When you buy Costa Rica real estate and you need to finance the purchase, you will need to know some important facts about the mortgage cost. Like, who will register the mortgage and who will pay for this? Of course, you will ask the bank or whoever finances the purchase for information first. In case…
Earth University is the most interesting university in Costa Rica. Allow me to tell you all about this tour that I took recently. Located just outside Guacimo (Limon) in Costa Rica is a unique university campus. The campus houses EARTH University: Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical Humeda (EARTH); or School of Agriculture of…
Do you know what a Guanabana is? Weird word, right! It won’t kill you to shop somewhere other than Pricemart and AutoMercado, I promise! Now there is nothing wrong with either of these fine establishments. In fact, for some of those foods from home that we just can’t do without, it’s the only place to…
How important do you think the assistance AFTER the Sale is? If you are thinking about purchasing Jaco Beach real estate one thing is certain, throughout the process you will have questions and will seek some guidance. However, what most people forget is the number of questions and assistance they’ll need after they purchase their…
The Costa Rica real estate board (CCCBR) located in San Jose, is starting a Property Price Index (IPP= Indice de Precios de la Propiedad) and promises to have the first progress on the Province of San Jose for the first quarter of 2013. This was reported by El Financiero, the leading financial newspaper of Costa…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Did you know cosmetic dental care is available in Costa Rica at an affordable cost? When you need porcelain laminate veneers, invisible restorations, tooth implants, tooth whitening, or instant orthodontics to improve your smile, the solution is “COSDENT ” Clinic: Dr. Roberto Sauma Fiatt of Cosmetic Dentist. President Oscar Arias…
You know I love living in Costa Rica vs living in Florida? I sometimes think that living in Costa Rica is like living in Florida was many years ago. Florida beaches are certainly some of the most beautiful in the world but are lined with condominiums and commercial buildings. Beaches in Costa Rica still have that…
Have you heard how you can make your perfect home in paradise in Uvita? If your plan is to live in Costa Rica soon and you’re trying to take the right decision, make sure you visit Uvita first. The Southern Pacific is a beautifully preserved area of Costa Rica that boasts some of the best…
For many years now buyers and sellers of Costa Rica real estate have been evading the Costa Rica Property Transfer Tax Law. The seller transfers the shares of the corporation that owns the underlying property to the buyer and this changes everything. By selling the shares of the corporation the parties in a real estate…
Ciudad Cariari is not well known as a place to retire in Costa Rica. If you are thinking of moving to Costa Rica and you are a city person, Ciudad Cariari is a fantastic option: You love to go to the beach but don’t want to live there. You need medical services of a good…