Zalika
@zguillory
American expat in Puerto Rico
Forum posts
10
About me
American
Lives in San Juan
Registration: 20 July 2015
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Purchase car in PR or ship from USA into PR? what are the costs? by bmkoz
Is it better to ship my current car into PR or cheaper to buy in PR? What are the taxes and costs/surcharges in PR for new auto purchases?
I was going to bring my 2012 Subaru impreza but taxes were estimated at between 3500-5k on top of shipping which is 1200. I still owed a lot on the car and didn't want to keep making payments when I got here. I also only lost about $650 between ... Read More
Renters insurance by purplesugar
Does anyone have renters insurance? If so, ballpark figure of what it costs? And names of insurance companies or agents? I've only held homeowners insurance in my life, so I have no idea what to expect as far as renters insurance.. $20 a ...
I have not looked into renters insurance yet in Puerto Rico but carried it all the time I lived in NYC and a few of the years I lived in Boston. It was added onto my car insurance and lowered the cost of both. I don't remember the discount on ... Read More
Condo Purchasing info by zguillory
Hey Guys, So my husband and I just moved here last week from Brooklyn. In the process of looking at rentals our real estate agent also showed us a condo that is on the market. Our Real Estate company is one of the oldest on the island so we feel ...
We are planning on getting another appraisal but the real estate agent was told it a few weeks ago. The property has not been on the market very long (only since April). The real estate company we are working with hold the #2 license on the island ... Read More
Condo Purchasing info by zguillory
Hey Guys, So my husband and I just moved here last week from Brooklyn. In the process of looking at rentals our real estate agent also showed us a condo that is on the market. Our Real Estate company is one of the oldest on the island so we feel ...
Take a look at the property, see what it is worth to you! I would say that and offer for 80% to 85% of the asking is not bad, you have to look up for your finances and not theirs. If they are insulted, then that is too bad, they can take it, make a ... Read More
Condo Purchasing info by zguillory
Hey Guys, So my husband and I just moved here last week from Brooklyn. In the process of looking at rentals our real estate agent also showed us a condo that is on the market. Our Real Estate company is one of the oldest on the island so we feel ...
As far as common area repairs, I would think the association dues that you pay and the HOA will cover the cost. But I'd look into the HOA's finances thoroughly to make sure they are solvent and have enough in reserves. We bought a condo ... Read More
Condo Purchasing info
Hey Guys, So my husband and I just moved here last week from Brooklyn. In the process of looking at rentals our real estate agent also showed us a condo that is on the market. Our Real Estate company is one of the oldest on the island so we feel ... Read More
Mold/Rust on clothes in Puerto Rico
Hey Guys, This may seem like a weird question but I have had people tell me that the humidity and salt in the air in Puerto Rico ruins clothes and rusts all zippers/hooks/etc. I have a lot of vintage dresses and designer purses. I know that I ... Read More
Oh The Nerves by travelgurl
I move to San Juan in just 10 days. I am sending some boxes ahead, even though I was never able to activate a PO Box. Luckily, I ended up speaking with the Post Master in a station about the difficulty and he explained the issues and said send ...
My husband and I are in the same boat but with a few more weeks (5). We have a cat and also have to get an apt still. We are looking at the Condado/Ocean Park/Santurce area we will be close. We should get together once we're settled in. Just ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi My name is Zalika. My husband Jake and I are moving from NYC to Puerto Rico on Sept 1. We only decided to move there at the beginning of the month. We are quitting our jobs, selling most of our stuff and seeing what happens. We are planning ... Read More
Why leave the mainland by ReyP
I am starting this topic because I think it would allow people to understand why somebody in the mainland who is already settle in place would want to move to an island that has a very large poverty rate, more crime, unreliable electric service, ...
My husband and I are leaving NYC in 6 weeks for Puerto Rico. I'm originally from San Francisco and He's from Colorado. We both lived in Massachusetts for 13 years before moving to NYC 5 years ago. We fell in love with Puerto Rico a few ... Read More