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yefim8 · 05-25-2011, 09:40 PM

We just discovered Aruba a short time ago and fell in love with island on a first glimpse.We need to stay 3 more years in New York to let our son finish college but looking to buy a house in Aruba now to prepare ourselves for new life.Hello every one and we,ll appreciate any piece of info helpful to make our dream go true.Yefim. Larisa

*Andrea J.* · 05-25-2011, 09:46 PM

moving this to the category MOVING TO ARUBA

lots of good advice and thoughts in this Moving category.

many threads!

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Originally Posted by yefim8

We just discovered Aruba a short time ago and fell in love with island on a first glimpse.We need to stay 3 more years in New York to let our son finish college but looking to buy a house in Aruba now to prepare ourselves for new life.Hello every one and we,ll appreciate any piece of info helpful to make our dream go true.Yefim. Larisa

*Andrea J.* · 05-25-2011, 09:49 PM

there are too many threads for me to link back to here.

read up on
taxation
jobs
residency permits
DIMAS
neighborhoods
utilities

yefim8 · 05-25-2011, 09:58 PM

thank you. i was trying to ask if resorts/hotels sometime selling their used furniture on action or flea market or else they call it in Aruba .House we eying is close to Eagle Beach but has no furniture and might be better for now get it in Aruba instead of shipping from States?

*Andrea J.* · 05-25-2011, 10:22 PM

i do know that some resorts sometimes offer their furniture to their employees at very much discounted prices.

you may want to contact resort's managers to inquire.

yefim8 · 05-26-2011, 10:48 AM

thanks.i will try.

Tim nel · 05-26-2011, 01:28 PM

I would say to buy a place in a gated community or have a good alarm system. I understand that there is house breaks that do accure on the island, so be ware.

yefim8 · 05-26-2011, 03:19 PM

This particular house not in gated community but we are still looking.Thank You for advise.Meanwhile let me ask you if anything new for solar or wind turbine on island? We thought it will let us be more independent from utilities and cheaper on a long run?

aquaman · 05-26-2011, 05:34 PM

HI

There is a store called Dura Home Centre taht has contracts with various of the resorts/timeshares. They purchase from the resorts/timeshares the furniture/beds, and if necessary recondition. We purchased custom made mattresses from them and are happy. Matress was made and delivered same day. Woth checking into. They give great service.....even better if you pay in cash!!

yefim8 · 05-26-2011, 07:30 PM

thank You.i bet it is easier to buy it from them than ship from US.yefim

05-25-2011, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
yefim8 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: palm beach.downtown Posts: 85	moving to Aruba in 3 yrs....maybe. We just discovered Aruba a short time ago and fell in love with island on a first glimpse.We need to stay 3 more years in New York to let our son finish college but looking to buy a house in Aruba now to prepare ourselves for new life.Hello every one and we,ll appreciate any piece of info helpful to make our dream go true.Yefim. Larisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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05-25-2011, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	there are too many threads for me to link back to here. read up on taxation jobs residency permits DIMAS neighborhoods utilities Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-25-2011, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
yefim8 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: palm beach.downtown Posts: 85	thank you. i was trying to ask if resorts/hotels sometime selling their used furniture on action or flea market or else they call it in Aruba .House we eying is close to Eagle Beach but has no furniture and might be better for now get it in Aruba instead of shipping from States? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-25-2011, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	i do know that some resorts sometimes offer their furniture to their employees at very much discounted prices. you may want to contact resort's managers to inquire. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

05-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
yefim8 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: palm beach.downtown Posts: 85	thanks.i will try. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-26-2011, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tim nel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 98	I would say to buy a place in a gated community or have a good alarm system. I understand that there is house breaks that do accure on the island, so be ware. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
yefim8 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: palm beach.downtown Posts: 85	This particular house not in gated community but we are still looking.Thank You for advise.Meanwhile let me ask you if anything new for solar or wind turbine on island? We thought it will let us be more independent from utilities and cheaper on a long run? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-26-2011, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
aquaman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zeerovers, San Nicolaas, Malmok, Arashi Posts: 212 Images: 3	HI There is a store called Dura Home Centre taht has contracts with various of the resorts/timeshares. They purchase from the resorts/timeshares the furniture/beds, and if necessary recondition. We purchased custom made mattresses from them and are happy. Matress was made and delivered same day. Woth checking into. They give great service.....even better if you pay in cash!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-26-2011, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
yefim8 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: palm beach.downtown Posts: 85	thank You.i bet it is easier to buy it from them than ship from US.yefim Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook