Looking for first-time home buyer tips? Here are a few first-time home buyer tips, distilled from my 13 years of experience as a real estate broker in Costa Rica. I have been a Costa Rica real estate broker in Dominical and the South Pacific coast for many years. I have seen thousands of people come…
Ever heard about East Side San Jose? Admit it. When you think of the general San José area of Costa Rica, you mostly either think of “Gringo Gulch”. This is the downtown San José area around the Del Rey, etc. Or you think of the areas West of San José (Escazú, Santa Ana, etc.). If…
I’d like to give hail to Heredia, the city I love so much. I own a house in Heredia and I enjoy living here tremendously. I’d like to take the opportunity to tell you all how happy I am and why. Development-wise, Escazu, and Santa Ana have already had their day in the sun. Such…
The Multiplaza Escazu shopping mall is now even more accessible than ever, did you know that? Highway 27 makes Multiplaza Escazu easy to reach from anywhere in the Central Valley. It makes shopping in Costa Rica so much easier to Escazu and Santa Ana residents. The Multiplaza Escazu shopping mall can compete with any shopping mall in the…
Take our Costa Rica Developer Quiz and find out about the quality of each real estate developer and his product before you purchase. Are you looking to purchase a property in a real estate development in Costa Rica? No matter if it is in pre-construction or while construction is going on, do yourself a favor!…
What happened to Sonesta One Jaco? As a buyer of a condo in Sonesta One Jaco, I received an email from the Developer, Joshua ten Brink of Riverside Developers during Easter Week 2010. In his email, he was saying that he is suing the bank who lent them the money to build the project of…
Costa Rica home inspections are totally necessary when buying a property, but most buyers don’t know it. Did you know that very few buyers ever request information on Costa Rica home inspections? Now that you fell in love with that beautiful 2 bedroom ranch home for sale. How do you know that this house is…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Before you buy any Costa Rica beachfront real estate, you should learn more about Costa Rica beachfront property. Costa Rica has very little titled beachfront, most of it is a concession. Beachfront property in concession has a lot of restrictions, so you will need to check with your attorney before…
Promises of high yield profits when investing in Costa Rica can be a trap if you don’t do your homework. During the Costa Rica real estate boom there were suddenly lots of people doing the development of real estate projects. And they had absolutely no experience in real estate development. Those real estate developments were mostly in…
As you might know, Escazu is often called the Beverly Hills of Costa Rica. And of course, Escazu has a Costa Rica country club. This is because you will find the best of Costa Rica real estate available in Escazu. For the best of Escazu real estate for sale, like when you are planning to…
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Can’t sell your property in Costa Rica? Think about a lease option. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a lease option. You’ve had your Costa Rica house for sale for a long time and you want to move back home. Your first thought when you wake up in the morning and the last thought…
What is the difference between a Funda Junkie and a returning visitor on a real estate website? I surf real estate websites all day. Am I becoming a Costa Rica real estate website junkie or not? Many people spend hours surfing real estate websites just for the fun of it. The other day, I was…
For beauty and exclusivity, Flamingo Beach offers a choice of luxury beach condos, homes and mansions for sale in a beautiful, peaceful and safe place in Costa Rica. Flamingo Beach – white sand and sunshine for the beach lovers. Larry Albright had lived and loved Flamingo for 15 years. When he moved there he was amazed at the beauty…
A Grand Slam for the East Side of San Jose is the commercial construction of the new Momentum Pinares (Curridabat) Mall. This is already affecting the Curridabat real estate market positively and creating great opportunities. Commercial construction on the east side of San Jose is growing faster than anywhere else in the Central Valley. Shopping…
Did you know that Sarchi oxcarts play a major role in the culture and economy of this attractive town? If you are considering living in Costa Rica, or already live here, Sarchi is a town that you should know about, especially if you are looking to purchase Costa Rica real estate. Located about 1 hour…