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    Caught condo manager renting condo

    I just caught the manager of my condo complex renting out my condo without my permission. He was caught by the real estate company I hired to sell the unit. He told many lies and in fact he went to the real estate agent a month ago and lied that I emailed him to get the keys to rent it. When I...
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    Central bank CDs

    How does a non spanish speaking person open a Peso CD at the Central bank? I know where they are in Santiago and I have a peso account for them to transfer the interest to. Does anyone ( a non resident) have any experience in this ?
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    Cabarete Scotia Bank

    Does anyone have the telephone number for the cabarete Branch? Thanks
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    Mri

    Can a person get an MRI done in the DR and does anyone know the costs, details, etc. Thank you
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    Lower CD interest rates?

    Have the local banks lowered the CD interest rates now that the Central Bank has lowered theirs? How about Scotia Bank ? Does anyone know the current interest on 500,000 Peso CDs? Thanks
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    Orilla Del Mar Cabarete

    I know there are a lot of condo owners on this site. I just got the list of potential board members emailed to me as I am sure you fellow owners did as well. I don't care who runs the place, but you should be warned about the gentlemen who is always at the front counter ( I think he was the...
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    ACID wash for tile

    I am trying to see if anyone knows someone who "acid" washes ceramic floor tile. The tile is about 10 years old with very dirty grout, because obviously Dominicans know nothing aboput sealing tiles after it is installed. I need this done for a condo in Cabarete. I don't need the "typical...
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    Peso & Dollar CDs

    Has anyone bought a peso or US Dollar cd lately. What are the current rates, banks that give that rate and Peso or Dollar amounts to get it. Thanks
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    Scotia Bank Interest rates

    Does anyone know what the current Scotia Bank cd interest rates are on 100,000, 300,000 and 500,000 peso CD's are these days?
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    Costambar Condos

    Has anyone done business with the advertiser "dominican-real estate"? Why are apartments and houses so cheap in Costambar? My common sense tells me it must not be such a nice place. Any opinions?
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    chicken boobs

    Q: why don't chickens have boobs? A: Because roosters don't have hands
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    Orilla del mar Cabarete condos ?

    I was looking at purchasing a condo in the Orilla Del Mar project which is about 1.5 Km outside of Cabarete. Does anyone know anything about this place? I heard they just voted in a new association and they are fixing up the place. Does anyone know what the value of these condos are and think...
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    Non resident car ownership

    Is it legal for a tourist to purchase and insure a vehicle ? It would be cheaper for me than all the car rental fees I have paid on vacations. What paperwork do I need to do this? Can I puchase insurance and do the insurance companies pay you if the vehicle is stolen while I am out of the...
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    Big Spider season ?

    My girlfriend does not want to go to Cabarete in October because she heard it is the rainy season and tarantulas will be everywhere and come into our house. Is there such a thing as "spider season" ? Thanks
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    Caberete Thai Restaurant

    Does anyone know the name and location of the resaurant just before Caberetes that sells Thai food on Thursdays ? Thanks
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    Yellow Dominican spice

    Hello, My girlfriend wants to know what is the yellow looking spice ( not curry) that all the Dominican rest. use in cooking things like chicken. Any idea what it is? Thanks
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    Fishing Charter Caberete

    Does anyone know where I can go on a fishing boat for the day in the Sosua / Caberete area. I am talking about a boat that takes a bunch of people not just chartered for myself. A "head " boat as known in the US. Thanks
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    Scotia Bank CD Interest rates

    Does anyone know what interest rate Scotia Bank is currently paying for peso cds ? Has the rates gone down with the Peso ?
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    Dominican Stamps

    I heard they were making a new stamp honoring prostitution in the DR. It's a 37 peso stamp but its 100 if you want to lick it
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    Granito Counters

    Can anyone recommend a reputable Granito man to make my countertop for my condo is Caberete. He would have to be someone who is quick because my trip will only be for two weeks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks