Author: Own Dominican
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Dominican Republic Healthcare vs. U.S. and Canada: What You Need to Know in 2025
The truth is: the Dominican Republic offers modern, accessible, and affordable healthcare—if you understand how the system works. This guide breaks down the differences between public and private care, what it costs, how insurance works, and why most expats rely on private options.
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Why Investing in Dominican Republic Real Estate in 2025 Is a Smart Move
If you’ve been thinking about investing in property abroad, now is the time to take a serious look at the Dominican Republic. From record-breaking tourism to tax incentives and year-round rental demand, the DR is in a unique window of growth — and it’s still early enough for savvy buyers to get in at great…
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Can Canadians Become Dominican Citizens?
The short answer is yes — but it’s a multi-step process that typically begins with legal residency. Whether you’re planning to invest, retire, or live full-time in the DR, this guide outlines everything Canadians need to know about the path to citizenship.
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Dominican Republic Real Estate Market Outlook: What I’m Seeing for 2025
After digging through real estate trends, speaking with locals, and analyzing how areas are evolving across the country, here’s what I’ve learned about where the Dominican Republic market is heading in 2025. This is my take, based on current data, conversations with industry contacts, and a whole lot of hours researching everything from Airbnb performance…
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Is Las Galeras the Dominican Republic’s Best-Kept Secret?
Earlier this year, I spent two weeks over New Year’s exploring Las Galeras, a laid-back beach town at the edge of the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. After driving across the country from Punta Cana and settling into a rental just off the main beach, I quickly realized this place is nothing like the…
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