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lauriabarca

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lauriabarca replied to a thread
9 months ago
lauriabarca

Looking for Contractors to level land prior to construction! by lauriabarca

I'm in the process of building in Aguadilla. Little that we knew, the builder told us that we are responsible for the preparation of the land which includes the cleanup and leveling of ground before we can begin construction. Does anybody know of ...

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@judyvillacisIt should be completed by June. It's been a long process! Who are you building with? Read More

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last year
Dylanriverdale

Questions about home construction in PR by Dylanriverdale

My wife and I are headed to PR at the end of Jan to purchase a vacation home. We have scheduled a few appointments to view properties already but I am having a little difficulty finding information on common types of home construction in PR. Being ...

lauriabarca

Looking for Contractors to level land prior to construction!I'm in the process of building in Aguadilla. Little that we knew, the builder told us that we are responsible for the preparation of the land which includes the cleanup and leveling of ... Read More

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last year
Live2sparkle

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 ...

lauriabarca

I'm in the process of building in Aguadilla. Little that we knew, the builder told us that we are responsible for the preparation of the land which includes the cleanup and leveling of ground before we can begin construction.Does anybody know of any ... Read More

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last year

Looking for Contractors to level land prior to construction!

I'm in the process of building in Aguadilla. Little that we knew, the builder told us that we are responsible for the preparation of the land which includes the cleanup and leveling of ground before we can begin construction. Does anybody know of ... Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
last year
Live2sparkle

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 ...

lauriabarca

@mkvergaras Thank you very much. Will keep you all posted. Read More

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last year
Live2sparkle

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 ...

lauriabarca

@raalma2000 Sorry for the delay...I don't check here regularly. I already did the closing with the bank last month but we have yet begun our construction with CasaBella. I can not understand how SLOW and inefficient companies work in PR. It's ... Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
2 years ago
Live2sparkle

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 ...

lauriabarca

That’s horrible. I’m also dealing with Casa Bella but thankfully our plans got finalized. Hopefully we get to do our finance closing next week. However, I’m still stunned by the amount of time things get done in PR. It’s ... Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

About 10 months Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

I haven’t started building since I just signed the contract with Casa Bella and I’m finalizing the loan. However, the price was pretty close but of course we haven’t done the design phase, so no upgrades as of now. We will see duro ... Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

Advanced Soil Engineering, Corp (787) 830-0366 Roughly $2k but that would probably depend on the lot. It took several weeks 4-6 to get the full report. I hope that helps! Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

I just signed last week. The process is really slow so you have to be on top of them! Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

It does not convert to regular mortgage but I always have the option to refinance once is built. Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

I payed cash for the soil study which was recommended by land booker. Of course I made sure he was legit. He concluded everything and gave me the report which I gave the builder. All the permits, etc are handled by the builder. Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

The land I purchased was part of a "community" build out. You buy their land, use their builder, etc. Its like purchasing a new home in the mainland but the main difference is that you need to deal with everything separate, its not a ... Read More

lauriabarca replied to a thread
3 years ago
NobodyCares

Construction loan to build house in Puerto Rico by NobodyCares

Hello, I'm a Veteran and I would like to build a house in Puerto Rico. Which bank did you use that offered a construction loan to build your house? Could you explain in detail what information does the bank need to be approved for the loan and ...

lauriabarca

Yes, that's what I was thinking. Let them work for their money.....leftovers can be paid towards the principle. Read More