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BUYERS GUIDE
WELCOME
RESIDENTIAL CASA LINDA
Imagine living where you never have to worry about stepping
outside in the bitter cold to shovel snow. Imagine a home where
swimming in your private maintenance-free pool is year-round
and BBQ in the winter months is an everyday occurrence.
Imagine a home where at a whim you can grab your beach bag
and in a few minutes be at some of the world’s most beautiful
beaches. Imagine a home with all the comforts and amenities
you love are in a tropical stress-free paradise.
Located in the heart of the Dominican Republics lush North
Coast, Casa Linda residents experience all the comforts and
amenities of their current or previous home. Combined with the
stress-free lifestyle of the Caribbean, the Casa Linda community
is a few short minutes from outstanding beaches, excellent
shopping, restaurants and year-round activities.
Buying a private villa at Casa Linda means owners can
live in a community with the highest of living standards,
construction standards, online and on-site staff and
services. With a rental guarantee and high return on
investment, owning a slice of paradise has never been
easier.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
With a diverse landscape of towering mountains,
lush green rain forests and over 1,000 miles of
coastline, the Dominican Republic occupies twothirds of the island of Hispaniola. Most commonly
known as ‘the DR’, the Dominican Republic is
truly a prosperous country rich with history and
vibrant people.
Escape the harsh winter and enjoy some of
the worlds most beautiful unspoiled beaches,
eclectic shopping and worldly entertainment.
A thriving community of Canadians, Americans,
and Europeans the DR is not only a great place to
live but also a top tourist destination. The country
caters to all tastes with Contemporary Urban
cities like Santo Domingo and Santiago mixed
with small, rural villages set in an unparalleled
landscape.
The DR boasts a strong economy with a secure
title System similar to North American and
Europe which allows investors and residents full
ownership.
Enjoy life on the North Coast of the DR and
experience modern services such as international
banking, brand name shopping, quality health
facilities, medical services and schools. Residents
of North Coast can stay active all year round by
heading to Cabarete, one of the world’s premier
places for wind and kite surfing. They can also
check out calm beaches and diverse local
markets in the tourist-centered city of Sosua and
Puerto Plata.
THE FINEST QUALITY
Casa Linda believes that the quality of your home is the absolute average building time of 3-4 months depending on the size and
first Priority. By setting the highest in construction standards complexity of construction, Casa Linda is able to deliver your
and helping you choose your homes personalized features and home in a reasonable time frame.
finishes we ensure your home is custom built to your needs.
Casa Linda makes it easy by including the purchase price into
Offering exceptionally built homes with all the comforts expected the cost of the lots. This includes the construction of your villa,
from our North American and European clients is only half the swimming pool, outbuilding and completely landscaped yard.
reason why prospective buyers choose Casa Linda. With an
CASA LINDA AMENITIES
• 5-10 minutes drive to world class beach
destinations, shopping, and restaurants
10-minute drive to Puerto Plata airport
• 20-year history of construction, administration
and rental management. 200+ villas constructed
to date.
• 24-hour gated security.
• Onsite 24-hour bilingual administration
department with services that include bill
payments, maintenance, housekeeping, pool/
garden care and emergency contact.
• Internationally marketed rental program.
Guaranteed rental income from 6-10% of
purchase price for the first 2-years.
• 1-7/days per week gardening, pool and
housekeeping service
• 24-hour electricity with back up system
• High-speed Internet, cable, and satellite
service
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to Sosua
and Cabarete several times per day, 7-days/
week
• On-site restaurant and tennis court.
• Beautiful communal grounds & walking trails
• Large, active international community
• Selection of floor plans & custom builds
• Green technologies available
• User friendly website with owner’s portal for
real-time villa information
• Homeowner’s group and dedicated Owner’s
Liaison staff member
• Clubhouse, playground, small store, and spa
in future plans
Nothing For You To Do…
With a sophisticated on-line booking system, well established
rental client list, international marketing program, and large
return renter base, Casa Linda offers high ritual occupancies
rental rates between $110 - $495 per night.
There is no need to personally market your property. Casa
Linda is well represented on sites like Expedia, Trip Advisor,
Travelocity, etc. and has an excellent rental website. Our
rental program has been in operation for 20-years.
Offering an excellent guaranteed rental income of 6-10% of
your purchase price back to you annually in the first 2 years
of ownership.
Use your villa when you want, and let it rent and earn an
income the rest of the year.
Like an All Inclusive Resort Only Better
Vacationers love renting a villa at Casa Linda. With similar
services and the fun of an all-inclusive resort, but in the
privacy of a stand-alone home complete with private pool
and great service.
The on-site office staff are second to none and go the extra
mile
1. Villa owners – be ensured your villa is well marketed
with great occupancy rates and is never damaged. For
every renter Casa Linda’s service includes a check in/out
process, inventory list, damage deposit and accountability.
GUARANTEED
RENTAL PROGRAM
2. Renters – it is Casa Linda’s mandate to provide the best
service, well-equipped villas and a great vacation for Casa
Linda vacationers. Return renters make our owners money.
On-site & Online all the Time
Using Rental Income to Pay the Mortgage
All villa owners share access to the Owner’s Online Portal. This
is a real time look at your villa costs as well as rental income
earned. It’s also a great way to view your monthly statements
and communicate directly with our office.
This is a special program implemented by Casa Linda to assist
buyers with the costs of purchasing. Casa Linda has a robust
Rental Program with high occupancy rates. Income earned from
your villa will be used to pay monthly mortgage costs as well as
monthly expenses for the villa. You will have use of your villa as
outlined above, and can certainly rent it back from Casa Linda
should you want more time.
Rental income can make ownership possible
For many of our buyers, the ability to earn rental income from
their Dominican properties makes buying an affordable reality. For detailed information about mortgage financing, including
At the least, their properties pay for themselves, adding no detailed rates, terms, and amortization, please contact us at
monthly costs to their financial equation. Most, in fact, earn a tidy richr@wildefire.co
income – icing on the cake.
Buying with the Family and Friends Program offers a group the
Villa Mortgage Financing
ability to own a luxurious second home in Casa Linda by only
having to commit to a fraction of the purchase expense, running
Casa Linda will provide vendor financing for your new villa with costs and responsibilities. When you are not using your villa, it
down payments between 60-80% and rates from 0.9-4.7%. You can generate income through our successful vacation Rental
have the choice of making regular monthly mortgage payments Program.
yourself, or using rental income generated from your villa to
make the payments. You can pay off your mortgage without
penalty at any time.
Benefits
• You will not require as much cash up front, possibly giving
buyers the ability to purchase sooner
• Less exposure to fluctuating exchange rates, USD/CDN and/
or other currencies
• Re-payment from rental profit only. No extra out of pocket
expenses each month to support a second home.
• No specific credit rating or income qualifying requirement
• No hassle dealing with out of country banks
WILDEFIRE PROPERTIES
Our goal at Wildefire Properties is to help North Americans
transition into a healthier lifestyle by providing all the
information required to move, vacation or invest in the North
Coast of the Dominican Republic. Living in the Cabarete/
Sosua area and having gone through the transition himself,
Wildefire Properties President Richard Regan has gained
the expertise to be able to help others through this process
and to offer the very best service to his clients.
Our philosophy is to be more than just a real-estate investment company. We want to make sure your purchase is
seamless. We are here to guide you through the complete
buying process and ensure you meet with all the right people to make it happen. Wildefire Properties represents only
the best developers in the most secure gated communities
on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. It is important we offer our clients:
• Integrity
• Peace of Mind
• Introduction to the community & culture
• The Best Developers & Quality properties
• A taste of the Caribbean Lifestyle
• The right home for you!
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