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housing brings together 60 guides for readers researching housing, with practical context on housing.

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marketplaceApril 19, 2026

What's New in Colombia Move Housing: Maps, Filters, and Neighborhood Insights

A big upgrade to our housing marketplace: every listing now has an Explore the Area map with transit and walk-times, neighborhood character cards, and a universal price filter that toggles between COP and USD.

medellinApril 18, 2026

How to Rent an Apartment in Medellin without a Real Estate Agency

Skipping the real estate agency in Medellin can save you more than $2,000,000 COP in commissions. Here I explain how to do it without risking anything.

housingApril 18, 2026

Bogotá Neighborhood Guide: Where to Live According to Your Budget

Chapinero, Usaquén, Teusaquillo, Suba... each neighborhood in Bogotá has its own price, atmosphere and rhythm. This guide helps you choose the one that fits your budget and lifestyle.

housingApril 17, 2026

Neighborhood Guide in Medellín: Where to Live According to Your Lifestyle

El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, Sabaneta, Belén — each neighborhood in Medellín has a distinct personality. This guide helps you find the one that fits your life.

housingApril 17, 2026

Best Neighborhoods in Cali for Expats: Granada, San Antonio & More

Granada is the expat default, San Antonio has more soul, and Ciudad Jardín has the best security. Here's an honest breakdown of where to actually live in Cali.

Colombia MoveApril 16, 2026

What's New on Colombia Move: Market Data, Smarter Browse, Open Contact

Five product changes shipped this week: neighborhood market pages, a smarter desktop layout with built-in messaging, mobile filter sheet, and open seller contact.

housingApril 16, 2026

Best Neighborhoods in Cartagena for Expats and Remote Workers

Bocagrande, Getsemaní, Manga, Castillogrande — each neighborhood in Cartagena has a completely different vibe and price point. Here's the honest breakdown for expats and remote workers planning to actually live there.

housingApril 16, 2026

Average Rent in Bogotá by Neighborhood: What Apartments Actually Cost

What does rent actually cost in Bogotá? Real 2026 prices by neighborhood — from Cedritos budget deals to Chicó premium towers — in COP and USD.

housingApril 16, 2026

Average Rent in Medellín by Neighborhood: What Apartments Actually Cost in 2026

From COP 1.5 million in the western barrios to COP 5 million+ in El Poblado — here's what rent actually costs across every major Medellín neighborhood in 2026.

housingApril 15, 2026

Casa Clara: We Built Colombia's First Transparent Housing Layer

We built Casa Clara — a free, bilingual housing transparency layer for Colombia. Price history, sold-price data, stratum and amenity filters. The MLS Colombia never had.

colombiaApril 12, 2026

Post Rental for Free in Colombia: Guide for Property Owners

If you have a property to rent in Colombia, this guide explains where to post for free, how to write an effective listing and how to set the right price according to strata and location.

Colombia MoveApril 11, 2026

Search by Neighborhood: Interactive Map, Local Pages & Seller Stores on Colombia Move

We launched neighborhood pages across Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena and 6 more cities, an interactive map with markers by type, and seller storefronts. All free.