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rfmaurone

rfmaurone

Serial expat

American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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210

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25

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Registration: 05 February 2022

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rfmaurone replied to a thread
last week
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

rfmaurone

@Julien Welcome I’ve been on this thread a couple of years. I’m a snowbird staying in Cana area having a place built from the United States of a summer home in New Jersey about the same distance from the beach as my condo that’s ... Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
last month
bernadineventer

Court appointed condo administrator by bernadineventer

Hello! Does anyone have experience with getting a court appointed administrator for their condominium association? Pros and cons? We may be headed this route to clean things up , they are in such a stalemate.

rfmaurone

I am very familiar with that in the United States so I can’t say the concept surprises me, but I’d really like to follow this if you’re comfortable sharing what the issues are and the resolution thank you in advance Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

What you can and can't buy in the DR by wondering9

So I'm downsizing prior to the move, and curious about what kinds of household items will be easy to replace locally and what you might want to bring with you and/or might find yourself ordering from Amazon later. Does anyone have opinions or ...

rfmaurone

@planner True True, very true ! Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

Shipping questions by wondering9

I notice there are already a lot of very helpful shipping-related threads on this forum; I have looked at them and I appreciate all the information. I still have some questions though; can anyone help shed some light on these?(1) "Mudanza" seems to ...

rfmaurone

@Kris Wade-Thomas I just set up an account with BMCargo. I wasn’t able to figure out where to enter the credit card information so when I’m there next week, I’ll stop into their local office and see if I can complete the process. ... Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
Profe Agayu

My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu

First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...

rfmaurone

@planner In this case, a very good thing Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
Profe Agayu

My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu

First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...

rfmaurone

@Profe Agayu Thank you for sharing your positive experience bravo Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

how do you vet a lawyer in the DR (besides word of mouth)? by wondering9

I'm wondering what I should do, besides word of mouth, to check out a Dominican Republic immigration lawyer. Is there an organization similar to, for example, the American Bar Association, that has a list of all lawyers in good standing? I looked up ...

rfmaurone

@UncleBuck I agree with you Buck, try someone who has completed the process for a few people. Talk with those folks I hear you can spend 2-4 K for the service. Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
claborde66

Living in Cocotal by claborde66

My name is Capenter Laborde,I'm a retired airport operator from the Port Authority of NY and NJ.I live in Villa Birdie in Cocotal.I'm there every 2 to 3 months.

rfmaurone

@claborde66 Let’s me start with welcome, a lot of good information here. Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
2 months ago
mjcoello

How to find out if a home builder is legit? by mjcoello

Hello All, any suggestions on how we can be 100% sure that a builder of new construction homes are legit and we won’t lose our money? It’s for a project in Vista Cana, development is called Paseo Isleños, builder is Construger. ...

rfmaurone

The best advice I can offer is to go to YouTube find a guy named Jamie Gruber and binge watch his videos based on subjects and thumbnails and you will get a really good education Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
5 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

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rfmaurone replied to a thread
5 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

rfmaurone

@windeguy I wish more people understood this. Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
5 months ago
planner

Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner

We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...

rfmaurone

@planner Once again (not keeping count but it's probably over 100 times) I agree! B:) Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
5 months ago
planner

Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner

We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...

rfmaurone

@planner Looking forward to it. Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
5 months ago
Fj9852

Property manager and furniture store in Punta Cana by Fj9852

I just joined this and think that it is phenomenal.  We are purchasing a condo and would greatly appreciate any recommendation for a GREAT property manager and a great furniture store in Punta Cana.Thanks in advance !!!

rfmaurone

Google Bamblue deco, I love the store Read More

rfmaurone replied to a thread
6 months ago
Antonio_REMAX

Pre-con price hikes at delivery... by Antonio_REMAX

For those that bought pre-construction 2-3 years ago and have taken or will take possession soon, has the builder demanded more money as per the contract you signed? Looking to buy a pre-construction with delivery in 2025... A little worried with ...

rfmaurone

@sueh234 glad you have a good expierence, what town ? Read More