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Playa Sosua - Located on a crescent-shaped bay, Playa Sosua is a postcard perfect beach. Featuring a backdrop of towering cliffs, the waters here are calm, clear and a deep shade of turquoise. Playa Sosua is perhaps one of the Caribbean's most popular beaches, which may explain the crowds. However, with so much to do - shopping or eating in Sosua, snorkeling or even taking a glass bottom boat tour - the crowds are worth the visit.

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An Insight Into The Dominican Republic Housing Market by Simon Hall

An Insight Into The Dominican Republic Housing Market by Simon Hall is now available in the "Buying Island Property" section at: http://www.realtyofthecaribbean.com

Simon mentions in his article that in the Dominican Republic there is absolutely no regulation of the real estate industry. There is no government requirement, no examination board, no tests, no check-ups, no audits not even an MLS (multiple listing service) system. The only way to verify the quality of the agent that you might choose is either through their experience and the length of time that they have been in business, by referral, or by sticking with one of the major global names.

As an example, I work for a global brand and I consider myself very fortunate to do so. We have many individuals contact us on a monthly basis asking to work in our office, and all the sales agents that work in my office know that their performance is being monitored, and not just at grass-roots level but all the way up through the entire organization. If we assume that a buyer decided to buy through a recognised “brand” name, and something went wrong, then to a certain extent there is the chance to make a formal complaint against the agent and or his company. Consequently you can ask yourself if a multi-million dollar branch of one of the big companies is likely to try to sell something that is bogus or illegal to you as an individual. The chances are that they would not.

Things to look for when dealing with any real estate office are: Check who answers the ‘phone – Is it the agent? Are you dealing with a one-man-band? Look for an office address – Do these people work from home?

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The Real Estate Market on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic - 1st Quarter Report

The Real Estate Market on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic - 1st Quarter Report...

Simon Hall of RE/MAX in Sosua has completed his 2008 first quarter report about the real estate market on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.

Here is a little of what Simon has to say. You can read the complete report in the "Buying Island Property" section of http://www.realtyofthecaribbean.com/

After a year of steady price growth in 2007, many realtors looked to 2008 with some trepidation. Markets around the world had started to look “twitchy” especially in the US where substantial price falls were being reported. To date these concerns seem to have been unfounded, as our market seems to have continued to show volume and value of sales continuing into the year.

For Sosua, last year was the year of Residential Hispaniola; a gated villa development built on land just a stone’s throw from the town centre. Within little more than a year we have witnessed the construction of dozens of new villas and the sale of close to 100 lots. Looking ahead another year, the first phases of the project will be completed and once that happens the rental pool, and most of the initial building work will be completed. By then I would expect to see considerable price increases in the next phases.

Cabarete also saw the completion of a number of projects good examples are the Ocean One and Harmony developments. Both produced near spectacular price increases for early investors.

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Where in the Caribbean Should You Invest And Purchase a Retirement Home

A growing number of Americans are discovering what an ideal vacation destination the Dominican Republic is. Many real estate investors believe that the prices and the time is right to invest in Dominican vacation property. People from all over the world are buying property in the Dominican Republic! The big investors and analysts believe demand for holiday related property will to grow over the next decade.

Some people ask me how the Dominican Republic compares to other islands in the Caribbean. Yes, there are other beautiful places in the Caribbean but not as inexpensive or offering so much for both the investor and retiree. In my opinion it's the best place in the Caribbean to retire, invest or start a business !

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CAFTA-DR Trade Agreement

CAFTA-DR Trade Agreement...

In 2004, when the Dominican Republic joined and the free trade agreement known as CAFTA it was renamed CAFTA-DR. The free trade agreement is among the following: Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the United States.

The CAFTA-DR entered into force for the Dominican Republic on March 1, 2007. The CAFTA-DR free trade agreement should improve business dealings in Dominican Republic.

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