ensuring that your interests are protected. Read More
Buying a car in Puerto Rico by Rapidr28
I am thinking about buying a used car in Puerto Rico. I dont want to buy a stolen car. What types of proofs do I need to get from the seller to make sure its not stolen? Is it safe to buy from a private seller? I dont want to show up with cash in ...
Great info and thanks for sharing. My husband and I were just debating between shipping our current 2004 Odyssey with low mileage or purchasing a used pickup truck in PR. Even though the Odyssey is a very dependable car and shipping cost is ... Read More
Shipping a car by pspsurf
Does anyone know the phone number to Departmento de Hacienda..? Im trying to get a quote for shipping a Honda Civic. The brand Honda is not an option to get a quote......do they call it something else down here ?
We certainly could ship ahead of time. Downside, driving the car from Vermont to either NJ or Jacksonville,Fl for shipping. Or pick up here in VT which would add to the cost. Read More
Shipping a car by pspsurf
Does anyone know the phone number to Departmento de Hacienda..? Im trying to get a quote for shipping a Honda Civic. The brand Honda is not an option to get a quote......do they call it something else down here ?
Sitka, did you have the cars checked out by a mechanic prior to buying? Sounds like you had good experiences with used car buying in PR. Read More
Shipping a car by pspsurf
Does anyone know the phone number to Departmento de Hacienda..? Im trying to get a quote for shipping a Honda Civic. The brand Honda is not an option to get a quote......do they call it something else down here ?
You will still end up renting a car when arriving in PR since the car transport can take 7 to 14 days. But I agree, you have a car that you know is reliable. Hopefully!!! Read More
Shipping a car by pspsurf
Does anyone know the phone number to Departmento de Hacienda..? Im trying to get a quote for shipping a Honda Civic. The brand Honda is not an option to get a quote......do they call it something else down here ?
We are moving to PR in May and were initially thinking of shipping our 2004 Honda Odyssey, low mileage ( <40,000) and super reliable. But on second though, getting a pickup truck would be a wiser choice for our farm. I heard from a friend living ... Read More
Buying property in PR , closing February 1 - Need advice please by solgirl
HI, I'm buying a piece of land and finally everything is checked and done. Now i go to the closing but I am not sure how to get the money to the seller since there is no escrow and I am nervous to give it to the attorney, who I never met. And ...
The cashier's check needs to be made out to the payee's name (seller) with the written and numeric amount to be tendered (sale price) when you request the check from your bank. Hope this helps. Read More
Back to researching land in PR by olddawgsrule
What I'm noticing on the local sites is this statement of 'strings'... What the heck is 16 strings equal to in acreage? For that matter square feet?
Fully agree with the last two comments. We found our property, a 5 acre hill section farm, through local networking. Best decision EVER!!! Read More
Buying property in PR , closing February 1 - Need advice please by solgirl
HI, I'm buying a piece of land and finally everything is checked and done. Now i go to the closing but I am not sure how to get the money to the seller since there is no escrow and I am nervous to give it to the attorney, who I never met. And ...
Write a "Cashier鈥檚 Check" made out to the seller. It should be safe handing it to your attorney on closing day. Good luck! Read More
Back to researching land in PR by olddawgsrule
What I'm noticing on the local sites is this statement of 'strings'... What the heck is 16 strings equal to in acreage? For that matter square feet?
Sadhu charges ~ 3% commission fee for land/property purchases through him. Best bet like somebody else said "boots on the ground" connect and network with locals. Best of luck! Read More
Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant
Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...
ARAWAK3, What was the drop-off time for your dogs prior to departure with amerijet? We are debating between AA and amerijet. Thanks Read More
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 ...
Congratulations!!! Happy for you and your family Ray! 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 ...
Thanks for the heads up, ReyP. We are in no rush but would like to have our casita done in the next 2-3 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 ...
Hello Fburgos, does this contractor also work in the Mayaguez area? Did you use his service? I'd love to get his name and # as well. Thanks much. 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 ...
We finally were lucky enough to buy our dream property in Mayaguez during our last trip to PR and are also looking for a good/reliable builder in the area. We are thinking of a small 2 story concrete/cinder block casita. Does anyone have ... Read More
Buyer Beware: Realtor Scam by ReyP
Buyer Beware. Here is an article and video (Spanish) of a couple that made an offer for a 300k home and gave the realtor the 15k deposit required. After a while, the realtor came back to ask them to up the offer, the couple said they would not and ...
Yes, we call it walk away and report the offending parties!!! Read More
Buyer Beware: Realtor Scam by ReyP
Buyer Beware. Here is an article and video (Spanish) of a couple that made an offer for a 300k home and gave the realtor the 15k deposit required. After a while, the realtor came back to ask them to up the offer, the couple said they would not and ...
Rey, I absolutely agree with you. It is essential to have your own attorney. A must that he/she is bilingual if the buyer is non Spanish speaking. Read More
Buyer Beware: Realtor Scam by ReyP
Buyer Beware. Here is an article and video (Spanish) of a couple that made an offer for a 300k home and gave the realtor the 15k deposit required. After a while, the realtor came back to ask them to up the offer, the couple said they would not and ...
Here is another buyer beware: tax evasion and illegal?! Yep. There is a seller in the Aguada area, working with a real estate agent from Rincon, who will pressure buyers into signing the sales contract at a lower selling price (~60% lower than ... Read More
real estate shopping in puerto rico by davidtx
(links on our [url=http://www.blackandgoldcoast.com/real-estate-shopping-in-puerto-rico/]website[/url]) Unless you've been living under a rock, you are probably at least vaguely aware that the Puerto Rican government is currently embroiled in a ...
Sitka, just wondering if the Frank Lopez you are referring to is placed in Aguadilla? My husband and I are in the process of purchasing property in Aguada. We consulted with F. Lopez in Aguadilla and can highly recommend him. Read More
Need advice and information on buying property by scoutvt
Hi everyone! My husband and I visited PR last April and absolutely fell in love with Vieques and are now considering buying our retirement home there. Since we still have some years to go before retirement, the house will serve as vacation rental ...
The distinction between titled and untitled properties in a nut shell. Titled property is subject to taxes. Untitled houses built on land that belongs to the municipality are not taxed and cannot be mortgaged, though the presence of a dwelling ... Read More
Need advice and information on buying property by scoutvt
Hi everyone! My husband and I visited PR last April and absolutely fell in love with Vieques and are now considering buying our retirement home there. Since we still have some years to go before retirement, the house will serve as vacation rental ...
Thanks ReyP for the info. We try to have a realistic approach to living on a tiny island in the Caribbean and are aware that everything comes with a price. I am a health care professional (RN) and one of my major concern is of course the lack of ... Read More
Need advice and information on buying property
Hi everyone! My husband and I visited PR last April and absolutely fell in love with Vieques and are now considering buying our retirement home there. Since we still have some years to go before retirement, the house will serve as vacation rental ... Read More