Home buyers ask all the time if they really need a home inspection and why they should bother. I like to have all buyers use a home inspector before purchasing a property in Costa Rica. “I don’t want my client call me in the middle of the night that his roof caved in or to…
The Costa Rica real estate market has changed tremendously after the world wide real estate boom. Banks in Costa Rica never got involved with bad lending practices like what happened in the United States and Europe. So Costa Rica real estate prices have remained stable through the last 4 – 5 years. Will that go…
Samara and Carillo Beach have beautiful white sand beaches where a property can be bought in Paradise. A real paradise awaits visitors to the area. Playa Samara and its sister beach, Playa Carrillo, are identical in extension and beauty. Both beaches have calm waters and gentle waves that please tourists who wish to enjoy swimming…
What are the aspects of buying property in Costa Rica? Surely this question has come to mind for those of you who have begun the search for the perfect property in Costa Rica. There are hundreds of real estate companies in Costa Rica, some with great reputations, some with not so great reputations. How can you…
Would I retire in Panama City, Panama? Or should I stay in Costa Rica when I retire? After a visit to Panama City and getting a good feel of what Panama City has to offer, I decided to tell you more about it. If you are looking for a nice lifestyle when you retire or…
Did you know that properties with ocean views are cheaper in Costa Rica? Numbers can be deceiving; however, one cannot dispute the facts. You see, having invested in and brokered Costa Rica beach property with ocean views for the past seven years. It is not inconceivable to come across a situation that just must be shared.…
This is the real story of TJ and Cinde buying property in Tamarindo. This extraordinary couple recently moved to Costa Rica and bought a hotel in Tamarindo. If you are dreaming of moving to Costa Rica, like TJ and Cinde did, starting a new life and buying a property, check out Tamarindo first. It’s as…
You might not realize that buying Curridabat real estate can be as great an option for you as anywhere else in the Central Valley. The reason is probably lack of information. Therefore, you will receive plenty on this blog today. The city of Curridabat, located on the east side of San Jose, has a lot…
Thousands of U.S. citizens used their self-directed IRA to purchase Costa Rica real estate during the last real estate boom, from 2004 – 2007. Are you one of them? Did you know the administrator or custodian of those funds is required by the IRS to receive an updated fair market value at least once a…
If you are looking for Costa Rica warehouses for rent, you have arrived at the right address. Starting an industrial business or any business that needs a good storage facility? Our affiliate Reinaldo Zelaya can assist you in finding the right location for your business as well as a Costa Rica warehouse that will suit…
You’ll see green real estate advertised everywhere, just like eco-communities. But does green real estate exist in Costa Rica, or is it just an overused marketing term? What’s the difference between green real estate and eco real estate? The Guardian considers Costa Rica a biodiversity hotspot. INBio, the National Biodiversity Institute, states that about 4.5%…
Geckos don’t need a residency card. Costa Rica has been host to thousands of foreigners who have settled here for four centuries (if one counts the Spanish.) But before the 1990s, none of them were able to scuttle across the ceiling like spiders. That ubiquitous little Far Eastern lizard, the gecko, may have hitched a…
Should you select Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately when marrying a Costa Rican? It has become common for US Persons to find love abroad. You’ll often hear of an American moving to Costa Rica and marrying a young Tico or Tica. A U.S. citizen or permanent resident needs to consider a few tax…
Before you buy your retirement home, you have a chance to check out all Atenas homes for rent. When you retire to a new country you want to find out the advantages and disadvantages of living in certain areas first. The American-European Real Estate Group, the # 1 Costa Rica MLS, gives you now the option…
Playa Langosta real estate is among the most upscale in any Costa Rica beach community. I remember that in 1982, when I moved a client from San Jose to Playa Tamarindo with his whole household, Playa Langosta was in the middle of nowhere and there was nothing but trees and beach. It was not until…
The final part of the Caja Saga, a real story about a Canadian getting her Caja carnet. I recommend you read my other blogs about the Caja saga, as you will understand better what is involved for a Canadian to get your Caja carnet for your Costa Rican social security up to date nowadays. In the…