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Your Store on Colombia Move — One Link, Every Listingplatform-updatesApril 20, 2026

Your Store on Colombia Move — One Link, Every Listing

One URL for everything you sell. Cover images, pinned listings, follow buttons, a lead form, QR codes, and a short colombiamove.com/username URL — here is how to use it.

How to Make a CV That Actually Gets You Interviews in ColombiaempleoApril 20, 2026

How to Make a CV That Actually Gets You Interviews in Colombia

You've been applying for weeks and no one calls. The problem is almost always in your resume. Here I explain what works in the Colombian job market — and what you should avoid.

How to Post a Free Ad on Colombia Move (Step-by-Step)clasificadosApril 20, 2026

How to Post a Free Ad on Colombia Move (Step-by-Step)

A step-by-step guide to posting your first free ad on Colombia Move: from creating your account to writing an ad that gets real leads.

How to Save at the Grocery Store: D1 vs Ara vs Éxito (With Real Prices)vida-cotidianaApril 19, 2026

How to Save at the Grocery Store: D1 vs Ara vs Éxito (With Real Prices)

D1, Ara or Éxito? This comparison shows where to shop cheaper in Colombia, what to buy at each store and when paying a bit more is worth it.

Farms in Colombia: We Built the Platform the Sector DeservedhousingApril 19, 2026

Farms in Colombia: We Built the Platform the Sector Deserved

We redesigned the farms section from scratch. Travel time from each city, altitude and climate, water source, access, title. A platform that understands that a farm is not an apartment with more area.

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

Nequi vs Daviplata: Which is Better in 2026bankingApril 19, 2026

Nequi vs Daviplata: Which is Better in 2026

Two apps, one same dilemma. Here we break down Nequi and Daviplata in what really matters: fees, limits, and which one works better for each person.

How to Sell Your Car Fast in Colombia Without ScammersclasificadosApril 19, 2026

How to Sell Your Car Fast in Colombia Without Scammers

Everything you need to know to sell your car in Colombia: documents, how to set the price, where to post, and how to avoid scams.

Colombia's Estrato System Explained: What Every Expat Needs to KnowguiaApril 18, 2026

Colombia's Estrato System Explained: What Every Expat Needs to Know

Colombia assigns every residential property an estrato—a 1–6 socioeconomic tier that determines your utility bills and shapes your neighborhood. Here's what it means and why it matters.

Uploading photos to your listing is no longer a pain: drag & drop and photos directly from your phoneActualizacionesApril 18, 2026

Uploading photos to your listing is no longer a pain: drag & drop and photos directly from your phone

Drag and drop from your desktop, or scan a QR code to send photos directly from your phone. Publishing a listing has no more excuses.

Free vs Paid Classifieds in Colombia: Why Free WinsmarketplaceApril 17, 2026

Free vs Paid Classifieds in Colombia: Why Free Wins

MercadoLibre charges up to 19.5% commission, OLX pulled out, and Facebook is a mess. Here's what free classifieds in Colombia actually look like now.

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