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.
Corcega is a great scuba diving spot!
With everything you can grow here try to get some land. It doesnt take much but some places here don’t have any yards at all. We have just less than two acres and its way more than we would need. If you want livestock then maybe you would need more.
But, with more than two acres there are tax concequences. We just qualifiy for the exemption.
WOw that graveyard actually looked kind of pretty, except for the human skull! Yikes
Oh also have you guys been searching on clasificados? This is a good site if u dont already know
http://www.clasificadosonline.com/
Hey the skull was creepy!! The pics you are posting are awesome!!!! Keep posting and I hope your meeting go well
Good luck with your search, it will be so worth your time. When my husband and I bought land in Rincon, we also thought we could not afford it and then to build what we wanted would be a dream, but we took the jump, and now we have our little piece of heaven right there in Rincon. We have land, about an acre, but most of it is hillside, but I can still plant some fruit trees and palms.
Enjoy your trip and I hope you find your piece of heaven too!
Jeff, I agree, we do want to have a large yard or an acre or two. Cassie wants to have a garden and some fruit trees.
Cris, you should see the graveyard on a foggy night. We just drove past the other night and it gave us chills. That is how we found the place we’ve been staying. Clasificados, we check often. We will keep looking and I am sure something will pop up. Some people think they are living on a gold mine though and are asking quite a lot.
Rosa, Thanks for the encouragement. It has been interesting looking at properties and imagining ourselves here. We can’t wait!
Hey Shana! We have tons of pictures. You’ll have to come over when we get back and watch our little presentation.
Check out this property: http://puertorico.en.craigslist.org/reb/1005026213.html
Thanks Francisco,
We actually tried to go see that one, but the agent said it was already under contract. That would definitely be a great price with enough land to stretch our legs out a little. As far as looking at other west coast towns, we are very interested in doing that as well. Thanks for the info, and if you see anything else like that let us know! You can also email us: bckauffman -at- comcast.net