Recent content by Portofino

I have been looking online at lots close to the beach (300m); are there complcations to do this more so than away from the ocean (legal & construction)

in the DR. Can someone explain the fundamentals of how and why, and why isn't it like in the US.

It seems that more than 50% of postings here are horror stories and bad news. Many posters here seem quite knowledgeable and educated, yet still have gotten "hosed" in one way or another. Was it due to carelessness, too trusting? Is there any good news, money to be made, opportunites etc.? I'm...

I had seen someone looking to sell a house there recently, and now I can't find the add again. I think he had advertised 98k 15k dwn and he was financing the rest. Does anyone know of this home or other with similar terms? I'll be looking to buy in Sept. I was thinking of buying the land and...

I was going to relocate to the DR last year; had to postpone. I am now considering the move later this year. Is there demand for Tile installation? Any insight? Thanks...:cool:

In September I would like to but a piece of land on the North Coast. The last time I was in the DR was June 02, and the peso was at about 17. Will my US$ buy more today with the peso at $30? How does the exhange rate work when it comes to people selling their land? Thanks...Bob:cool: