sharonlynn913
Canadian expat in Puerto Rico
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Lives in Yabucoa
Registration: 29 December 2014
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Looking for car by Sundaiirose
Hello, I plan to move to early Aug and I am looking for a vechile. I am familiar with clasificados but I am concerned about that water damaged vechiles. I have a budget on how much I am spending and I would like to get the best out of that. Does ...
Bought a truck off classified, found out guy had over $6000.00 in tickets, took out a title loan 2 weeks before selling it to us.....4 yrs later, no clean title, in court trying to get $$$ back....what a joke. The laws here are screwy....do NOT buy ... Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
I love living here. Yes corruption is wild, same in DC, me first attitude, drive how ever, but....it's beautiful n most ppl are friendly n honest. If your having difficulty with the spainsh language, learn some after all it's their ... Read More
Advice needed - problems with acueductos pr by Karenqc
We've asked acueductos to come and inspect the water meter twice, there has been visible leakage around the meter for almost three months and yet they say everything is fine. I went out tonight to check it again and water is pooling around the ...
Glad to know we are not the only ones with problems concerning the water company here. Our bills run around $26.00 a month until one month it was over $400.00, did everything possible to fix the problem, yes we found a little leak, plumber fixed n ... Read More
Do I pay taxes on Shipping & Handling if I live in Puerto Rico? by jorgeaserrano
Dear blog group, Does anyone know the answer to this? Departamento de Hacienda de Puerto Rico doesn't If I buy something from a US company that will require to be shipped to PR, do I pay taxes on the cost of the shipping & handling? If ...
What about used household n personal items being shipped in a container/pallet from states? Moved here a year ago n packed some pictures, limen n personal items....do I pay import fees??? Read More
Healthcare in Puerto Rico by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Puerto Rico ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Puerto Rico? Thanks in advance for ...
My own experience with health care here in PR. Yes, they use the number system here, at least at r Doctors n lab we use. Wait is not bad, once u see your doctor, they don't rush u out. As for hospitals, yes bring your own blankets n pillow but ... Read More
Last Name confusion in PR.... by meljai97
If you are a married "gringa" like me that uses your married (husband's) last name, how do you deal with the name confusion in PR when filling out forms? "Apellido Paterno / Apellido Materno" ....I haven't used ...
No children so it's easier. ... Read More
Last Name confusion in PR.... by meljai97
If you are a married "gringa" like me that uses your married (husband's) last name, how do you deal with the name confusion in PR when filling out forms? "Apellido Paterno / Apellido Materno" ....I haven't used ...
I understand fully. Had xrays n gave them my mothers name.....yikes, haven't used my maiden name in over 45 yrs. Now I just give them my husbands last name period. All legal documents have married last name so thats how it will remain. Although ... Read More
trip to Puerto Rico. Freaking out! by Amyleeks
Hey everyone! You are my last hope. So me and my friend decided to take 10 days trip to Puerto Rico. I wasnr on vacation for a while so I've got really excited about it. I've checked couple websites before and found out that you can travel ...
R u coming from the states? No passport needed if from US.... Read More
need furniture buying suggestions by dumplingmx
My husband and I are moving to the San Juan area soon. The condo we are renting for 6 months is only partially furnished, so we will be needing some living room furniture (the condo has beds and a small dining table/chairs). The problem is that we ...
Rent a center, but you will pay weekly. Try Rooms To Go, the outlet ones, fair prices. Read More
Jobs in Puerto Rico by knutsom1
Is it really as hard as it sounds to find a job in Puerto Rico ?
We r retirees, from what friends n family say, jobs are low paying if your lucky to find one. Spoke with a lady just yesterday, her husband works two job, one pays 7.15 per hr, no raise in 9 yrs! Second job pays 8.00 per hour but only part time, ... Read More
Buying a car by CarinaSM
hi all, anyone selling a car around a 10.000 usd budget? Thanks
The fines seem to be the hold up.......We will try an attorney by DTOP, hopefully that will help. We have sent certified letters, all returned. We have been to court, they couldnt find him to serve him, so they said......we did what ever was asked ... Read More
Buying a car by CarinaSM
hi all, anyone selling a car around a 10.000 usd budget? Thanks
No.....thank goodness Read More
Buying a car by CarinaSM
hi all, anyone selling a car around a 10.000 usd budget? Thanks
Well, the attorney we wenr to seemed like he could help with this problem. We were asked to call him after new year, we did n all he could tell us was look in the manual of DTOP/auto express. ......nothing, back to square one. I believe the real ... Read More
Termites In Old San Juan? by dcarterbriscoe
We are moving to Old San Juan and it was mentioned to us not to bring things made of wood because the termites are very bad. Just trying to see if anyone knows this to be true?
I have been using two small dehumidifier n so far they seem to help....mold grows in damp, dark places. I open all windows n shades durning the day, we get a nice ocean breeze. But I also use fans on low just to keep air moving if there is little or ... Read More
Buying a car by CarinaSM
hi all, anyone selling a car around a 10.000 usd budget? Thanks
Thanks, I am crossing my fingers. If it all fails, I guess we could sell it in pieces..... Read More