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Living in DR
Dominican Republic Remote Work Internet

Dominican Republic Remote Work Internet

Yes, you can work remotely from the Dominican Republic, and a lot of Americans and Canadians already do. In the last three or four years, fiber rollouts,...

David Logan
Aug 31, 202614 min read
Real Estate Tips
Dominican Republic Property Inspections

Dominican Republic Property Inspections

A property inspection in the Dominican Republic is the best money you will spend before closing on a house, villa, or condo. The DR's tropical climate is hard...

David Logan
Aug 24, 202616 min read
Living in DR
Dominican Republic Vs Belize

Dominican Republic Vs Belize

Weighing the Dominican Republic against Belize for a vacation home, retirement, or investment? The short answer: they solve different problems. The Dominican...

David Logan
Aug 17, 202615 min read
Living in DR
Dominican Republic Bank Account Foreigner

Dominican Republic Bank Account Foreigner

Yes, you can open a bank account in the Dominican Republic as a foreigner. The process in 2026 is stricter than it was five years ago. Tourists, retirees,...

David Logan
Aug 10, 202616 min read
Neighborhoods
Jarabacoa Area Guide

Jarabacoa Area Guide

Most property content about the Dominican Republic sells the same picture: white sand, palm trees, and mid-80s heat year-round. Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic...

David Logan
Aug 3, 202614 min read
Real Estate Tips
Wire Money Dominican Republic Property

Wire Money Dominican Republic Property

A few days before closing on a Punta Cana villa, an American buyer got an email that looked exactly like every other message from her attorney. Same signature...

David Logan
Jul 27, 202617 min read
Living in DR
Healthcare Dominican Republic Expats

Healthcare Dominican Republic Expats

If you are weighing a move to the Dominican Republic, healthcare is usually the first practical question after housing and visas. The short answer: healthcare...

David Logan
Jul 20, 202615 min read
Real Estate Tips
Dominican Republic Property Due Diligence

Dominican Republic Property Due Diligence

Due diligence on a Dominican Republic property is the verification work you do between falling in love with a listing and signing a binding contract. For...

David Logan
Jul 13, 202617 min read
Living in DR
Dominican Republic Vs Bahamas

Dominican Republic Vs Bahamas

The Dominican Republic vs Bahamas decision usually comes down to budget, taxes, and lifestyle. Both countries let foreigners own beachfront property outright,...

David Logan
Jul 6, 202615 min read
Real Estate Tips
Dominican Republic Real Estate Attorney

Dominican Republic Real Estate Attorney

If you are buying property as a foreigner, picking your real estate lawyer in the Dominican Republic is the single biggest risk-management call in the whole...

David Logan
Jun 29, 202614 min read