Hello everyone. I just got back from Santo Domingo. I must say I was a little impressed with the way the city is comingo along after all the mayhem. Last time I was there in late early 2003, it was not very nice. Now the city seems to be cleaner, even the Colonial Zone seems in better shape. Although I must say the financial ambiance is not as upbeat among the population but it seem also to be recooperating. Real Estate prices in the area I believe are way out of control. The prices of some homes I saw back in 2003 and that still are for sale, have doubled or even tripled. I also visited the Sosua/Cabarete area since there are a lot of expats there. I see why many expats choose that area. I am seriously considering moving to DR in 2006. To the expats living in the Santo Domingo area, what is your outlook for the metropolitan area? Will things continue improving? Is it a good choice to settle? To the expats in the Sosua/Cabarete area, the same questions with emphasis on real estate prices, as I am looking to buy a home either in the SD or Sosua/Cabarete area.