naomimercermckell
American expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Speaks English some Spanish
Registration: 02 March 2021
Activity
Home security on Las Terrenas by Freedmeister
We are in the process of buying an older house in the "El Centro" area. It has a low wall in the front and high wall on one side and the back where it borders hotel/Condo complexes. There is nothing between the neighbor's house, which ...
@polo1club聽ha ya it is. 聽That鈥檚 what we have鈥攖he broken glass coming out of the tops of our cement walls馃槵 Read More
Should I get residency by jperryjr1
I know this subject has been covered but I'm wondering if I should get one now. My wife and I will own a house in Cabarete and will be spending the winters there only, for a few more years (as we still have to work) We are still unsure if we will ...
@Tripp789聽How can I get in touch with Lishali?聽 thanks! Read More
Placing pets in good homes by Santanita2017
We live in Puerto Plata. Earlier this year found two puppies someone had tossed on the street in a sack. We kept them, fed, spayed & vaccinated them. Problem is we already have three other dogs & five is just too many. If anyone is looking ...
sure - my email is: **** thanks! Read More
Placing pets in good homes by Santanita2017
We live in Puerto Plata. Earlier this year found two puppies someone had tossed on the street in a sack. We kept them, fed, spayed & vaccinated them. Problem is we already have three other dogs & five is just too many. If anyone is looking ...
Hi there! Can I see a pic?! We are a family living in Cabarete and might be interested. thanks! Read More
No longer moderating by planner
I have resigned the volunteer position of moderating these forums. For somewhere around 14 or 15 years I have mostly enjoyed the roll. I have met a lot of new people and for that I am grateful. I am done being accused of various things. Now I ...
I have really enjoyed your moderation! Thank you 馃檹馃徏 Also looking forward to seeing you not good back on the asses and idiots! I won鈥檛 be holding back either 鈽猴笍 Read More
USA bank transfers to the Dominican by Cori Davidson
My husband and I are buying a summer home in Sosua. We need to find a bank near St. Louis, MO to have easy transfers for us. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
Yes, like me馃槪 The fees are piling up and I have been here for several months. I went to open a bank account and they turned me away since I have been here more than 30 days. I have to reset my visa, and open an account in the first 30 ... Read More
Housing rental prices Puerto Plata by Gman123
My realtor is trying to tell me that the rental prices for a house in Puerto Plata have gone up by like $300US per month in the last few months. Can anyone confirm this strange phenomenon? Anyone got an agent in Puerto Plata who doesn't assume ...
That happened to me last fall. The locals realtors always have a story to make you think there鈥檚 no other option. I assumed airbnb would be even worse but when I looked, there were much cooler places for cheaper. Then once we were here we ... Read More
BUYING A VEHICLE IN DR by 2VPsoldier
Okay, I am getting close to being ready to purchase a vehicle. What I would like to know is how it generally works here in the DR. I will only be able to give a deposit and then "finance" the remainder. Just wondering how it works and if ...
We just bought a car with Cruffman two weeks ago. He is the BEST choice you have, I promise. He will take your money and buy a much better car than you could ever get with your money:) When he had found the perfect car for us based on our budget ... Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
Just sent Mike Cruffman a message! Hope to hear from you soon:) Read More