The purchase of a Boutique Hotel on the Caribbean coast can be easy if you know what you’re doing. For an inexperienced hotel buyer and someone who doesn’t know how to do business in Costa Rica, it’s definitely not. Buying a hotel through a FSBO might only be a good option if you have a…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Did you know buying preconstruction in Costa Rica is quite a bit different than it is elsewhere? You’re looking for a change in your life, aren’t you? Buying preconstruction can definitely do that for you. Why can it be a bad idea? Well, if you don’t do the right thing…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutos Looking at houses online and don’t know where to get started? At the American-European real estate group, we’ll hold your hand all the way through the house hunting process. I enjoy sharing my knowledge even with those who do not want to take advantage of our services, which is why…
Did you know that Costa Rica is an ideal place for preppers? Costa Rica has been quoted as having the best climate in the world. Because our weather is spring-like year round. Are you a survivalist or a prepper looking for options in the near future? I want to share 7 reasons that Costa Rica…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Owning a beachfront vacation home can be sublime; the fresh air and lapping waves are a luxurious treat, to be sure. Despite all of the perks of ocean living, however, there is a challenge: salty, coastal air can be harsh on your belongings. If you lament over how to repair the…
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…
On a Costa Rica living forum, someone asked “Do you have to live with gates, walls and fences in Costa Rica?” The best answer was Berni’s who has a great hotel in Alajuela:” Only if you want to keep your “stuff”. Berni is totally right, home security is one of the reasons for the condo trend…
Some say a Costa Rica real estate MLS will be a monopoly. In my opinion, it will be far from that. Is the creation of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) be a smart decision or not? Let’s start with this statement: Costa Rica real estate professionals should put buyers and sellers first! Once again a…
Did you know about those great apps to make living in Costa Rica more comfortable yet? We’re all into phones nowadays. If you have a job, you’re retired or you are a Nini, for sure you’re the proud owner of a phone. We don’t have a phone to talk to each other anymore, we now…
Have you seen the ad where someone posts on a wall the age a person should start saving for retirement and then the age when he or she actually started putting money away? Recently I learned that if a person starts preparing for retirement at the age of 18 and only saves money until age…