@LarryJohnsonPR
American expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Camuy
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 08 August 2017
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Searching for Real Estate Title Insurance For Home Purchase in PR by garciahanner
I am from California and looking to buy a home in Southeast Puerto Rico. I am researching title insurance companies but do not find any of the title companies I am familiar with, physically located on the island. Otherwise I have to use a Fidelity ...
Hi Arlene,I'm a mortgage professional here on the island and we utilize Title Security Group for all of our title needs. You can reach out to them at ***hit ext262 .Hope this helps. Read More
Looking for a bank account that can be set up from the states by jillmedina
I am trying to establish a bank account in PR that would allow us to have visa and most importantly ATH access. Has anyone been able to set up an account while being physically in the states? We will not be on the island for apx 2 more months.
If you are trying to set up the account from the states, I reccomend Pentagon Federal Credit Union ( PenFed). Very fast and easy. Once you are on the island they have a few branches if you need cashier's checks (free of charge) etc and one ... Read More
Where to look for English-Only Employment in PR by Capoise32
Hola! I'm Suzanna from the mainland USA. I've traveled to over 30 countries and PR is by far one of my favorite places to visit. PR literally feels like home to me. So much so that I'm interested in moving there next month. I'll be ...
With the skills and background you have I don't think you'll have to much of a problem landing some form of employment. The question will probably be more about what type of income structure you can live comfortably with. Be sure to ... Read More
Where to look for English-Only Employment in PR by Capoise32
Hola! I'm Suzanna from the mainland USA. I've traveled to over 30 countries and PR is by far one of my favorite places to visit. PR literally feels like home to me. So much so that I'm interested in moving there next month. I'll be ...
Hi there, Ultimately I think it depends on the type of job you are looking for and what your background is. When I moved her 6 years ago ( also from Denver) I was in a similar boat as I knew very little Spanish. I think USA jobs would be a good ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Out of curiosity which company quoted you. That seems a bit high but depends on the products included with the quote. Does that include a servicing of the equipment, extended warranties etc. Was this a full off grid solution or grid tied with ... Read More
mortgage on average to get approved in Puerto Rico by Claudid
Hi I’ve been waiting on getting approval of a bank mortgage for a condo from a major bank in Puerto Rico since mid-November. My question is, how long on average does it take to get approval in Puerto Rico? I over heard one person in Luquiilo ...
In an ideal situation on avg it shouldn't take more than 45-60 days for condo financing but there are a number of factors that come into play. I'll list a few of them here. 1. Communication between the bank and the condo administration ... Read More
considering building a casita (small home) as an investment property by rambla
I am seriously considering having a casita (small home) built to use as an investment property. Although I live on the island, having a home built is all new to me. I am curious what is the ballpark cost for building a small 600-700 sq. ft. 2 ...
Hi there.. I hope all is well!! I haven't personally contacted this company yet but you may want to check these guys out: http://ecoprecastpr.com I saw a small unit on their website that closely fits what you are looking for at 41K. Their ... Read More
Solar powered house in PR by londonpride
Generators were covered pretty good in a recent thread with 50 replies and 600 views. Learned a lot from that one. Solar hasn't. I'm just starting my research but it looks like roughly $10,000 + install for whole house if attached to the ...
Update from an earlier post of mine. We just celebrated 5 years of being 100% off grid and our system is running great (4.5 KW /lead acid batteries). Overall the market place is considerably different here now compared to 5 years ago. Prices ... Read More
Opportunity Zone / Construction Tax / Etc by nikandjen
Hi I purchased a house in PR last year and planning on major renovations to start end of the summer. I've been reading on the Opportunity Zone Laws recently implemented and the additional local laws PR has been trying to pass or already passed ...
You can also get in contact with a representative at Invest Puerto Rico ( www.businessinpuertorico.com). This organization has been assigned by the current administration to essentially promote all of the various incentives available to potential ... Read More
surveyor needed in vieques by solgirl
HI Everyone, I need a surveyor for my vieques property to measure metes and bounds. It seems very difficult to find someone to do the surveying so I can build a fence around our lot. Any ideas anyone please ? Thank you :)
Just pm'd you a contact that should be able to help. Read More
Isabella Home Inspector by laalinda
we are looking to purchase in Isabela area and i'm not sure how it works to hire a home inspector. would the inspector spend the day with us checking out houses? and if so, how much does that cost?
There are inspectors available but it's best to select a house that you are interested in first and have a passing inspection be a contingency on the purchase contract. Note most properties are sold as is so don't expect a seller to fix ... Read More
We are looking into buying in the Isabela area by laalinda
Hi! I just signed up myself today. My husband and I are looking into buying in the Isabela area and are finding out the ups and downs of hunting down an agent. We have been pre-approved and now trying to get agents to return our calls, ugh!! good ...
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Can anyone explain options on island property? by DocRob
I know on the mainland if you want to option a property, it usually involves placing an amount of money on the table and contracting that you will buy it in such and such time and amount. If you don't exercise the option, you forfeit the ...
there really is not a minimum amount of time required to be on island to qualify. The credit qualifying process here is basically identical to what you would see in the states with the exception being if you are married both would need to be on the ... Read More
Can anyone explain options on island property? by DocRob
I know on the mainland if you want to option a property, it usually involves placing an amount of money on the table and contracting that you will buy it in such and such time and amount. If you don't exercise the option, you forfeit the ...
Yes crim can go back up to 5 years for back taxes or assess a new value after a closing (for repairs improvements etc) that potentially could create a new lien if left unpaid. The "when" just really depends. If obtaining a mortgage ... Read More
Town you call home by ReyP
What town in PR are you living in or planing to move to?
i live in Camuy Read More