About Dreaming D.R.

Find your dream home with Dreaming D.R.

We'd love to show you why the Dominican Republic is such a great place—and help you find your own little piece of paradise!

About Dreaming D.R.

Find your dream home with Dreaming D.R.

We'd love to show you why the Dominican Republic is such a great place—and help you find your own little piece of paradise!

Dreaming D.R. is your guide to buying, owning and living in the Dominican Republic

Dreaming DR will help you to:

Find the a dream home that matches your lifestyle.

Navigate through the process of buying property. 

Adapt comfortably to your new lifestyle here in the DR.

Meet the Dreaming D.R. Team

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head of real estate

Christine MacLean

Christine made the move to the DR over seven years ago. She leads our team of on-the-ground real estate experts, always in search of the best properties and investment opportunities on the DR’s North Coast.


Check out Christine's listings

real estate agent, north coast

Darryl Watkins

Darryl is dedicated to helping his clients make their Caribbean dreams a reality. As a family man who's relocated to the DR himself, he shares his knowledge and experience with other families wishing to do the same.


Check out Darryl's listings

Headshot, Marina Patenaude, real estate agent for Dreaming D.R.

real estate agent, north coast

Marina Patenaude

Marina knows everyone you need to know in real estate on the North Coast! Being so plugged in to the market, she's able to help clients find the perfect home at the right price. She speaks fluent English, French and Spanish.


Check out Marina's listings

Headshot, Jerry Johnson, Agent, Dreaming DR

real estate agent, north coast

Jerry Johnson

For years, Jerry has been visiting the D.R. from his home in Canada. He upgraded his lifestyle and can help you do the same.  He understands the steps needed to make a move to the D.R,, either part or full time. 


Check out Jerry's listings

Headshot John Macaulay, Dreaming DR

outreach & education

John Macaulay
Headshot of Ryan Adams, agent with Dreaming D.R.

real estate agent, north coast

Ryan Adams

We're your best resource to make the dream a reality

At Dreaming DR, we have one mission:

To help people discover a better, more relaxed lifestyle in the Dominican Republic...
...A better lifestyle, whether you visit regularly or move full time to the DR.

And we want YOU to find your own little piece of paradise.

Dreaming DR helps you every step of the way...

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...To find your dream home

Dreaming DR knows real estate in the Dominican Republic.

We work with the best developers and builders on the DR’s North Coast, as well as Punta Cana and the South.

Our team recognizes good construction quality. We know which projects are well-managed. 

With this experience and insight, we're ensure all of our clients buy great homes in the right communities.

Couple discusses buying a home in DR with young man at Sosua Ocean Village

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...To navigate the buying process

We've helped numerous clients successfully purchase homes in the Dominican Republic. 


The process is a lot like it is in the US or Canada. It's set up to encourage foreigners to invest in property. However, there are differences. 


So it's good practice to have someone you can trust there to guide through every step. 

Couples enjoying meal together in villa kitchen

Two couples preparing dinner make a toast, elevated view

...To ease into your new lifestyle

Once you've purchased your home in the Dominican Republic, it's time to enjoy your new life.


We'll make sure you're comfortable with daily life, whether going for groceries or checking out a beach.


As well, in each area we've vetted and recruited a group of local professionals to help you move to and live in the DR:

  • lawyer
  • insurance broker
  • bank manager
  • car mechanic
  • handymen
  • residency expert

"We loved the DR but were unsure how to buy property there. So we took the tour with Dreaming DR. By the end of the week, we felt super confident about buying and knew exactly which home we wanted!"

Marie Eve & Mike from Canada

Follow these 3 steps 

We understand that everyone is at different stages in the journey. It's important that you feel comfortable with the idea of buying a home in the Dominican Republic. And to get comfortable, it's a good idea to take your time. 


Here are the three steps we encourage you to follow.

STEP 1

Get to Know

Learn what the DR is about and why it's a great place to own a home

STEP 2

Educate

Increase your knowledge so you make your move to the DR the right way

STEP 3

Visit

Visit the DR and take our real estate tour. Experience it all for yourself