Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Depending on which country you come from, there is a good chance that real estate measures differently here than it does where you live! I am now talking about how we measure everything in Costa Rica, which is by using the metric system. We advertise construction sizes in square meters…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Our very dear affiliate in Tamarindo, “Jogi” Juergen Gerner appeared as a Featured Top Agent 2021. Jogi, who has been an affiliate since the American European Real Estate Network was founded in 1999. Top Agent Magazine features the best real estate agents and industry partners throughout the world. This US…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Buying Atenas residential property is one of the best decisions you can make. It allows you to build wealth and is a safe place to keep your money, whether the property’s value drops after some time or goes up. Imagine that Atenas residential property was selling well in the dip…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes As a foreign buyer, you should know a few important facts about Costa Rica Real Estate. Many foreign buyers assume that real estate here functions the same as it does in their home country. Wrong! Although Costa Rica offers an incredible variety of places to retire or make your home,…
Estimated reading time: 6 Minutes Getting rid of that tie and formal dress and becoming a realtor® in Costa Rica is a dream that many have. But, don’t worry; it happens to a lot of first-time visitors. Probably, you already are a licensed realtor® back home, so you think the step is easy to make.…
Estimated Reading Time: 8 Minutes If you’re thinking of buying Costa Rican property, you might want to choose the ones that make sense to your lifestyle. This tropical country is suited for those who wish to have a simple life or a laidback lifestyle and escape the fast-paced hustle of a first-world country. Aside from…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes When buying a long-term rental investment property, you want to keep a tenant a tenant longer than normal. What’s normal? How can you keep a well-paying tenant way past that 1st year? A rental agreement between an angry tenant and an unhappy landlord will not have a long shelf life.…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes When moving to Costa Rica, buying a farm or a beachside property can be a point of discussion amongst family members. Some prefer the quiet of a farm, and the idea of growing your own. Others might prefer the sound of the waves and just being a beach bum. Here…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The real estate business is a profitable investment for a lot of people, and it can be for you too! Some real estate investors rake in a lot of money, but this mostly depends on the investment strategies used. Additionally, it also depends on your location, type of investment, and…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Nothing is more important for absent real estate investors than having high-quality property management. Unfortunately, some property managers prefer to catch a good wave before taking care of your business and their own. Often, they don’t strive for perfection and don’t worry much about your return on investment. It is…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes I’m sure you know that hiring a professional will allow you to enjoy many benefits, right? Would you hire an unqualified person as your real estate agent in your home country? Probably not, so why do it in Costa Rica? In Costa Rica, because licensing is not mandatory, ‘everyone’ sells…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Thousands start looking for a retirement home abroad many years in advance. After all, retirement means arriving at the age when you no longer must worry about going to work or running a business. Some can afford to retire early; others will try to keep working as long as they…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes To lay a robust background for your real estate journey, getting to know the real estate market thoroughly is indispensable. Having in-depth knowledge of the Costa Rican real estate market can be a daunting task at first. However, it will help you avoid impulsive decisions due to the lack of…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Beginning a new home search is a complicated process that can be daunting. There are so many things to consider such as the area, size, and cost of your new house. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult. This article will provide you with 6 top tips to start a…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Have you had this dream: you’re sitting on the balcony of your luxurious condo on a Costa Rican beach, sipping a piña colada? Well, this is a pretty common dream for those who live through cold winters year after year. Thousands of snowbirds fly down every year, to enjoy their…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Making a real estate investment can be very rewarding. Yet it’s also fraught with a lot of challenges and risks. Especially if you decide to do it alone. There’s a belief among real estate investors, almost taken as gospel truth, that you can never go wrong with investing in real…