By Cory Gerrells (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Monday, June 9, 2008 - 12:46 am: |
Ok, It's that time... I need to the following information.
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By David Johnson (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #411) on Monday, June 9, 2008 - 2:55 am: |
I am not an expert on any of the questions you ask nor on your personal situation. That said, it appears you have visited Bonaire once about four years ago. If that is the case, my strong advice would be to go to Bonaire and start asking questions in person. (I would suggest the same thing if you were considering a move to Seattle - or Cleveland.) Live for a week as a local.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech/Bonaire Insider (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6316) on Monday, June 9, 2008 - 5:32 am: |
Cory,
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By David Johnson (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #414) on Monday, June 9, 2008 - 9:40 pm: |
20. Just thinking about the dogs:
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By Cory Gerrells (BonaireTalker - Post #17) on Friday, June 13, 2008 - 5:23 pm: |
Great responses Thanks.
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By Pietri Hausmann (BonaireTalker - Post #15) on Friday, June 13, 2008 - 9:49 pm: |
you have started well .. just ask .. but you must get here and DO the work .. it is not easy but it is up to you .. certainly do not give up the dogs .. all the best .. paradise is a commitment .. it is ALL up to You ..the rewards are great ..but it comes with inside yourself ..
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By Barton B (BonaireTalker - Post #71) on Friday, June 13, 2008 - 10:17 pm: |
regarding fixer upper: One thing that might surprise you about houses on Bonaire v. most of the USA - Bonaire houses have very little wood. Usually the only wood is the roof structure, all the rest is cinderblock, rebar and concrete. Remodeling and "fix up" activities can therefore be significantly different than ones experience with the typical USA wood structures.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech/Bonaire Insider (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6323) on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 1:36 pm: |
Cory,
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By Ruth van Tilburg (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #865) on Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 2:39 pm: |
When you get here, hire a lawyer and an accountant; you'll need both during your residency, unless your Dutch is very good (enough to read legal docs and tax forms).
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #202) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 7:04 am: |
And one last bit of advice.......although there are probably many fixer-uppers here, you might be surprised at the cost of them. Be sure and do lots of legwork and visit a bunch of homes for sale with the local realtors. Remember, housing is probably at an all-time high right now on the island......
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By Bill Thorpe, (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #325) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 12:32 pm: |
Susan
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By David Johnson (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #418) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:21 pm: |
As a US resident, my perception is that much of the price increases I see (including homes on Bonaire) is driven by the comparitive weakness of the US dollar. I could be wrong (I know little about real estate on Bonaire) but it seems to me this is all relative.
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By Bill Thorpe, (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #326) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 2:36 pm: |
David
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By Barton B (BonaireTalker - Post #72) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 4:37 pm: |
*** what percentage of homes are owned by non-resident, Europeans and non-resident North Americans? ***
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3168) on Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 5:38 pm: |
I think it might be even more than 50%! I think the real estate market here is still on the rise but it all depends on what happens with airlift. That being said, we have gone through similar times and I have yet to see the prices fall too much...the Euro is strong and looks like it will keep on its path.
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By Susan Davis, InfoBonaire, Bon. Insider (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #203) on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 7:33 am: |
Yes, Bill, What Michael says is true. If only the "ease" of getting to Bonaire was the only motivator in the increase of housing, then perhaps it might have a negative effect.
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