Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes After so many years showing homes across Escazú, Santa Ana, Atenas, and the Central Valley, I’ve learned that every property has its personality. But sometimes, the strongest personality in the house isn’t the owner… it’s the pet. And if you’ve ever tried to sell a home in Costa Rica, you…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Owner financing has become one of the most effective tools for selling a house or a condo in Costa Rica — especially in a market where many foreign buyers struggle to obtain traditional bank loans. If you’re considering offering financing to attract more buyers and close your sale faster, understanding…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Selling your property in Costa Rica while living in another country can feel like a tropical breeze… until reality hits. Between legal requirements, access issues, missing documents, and the classic “Who can open the house for showings?”, the process can quickly turn into a challenge. You have bought a property…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Buying directly from a real estate developer in Costa Rica can be an excellent investment—but only if you do your homework first. Over the last twenty years, Costa Rica has seen hundreds of successful residential communities, condominium towers, gated neighborhoods, and beachfront developments. At the same time, there have also…
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Buying a home in Costa Rica is an exciting investment, but you should also know about professional Costa Rica home inspections. Buying a house is one of the largest financial commitments most people will ever make. Whether you are purchasing a vacation home, retirement property, investment property, or your dream…
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes When looking at property online, Costa Rican homes might not be what you expect. Many people dream of owning a home in Costa Rica. They picture tropical beaches, lush mountains, and a relaxed lifestyle. While Costa Rica certainly offers all of these attractions, newcomers are often surprised to discover that…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes What makes Atenas special is not just one feature — it is the combination of climate, location, lifestyle, affordability, healthcare access, and community. Few places offer such a balanced retirement lifestyle while still remaining authentic, beautiful, and accessible. For many expats, Atenas represents the ideal middle ground between tropical paradise…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes The role of the closing attorney should be clear before every real estate closing in Costa Rica. Each real estate agent works differently, and usually many details are left to the closing attorney. The role of the closing attorney is central to ensuring that a real estate transaction for the…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Let’s give you some ideas on what to do with a tiny townhouse backyard or an apartment balcony. Property in Costa Rica is becoming more expensive, and developers are leaving less and less space for a private backyard. Nonetheless, with a small budget, it is possible to turn the tiny…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Today, I’m going to give you a rainy season ToDo list. It is now April, and the rainy season in Costa Rica starts soon. As usual in Costa Rica, we are having a beautiful summer. I’m sure you know all about our famous microclimates. But the weather in Costa Rica…