

Schuttzie
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in Northern Illinois
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Registration: 22 April 2014
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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 ...

Awesome, Rey! Read More


hot water heater and water backup by rambla
Hola everyone, I am in the process of purchasing a house with a solar hot water heater and water backup. We are a city family with 0 knowledge of things like this. Except knowing that they in addition to a generator are good to have. Google has not ...

I was thinking the same, Rey. Maybe 50? Read More


Group from Mainland looking to help after Maria Disaster by Journeyandbeyond
Hello all. I have a friend in the States that is coming for 4 days with a small church group These ladies are looking for a project where they can help somebody or a family with painting, cleaning or whatever need they may have after Maria. Please ...

There is a bio earthship school being built in aguada. Most of the materials are are recycled from thw island. Tires, bottles, cans etc. This is substainable design, and wull hold up in all weather conditions. If interested please let me know and ... 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 ...

Awesome, hope it all goes smoothly, Rey! Read More


Six Months Post Maria by mrtibbs
Would you all please share your location and how recovery has been post hurricane Maria in the area you live? I think it would be very helpful for those of us stateside looking to move with knowing the level of towns affected from a personal ...

Gary, do you know of any of your neighbors losing their appliances due to the electrical on/off issues? I heard of some losing them on the west coast. Read More


Amazon - IVU by Gary
According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).

Interesting discussion, everyone :) Read More


Guns and Roses by ReyP
The government of PR just voted on and send to the governor a bill allowing people to defend their property with no liability for death or shoot action. As part of the bill your residence was extended to car, boat and other places where you could ...

Wow, Spence, that is awful and was such a scary period of time there, I'm sure! Read More


How to make friends in Puerto Rico by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Puerto Rico :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Puerto Rico?? ...

Hi, Julicampbell, here is the link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/454610751563324/ Read More


A Different Perspective of Living In PR by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone, it's been a long time! I spent about 22K moving my family of 5 to the island in December 2016. We had an awful experience overall and one morning, something just told me to leave the island and I did.... then the hurricanes hit. ...

Sadly true, Rey~ Read More


Electricity!! by Gary
Totally unexpected we got reconnected today! An electrician who lives in the area and a friend who has a lift truck fixed some little things that the US crews didn't get to do before they were pulled out. Next they put in the breaker/switch and ...

So happy for you guys!! Read More


Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...

I know of some in Rincon that are still without power. Read More


WHAT WHAT??? Electric bill almost $600.00 by Journeyandbeyond
Does anybody know or have had a problem with receiving an electric bill that is HIGH for time after Maria? I am told to not pay and wait till next cycle. Nobody answers AEE call either. Thanks! Lynn

Wow! Read More


Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...

I am so sorry you guys are still dealing with this! Read More


Dorado, San Juan, or Rincon/Mayaguez for business owner with kids? by jellojello
Hi there, My husband and I are excited to be moving to PR this spring! We're from NYC, mid-30's, with two kids under 3 years old. I speak intermediate Spanish (and look forward to becoming fluent); my husband doesn't speak any Spanish ...

Hi, Vic, how are you and Karen? So glad to hear that Rincon is faring well and most businesses are open. Read More


Merry Christmas! by Schuttzie
Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas! Many blessings of love, peace and health!

Wow, Rey, that is a lot of snow! We are at -2 degrees right now. Read More