Hernandez Perez Realty
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 05 April 2021
Housing question by wondering9
I hope to move to Puerto Rico in February and I鈥檓 trying to make a plan for short-term housing while I look around for a longer-term rental. In my dreams I would love to find (1) an apartment on a 3- to 6-month lease which, while expensive, ...
@ElizabethPRSaludos Elizabeth Have you found a short term rental property? I have one currently available in a very nice neighborhood in Ponce. It is a small two bed one bath in a second story. You can reply by message. Read More
Housing question by wondering9
I hope to move to Puerto Rico in February and I鈥檓 trying to make a plan for short-term housing while I look around for a longer-term rental. In my dreams I would love to find (1) an apartment on a 3- to 6-month lease which, while expensive, ...
@wondering9How has your search for property sobfar? Have you found a short term rental property? I have one currently available in a very nice neighborhood in Ponce. It is a small two bed one bath in a second story. You can reply by message. Read More
Registration of weapons in Puerto Rico by figueroav676
I am in process of getting my weapon permit here in PRI moved from Florida have my active Florida permit how can I register the weapon I have bought in Florida legally
@mlindo206 You can contact MB Armeria to get the .357 shipped to your local FFL. MB Armeria telephone number is *** they are from San Juan. Read More
Long term rental by EliCabi
Hello all, I鈥檓 moving to PR sometime between March and May of 2021. I鈥檓 going to be renting while I look for a house to purchase(12 months). When would be a good time to start looking at rentals? Or any advice in general on renting.
@sjlevine On the south coast of Puerto Rico Santa Isabel. With hurricane fiona our power was back up in 6 days. Read More
Long term rental by EliCabi
Hello all, I鈥檓 moving to PR sometime between March and May of 2021. I鈥檓 going to be renting while I look for a house to purchase(12 months). When would be a good time to start looking at rentals? Or any advice in general on renting.
@jon wolaver聽Natural disasters are nothing like in the U.S. Main Land since construction codes are much better and stronger if a cat 5 hurricane comes to your town you just lock the doors and windows and stay inside you house, that is what we ... Read More
What is the housing availability in PR? by NvrSyNvr
What鈥檚 the housing market like? I search for properties and there are numerous listed but I also see where the information available is not necessarily trustworthy.
In 馃嚨馃嚪馃嚨馃嚪馃嚨馃嚪 current housing market is the same as many states 馃嚭馃嚫馃嚭馃嚫馃嚭馃嚫 not many new affordable properties what is available, if and affordable property ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
My daughter is 16 and she has been attending college since she was 14 years at Interamerican University in Ponce. She will be finishing her Associate Degree this year. Also our sin started college at 15 years old until he turned 18 that he decided ... Read More
Family of (3) + two dogs: Move from Utah to PR- Real Estate by PR-Scott & Erika
Hello We are a family of three. Husband and I, and our soon to be 17 year old. We are looking to move to PR Spring 2022 (if not sooner). Waiting for 2nd grandbaby and possibly teenager to finish Jr. Year -2021. In Search of: 1. Multi-Family Home ...
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Looking to retire in PR
Hello Dactyl Have you started to work with a real estate agent? We are available to assist in you on acquiring a property in Puerto Rico. What kind of property are you looking to acquire in Puerto Rico and do you have any particular ... Read More
Registration of weapons in Puerto Rico by figueroav676
I am in process of getting my weapon permit here in PRI moved from Florida have my active Florida permit how can I register the weapon I have bought in Florida legally
You have to apply for the local 馃嚨馃嚪 gun license. It takes about 40 to 50 days to get thru the process unless you have a Protection Order from a local Judge then you get it immediately. Once you have your Puerto Rico gun license you ... Read More
Looking to Rent or Buy in Caguas
Saludos, Hi Have you started to work with a real estate agent? Can you share what locations and what kind of property you are looking for a condo or single family house? I also send you a private message. Cordially, Jose R Hernandez Hernandez ... Read More
House vs condo? by Live2sparkle
Wondering what your thoughts are about condos vs houses? I can't imagine myself living in a condo, as I don't think I would like that many people around me all the time! I would think there would be a lot of new people all the time too, ...
Each option is different depending on your needs and wants... From the real estate market point of view the biggest diferente no one mentions are finance options, rates on HOA and Condominiums Insurance rates vs single Homes, Condominiums pay very ... Read More
Looking for a bank account that can be set up from the states by jillmedina
I am trying to establish a bank account in PR that would allow us to have visa and most importantly ATH access. Has anyone been able to set up an account while being physically in the states? We will not be on the island for apx 2 more months.
Also FYI all major US Banks and Cooperatives work fine here in Puerto Rico. I have a Navy Federal Credit Union Account as my main account. I also have bank accounts with Oriental Bank, First Bank PR and a Local Cooperativa. in Puerto Rico ... Read More
Looking for a bank account that can be set up from the states by jillmedina
I am trying to establish a bank account in PR that would allow us to have visa and most importantly ATH access. Has anyone been able to set up an account while being physically in the states? We will not be on the island for apx 2 more months.
Oriental Bank and First Bank are the best Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Hello Lisa Feel free to contact me by phone with your questions so I can advice you on your location and property search. I belive I send you my contact information thru private message. cordially Hernandez Perez Realty Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
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Tenant Rights by Gloria Vega67
I am currently renting an apartment on the west side of Puerto Rico. No hot water and leaking water from a ceiling fan and bathroom ceiling for almost a month. The landlord sent someone to fix the bathroom in the apartment above, but it did not ...
Send me a private message with your contact information like email and cellphone number so I can advice you. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Hi Lisa Have you started to work with a real estate agent? We are available to assist you on acquiring a property in Puerto Rico. Just send you a private message with our information Cordially Jose Hernandez Read More
Moving to PR with kids - where to live? by rcohn79
Hello- We are considering moving to PR in January. We live 40 minutes outside NYC. We have two small dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. I love citing living, but I want to see all the options plus, my girls are used to having a yard, and I have dogs. ...
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How can people buy a house in PR if they make less by NobodyCares
Hello Everyone, I ask this question for many reasons. We are buying a $250k house in Puerto Rico. I make over $3400/month and I'm being told I need to make more than that to afford a 2 family house in Puerto Rico. I'm the only one ...
As a disable veteran in Puerto Rico you have a much better deal on the real Estate market and benefits. If you need assistance or any orientation let me know I am a Army Veteran My self, send me a private message if you wish. Cordially Hernandez ... Read More
How can people buy a house in PR if they make less by NobodyCares
Hello Everyone, I ask this question for many reasons. We are buying a $250k house in Puerto Rico. I make over $3400/month and I'm being told I need to make more than that to afford a 2 family house in Puerto Rico. I'm the only one ...
For the Puerto Rico property tax exemption, it applies as long it is your main residence in Puerto Rico. If you plan on living in the states partially and in Puerto Rico to keep the P.R. property tax exemption you will have to live at the property ... Read More
How can people buy a house in PR if they make less by NobodyCares
Hello Everyone, I ask this question for many reasons. We are buying a $250k house in Puerto Rico. I make over $3400/month and I'm being told I need to make more than that to afford a 2 family house in Puerto Rico. I'm the only one ...
All local banks use the same loan to debts ratios for example: FHA mortgage loan finance up to a 96.50% of the property price, your total debts including the mortgage have to be 43% or less of your income. Only 3.5% down payment requiere. VA ... Read More
Looking for some insight on home buying process in PR by acosta507
Hi everyone, I mentioned in another post my husband and I are in the process of buying a home in PR. We are actually just waiting on a closing date now. The realtor involved says we鈥檙e waiting on the title search to come back but its been ...
Estudios de T铆tulo=(Title search Investigation) if done properly can take one or two weeks if all is clear. Some time property have what they call here Grav谩menes=(Liens) other than a Mortgage and depending on it can take some time to ... Read More
How can people buy a house in PR if they make less by NobodyCares
Hello Everyone, I ask this question for many reasons. We are buying a $250k house in Puerto Rico. I make over $3400/month and I'm being told I need to make more than that to afford a 2 family house in Puerto Rico. I'm the only one ...
In Puerto Rico you don't pay property taxes on your property if it is the one you currently use as residence. Unlike in the main land in U.S. on a property of $250,000 your current mortgage payment would be around the $1,100 with home insurance. ... Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
This is the official Puerto Rico web site for electrician licenses. https://www.estado.pr.gov/es/peritos-electricistas/ Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
If your husband is an electrician, and has the certificate to prove he has taken the electrician course. He can get the Puerto Rico license and work in his own and make the real $$$ there is great need for electricians in Puerto Rico. Read More
Looking for advice by sahidavargas
Good morning, my name is Sahida my husband and I live here in London England. We moved here from USA lived in New York then moved to Florida. We have 3 grown kids. My husband's family is from Puerto Rico. We visited the island couple of times. ...
I just send you a private message. Read More
Looking for advice by sahidavargas
Good morning, my name is Sahida my husband and I live here in London England. We moved here from USA lived in New York then moved to Florida. We have 3 grown kids. My husband's family is from Puerto Rico. We visited the island couple of times. ...
Puerto Rico is way more affordable that anywhere in England, New York or Florida. That been said if you could afford living in thoses places you will live very comfortable in Puerto Rico with your budget. Read More
Cost to live there by jimstraw
Sorry, first post and this has probably been asked and answered to death but, how well if at all can a retired couple in their 60's live in P.R. on $3000.00 a month, and would it be a safe area near anything?
Humidity in Puerto Rico varies depending on location it can range from 30% - 80% year around with a good Air-conditioning unit is a must since weather ranges from mid 70F to high 90F year around. If you are considering on locating to Puerto Rico, ... Read More
Prefab concrete home by G1977
Hi, has anyone built a prefab concrete home or SIP construction which uses insulated panels that are sprayed with concrete. If so what was your experience, time frame and cost? Thanks
Their factory is near our location, you can go visit and see the models they have for showing, houses are delivered move in ready, and are built of solid reinforced concrete only no cinder blocks. They have been certify hurricane and earthquake ... Read More
Prefab concrete home by G1977
Hi, has anyone built a prefab concrete home or SIP construction which uses insulated panels that are sprayed with concrete. If so what was your experience, time frame and cost? Thanks
https://ecoprecastpr.com/ Read More
Cost to live there by jimstraw
Sorry, first post and this has probably been asked and answered to death but, how well if at all can a retired couple in their 60's live in P.R. on $3000.00 a month, and would it be a safe area near anything?
Yes you can as long you don't acquire any more large debts, beside mortgage; like extra car payment, personal loans, very high credit cards balances etc. Read More
Beware of Scams on Clasificadospr.com by Mermaidmb
There鈥檚 a lot of great sounding rental homes on www.clasificadospr.com and you will get a response fairly quickly from 鈥渟upposed owner鈥� telling you that you can鈥檛 see inside the house as they have the only keys and they are ...
That is correct there are many scams in Clasificados and Craigslist an Market Place and are no longer very reliable search. My advice NEVER send Deposit money to anyone for rental or property purchase down payment unless you have a written contract. ... Read More
making my own research for future relocate from n.j. to puerto rico. by csnchz1913
i'm a 75 yrs old fem.will retire soon. i moved out from p.r. around 1967. but i miss p.r.and plans to move back..all my life since i was 14yrs old i being taking care of childrens, and still doing it..but now with adult peoples. can i find a ...
Saludos Puerto Rico is very affordable compare to main land U.S. but has been turning to be a little expensive to live off Social Security as the only income it may be hard. Real Estate properties in good safe gated communities are very hard to get ... Read More
Looking for a building contractor / construction cost estimate by Yuliya Yakhontova
I would like to estimate a cost of building a very simple concrete cabin 21'x19' = 399 sq ft, with no kitchen, bathrooms or showers. I have a floor plan, but wasn't successful uploading it here. I reached out to several building ...
Hiring a responsible Building Contractor in Puerto Rico is very expensive and risky business since you have to pay up front very large amounts of money. My advice is to look up on the internet the company: (Eco Precast PR) they are very good and ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Property prices in Puerto Rico vary to much to give you any accurate squarefootage prices. My advice is buy something already built. Why? Because Building materials have skyrocketed in the past few years and months specially this new age of ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey are just a few examples of places worst than Puerto Rico. Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
After living in Puerto Rico for the pass 11 years I can say that anything called crisis in Puerto Rico has been overly exaggerated by the media. If it was not because of local government mismanagement of public funds and stupid senseless Covid ... Read More
Question about moving with firearms and Puerto Rico Arms Act of 2020 by Olivia PR
Hello, I'm a new member. My husband and I are planning to move to PR in a couple of months. We have been trying to find information regarding bringing lawfully possessed firearms to Puerto Rico and the Arms Act of 2020 (PRAA) but there has ...
Contact for all legal questions regarding Puerto Rico gun law contact Licenciado Javier J*He is the probably Top Attorney in regards to all things related to the local Puerto Rico Gun Law. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Do a google search for the company Eco Precast PR Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
What is the deal with Expats moving to Rincon? There are another 77 municipalities in Puerto Rico besides Rincon and all are beautiful in their way. If you need assistance on finding a property please let me know. Read More
Best banks to deal with in Puerto Rico by vriefkohl
Planning to buy a home in Puerto Rico. Any recommendations of best banks to deal with while living outside the island?
Of you are planing on financing a property I recommend (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) you can get a pre-approval from them and have about 90 days to look around and make your purchase. Also since Covid-19 PenFed is the only institution currently in ... Read More
Real estate agent by Reilly100.05
Why cant i get a realtor to call me back here? I am interested in looking at some listing but no one gets back to me. Why??
That is one of the mayor problems in Puerto Rico most don't call back, one of the main reasons is most of the time the property has been sold but the listing is still active. FYI properties in Puerto Rico are very affordable compare to all the ... Read More
Credit reporting Puerto Rico vs the mainland by purplesugar
Hi all - I can't seem to find a definite answer. Are the credit histories/reports/scores different in Puerto Rico? Like if I apply for a loan, etc in Puerto Rico, do they look at my credit report in the states like through Experian, Equifax, ...
Yes credit reporting agencies are exactly the same as the main land U.S.A. There are only 3 big local banks and the Popular, First Bank and Oriental my recommendation Stay the hell away from Popular don't even look that way 馃槈 First Bank ... Read More