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THE EXPAT FILES SHOW #1491, FRI, JAN 23 (01-23-26)

#1-  The best and worst case scenarios when one attempts to build or remodel a house or property in Latin America:

Today we cite examples at both ends of the spectrum… a gringo house building project that went very smoothly and a project that became a complete disaster…  

#2- When your Latino neighbors have bodyguards:

How might it affect you and what are you to make of it?

#3- Crazy Latin American floor patterns and abrupt staircase height changes are common:

Be extra careful or someday you will surely trip and fall on your ass…

#4- When a building contractor’s verbal and implied warranties,