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Honest guides, market analysis and real estate news in Puerto Rico — for buyers, sellers and investors.
EducationAn abandoned house is not an available house: what you need to know about public nuisance properties in Puerto Rico
An abandoned house isn't automatically for sale. What to check about priority, inheritance, CRIM debt, costs and rehabilitation before you commit money.
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HistoryDoes “parcela” mean low value? Puerto Rico's history says otherwise
In Puerto Rico people still say “that's in the parcelas” to describe certain communities. But few know the history of the 1941 Land Act, the free usufruct grants, and how many of those communities evolved over more than 80 years.
August 28, 2026 · 12 min read
CommunityLiving in a “caserío” is not an insult
An address doesn't define a person's worth. A reflection on prejudice toward those living in Puerto Rico's public housing communities — and what we reveal when we comment.
August 28, 2026 · 9 min readLegalCRIM explained: property taxes in Puerto Rico
What CRIM is, how the tax is calculated, the primary-residence exemption, and the mistakes that cost money when buying or inheriting property.
August 1, 2026 · 6 min readInvestingHow to start an Airbnb in Puerto Rico: the guide that avoids expensive mistakes
Area, permits, registration, seasonal numbers and operations: the real steps to turn a property into a short-term rental business that works — not a headache.
August 1, 2026 · 8 min readBuyingClosing costs in Puerto Rico: what buying a home really costs
The home price isn't the only number. Stamps, deed, title study, appraisal, origination: every closing cost explained so you reach the signing with no surprises.
August 1, 2026 · 7 min readBuyingThe complete guide to buying your first home in Puerto Rico (2026)
From pre-qualification to the keys: the real steps to buy your first home in Puerto Rico with no surprises, whether you live here or in the diaspora.
July 10, 2026 · 8 min readInvestingAct 60 explained: incentives and realities for investors
What Act 60 is, why it draws mainland capital to Puerto Rico, and what you must verify before counting on any tax benefit.
July 5, 2026 · 9 min readReturningHow to move back to Puerto Rico from the diaspora: a step-by-step plan
Coming back is more than buying a house. A realistic plan to return from abroad — where to live, how to buy remotely and what to expect.
June 28, 2026 · 7 min readSellingSelling in Puerto Rico: why every home deserves its own website
List-and-wait no longer sells. See why building your property its own investment website attracts the best buyer, local or abroad.
June 20, 2026 · 6 min readInvestingInvesting in short-term rentals (Airbnb) in Puerto Rico: what to know
Short-term rentals can generate solid income in PR tourist areas — but only if you run the real numbers and understand local rules.
June 12, 2026 · 8 min readBuyingDown-payment assistance in Puerto Rico you may not know about
The down payment is usually the number-one barrier to buying. But there are programs and strategies that reduce — or nearly eliminate — that barrier.
June 4, 2026 · 6 min readMarketPuerto Rico towns with the best appreciation potential in 2026
Where value tends to rise: how I think about appreciation by region and what signals I watch before recommending an area.
May 26, 2026 · 7 min readEducationHow to prepare your credit to qualify for a mortgage in PR
Your credit decides how much you qualify for and at what rate. Concrete steps to strengthen it before applying for your Puerto Rico home.
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
BuyingVivienda Joven in Puerto Rico: the clear guide every young buyer should read before assuming they “can't buy a home”
Up to 98% financing, 7% toward closing costs and below-market rates if you're 21–35. How the AFV's Vivienda Joven Program really works.
January 25, 2026 · 7 min readBuyingPronto pa' tu casa: the clear guide nobody is explaining
Up to $60,000 for down payment and closing costs — but it's not automatic. Who really qualifies, which properties apply and the step-by-step process.
January 24, 2026 · 8 min read
LegalPuerto Rico strengthens the homestead right against foreclosures
Act 8-2026 extends to 12 months the term to reinvest homestead sale proceeds and shields them from creditors. What every homeowner should know.
January 24, 2026 · 7 min readPuerto Rico real estate news
Recent market headlines, updated automatically.