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Step-by-step guides for international buyers
Market Analysis
Data-driven market insights and price trends
Location Guides
Deep dives into DR regions and neighborhoods
Investment
ROI analysis, rental yields, and strategy
Legal
Ownership rights, taxes, and regulations
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Expat life, culture, and living in the DR
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How to Calculate Rental Yield on DR Properties (the Honest Way)
A data-driven walkthrough of gross and net rental yield formulas for Dominican Republic property, with worked examples and the common mistakes that inflate returns.
Evalua Editorial Team10 min readJune 30, 2026
Buying Guide
Buying Property Remotely in the DR: Power of Attorney & Due Diligence
10 min readJune 20, 2026
Investment
Condotel Investments in the DR: Guaranteed Returns or Gimmick?
10 min readJune 26, 2026
Buying Guide
Property Inspection Guide for the DR: What to Check Before You Buy
11 min readJune 29, 2026
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2DR Inheritance Laws: What Happens to Your Property When You Die
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3Buying Property Remotely in the DR: Power of Attorney & Due Diligence
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4Real Estate Scams in the DR: Red Flags and Protection
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5Due Diligence Checklist: How to Verify Property Title in the DR
Market Analysis
Samaná Property Prices: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Breakdown
Legal
Intermediate10 min
Property Disputes in the DR: Resolve Conflicts & Protect Your Title
A practical guide to the most common property disputes in the Dominican Republic — from title overlaps to fraud — and exactly how to resolve them and protect your ownership.
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Evalua Editorial TeamJune 28, 2026
Lifestyle
Beginner10 min
Is the Dominican Republic Safe for Expats? An Honest Look
An unbiased breakdown of safety in the Dominican Republic for foreigners — real crime data, the safest expat areas, and practical tips that actually work.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 27, 2026
Lifestyle
Beginner10 min
Retiring in the Dominican Republic: Healthcare, Costs & Property
A data-driven look at what it actually costs to retire in the Dominican Republic — private healthcare premiums, monthly budgets, residency, and the property types that fit a retiree's life.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 27, 2026
Market Analysis
Intermediate11 min
Samaná Airport Expansion: What El Catey Growth Means for Property Values
A data-driven look at how El Catey International Airport's growth is reshaping Samaná property values — and what it means for buyers and investors.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 27, 2026
Investment
Advanced11 min
Miches & Pedernales: Inside the DR's Next Frontier Markets
An unbiased look at Miches and Pedernales — two frontier markets in the Dominican Republic where smart money is moving early. Real data, real timelines, real risks.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 27, 2026
Legal
Intermediate10 min
Dominican Republic Property Tax Guide: IPI, Transfer & Capital Gains
A complete, numbers-first guide to Dominican property taxes: the 3% transfer tax at purchase, annual IPI, 27% capital gains at sale, and how CONFOTUR can wipe most of it out.
Evalua Editorial TeamJune 24, 2026
Legal
Intermediate11 min
The DR Real Estate Closing Process: From Offer to Keys
A step-by-step breakdown of the Dominican Republic property closing process — every stage from accepted offer to registered title, with real timelines and costs.
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Evalua Editorial TeamJune 24, 2026
Lifestyle
Beginner12 min
Retire in the Dominican Republic: A Practical Guide
An honest, data-driven guide to retiring in the Dominican Republic — covering real cost of living, residency visas, healthcare, housing, and the lifestyle trade-offs most guides won't mention.
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Evalua Editorial TeamMay 24, 2026
Location Guide
Intermediate9 min
Las Terrenas Neighborhoods Ranked: A Buyer's Area Guide
An honest, data-backed comparison of Las Terrenas neighborhoods — from Playa Bonita to El Portillo — helping foreign buyers match the right area to their budget and goals.
Evalua Editorial TeamMay 24, 2026
Market Analysis
Intermediate11 min
Samaná Property Prices: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Breakdown
A data-driven comparison of property prices across every Samaná sub-market — from Las Terrenas beachfront condos to Las Galeras hillside lots — with real price-per-sqm figures and honest cost context.
Evalua Editorial TeamApril 8, 2026
Buying Guide
Beginner11 min
How to Buy Property in Las Terrenas: A Step-by-Step Buyer's Roadmap
A practical, step-by-step roadmap for buying property in Las Terrenas — from choosing a neighborhood and setting your budget to closing the deal and managing from abroad.
Evalua Editorial TeamApril 7, 2026
Market Analysis
12 min
DR vs Costa Rica vs Mexico: Where to Buy Caribbean Property
A data-driven comparison of the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico for international property buyers — covering prices, taxes, ownership rules, rental yields, and hidden costs.
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Evalua Editorial TeamApril 3, 2026