depep58
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
11
About me
American, Married
Speaks English
Registration: 10 September 2016
Activity
Rental car in or around puerto plata by Cdman
Can anyone share experience with renting a car to use in town and to maybe drive to Santa Domingo? Any rental company cudo's Thanks
I rent from Nelly at the POP airport. Her name is Madeline Ramos m.ramos@nellyrac.com A wonderful company, all speak English and are local to the DR. I ask for full insurance and a small car to save on gas. Good luck. Madeline ... Read More
Need housewares by irieislandgirl
This may sound funny, but where do I find a toilet seat in Sosua? Ours broke and I need to replace it. :D Where does one find housewares and such for your home? Is there a such store, like for example, a "Home Depot" or someplace to get ...
Good morning !! My question is about renting a car. What are all the insurances I will need to make sure we are well protected? Including the hotel coverage, God protect us!! Thanks. Love this site, thank you. Read More
Rental property by Bigga
Hi everyone I will be semi retiring in about 5 yrs and was wondering whether I should purchase an apartment in cabarete now or whether I should wait until I can spend the winters there. I'm basically asking if purchasing now and renting it out ...
Hi Biggs, Cabarete and the surrounding area we love. We are from Connecticut and own a condo in Hideaway Beach # 1 since 2005 and its for sale. Everyone in the building are from the states and Canada. We would like to sell to purchase a house. We ... Read More
Re-Upholstery and material for cushions in the Cabarete area? by depep58
Hi Friends. I have a condo in Cabarete and would like to reupholster my couch cushions and also need material. Any ideas where I can buy reasonable material and a person that reupholsters? Thanks
Thank you as always! Read More
Re-Upholstery and material for cushions in the Cabarete area?
Hi Friends. I have a condo in Cabarete and would like to reupholster my couch cushions and also need material. Any ideas where I can buy reasonable material and a person that reupholsters? Thanks Read More
Owning property in a company by brodies2013
I'm back to this topic again...Our closing on our properties is finally ready to go. We had negotiated buying the holding company with the lots and house and had heard that the owner was agreeable. But, there has been some switching around d of ...
Why is it better to set up a company and buy real estate property in the company? Thanks Read More
Living the Dominican life by Longjan
Hello all I'm new to this site and look to meet other expats in my area. My wife our 2 kids and I moved here 13 mo ago and started a new life. It has been diffucult adjusting to the many changes, mentality and culture however we are finally ...
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
Bob K Thank you for all the specific knowledge you have and share. We have a condo in Cabarete and are only there a few weeks throughout the year. We rent the condo out to wonderful families for vacations. Our goal is to live there for 3 months at a ... Read More
Buying furniture by depep58
Stores for buying furniture. Can I shop on line?
Thanks for the helpful input. Any stores with great prices? Read More
Sounds so dangerous by LeishaDarlin
I'm reading all I can about DR. I want to have a good understanding of the country I may be calling home. There are so many positives of semi retiring there. We have found a home on the hills of Last Terrance with lots of room. We want to use as a ...
Have a condo in Cabarete and I am looking for furniture. Anything on line to see what's available, then have it delivered when we are there? Thanks Read More