Tim and Julie Harris

Tim and Julie Harris are the real deal. For over 2 decades. Tim and Julie host the #1 Daily Podcast for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Coaching Radio. They authored one of the best selling real estate books of all time, HARRIS Rules. Tim and Julie's real estate coaching and training business has had the honor of coaching many of the nations top agents. If thats not enough, they were named the #1 Real Estate Coaches by Agent Magazine. Tim and Julie have also been recognized by The Motley Fool, Inman News, Google (and countless others). As one of the most influential real estate coaches and leaders in real estate. Tim and Julie Harris are proudly partnered with EXP Realty.

Market Intelligence

The WhatsApp Economy, the Grocery Quilt, and Other Things That Actually Run Dorado

Jul 13, 2026

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The WhatsApp Economy, the Grocery Quilt, and Other Things That Actually Run Dorado

What daily life in Dorado Beach actually looks like — the WhatsApp groups that run the town, the grocery patchwork quilt, ATH Móvil, golf-cart culture, and SJU's 50+ nonstop destinations.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

Hurricanes, Generators, and the Two Questions We Forgot to Ask

Jul 13, 2026

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Hurricanes, Generators, and the Two Questions We Forgot to Ask

How bad are hurricanes in Puerto Rico, really? The honest answer from Dorado residents — generators, cisterns, Starlink, the emergency kit, and why preparedness culture is wisdom, not fear.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

Moving to Puerto Rico: The Playbook Nobody Hands You

Jul 13, 2026

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Moving to Puerto Rico: The Playbook Nobody Hands You

It's a domestic move — no passport, no pet quarantine. But the car excise tax can top 30%, EVs are exempt, and the professional team matters more than the boxes. The real playbook, from people who lived it.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

Healthcare in Puerto Rico: What We Wish Someone Had Told Us

Jul 13, 2026

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Healthcare in Puerto Rico: What We Wish Someone Had Told Us

Medicare follows you to Puerto Rico — with real practical differences. Advantage plans, hospitals, concierge medicine, aging parents, and the layered strategy Dorado families actually use.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

The Schools of Dorado: What Parents Actually Need to Know

Jul 13, 2026

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The Schools of Dorado: What Parents Actually Need to Know

A parent's honest guide to Dorado schools — TASIS Dorado, Dorado Academy, the new Alpha School, San Juan's IB schools, homeschooling, and the admissions timeline that actually matters.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

Is Puerto Rico Safe? A Straight Answer From People Who Live Here

Jul 13, 2026

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Is Puerto Rico Safe? A Straight Answer From People Who Live Here

Island-wide crime statistics are close to useless for this decision. A straight, data-backed answer on safety in Dorado and inside the Dorado Beach Resort — from residents who live it.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

The Neighborhoods of Dorado Beach: A Resident's Tour Inside (and Outside) the Gates

Jul 13, 2026

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The Neighborhoods of Dorado Beach: A Resident's Tour Inside (and Outside) the Gates

La Cala, East Beach, West Beach, The Greens, The Fairways, Dorado Country Estates, Sabanera — a resident's tour of every Dorado Beach neighborhood, price band, and personality.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

What It Actually Costs to Live in Dorado Beach (The Honest Numbers)

Jul 13, 2026

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What It Actually Costs to Live in Dorado Beach (The Honest Numbers)

Real estate from $3M, a $195,000 club initiation, five-figure generators, mid-five-figure tuition — the honest, all-in cost of living in Dorado Beach, from residents who live it.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

The 183-Day Rule: What "Bona Fide Residency" in Puerto Rico Actually Means

Jul 13, 2026

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The 183-Day Rule: What "Bona Fide Residency" in Puerto Rico Actually Means

Your Act 60 decree doesn't bind the IRS. Here are the three tests of bona fide Puerto Rico residency — presence, tax home, and closer connection — explained neighbor to neighbor.

Tim and Julie Harris

Market Intelligence

What Is Act 60 in Puerto Rico? The 2026 Rules, Explained in Plain English

Jul 13, 2026

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What Is Act 60 in Puerto Rico? The 2026 Rules, Explained in Plain English

Act 60 changed in 2026. Here's what the new 4% rate means, who's grandfathered, and why timing your application now governs everything — from the authors of The Dorado Beach Insider.

Tim and Julie Harris

How to Buy an Off-Market Luxury Home in Dorado Beach

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

How to Buy an Off-Market Luxury Home in Dorado Beach

Many of Dorado Beach's best luxury homes sell off-market. Here's why, and how qualified buyers access pocket listings through connected insiders.

Tim and Julie Harris

Is Dorado Beach Real Estate a Good Investment in 2026? Market Trends & Outlook

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Is Dorado Beach Real Estate a Good Investment in 2026? Market Trends & Outlook

Is Dorado Beach real estate a good investment in 2026? A balanced look at demand drivers, risks and how the Dec 31, 2026 Act 60 deadline shapes the market.

Tim and Julie Harris

Dorado Beach vs Other Caribbean Luxury Markets: Where Should HNW Buyers Move?

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Dorado Beach vs Other Caribbean Luxury Markets: Where Should HNW Buyers Move?

Comparing Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico to the Bahamas, Cayman, Turks & Caicos and USVI on taxes, convenience, lifestyle and real estate for HNW buyers.

Tim and Julie Harris

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Amenities, Golf & Club Membership Explained

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Amenities, Golf & Club Membership Explained

Inside Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: championship golf, the Encanto Beach Club, Spa Botánico, bike trails, and how club membership works.

Tim and Julie Harris

What Dorado Beach Homeowners Actually Pay in Property Taxes (CRIM Explained)

Jun 23, 2026

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What Dorado Beach Homeowners Actually Pay in Property Taxes (CRIM Explained)

How CRIM property taxes work in Dorado Beach, why effective rates are often low, and what luxury buyers should verify before they purchase.

Tim and Julie Harris

Act 60 Compliance: How to Keep Your Tax Decree (Annual Requirements & Common Mistakes)

Jun 22, 2026

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Act 60 Compliance: How to Keep Your Tax Decree (Annual Requirements & Common Mistakes)

Act 60 annual requirements explained: annual report, fee, charitable donation, home purchase, 183-day rule, and the common mistakes that trigger IRS audits.

Tim and Julie Harris

Adjusting to Life in Puerto Rico: What the First Year Really Feels Like

Jun 22, 2026

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Adjusting to Life in Puerto Rico: What the First Year Really Feels Like

What to expect emotionally when moving to Puerto Rico, month by month. Why the first three months are hardest and how to get through the adjustment period.

Tim and Julie Harris