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Hi Bel - aren't you "someone from RETA"?

We're not looking for someone to "explain" anything. The Purchase Agreement clearly says the developer will provide 6.5% financing, as RETA also promised, and now the developer is refusing to honor its contractual commitment. So we'd like RETA to stand up for its members.

When I contacted the RETA concierge about this matter, I was told to contact a lawyer. So it seems RETA has no intention of pressing the developer on this issue, even though RETA promoted the 6.5% financing in marketing the deal to its members.

I'm in a position to pay cash for the balance, which is what I'll do. But I wonder how many investors in The Village at Corasol don't have the cash, and can't obtain alternative financing, and therefore are going to be screwed out of their RETA-promoted investments.

Roxanne, thank you for the your questions. Generally VISAs in most countries allow you to stay indefinately. We have to renew our VISA every two years. BUT I am not famil, iar with Slovakia nor am I a Visa Lawyer. From that perspective you should be able to visit italy for 90 days without problem. But I am also sending along a VISA expert who is a lawyer. mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it. She will give you the right answer.
Chip Stites, Italy Corresmpondent, International Living Magazine

Hello there! Thailand is very friendly to all races. I've seen an increase in the number of black Americans living here during the past few years, especially couples. The Philippines is also quite open and friendly with many retired military members from all races choosing the island nation as their new home. When it comes to openness and diversity, Southeast Asia is hard to beat.