still working, planning ahead
Buy a villa now. Retire into it.
Your career pays for it. Your retirement enjoys it. And while you wait for retirement - you can enjoy every minute of it. Build friendships that will last the rest of your life. And when you finally retire here - you won't be starting over. You'll be coming home.
the smartest move you can make now
The best time to buy your retirement home is before you retire.
Most people think about buying a retirement property when they retire. By then, the income that could make it more feasible is gone, the prices are higher, and the window may have closed.
The people who get this right do it while they're still working - in their 40s or 50s, at the peak of their earning years. They buy the property, enjoy it on vacations, let it earn rental income while they're away, and by the time they retire, it's already home.
Casa Linda is built for exactly this kind of ownership. Your villa is here whenever you want it. And when you finally stop working, you're not starting from scratch somewhere new - you're arriving somewhere you already belong.
why now?
Three reasons not to wait:
01
Your earning power is at its peak
You've worked hard to get where you are. Right now, at the peak of your career, you have the financial flexibility to make this kind of decision comfortably. That window doesn't stay open forever. Buy while you're in the best position to do it. Check out our mortgage financing page.
02
DR Property values are rising
The North Coast is in a sustained growth cycle - new investment, new flights, rising tourist numbers. Every year you wait is a year of appreciation you don't capture, and a purchase price that's likely higher. The best time to buy was five years ago. The second best time is now.
03
Your villa can pay for itself
A well-managed villa in a high-demand location earns rental income while you're not using it. Many owners find their villa covers its carrying costs - and oftentimes more - through rentals during the years before they move in full time.
a home away from home
Don't just plan for the future. Enjoy it now.
This isn't a property that sits empty until you retire. It's yours to use for family vacations, a proper break that feels nothing like a hotel because it isn't one.
Your villa. Your pool. Your kitchen stocked the way you like it. Family and friends who finally have somewhere worth visiting. No all-inclusive wristband, no resort crowds, no checking in and checking out of someone else's space.
And every time you visit, you're not just enjoying a holiday - you're getting to know the community, building friendships, learning where everything is. By the time you retire here, it already feels like home.
- Fly in for a week, a month, or the whole winter
- Bring family - the villa has room and the pool is yours
- Join community events, meet neighbours, build your social life early
- Explore Sosúa and Cabarete at your own pace, not a tour operator's
- Come back year after year to the same place - your place
when you're not there
Your villa earns while you work.
Many owners find rental income covers subdivision fees, utilities, and maintenance costs during the years they're not living here full time. Some find it covers more. We won't promise you specific numbers - but the demand is real and the infrastructure to support it is in place.
The months you're back home working, your villa doesn't have to sit idle. The North Coast draws visitors year-round - divers, kitesurfers, families, long-stay travellers - and a private villa with a pool in a secure, well-run community is exactly what the market wants.
Casa Linda is developing its own property management service to handle rentals, housekeeping, and maintenance on your behalf. We can also connect you with established local rental managers who look after owners' properties when they're away.
Either way, the goal is the same: your villa works while you're not here, and you come back to it in perfect condition every time.
retire into a community where everyone already knows you
By the time you retire, you already belong.
One of the hardest parts of retiring somewhere new is starting from scratch socially. New place, new people, no existing friendships, no sense of belonging. It can take a long time to feel at home.
Owners who visit Casa Linda regularly during their working years don't have that problem. They already know people. They have friends who've been asking when they're moving here permanently.
When they finally do retire here, they don't arrive as new residents. They arrive as people who are finally staying.
We’re not quite ready for full retirement yet, but we love having the flexibility to travel back and forth — sometimes with our kids, sometimes without.
julia & serge, toronto, canada
how it works
Simple steps to getting started
The process is more straightforward than most people expect. We've helped hundreds of working professionals buy at Casa Linda - people who bought while still in their careers and are now living here full time, or counting down the years until they do.
- 01Choose your villa and floor plan - customize with our in-house architects
- 02Work with our recommended legal team - experienced in DR property for North Americans
- 03Build time is 5-6 months - we handle construction, you choose finishes
- 04Set up rental management for when you're away - through Casa Linda or a local manager
- 05Furnish your villa - we can recommend a local decorator you can work with, and who also understands what it takes to get a villa ready for rental.
- 06Start visiting - and start feeling at home
What You're Looking At
Villa Starting Price
From $219,800 USD
Includes lot, villa, private pool, and landscaping.
Build Time
5 - 6 Months
From breaking ground to ready to use - or rent.
Monthly Overhead
$299 - $391
Subdivision fees covering security, Welcome Center, 6-day/week garbage collection, bill payment service, outside lighting, maintenance of common areas, shuttle bus, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Owner's Liaison.
Utilities
$200 - $400/month
Average power costs depending on usage and villa size. Billed through Casa Linda - one simple monthly statement.
Housekeeping
From $100/month
From basic upkeep to full daily housekeeping service.
Garden & Pool Care
From $100/month
Regular maintenance to keep your villa looking its best year-round.
Property Tax
$600 - $3,000/year
Depends on appraised value. Zero after age 65 - ever.
get in touch
Let's talk about your plan.
Whether retirement is two years away or fifteen, the conversation is worth having now. We can walk you through what ownership looks like at your stage, what the numbers actually are, and what owners in your situation typically experience.
No pressure. Just an honest conversation about whether this makes sense for you - and if it does, how to make it happen.
Silvia Tarenghi,
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Location
Carretera El Choco, Sosúa/Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic