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Puerto Rico

March 20, 2025•1 min read

Why Live In Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world, but it is also a home away from home for U.S. citizens. Many wealthy individuals and businesses have relocated to the island to benefit from the many tax incentives that Puerto Rico offers its residents.

Puerto Rico has a lower cost of living, plenty of housing opportunities whether you buy or rent, cheaper food and groceries, reliable internet service, high electricity bills, easy travel, accessible healthcare, a high standard of education, a slow and steady banking system, and amazing weather.

According to PRelocate

Real Estate In Puerto Rico

What does a home priced at $500,000 in U.S. Dollars look like in Colombia?

Home Details: The home below is priced for sale at $530,000.

RIO GRANDE

Is the home a single-family home, condominium, or townhome?

This is a single-family home.

Is the home located in the city or the suburbs?

RINCON, PR

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Is the home a new construction home or a resale?

This is a resale.

Are there any unique features or amenities included with the home?

Tropical land that feels like a retreat only 5 minutes from the town center! Two properties next to each other. 5,128.39 m2. Currently Airbnb rentals; one a glamping RV Home and the other a Studio Casita. Each 1BR/1 BA, kitchen, and living space. Several areas are surrounded by flowers, trees, and birds. Great investment opportunity with lots of potentials to expand or to build your custom home.

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Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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