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  1. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Mortgage loans: USD 175 million were granted in November, already exceeding those granted at the start of the Macri era - Infobae

    Mortgage loans: USD 175 million were granted in November, already exceeding those granted at the start of the Macri era- Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/12/09/creditos-hipotecarios-en-noviembre-se-otorgaron-usd-175-millones-y-ya-superan-los-del-arranque-de-la-era-macri/...
  2. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Boom in mortgage loans: sales of apartments from USD 60,000 predominate and interest in renting has decreased - Infobae

    Boom in mortgage loans: sales of apartments from USD 60,000 predominate and interest in renting has decreased - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/11/09/boom-de-los-creditos-hipotecarios-predomina-la-venta-de-departamentos-desde-usd-60000-y-bajo-el-interes-por-alquilar/...
  3. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Ultra premium: what are the houses that cost more than USD 2 million like and why do they attract local and international buyers? - Infobae

    Ultra premium: what are the houses that cost more than USD 2 million like and why do they attract local and international buyers? - Infobae Source...
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    Economy How money laundering continues: dollar deposits rose again after a fall of almost USD 1 billion in October - Infobae

    How money laundering continues: dollar deposits rose again after a fall of almost USD 1 billion in October - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/10/16/como-sigue-el-blanqueo-volvieron-a-subir-los-depositos-en-dolares-tras-una-caida-de-casi-usd-1000-millones-en-octubre/...
  5. rose

    Newcomer Amazon - Shipping for just 5 USD

    Amazon has launched a promotion for shipping to Argentina for 5 USD, though it's not applicable to all products. Still, it's a great opportunity to buy things that aren’t available here. I usually buy books and have never had any issues. I’d like to know if anyone has taken advantage of this...
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    Politics Who is “Tango”, the picker of the USD 54 thousand: properties, management of funds, and a truck in the name of a rocker - Infobae

    Who is “Tango”, the picker of the USD 54 thousand: properties, management of funds, and a truck in the name of a rocker - Infobae Source...
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    Politics The Government denounced an embezzlement of funds of USD 341 million in the delivery of the Progresar Scholarships - Infobae

    The Government denounced an embezzlement of funds of USD 341 million in the delivery of the Progresar Scholarships - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/02/el-gobierno-denuncio-una-malversacion-de-fondos-por-usd-341-millones-en-la-entrega-de-las-becas-progresar/ May 02...
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    Economy Dollar deposits increased by USD 3 billion since Milei took office: how it impacts reserves - Infobae

    Dollar deposits increased by USD 3 billion since Milei took office: how it impacts reserves - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/18/los-depositos-en-dolares-aumentaron-en-usd-3000-millones-desde-que-asumio-milei-como-impacta-en-las-reservas/ April 18, 2024 Private...
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    Politics They hacked the driver's license database: it contains almost 6 million records and they ask for USD 3,000 to return them - Infobae

    They hacked the driver's license database: it contains almost 6 million records and they ask for USD 3,000 to return them - Infobae Source...
  10. Oatmeal

    Where do you buy or sell your USD?

    A question for you all on where you get the best rate (to market) from your USD? I have exchanged USD from supermarkets in Barrio Chino. I have transferred USD to Western Union to get local pesos. However, where is one able to buy USD? Ideally from Transfer from US bank account or USDT via...
  11. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Opportunity in the midst of the crisis: There are more than 30,000 apartments for less than USD 85,000 - Infobae

    Opportunity in the midst of the crisis: There are more than 30,000 apartments for less than USD 85,000 - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/20/oportunidad-en-medio-de-la-crisis-hay-mas-de-30000-departamentos-por-menos-de-usd-85000/ March 20, 2024 The real...
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    Newcomer Will $700 USD be sufficient for dining out expenses for two people over a two-week in Buenos Aires?

    What could I have in general with that kind of money? Just cheap meals? I mean maybe street food stalls, or maybe I could dine in good restaurants? I'm not looking for anything fancy, we don't really want to cook in the evenings.
  13. Jason

    Economy After approaching its record, Bitcoin fell to about USD 66,200: how much can it reach according to specialists - Infobae

    After approaching its record, Bitcoin fell to about USD 66,200: how much can it reach according to specialists - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/04/el-bitcoin-supero-los-usd-65000-y-se-acerca-a-su-record-a-cuanto-puede-llegar-segun-los-especialistas/ March 04, 2024...
  14. StatusNomadicus

    Automotive Car Rental Deposits - 15,000 USD? (on credit card)

    Just browsed car rental prices and it seems like $40-50 USD per day is pretty common in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (overall total of around 78 USD for 1.5 days in my search). But, when I got to the bottom of the price on Travelocity.com a little note said: ...ummm, i thought i had some killer...
  15. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Country cost: Sharp rise in USD - Reporte Inmobiliario

    Country cost: Sharp rise in USD - Reporte Inmobiliario Source: https://www.reporteinmobiliario.com/article5415-costo-country:-fuerte-suba-en-usd February 6, 2024 The costs to carry out a country-type house increased sharply in dollars during December. Questions regarding how to...
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    Apartment Rental How do I pay my rent in USD when I don't have USD cash?

    My rent is coming up soon and it is in USD. I have USD but I do not have cash USD. How am I supposed to pay my rent? Thanks
  17. F

    Banking How to bring in USD Legally to buy property?

    Hi, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to bring in USD cash Legally (for paper trail for escribano) but I don't know how. I called up https://www.puentenet.com/ and one other capital markets company and they both said they only do transfers to bank account only. Of course , seller only wants...
  18. M

    Economy Do I need to think about inflation even if I live with USD from overseas rental income

    If I live in buenos aires or other cities,I will try to live with USD and I exchange ARS one time in few days. I will get rental income and it is foreign currency(maybe USD). need I still worry about inflation a lot? And Does shop allow to pay USD?
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    Banking Get USD in Santiago, Chile

    I'm going to Santiago, Chile, soon and I wanna try to get USD there with my ATM or Credit Card from a Swiss account. Anybody has done it before and can tell me which bank to go to? Don't feel like wasting to much time looking around so thanks for giving me a specific hint (I know this might...
  20. M

    Western Union gave me $500 USD in 100 peso bills

    The lady at the counter said we only have 100s is that OK? But I wasn't paying attention and thought she meant 1000s so I said fine Next minute she pulls out these enormous sacks of cash and I had to fill my entire backpack and a large shopping bag. Wtf.. Anyone know If I take it into a bank...
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