Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Why would you buy a home with a fireplace in Costa Rica, isn’t that a totally crazy idea? No, it is not, it’s actually a fantastic idea, depending on where you want to live. How can you reduce the cold and get cozy in Costa Rica? Since mankind discovered fire,…
How many times do you purchase a property in a lifetime? Not very often, right? You wouldn’t know which real estate contingencies you should consider when making your offer. Unless you are a Costa Rica real estate investor. Even when you have bought and sold real estate in other countries, you’ll find that everything functions…
A cramped kitchen and no pantry? Then you should find a way to organize a kitchen in Costa Rica after you purchase your new home from us. Getting older and having a hard time getting on your belly to find something you need in your kitchen? It depends a bit on where you live in…
Who would not like to live in the best climate in the world? We all do of course! When you drive through Atenas, a small town in the Alajuela province, you will see signs everywhere that promote “Visite Atenas – El mejor clima del mundo“. That means Visit Atenas the Best Climate in the World.…
What amount of time does it take to sell my luxury home in Costa Rica, is usually the first question a seller asks. Of course, once you have decided to list your luxury home for sale, you would like to move on. And, as soon as you can! There are quite a few factors that…
Should the common areas of condominiums and gated communities be inspected? This story about an Escazu condo home inspection is a perfect example so you can learn the answer to this question. In Costa Rica, real estate developers build more and more condos and homes in gated communities. You probably will want to know how this…
Do you have a carport that always looks messy? Wouldn’t you feel a lot better if you could organize your carport and not have your neighbors give you angry looks all the time? But, you don’t know where to put your chunches anymore? Don’t worry, before the end of the day, you will be ready to start…
Often, I received a request from a buyer for a farm or ranch property in Costa Rica, but the buyer doesn’t know exactly in which area to purchase. Often, the buyer does not specify what kind of farm or ranch he is looking for.
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do 800 sq.ft. condos exist in Costa Rica? Condos are getting smaller and smaller and more residential developers are building 800 square feet condos in Costa Rica. Some people have asked me why anyone in his right mind would live in an 800 square feet condo in Costa Rica. For…
Have you ever heard of Esterillos? Probably you have not. I’d like to extend an open invitation to all to come and visit us in Esterillos, the hidden gem of the Central Pacific.
Quite often, we get a request from a realtor in another country to list a property on our MLS. Just last week, a realtor from Carson City emailed me “I am a listing agent in Nevada (USA) who is working with a seller in Costa Rica. The seller would like me to list the property on…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Are you in your 50’s and feel you can conquer the world? Of course, you don’t smoke, and you run the hood at least twice a week. You love your burgers but don’t exaggerate your eating habits either. Are you thinking about your retirement home yet? Maybe you saved up…
One of the primary attractions of Costa Rica is its stunning nature and wildlife, attracting both tourists as well as people search for real estate. Do you need to go to a national park to see a sloth? Their search for wildlife invariably leads them away from the cities, to the national parks, the jungles and…
For sure, once you move to Costa Rica, family, friends, friends of friends, and friends of the family will think you’re a new vacation destination. Don’t worry; it happened to all of us. For many, if you can afford it, the solution is to purchase a Costa Rica home for sale with a guest house. The…
You must have felt so great about your move to Costa Rica and retiring from your stressful job. Now you can start living your life. Often, you don’t realize that the stress has formed part of your life for so long; because you’ve learned how to live with chronic health conditions. Now that you have…
The resale of your house could be a huge problem when you plan custom building a house in Costa Rica. I see it happen over and over again. When I list a house for sale in Costa Rica, the seller often tells me that he or she put way more into the house. The general…