I’ve seen this one a lot in Ecuador. In fact, it just happened to me. I put an offer in on a property, and it got accepted, immediately. And I felt like crap knowing, shoot, I probably could have got it for less. And I probably will now back out of the deal. There are a … Continue reading 1 common mistake that kills the real estate deal in Ecuador
Are lawyers basically worthless in Ecuador?For title checks on property, I´d say yes. Because they´re gonna do exactly what you yourself could do with a quick trip to the property registrar (registrador de la propriedad) in 20 minutes and $20 later getting the certificate of registry or history of the domain (certificado del registrador). This certificate … Continue reading The quick, easy way to verify the owner of a property in Ecuador: Title checks
Payment. With most public bathrooms in Ecuador, you gotta pay to play, I know it´s only 10 cents or so but what if you only have a $20 bill? Be prepared to get $19.90 in icky nickels and dimes back! No soap– I don-t get it, why have soap dispensers if you can never find … Continue reading 6 things I hate about public bathrooms in Ecuador
Keeping in touch from abroad for extended periods of time can get costly. Here’s how I’d do it. I’d completely take your USA sim card out of your phone, or if not possible buy a second unlocked phone you can use when abroad and leave the USA one home. Then, buy an Ecuadorian SIM to … Continue reading How to avoid pricey roaming and keep in touch free with North America from Ecuador
“I’m such an idiot,” I thought earlier this week as I realized I lost my cedula or ID card everyone gets who is Ecuadorian or has a residency visa to live in Ecuador. If Ecuadorians lose their cedula the process is simple and takes a few minutes to get another one, Civil Registry. $10. Done. … Continue reading What happens when you lose your cedula (ID) in Ecuador?