Which is BETTER? House Rental vs. Condo Rental in Cuenca Ecuador

Which is BETTER? House Rental vs. Condo Rental in Cuenca Ecuador? This video details the differences between a house rental vs. condo rental in Cuenca Ecuador; and we list the main advantages and disadvantages that most expats and travelers would want to know when they come to Cuenca Ecuador to visit or to stay. To see the complete and more detailed article about this subject, go here.



        

Panama Real Estate Market VALUES! PLUS More Price Comparisons VLOG

We've been pounding the housing market in Panama for 2 weeks and the real estate market is a mess when talking about values.   We are only referring to Panama City real estate in this video commentary.

       

10 Warning Signs You MAY Be Paying Too Much for Rent in Cuenca Ecuador

 

Some of you might think you got a great deal on your rental and maybe you have. However, we know that many expats in Ecuador are overpaying for their rental house or apartment. So consider the list below to see if you may be getting gringoed on your rent.

1. You procured your rental through an English speaking/ Ecuadorian real estate agent or online.  


2. You asked for any one of these amenities in your new place: views 2) elevator 3) by the river 4) near shopping 5) walk to Supermaxi.


3. You took the first price that was quoted and did not negotiate.


4. Your new place is a furnished one bedroom suite. (Tourist rental) 


5. Your landlord raised the rent after one year. (Illegal in Ecuador)


6. You paid three months rent upfront. (The locals do not do this)


7. You compared the Ecuadorian rental price to what you WERE PAYING in the u.s.


8. You brought your u.s standards of living with you.


9. You simply don’t care how much your rent is.


10. You’re paying more than $400 for an unfurnished 3-bedroom 3-bath house, or you are paying more than $350 for an unfurnished 3 bedroom 3 bath apartment that does not have 24 hour security or elevator.

None of these are a guarantee that you are getting gringoed, but we think you should use it as a red flag, and do some more due diligence.   



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We're an Expat Family of Five Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy in Cuenca Ecuador! Enjoy the blog!

Want to Know When We Post Special Rentals on the '$300 Dollar Cuenca Rentals' Blog?

Hello Folks, this is just another friendly reminder that we will no longer be posting special rentals on this (Discover Cuenca Ecuador) blog.  



To be alerted of new "special rentals" when they are posted, sign up to the $300 Dollar Cuenca Ecuador blog feed with your email. It's that simple...



...or from this blog, look over to the right column for the link titled "SPECIAL RENTALS". Click on the description of the home and it will take you to the video tour.

Btw, we just now posted a 'special rental' ...so click on the link that describes the home and watch the video tour of this beautiful, spacious, bright, open, 4-bedroom home (see home above) located walking distance to shopping!!  

Spacious New 4/3 House for Rent in Excellent Area of Cuenca!

RENTED! What is so neat about this house? You can walk down the road one block and hop on a bus and be at Coral Centro in 5 minutes! The home has front and back garden space.



This nice home is located in a great location on the way to Banos. The home is brand new and never been lived in! The downstairs has nice ceramic tiles, while the upstairs has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The open floor plan gives a spacious feel and is a rare find in many of the homes in Cuenca.  Contact us here.