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    Building a Home usd100k or Less

    Looking to construct a 2 bedroom home..but hearing that construction cost has dramatically increased, is it possible to build a home no more than $100k..fortunately, we already have the land.
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    Land Title

    Hi Everyone, How much does it cost for a land title in the DR? Lawyers fee, etc? Any advice greatly appreciated!
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    Building Materials

    Any Updates on Home Building Materials? Have they (ie, cement, labor, etc) increased?
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    US Health Insurance - US Federal Employee Retired

    Do Medical Facilities in the DR Accept US Health Insurance If you're a US Federal Govt retiree? Would medical facilities accept FEPBLUE? (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) Appreciate your response
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    Construction and Labor Cost in Building a Home

    Hello Everyone, We would like to build a 2 bedroom home in the Santiago area (we already have land) and we're certainly aware of how much the material and labor have increased since the COVID Pandemic..Hopefully USD $100k-$120k would be enough..Any advice/suggestions is Greatly Appreciated!
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    Material Cost

    Hi Everyone, We're hoping (Fingers Crossed) to build a home, 2 bedroom, land already purchased, nothing exorbitant and found out material cost have skyrocketed. We were looking to spend 70k USD but now we might have to reevaluate our budget. Any suggestions is Greatly Appreciated👍
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    Property Title

    Hello Everyone, My wife owns property in the Santiago area and would like to know how much lawyers would charge in order to obtain title... Greatly Appreciate any Feedback
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    Looking to Build a Home

    We're looking to build a home in the Santiago area. Fortunately, we already have the land which I heard has increased in value. Nothing fancy...we're budgeting 50k USD. Hopefully it's doable:nervous:
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    Safety Helmets

    Seems whenever my wife calls her family in the DR, we get tragic news of one of her family members being killed in a motorbike accident. Is it mandatory to wear safety helmets? The reason why I bring this up is because of my travels down there, I don't see any safety helmets being worn! If they...
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    Chikungunya Virus

    My wife & daughter are planning to visit the DR in July to visit family. How concern and what precautions should we take? Any advice and opinions warmly appreciated..:)