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housing brings together 97 guides for readers researching housing, with practical context on housing.
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housingApril 29, 2026How to Know If a Rental Listing is Real in Colombia
Before paying the deposit or reserving a property, learn to identify the signs of a fake rental listing in Colombia — and how to verify the owner without relying solely on their word.
seller-guideApril 28, 2026How to take photos that sell a house or apartment in Colombia
The difference between an ad that gets messages and one that doesn't almost always has the same explanation: the photos. Here is the practical guide to doing it right with your cell phone.
housingApril 28, 2026Co-debtor, guarantor, and rental insurance in Colombia: differences and which one is better
Don't know the difference between a co-debtor, a guarantor, and a rental insurance policy in Colombia? This guide explains each figure, what it implies for tenants and landlords, and what to do if you don't have access to any of them.
housingApril 28, 2026What does administration mean in a rental in Colombia
The administration fee is the most frequent hidden cost in Colombian rentals. This guide explains what it is, what it covers, how much it costs, and who should pay it.
housingApril 28, 2026How to compare rental prices in Colombia without getting ripped off
Comparing rentals in Colombia is difficult if you don't know what to ask. This guide explains the factors that drive prices and how to use Casa Clara to avoid overpaying.
housingApril 27, 2026Checklist for Listing a Property in Colombia (Error-Free)
A complete checklist for owners who want to list their property with clear information and get better results from day one.
expat-guideApril 26, 2026Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guide
Santa Marta doesn't have Cartagena's Instagram aesthetic, but it has something better: Colombia's Caribbean coast at a fraction of the price, with Tayrona National Park 45 minutes away.
viviendaApril 25, 2026Temporary Rental in Colombia: How to Find Housing Your First Month
You've arrived in Colombia and need housing for your first month. Complete guide to temporary rentals: real prices, where to search and what to check before paying.
medellinApril 25, 2026Where to Live in Medellín: Neighborhoods by Budget and Lifestyle
Most neighborhood guides tell you the same things. This one is organized by budget tier and lifestyle type so you can actually make a decision.
retornadoApril 24, 2026Renting Upon Arrival in Colombia as a Returnee: Without a Guarantor or Credit History
Did you return to Colombia and don't have a guarantor or local credit history? These are the real options: rental policies with foreign income, cash deposit, and how to search without real estate agencies.
real-estateApril 21, 2026Why Listing Your Property with Colombia Move Beats the Realtor Route
Realtor sites are gated. Colombia Move puts your property in front of the full marketplace audience — Colombians and expats alike — free, with a public storefront and direct WhatsApp.
real-estateApril 21, 2026Why publishing your property on Colombia Move beats the traditional real estate route
Real estate websites are closed off. Colombia Move puts your property in front of the entire marketplace audience — Colombians and expats — for free, with a public storefront and direct WhatsApp contact.