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Settle Down in Santo Domingo: Real Estate in the Dominican Republic

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais The Dominican Republic has been an established tourism destination for many years due to its unique local culture, and incredible location in the Caribbean. Recently, foreign investors have been interested in acquiring properties in the Dominican Republic due to the many benefits that owning property in the Dominican Republic has to offer. Santo Domingo is one city within the Dominican Republic that offers a great potential to prospective real estate investors given that it is the epicenter of commerce within the Dominican Republic. If you are considering investing in real estate in Santo Domingo, it is highly recommended to review the important information below: A Brief History of the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has a rich and diverse history . In 1496, the Spaniards established the first Spanish colony in the Western hemisphere in what is now modern-day Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo ended up serving as the capital of all...

Beaches and Bungalows in Belize

Written By: Jacquelyn Annete García Vadnais Investing in real estate in both Central America and the Caribbean has been popular for many years. The reason for this is due to the ease of access from the US, as well as the affordability, natural beauty, and high quality of life that is offered in Central America and the Caribbean. One area that has become very appealing for investment is Belmopan, Belize. If you are considering investing in real estate in Belmopan, please review the information below: History of Belize Belize has a fascinating and diverse history . Belize was previously populated by the Mayan Civilization which was at its peak from 250-900 A.D. The Mayan civilization was vast, and spread through much of Central America, however the region now known as Belize is widely considered to be one of the most historical, and sophisticated centers of the Mayan Civilization. Despite this fact, when Columbus sailed to the Caribbean in 1503, he did not discover Belize. Instead...