Expert-curated guides, market intelligence, and community wisdom — for first-time visitors, future residents, and serious investors.
The complete, no-fluff answer: your legal rights as a foreigner, whether you need residency, the full step-by-step process, what it costs, and the mistakes that catch US buyers off guard.
The 3% transfer tax, attorney fees, notary costs and annual taxes — with a worked example so you know your true all-in number before you sign.
Honest 2026 market data — occupancy, nightly rates, net yields and the costs nobody mentions — so you can model a deal instead of guessing.
Your legal rights as a foreigner, whether you need residency, the full process, real costs, and the mistakes US buyers make.
The 3% transfer tax, attorney and notary fees, annual IPI, and CONFOTUR savings — with a fully worked example.
Real occupancy, nightly rates and net yields, the beachfront premium, and how to model a deal instead of guessing.
From browsing to keys in hand — a clear, honest guide to buying property in the DR as a foreigner.
Define your goals, budget, and regions.
Letter of Intent, negotiation, agreed terms.
Title search, surveys, ~30 days.
Promesa de venta, 10–30% in escrow.
Local bank, international, or all-cash.
Notary, 3% transfer tax, registered title.
The six questions buyers ask us most, with honest answers from our team.
Market updates, new listings, and community stories — curated for buyers, investors, and DR-curious readers. Free.