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housing brings together 78 guides for readers researching housing, with practical context on housing.
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real-estateMay 31, 2026Colombia Real Estate Investment: A Practical Guide for Foreign Buyers
The legal part is straightforward. The due diligence and ongoing math are what most foreign investors skip — here's the honest version of what investing in Colombian real estate actually looks like.
BogotáMay 30, 2026Living in Usaquén: Real Guide to North Bogotá
The north Bogotá neighborhood that everyone mentions but few truly understand. This guide explains each sub-zone with real prices, honest transportation info, and who it makes sense to move to.
housingMay 28, 2026How to Find Furnished Monthly Rentals in Colombia (Without Overpaying)
Most platforms are built for Airbnb nightly rates or year-long leases. The monthly furnished rental sweet spot exists in every Colombian city — here's how to find it without paying tourist prices.
medellinMay 27, 2026Living in Sabaneta, Medellín: The Honest Neighborhood Guide
Sabaneta is Medellín's most affordable southern municipality — its own town, not a neighborhood — with Metro Line A access and rents 20–35% cheaper than El Poblado. Here's what living there actually looks like.
BogotáMay 26, 2026Living in Usaquén, Bogotá: The Honest Expat Neighborhood Guide
Usaquén is Bogotá's most established expat neighborhood — safe, expensive, and packed with good restaurants. Here's what it's actually like to live there.
cartagenaMay 26, 2026Living in Getsemaní, Cartagena: The Neighborhood Honest Guide
Getsemaní is Cartagena's most interesting neighborhood — and more and more expats are actually living there. Here's the honest guide: rent prices, internet reality, safety, and who it's really right for.
housingMay 23, 2026Setting Up Utilities in Colombia: Water, Gas, Electricity & Internet
Colombia's utility setup trips up most new arrivals — accounts tied to properties, payments scattered across apps and corner stores, and costs that vary wildly by estrato. Here's the complete breakdown.
santa-martaMay 22, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Santa Marta for Expats and Remote Workers
El Rodadero is the practical base, Minca is the cool-climate escape, and Taganga is better for a week than a month. Here's the honest breakdown of where to live in Santa Marta.
housingMay 20, 2026How to Buy an Apartment in Colombia as a Foreigner
Foreigners can buy property in Colombia with no restrictions — not even a visa is required. Here's the step-by-step process, real closing costs, and what due diligence actually looks like.
barranquillaMay 19, 2026Best Neighborhoods in Barranquilla: Where Expats and Locals Actually Live
Barranquilla has five neighborhoods worth knowing as an expat — and the differences in price, heat management, and daily life are significant. Here's who each one actually suits.
housingMay 18, 2026How to Host on Airbnb in Colombia: What New Hosts Need to Know
Listing your place on Airbnb in Colombia is more straightforward than many hosts expect — but the legal, tax, and pricing details will make or break your success.
expat-guideMay 17, 2026How to Furnish Your Apartment in Colombia: New, Used & What to Know
Most Colombian apartments come bare — no appliances, no light fixtures, sometimes no water heater. Here's how to set up a livable home without overpaying.