🏡 We Built a House in the Dominican Republic Series 2 – Part #4 | 🇩🇴🌴

🏡 We Built a House in the Dominican Republic – Series 2 – Part #4 | 🇩🇴🌴

A Real-Life Dominican Republic Real Estate Journey

Welcome back to the series We Built a House in the Dominican Republic, where we follow real clients as they turn the dream of Caribbean living into reality.

In Part #4, we bring you up to date on Calvin and Jana’s custom villa build on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic — one of the most sought-after regions for Dominican Republic Real Estate.

Construction began on July 1st, 2025, and just over six months later, their home is progressing beautifully and ahead of schedule — proof that building in the Dominican Republic can be smooth, transparent, and stress-free with the right team in place.

🌺 A Custom Tropical Villa Designed for Caribbean Living

Calvin and Jana are building a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom tropical villa, designed around airflow, light, and seamless indoor–outdoor living.

🏠 Villa Highlights will Feature:

• 🛏️ Three en-suite bedrooms
• 👗 Master suite with walk-in closet & outdoor shower
• 🍽️ Modern kitchen with 8-ft island
• 🌬️ High ceilings for natural ventilation
• 📦 Extra storage built into the design

Large sliding doors will open directly onto a covered terrace and pool area, maximising views and embracing the Caribbean lifestyle.

🍹 Outdoor Living, Dominican Republic Style

Outdoor living is central to life in the Dominican Republic, and this home will reflect that perfectly.

The extended covered terrace will include:

• 🍳 Outdoor kitchen
• 🍸 Bar & entertaining space
• 🔥 BBQ and smoker

The swimming pool will feature a beach-entry design, built-in seating, a waterfall feature, and easy access for their dogs — blending comfort, fun, and functionality.

🧠 Meticulous Planning — Even the Name Is Chosen

Calvin and Jana worked closely with their architect from day one, planning every detail in advance — right down to the name of their home:

✨ “Paraíso Tejano” — Texan Paradise

A fitting name for a carefully thought-out forever home in the Dominican Republic.

🇺🇸➡️🇩🇴 From the U.S. to the Dominican Republic

Like many buyers exploring Dominican Republic Real Estate, Calvin and Jana dreamed of ocean-side living but found U.S. coastal property prices, taxes, and insurance unrealistic.

After exploring the Caribbean, they discovered the north coast of the Dominican Republic — offering:

• Affordable real estate
• Strong infrastructure
• Full foreign ownership rights
• Established expat communities

With regular updates from DR Property Guys and their chosen developer, their villa is currently ahead of schedule — a rare but very real outcome when projects are handled professionally.

🏡 Building in a Gated Community on the North Coast

Building inside a secure gated community in Sosúa provided peace of mind, privacy, and long-term value.

Rather than selecting standard finishes, Calvin and Jana worked with Tay from DR Property Guys to source tiles, fixtures, and finishes locally — combining personal style with excellent local availability.

They also shipped personal belongings from the U.S., blending the comforts of home with their new Caribbean lifestyle.

🌴 Living the North Coast Lifestyle

Now settled in to a temporary villa while their forever home is under construction, Calvin and Jana are enjoying life on the north coast:

• 🚗 They’ve purchased a car
• 🏖️ Enjoying regular trips to Sosúa, Cabarete & beyond
• 🍽️ Exploring beaches, restaurants, and local culture
• 📚 Learning Spanish and building strong friendships

It’s exactly the lifestyle many seek when investing in Dominican Republic Real Estate.

📈 Why Dominican Republic Real Estate Continues to Grow

Calvin and Jana’s story reflects a wider global trend. Buyers are choosing the Dominican Republic for its unmatched balance of lifestyle, affordability, and opportunity.

✅ Key Reasons:

• 💰 Affordable property prices
• 🌞 Lower cost of living
• 📜 Secure property ownership for foreigners
• 🏥 Good private healthcare
• ✈️ Direct flights to North America & Europe
• 🔐 Safe, well-managed gated communities

From Puerto Plata to Sosúa, Encuentro, and Cabarete, the north coast remains one of the Caribbean’s strongest real estate corridors.

🤝 Thinking About Buying or Building in the Dominican Republic?

Whether you’re planning a retirement home, custom villa, or investment property, DR Property Guys are here to help.

With 50+ years of combined local experience, we guide clients through every step of buying and building Dominican Republic Real Estate — safely, legally, and confidently.

📩 Contact DR Property Guys today – and start your own Caribbean real estate journey. 🇩🇴🌴

Tay: +1 809 756 7611
Phil: +1 809 707 3598

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