Alternatives to Expat Blogs and YouTube for Buying Property in Ecuador
Free expat content is excellent for lifestyle research. It's unreliable for legal compliance. Here are the alternatives that actually protect a foreign buyer.
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Best Guide for American Retirees Buying Property in Cuenca, Ecuador
American retirees in Cuenca need more than a destination pitch. Here's what a useful guide covers: visa trade-offs, FBAR obligations, heritage restrictions, and title protection.
Best Resource for Buying Property in Ecuador as a First-Time Foreign Buyer
First-time foreign buyers in Ecuador face a steep learning curve. This is what a useful resource actually covers — and what most free content misses.
Cost of Living in Cuenca, Ecuador: What Expats Actually Spend
Real cost of living in Cuenca Ecuador for expats — housing, food, healthcare, utilities, transport, and what $2,000/month actually buys you.
Ecuador Real Estate for Expats: Cuenca, Salinas, Vilcabamba and Beyond
Where expats are actually buying in Ecuador — Cuenca condos, Salinas beachfront, Vilcabamba land, Cotacachi homes, Cumbayá, and Manta.
Ecuador Property Guide vs. Hiring a Bilingual Real Estate Lawyer: What You Actually Need
A guide and a bilingual attorney solve different problems in Ecuador. Understand what each one does — and why you need both, in the right order.
Escritura Pública and Registro de la Propiedad: How Property Title Works in Ecuador
How Ecuador property title transfer works — from escritura pública at the notaría to inscription at the Registro de la Propiedad. What expats must know.
Ecuador Visa and Residency Options for Expats: Pensioner, Investor, and Moving from the USA
Ecuador pensioner visa requirements, investor visa via real estate, and what Americans need to know before moving to Ecuador — income thresholds, timelines, and how buying property fits in.
How to Protect Yourself Buying Property in Ecuador Without Title Insurance
Ecuador has no title insurance. Your protection comes from 5 specific due diligence certificates. Here's what each one catches and how to use them.