Living Costa Rica

a Costa Rica real estate blog

iconwht

5 Things to Know Before You Enter University in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Are you planning to enter University in Costa Rica? Do you want to gather as much information as possible before you travel? Costa Rica is a beautiful country and offers some great options to enter university. My own brother-in-law, who is from the Canary Islands, did medical school in Madrid…

Read more
iconwht

How to buy foreclosed property in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Did you know that real estate agents seldom list foreclosed property in Costa Rica? Unusual, isn’t it? Real estate licensing is not mandatory. This is the reason banks do not use real estate professionals to sell a bank-owned property. Only in a buyer’s market, some banks ask realtors to register.…

Read more
iconwht

5 Interior Design Tips for a Tropical Environment

Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes It’s essential to have the interior design of a house in Costa Rica according to the geographic location. Costa Rica offers not only a much-varied topography and views. The impact of tropical environmental factors such as humidity, rainfall, and temperatures is quite important. If you decorate the home without considering…

Read more
iconwht

5 Reasons to Hire the Architect Before Buying the Building Lot

Estimated Reading Time: 11 Minutes Why should you hire the architect and begin the planning process before buying the building lot?  The vast majority of our customers don’t even talk to an architect until they want to start building the house. Hiring an architect before buying the building lot they fell in love with is…

Read more
iconwht

Is Med School in Costa Rica Valid Option for Foreign Students?

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Did you know that you can go to med school in Costa? Everyone knows that Costa Rica offers incredible beaches, vast nature, and vibrant culture. But did you know that obtaining an affordable medical degree in Costa Rica is an option for foreign students? They can also get significant help…

Read more
iconwht

7 Reasons for using tempered double-glazed glass in your windows

Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Although it’s more expensive, learn now why tempered double-glazed glass in your home in Costa Rica is a good idea. Have you ever thought of getting double-glazed glass windows from double glazing Bristol and enjoying the benefits that come with them? I never even thought about using it in my house until…

Read more