Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes If you’re an expat, you might not be very familiar with condominium terms used in Costa Rica. You’ll want to know them before you buy one. Condominiums are becoming more and more popular for buyers, for various reasons. Living in a condominium is not for everyone. You might think you’ll…
How can you assure yourself of a low HOA fee when buying a condo in Costa Rica? Condos have an extra cost of ownership, which most houses do not — the condo association fee. When buying a condo in Costa Rica, you might expect a low HOA fee and not exorbitant fees. If you purchase…
A favorite with condo buyers for its upscale quality and convenient location, Riverside condominium in Escazu offers the American quality you are looking for. Perfect for those who are looking for a city location, residents can walk everywhere. Therefore, Riverside condominium is a great option to buy or rent a condo, check availability on our…
The Costa Rican real estate market has changed tremendously in the last couple of decades. While during the 20th century families in Costa Rica preferred to live in a single family home, now the condo is #1. There are quite a few reasons why the condo trend in Costa Rica developed in only two decades.…
Not always can the condominium owners afford to contract a condo manager. Is self-management of a condominium in Costa Rica a good solution? The financial cost of hiring a condominium manager is quite high. Particularly when the condominium is a small one, it might be very necessary for an HOA to cut costs everywhere possible.…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Is a fitness center important to you when buying property in Costa Rica? Buying a home with a fitness center or being close to one might be a great decision, or you might not care. On our MLS, we give you an easy option to look for a home with…
Don’t you want to find out first what the most exclusive neighborhoods in Escazu are before you buy a house? When you hear people talk about living in Escazu, you might get the wrong idea about what was once a small town on the west side of San Jose. Don’t you also want to know where…
ThePlanning to buy a condo? Do you have any idea about Costa Rica condo owner rights? Before you purchase a condo in Costa Rica, from a developer or a re-sale, you should first request a copy of the bylaws. As a condo owner, you have rights and responsibilities that are described in the bylaws. You…
Are you buying a condo Costa Rica in the wrong place? Before you buy a condo Costa Rica for sale, here are 18 reasons you can be buying in the wrong place. This past weekend, I was showing some condos to clients. While some administrators do not maintain their community and the common areas look…
Condominium Condado de Baviera is located in Bello Horizonte on the east side of Escazu, on what is called “la Calle Alemanes” by the locals. On this street, you’ll find several mansions, estates, and luxury homes. Also, there are some very nice communities with controlled access like Vista Alegre and La Suiza. Condominium Condado de…
Last week I received a call from someone who bought a condo in Costa Rica from a developer. He ended up working for them after buying. We had a discussion about the size of the Costa Rica condo. Now he wants to sell the condo he bought there. Which is what made me write this blog.…
Exclusive Villa Real real estate in Santa Ana luxury gated community. Luxury homes and Estates as well as residential lots for sale in Villa Real Condominio Santa Ana. Villa Real is Costa Rica’s most exclusive address and is by far the most beautiful and exclusive gated community of Costa Rica. Check out our inventory of Villa…
More and more people buy a Costa Rica Condominium or secured access community when they retire. After they retire, they like to travel a lot. For that reason, many are looking to buy property in a secure community, a controlled access community, or a gated community. When you buy a Costa Rica Condominium or in…
I wrote Part I about what you need to know when you buy a condominium in Costa Rica or in a secured access community in our May’s Easy Times. This is the second part of a series of three. Part II of this series will tell you all about the bylaws or CC&R’s. If the Costa…
In part 3 of this series, I’d like to give you some additional Costa Rica Condominium information. Such as what kind of title will you own when you buy in a condominium? The Title Important Costa Rica Condominium information is the title. When you buy a condominium unit, you acquire individual and absolute title to…