Honest, unhurried writing about what it actually takes — and costs — to live well in the Dominican Republic. Written by people who live here, close deals here, and pay taxes here.
No postcards. What the day feels like from the inside — mornings, meals, school runs, weekends. Written by people on the ground.
The honest monthly budget — rent, groceries, utilities, school — from a French-Canadian family who moved three years ago.
Surf at 6am, standups at 9. Co-working with fiber optic, kitesurf lunch breaks, and expat dinners under the stars.
From Las Terrenas's French bakeries to Sosúa's Sunday brunch scene — the insider map, zero tourist traps.
Five coasts. Five completely different lives. We break down who each one is for — and who it isn't.
Same $400K budget, completely different lives. A comparison for anyone torn between resort yield and adventure lifestyle.
How a sleepy fishing village on the Samaná peninsula became the unofficial 97th French department — and what that means for buyers.
Inside the DR's most guarded luxury enclave — private marina, Pete Dye golf, and properties that rarely hit public listings.
What the brochures skip. Titles, taxes, incentives, residency — explained cleanly, by people who have closed real deals.
Up to 15 years free of property and rental income tax — if the property qualifies under Ley 158-01. How to verify, and what to ask your agent.
The difference between a clean title and a future lawsuit. Step-by-step verification at the Jurisdicción Inmobiliaria, plus red flags to walk away from.
Buy $200K+ and qualify for investor residency. A breakdown of the paperwork, timelines, and which consulates process fastest.
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