Thanks for watching and to Emma for sharing so much info! Please let me know if you have any questions, and if you aren't subscribed yet...it just takes a second:) 💕
How fun is it that both children "kinda look" like they're playing together thru some weird time portal...seeing how they're each on the lower cornners of each of your shots @ 3:08
Thanks for the informative information, I’m in the process of building my home in the Dominican Republic.. So far I have been ripped off.. the contractor was trying to charge me 70k to build a 4 bedroom 2 bath home in the campo, but I know that is too expensive, so I’m back to square one, when it comes to finding a builder.. This video really helped, thanks again!!!
I feel so heartbroken every time i see things like these happen, where the locals try to take advantage of foreigners because they only see a cash cow..... It makes me wish i could be everywhere at the same time and be a local guide..... I would rather be up front and ask for some " reward" but offer honest translations or guidance.
@@jeanluccouture9088 it really is sad. My plan was to provide jobs to the the local people, by having them build my home.. I know the life their is not easy, and I’m trying to do all that I can to help.. I tried to explain to the locals that building my home is a gateway for other foreigners to come and invest. My idea is, trying to build a team of honest people, so that I can share my journey on how I got started, and hopefully it will spark other foreigners interest to invest, so that jobs can be provided to the locals... but as I said it has been a journey😔
I hear that the "platos" are expensive...meaning the roof...i hear that it's really expensive to have it made of concrete as opposed to tin roof. Do you have an idead what part of the total budget for the actual structure went towards the roof?
Great question! Something I forgot to mention in the video! The roof was close to $2,000US. We definitely wanted the concrete roof rather than the tin roof. When building the concrete roof you also need to make sure that you have a special plan for water drainage because when it rains you need to make sure the water doesn’t pool on your roof because eventually it will leak into your house and leave water marks! Our family has the tin roof and over time those break and you’re more likely to get bugs in the house if you have that type of roof. The concrete roof is definitely a good investment in my opinion!
Good info. So they self financed the building of their house. It will be good to get other general information on financing options in DR or USA for a DR home/property.
If i may: I'd like to suggest just building a bathroom for the parents while you're at it....and maybe just rebuilding their house. Im just thinking itll be stressful having a baby\toddler living on a 2nd story.... I would be scared they'd fall down the stairs....
Yes! We have looked at some water heaters and they aren’t too expensive. We found one for $200US and we will probably go that route. I have no problem taking ice cold showers but our daughter does not like the cold water🤣
Lol... "it's not stressful" she says 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the jokes write themselves. Its lovely how a person who's providing a service (like delivering or building) will be a few days behind, yet, once they do arrive they want YOU to hurry up because they got other things to do 😂😂😂
I'm moving to the Dominican republic from Indianapolis with my 6 kids by end of this year. I plan to have a house built in D.R. until then where do you suggest we stay once we arrive. Hotel?, air bnb?, or rent an apartment?
@@organizedmess82 well, Sosua is definitely the most economic and smaller of the 2.., Santo Domingo is huge and bustling...and from what i hear very modern with their malls and stuff.... I would probably prefer sosua due to it's proximity to the beach....like why would i move to an island to live far from the beach 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching and to Emma for sharing so much info! Please let me know if you have any questions, and if you aren't subscribed yet...it just takes a second:) 💕
It’s a beautiful home. Many blessings!
Great video Mills and Emma. As expats ourselves, we appreciate the content you put in your videos Mills!
thank you so much!!
I like these types of videos
Great video!
Again another great video. 👍🏾 You tell the truth. Ib have found many videos lie. I don't know why but they do. But your honest
How fun is it that both children "kinda look" like they're playing together thru some weird time portal...seeing how they're each on the lower cornners of each of your shots @ 3:08
awww! i cut a bunch out but she came to say hi and she’s just the cutest!
Living and building in DR with US income is a great move.
Thanks for the informative information, I’m in the process of building my home in the Dominican Republic.. So far I have been ripped off.. the contractor was trying to charge me 70k to build a 4 bedroom 2 bath home in the campo, but I know that is too expensive, so I’m back to square one, when it comes to finding a builder.. This video really helped, thanks again!!!
what área? feel free to message me, my husband is an engineer and helps with plans there
I feel so heartbroken every time i see things like these happen, where the locals try to take advantage of foreigners because they only see a cash cow.....
It makes me wish i could be everywhere at the same time and be a local guide.....
I would rather be up front and ask for some " reward" but offer honest translations or guidance.
@@MillsRepDom it’s in puerto plata, by amber cove, and the lifestyle resorts
@@jeanluccouture9088 it really is sad. My plan was to provide jobs to the the local people, by having them build my home.. I know the life their is not easy, and I’m trying to do all that I can to help.. I tried to explain to the locals that building my home is a gateway for other foreigners to come and invest. My idea is, trying to build a team of honest people, so that I can share my journey on how I got started, and hopefully it will spark other foreigners interest to invest, so that jobs can be provided to the locals... but as I said it has been a journey😔
@@MillsRepDom I would like to talk with your husband if possible, I will be their in January, and I want to start the foundation..
I hear that the "platos" are expensive...meaning the roof...i hear that it's really expensive to have it made of concrete as opposed to tin roof.
Do you have an idead what part of the total budget for the actual structure went towards the roof?
Good question.I'd like to know that too!
Same, I've heard they can cost the same as the rest of the house in some cases
Great question! Something I forgot to mention in the video! The roof was close to $2,000US. We definitely wanted the concrete roof rather than the tin roof. When building the concrete roof you also need to make sure that you have a special plan for water drainage because when it rains you need to make sure the water doesn’t pool on your roof because eventually it will leak into your house and leave water marks! Our family has the tin roof and over time those break and you’re more likely to get bugs in the house if you have that type of roof. The concrete roof is definitely a good investment in my opinion!
@@emmas4524 Hey! Can you share your Journey on your channel🥰
Great Info. Thanks!
Thanks for all the insight!
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Good info. So they self financed the building of their house. It will be good to get other general information on financing options in DR or USA for a DR home/property.
Nice video. Thanks for info and cost estimates. Is the town your in a safe area?
If i may: I'd like to suggest just building a bathroom for the parents while you're at it....and maybe just rebuilding their house.
Im just thinking itll be stressful having a baby\toddler living on a 2nd story.... I would be scared they'd fall down the stairs....
Yes, definitely something good to think about! We are still planning the layout and how we would like to do everything☺️
@emma... Have you considered just putting a "portable" water heater attached to the shower....
I hear those are very economic
Yes! We have looked at some water heaters and they aren’t too expensive. We found one for $200US and we will probably go that route. I have no problem taking ice cold showers but our daughter does not like the cold water🤣
Hey. Quick question. Do y'all know of any architect person that sells three typical Dominican House blueprints?
I’m currently looking for land to build on. I was there this past January but nothing 😫
My mom and dad are trying to build a house in the DR it around Bonao city.
Also my uncle is building a house in the DR , and Also in bonao city .
i like bonao!!
@@MillsRepDom my whole family is from there .
What was the process of building did you have to get water and power first ?
What website can we use to look at apartments in Dominican Republic?
corotos.com, mercado libre and facebook marketplace!
@@MillsRepDom thank you
Lol... "it's not stressful" she says 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the jokes write themselves.
Its lovely how a person who's providing a service (like delivering or building) will be a few days behind, yet, once they do arrive they want YOU to hurry up because they got other things to do 😂😂😂
i know lmaoooo. once you KNOW that’s gonna happen tho it’s easier to manage expectations
What does an american citizen need to own property in DR
I’m not sure I understand your question?
@@MillsRepDom sorry You gals answered the question in the video. That you don’t necessarily need to be a resident of the DR to own property there
ohh yeah no you don’t!!
How much total did she to build the house? I replayed the video about 8 times 😂
I'm moving to the Dominican republic from Indianapolis with my 6 kids by end of this year. I plan to have a house built in D.R. until then where do you suggest we stay once we arrive. Hotel?, air bnb?, or rent an apartment?
I suggest you rent an apartment while the house finishes
] yeah, rent an aprtment (or house)....
What area are you moving to?
I'm looking at 3 areas at the moment..Punta Cana santo damingo and sosua
@@organizedmess82 well, Sosua is definitely the most economic and smaller of the 2..,
Santo Domingo is huge and bustling...and from what i hear very modern with their malls and stuff....
I would probably prefer sosua due to it's proximity to the beach....like why would i move to an island to live far from the beach 🤣🤣🤣
@@jeanluccouture9088 😂🤣Right! Thank you for the info!
How can I contact you about info on building small home in DR
I would love to have your help. I have a trip scheduled to come to DR. Please how can I connect with you?
hi! can you email me at mills1019@gmail.com?
I own a home in DR and I do not have residency
yeah lots of people own without residency since it’s not a requirement!
Nice! So how many M2 is the house?
about 84sq meters!
@@MillsRepDom thanks..good info Mills!
@@MillsRepDom can you ask what size blocks they used? I guess 8 but it could be 6 too. And what brand of blocks. Thanks!
@@sosuasasquatch9395 we used bloquecasa I think the size was 6!
@@emmas4524 Ok, thanks! Can i contact you somewhere...i have a couple of questions.
1 Mt2 =10.76 sq ft
thank you i forgot to write that in!😅
Hello my princess beautiful I like you video
7 x 12 = 96 😂😂😂😂
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