Costa Rica beachfront property has certain restrictions that you should know about before you purchase because it is located in the Maritime Zone or ZMT. When buying Costa Rica beachfront property, you should ask our affiliate beach real estate agents. Second, you should use any of the closing attorneys our affiliated real estate agents recommend.…
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…
Are you not sure you can find your dream home in Costa Rica? Allow us to assist in your search. American European real estate Group’s affiliated real estate agents go out of their way to find your dream home in Costa Rica. Our website is the largest online and up-to-date MLS in Costa Rica. Every…
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…
Post-closing issues are often forgotten by the real estate agent, the closing attorney, and even the buyer. Often buyers assume these post-closing issues just happen automatically. Well, in Costa Rica, nothing goes automatically. That’s why I asked attorney Roger Petersen to help us out and write a blog about it. These post-closing issues seem so…
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…
The direct flights to Liberia Guanacaste supply the area with a steady flow of tourists. Today, you can fly directly to Liberia, Guanacaste and enjoy your condo the easy way. A client is arriving for a real estate closing in March. He asked me which beach hotel they can stay for a week after the…
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…
Blue Flag Award by Costa Rican Government commented by AE realtors. In Spanish, the Blue Flag Award is called Bandera Azul Ecológica. Costa Rica real estate agents express absolute happiness about Blue Flag Award in their communities. Easy Property Costa Rica affiliate partners in those areas awarded a Blue Flag, express happiness regarding this important…
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…
At every Costa Rica real estate closing, the role of the closing attorney should be clear. Each real estate agent works different and usually many details are left to the closing attorney. And the choice of a closing attorney is not always in the power of the real estate agent. In a cash purchase, the…
It is important to know, for all parties involved, what the role of the real estate agent is in the purchase process. When you plan to purchase a property in Costa Rica you will probably contact a Realtor to help you find the right property. By doing so, you want to hire the best and…
More and more people buy a Costa Rica Condominium or secured access community when they retire. After they retire, they like to travel a lot. For that reason, many are looking to buy property in a secure community, a controlled access community, or a gated community. When you buy a Costa Rica Condominium or in…
I wrote Part I about what you need to know when you buy a condominium in Costa Rica or in a secured access community in our May’s Easy Times. This is the second part of a series of three. Part II of this series will tell you all about the bylaws or CC&R’s. If the Costa…