Okay, let me start out by saying we are currently interested in moving to the DR. I have read several, several threads, and posts. There is a TON of great info on here, and has been an informational BLESSING! I have a few questions, that I have not seen answered here. I have been glued to the computer for the past three days since having found this site.
background:
I am a 29 year old female, with a 36 year old husband. We have 3 children ages 10, 9 and 10 months. We plan on "Renting" for 6 mo to a year before we purchase, as many have advised on this forum. We do however plan on buying as to have no home payments. We will buy a car there as well, get residency, then ship over all of our crap. We will have enough money in savings to live on, NOT luxuriously, we want to simplify, and teach our children a simpler way of life, and get away from all the greed, and craziness of the American way. We would like to live somewhere where we can mostly walk to the market, and into town, and be able to walk to the beach. The children will need a school to attend, so I would like to be close enough to one as to be able to get there in 15-20 minutes. Right now the North Coast is where we think we would like to start out, as the cost seems cheaper. Im thinking POP or Sousa. We will be looking for jobs there, not out of necessity, but because we want to work, and have money for some "fun" things. I have read all about the cost of living, so we know what to expect. So the question is where would be some good places to start looking for somewhere to live, taking into account the info I have provided. Also, Not to talk about myself, but I as well as my daughter are attractive females, and I would like a place where she and I would be safe to walk alone to the market beach areas. Thanks guys!! I look forward to hearing what your 2 cents is!
background:
I am a 29 year old female, with a 36 year old husband. We have 3 children ages 10, 9 and 10 months. We plan on "Renting" for 6 mo to a year before we purchase, as many have advised on this forum. We do however plan on buying as to have no home payments. We will buy a car there as well, get residency, then ship over all of our crap. We will have enough money in savings to live on, NOT luxuriously, we want to simplify, and teach our children a simpler way of life, and get away from all the greed, and craziness of the American way. We would like to live somewhere where we can mostly walk to the market, and into town, and be able to walk to the beach. The children will need a school to attend, so I would like to be close enough to one as to be able to get there in 15-20 minutes. Right now the North Coast is where we think we would like to start out, as the cost seems cheaper. Im thinking POP or Sousa. We will be looking for jobs there, not out of necessity, but because we want to work, and have money for some "fun" things. I have read all about the cost of living, so we know what to expect. So the question is where would be some good places to start looking for somewhere to live, taking into account the info I have provided. Also, Not to talk about myself, but I as well as my daughter are attractive females, and I would like a place where she and I would be safe to walk alone to the market beach areas. Thanks guys!! I look forward to hearing what your 2 cents is!