Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes What’s a perfect expat life, you might ask? It is, in my opinion, someone who is happy for having moved to Costa Rica, one who doesn’t find all the faults they can in their new home country and complains all the time. I have identified seven common barriers to having…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Buying Atenas residential property is one of the best decisions you can make. It allows you to build wealth and is a safe place to keep your money, whether the property’s value drops after some time or goes up. Imagine that Atenas residential property was selling well in the dip…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes As a foreign buyer, you should know a few important facts about Costa Rica Real Estate. Many foreign buyers assume that real estate here functions the same as it does in their home country. Wrong! Although Costa Rica offers an incredible variety of places to retire or make your home,…
Can you take your fiancée to the US? You are single and you fell in love after you moved to Costa Rica. Now you have to decide if you want to stay in Costa Rica to start a family or move with your partner to the US? You will find there are lots of reasons…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Haven’t you had a chance to enjoy one of the annual festivals in Costa Rica yet? We hope that soon the ministry of health will allow us to do so again. Costa Rica is not only a vacation paradise. But, of course, most tourists visit us for the stunning rainforest,…
Estimated reading time: 6 Minutes Getting rid of that tie and formal dress and becoming a realtor® in Costa Rica is a dream that many have. But, don’t worry; it happens to a lot of first-time visitors. Probably, you already are a licensed realtor® back home, so you think the step is easy to make.…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes I have never met anyone who has visited and does not love Costa Rica. You might not be able to fly to Costa Rica right now, but there are plenty of reasons to add it to your list of ideal destinations to visit when you can. Costa Rica has long…
Estimated Reading Time: 8 Minutes If you’re thinking of buying Costa Rican property, you might want to choose the ones that make sense to your lifestyle. This tropical country is suited for those who wish to have a simple life or a laidback lifestyle and escape the fast-paced hustle of a first-world country. Aside from…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes When buying a long-term rental investment property, you want to keep a tenant a tenant longer than normal. What’s normal? How can you keep a well-paying tenant way past that 1st year? A rental agreement between an angry tenant and an unhappy landlord will not have a long shelf life.…
If you like to have a good time gambling, Costa Rica offers some great options of Hotel – Casino establishments. Besides being able to access online slots real money in real-time when you have a good internet connection at home, there are great live options too. Our beautiful country attracts a great multitude of visitors…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes When moving to Costa Rica, buying a farm or a beachside property can be a point of discussion amongst family members. Some prefer the quiet of a farm, and the idea of growing your own. Others might prefer the sound of the waves and just being a beach bum. Here…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes In Costa Rica, when it rains, it pours. You definitely don’t want to wait for the rainy season to find out that you have a serious roof problem. When it comes to the welfare of your roof, making the right decision on whether to replace or repair it will save…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Have you decided to move to Costa Rica and now you need a quick sale? Are you in a buyer’s market and you might not receive enough for your home to purchase that dream home in Costa Rica? Is your timing wrong or are there other solutions? First and foremost,…
Estimated Reading Time: 11 Minutes The cost of living in Costa Rica makes many retirees consider moving to Costa Rica or any other country. WHY? Because Costa Rica is not an expensive place to live in. But this cost of living is not as affordable as it used to be. So is it possible to…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The real estate business is a profitable investment for a lot of people, and it can be for you too! Some real estate investors rake in a lot of money, but this mostly depends on the investment strategies used. Additionally, it also depends on your location, type of investment, and…
A water heater is a major appliance in most homes in Costa Rica. Although you will still find suicide showers in some homes, modern middle-class homes will have a water heater. They are typically located near the center of your home, so they can provide hot water for every part of the house. Some homes…