Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes When Isabelle Jones started selling Atenas real estate in 2004, there was only one real estate office in Atenas. Suddenly, Atenas real estate became popular for Costa Rica retirement. Why did Atenas real estate become so attractive? Let’s find out. Isabelle now retired, but she had the advantage of starting…
Some details you should be aware of when buying a condo in Costa Rica. Every city condo and beach condo in Costa Rica has a homeowner association. But the owners don’t really get involved in the management of their building or community. Most condo owners do not live permanently in their condo in Costa Rica…
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…
Costa Rica is a tropical country but even if you live a cool climate, we can assist you. You like to sleep under a blanket and you hate the heat but you would still like to retire to Costa Rica for many other reasons. Well, the American European Real Estate Group has the solution for you. That…
The property owner stole the city park and hoped the buyer wouldn’t figure it out. I’m sure the property owner sold that property to someone else who did not know what was done. I would like to make you aware that there can be certain issues about a property that will not be seen by…
Should you have a good look at the property survey before signing the check to purchase a property? I bet you do! Learn why. You are ready to put an offer on a Costa Rica property. Have you had a look at the survey map, also called the plot map? You probably have not, but…
A Southern Caribbean home can be your next vacation home, did you ever think about that? The Costa Rica Caribbean might not have come to your mind if you plan to retire, to start a new life in Costa Rica or purchase a vacation home on the beach, but it will be very beneficial to you…
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…
We are very pleased and proud to announce that we now also offer Flamingo beach real estate for horse lovers. Las Catalinas is building a beautiful place near Flamingo Beach. This beautiful horse lovers place is composed of houses, shops, restaurants, small hotels and inns, pedestrian streets, plazas, parks, and recreational facilities. As a result, the investment environment for…
The Costa Rica phone company (ICE) announces changes in important phone numbers. You really want to make sure you have those numbers, so you won’t have to look for them when needed. ICE, our government-owned telecommunications company in Costa Rica has competition now. So you can choose for the first time since the civil war…
We were asked to come up with 21 top activities for active retirement in Tamarindo beach. It amazing how most enjoy life at the beach and others get bored fast. Well, Tamarindo Beach is one of those Costa Rica beach areas where you should never get bored because there is plenty to do. No matter…
Do you know where El Valle de Los Santos is? On Tuesday, October the 20th, some of the real estate agents went on a visit to the not very well known (yet) Los Santos area. This great tour was organized by our Los Santos area specialist Tony Warren. The plan was to tour some of…
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.…
Do you know how to find the perfect South Pacific Neighborhood the easy way? We have all been there at one time, especially those who live in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. We got our heart set on a property for sale without properly scouting out the South Pacific neighborhood. Then we realized that…
Estimated Reading Time: 10 Minutes Learn which official vacation days and holidays in Costa Rica are paid and which are not. (updated 21/11/2016) Many of you have never had any employees and if you did have them in another country, the rules were quite different. Welcome to Costa Rica, the land of sunshine and the…
HGTV House Hunters International love Costa Rica. Therefore, Costa Rica real estate agent Barry Ashworth was also on HGTV House Hunters International a while ago. Everyone I know loves to watch HGTV house hunters International. This TV program is like you are realizing your dream to move to Costa Rica or another tropical paradise without having to…