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American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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American
Lives in San Juan
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Registration: 28 October 2019
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Banking in Puerto Rico by garciahanner
I am looking to open a bank account in Puerto Rico in anticipation of purchasing a residence there. Are there any things I should know about the process? Is it easy to open an account? What banks would you recommend? Am I able to open an account ...
@garciahanner Me and my wife, a year ago April, went shopping for a property. We found one while we were just on a 3 week vacation. We had an agent set us up with the mortgage department at Aguadilla Coop. We needed very little.....Income proof, ... Read More
Banking in Puerto Rico by garciahanner
I am looking to open a bank account in Puerto Rico in anticipation of purchasing a residence there. Are there any things I should know about the process? Is it easy to open an account? What banks would you recommend? Am I able to open an account ...
@garciahanner You MUST finance in PR. We just went through this. I did however open a PenFed account because this is the only financial institute that will cross over from the states to PR. Hope this helps. We got financing through Co op Aguadilla ... Read More
Purchase a home in Puerto Rico by darcybrookins
My husband is in a wheelchair so we found a handicap beach in Lugillo and love the area. How do we purchase a home here? We tried two homes and realtor says 'no available.' Discouraged.
Laura Diaz is her name, I dont think I can list her company here but you should find her no troubles. 7874787456 good luck! Read More
Purchase a home in Puerto Rico by darcybrookins
My husband is in a wheelchair so we found a handicap beach in Lugillo and love the area. How do we purchase a home here? We tried two homes and realtor says 'no available.' Discouraged.
@citylist聽Ok so we called about a property and it was optioned already......quick! The realtor told us of one down the street which was even better (New San Juan) so we went and looked. It suited us perfect so we put in an offer and are now in ... Read More
Purchase a home in Puerto Rico by darcybrookins
My husband is in a wheelchair so we found a handicap beach in Lugillo and love the area. How do we purchase a home here? We tried two homes and realtor says 'no available.' Discouraged.
I guess long haul is right. Me and my wife had an agent set up, a mortgage approval letter from the island and some homes to look at for our 2 week stay. So far we have been here 1 week. We have been from Ponce to Cabo Rojo, Luquillo, San Juan and ... Read More
Time to Move on by ReyP
It has been a pleasure for the last 3 years or so to come here and provide advice about Puerto Rico. However my attention is elsewhere now. If you feel you need to speak with me, send me a private message, I will continue for a while checking those, ...
Thanks Rey for all the support. Stay safe 馃槉 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 ...
Not sure if I am on the right topic but, can anyone answer this? I am looking on Realtor.com at houses for sale. The houses are all on streets named Calle 2, 3, 4, Calle Indigo, Calle Catay etc. If I drive around when I am in PR this April, am I ... Read More
Another trip scheduled in April to scout out areas for a life move :)
Man, I have to say, I have spent hours, hours and hours reading some great information on this forum. I feel like I get a good plan down and then get completely overwhelmed. Me and my wife are going to stay in the Las Croabas area in April and ... Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
OMG! Thats horrible. Hasn't this island been thru enough.....Prayers going out to everyone :/ Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Any information on Corozal? Like weather, crime, social, activities etc.. Me and my wife want to move to PR and are looking for an area that will suit us. We are in Michigan right now, very little Spanish, but learning. We are returning to the ... Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Thanks a million for your input and info :) Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Thanks for that info :) Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
Wow, some back and fourth topics here but very informative none the less. I realize this thread is a bit older but me and my wife are really contemplating on moving to PR possibly in 2020 or 2021. The more research I do, the more confused and ... Read More
buying a home in Peurto rico by Gflash72
Thinking of buying a home in peurto rico
Wow, great info. I have been looking into the Acts and looking on the SURI website. Not the easiest to navigate. I am IT, computer repair/networking. I also have sales here in the states but will maybe cut that out in PR if it's not worth it. TY ... Read More
buying a home in Peurto rico by Gflash72
Thinking of buying a home in peurto rico
Me and my wife are looking into a 2nd home or to relocate in PR with in the next 2 years. We were there in July 2018 for a week, toured each day and fell in love. We have been researching the culture, real estate, cost of living, jobs etc. We have ... Read More