What qualities should a residential real estate agent possess to do a good job? The residential real estate world has many people like home inspectors, bankers, appraisers, property managers, prospective buyers, and sellers. However, if you wish to sell or buy a property, real estate agents and brokers are the ones to look out for. Good…
Don’t you believe Costa Rica property sellers need any assistance when selling? More often than you can imagine, buyers eventually become Costa Rica property sellers and you will need help in marketing your Costa Rica property. But, as customers seeking to acquire property, you rarely ask about the exit strategy or who can help and…
The 3rd greenest country in the world is Costa Rica, did you know that? If you fancy lush evergreen forests, constant sunshine and fresh air, then you may find the sandy beaches of Costa Rica just the right place for you. The country is not only a true eye – candy for the adventurer, but…
Did you know it is time to invest in Central America? Investors looking for property investments with excellent potential have begun to branch outward. Many of them are turning their attention to invest in Central America. The region, comprised of Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, and Honduras, is home to approximately 40…
How many times have you thought to be a Costa Rica property buyer? How many times have you dreamed of making your idea a reality? Have you often found yourself surfing the web for the perfect Costa Rica property when the “doubt” bug creeps in and begins to beg the question “Is now the right time”?…
A rent a car agency charged a client $2,500. We always recommend our Costa Rica real estate clients, to rent a car and to get to know the country a bit. Researching the different areas of the country is what you should do for yourself before retiring in Costa Rica. Many of my clients, when to…
We cannot live without internet access anymore, not even in Costa Rica. In the last few years, Costa Rica has become well known as a luxury paradise that appeals to many people all over the world. Tourists and residents can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, spectacular beaches, and lush tropical landscaping. Currently, Costa Rican lawmakers are…
Yesterday, we moved to our new house in Costa Rica. It is located in a nice gated community near San Mateo de Alajuela. We are trying to get installed and unpacking things after moving company Mudanzas Economicas Arpo S.A. didn’t give us the service we expected, as I explained in another blog last week. In…
Before you choose a moving company, hear me out first. The dreaded day has finally dawned. We are to move into our new house, which is in a warmer climate. Santa Ana is warm enough, but the community we were looking for is located ½ hr. from the beach, which means it is pretty darn…
Learn all about the 5 Reasons why the Costa Ballena Luxury Home Market is Alive before you purchase a luxury home. Summer “high-season” just came to an end and that was the busiest I have ever been since I sell real estate in the Costa Rican South Pacific. People came from all over: Canada, London,…
What is the Costa Rica lifestyle like? It’s what you make it yourself. Costa Ricans like to work, but not as much as they like to enjoy their beautiful country, their friends, and their family. The fact is that the Costa Rica lifestyle is truly an amazing adventure with breathtaking moments mixed in all around.…
Do you know it is very important to make your house look good before you put it on the market? It is important for sellers of a Costa Rica house for sale, to know how to sell their properties at a good price. To receive a good price, it is important to have the property…
Is it easy to renew a driver’s license if you don’t have legal residency in Costa Rica? In the past, just about anyone (residents and non-residents alike) could get a driver’s license in Costa Rica. Once it expired, it was easy to get a renewal. But, last year, everything changed. The government announced that new…
Did you know that Manuel Antonio offers a lifestyle? Manuel Antonio, in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, has so much to offer. If you are looking for a luxury lifestyle and some fine dining, you have arrived at the right place. Manuel Antonio offers a lifestyle and the best of Manuel Antonio real estate. If…
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.…
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…