Today we went down to Rincon to look at a few properties in this area to get a feel for the market here. On our way there we stopped at an old graveyard up there in Lares and it was really creepy! I think it would be a great place for a horror movie. We even saw an exposed human skull!

When we got to Rincon we saw a couple of properties. One was near Corcega beach and another that is up in the hills a ways. We went with the real estate agent that Nick and Miri recommended, Steve, of Island West Realty. The properties were both pretty nice, but a little higher than we would like (230k and 180k). One of them was within walking distance to the beach and the other had an ocean view. We want something with enough land that we could garden and feel somewhat secluded from neighbors because a lot of the houses are only about 10 feet from the crazy roads. Steve had a lot of information about the island’s history, tax codes, and politics that we didn’t know before. He was also kind of like a tour guide showing us where all the rich and famous people come, where to get this and that, and how it has changed over the years. He seemed to know everyone. We told him to keep an eye out for properties, and he gave us the contact info for insurance agents, lawyers and other agents he recommends. Then, of course, we went to the beach.

Tomorrow we are going to San Juan with Awilda to help her deliver her pasteles and to visit with Carlos, the lawyer who is trying to figure out the title problems with the place in Lares. I think we are going to ask for our deposit back at the meeting, so we’ll see how that flies.