Living Costa Rica

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Hacienda Atenas real estate for sale and for rent

Hacienda Atenas Estates is a luxurious gated community located 1 ½ miles or 2 kilometers from the center of Atenas. Here you will find the Hacienda Atenas real estate for sale and for rent that you are looking for. Each building lot is a minimum of 7000m2 or 1.75-acre property. The size provides privacy and nature between…

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How binding is a Costa Rica real estate developer promise?

Are you buying a new house or a condo from a real estate developer in Costa Rica? Don’t you know how binding the builder’s promise is? You are probably purchasing a particular property from a real estate developer or builder for the specific finishes. This can be: a beautiful swimming pool, the clubhouse, a beautiful…

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Tamarindo real estate now on House Hunters International

Haven’t we all seen House Hunters International on TV? Mark Venegas is a top producer of American European Real estate Group‘s affiliate in Tamarindo in Guanacaste, ABC Real Estate. In August 2014, Mark showed buyer Nancy Carter in August 2014, in an episode of “A New Home on a New Beach” by House Hunters International 3…

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Is the landlord now responsible for his illegal tenants in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The landlord is now responsible for making sure the tenant is in the country legally. I don’t know how the Costa Rican government will be able to make this hard, but here it goes! A new article of the immigration law in Costa Rica obliges hotels, bed & breakfast and…

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Costa Rica developers are never happy with home inspections

Did you know that real estate developers and home builders in Costa Rica are never happy with home inspections? They will tell you: why do you want to waste your money on a home inspection! Don’t worry, we will fix anything that doesn’t function. Your request for a home inspection from the developer or builder…

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Will Internet Access Become a Constitutional Right in Costa Rica?

We cannot live without internet access anymore, not even in Costa Rica. In the last few years, Costa Rica has become well known as a luxury paradise that appeals to many people all over the world. Tourists and residents can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, spectacular beaches, and lush tropical landscaping. Currently, Costa Rican lawmakers are…

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Costa Rica customs controls on foreigners overstaying their tourist visa

Living in Costa Rica on your tourist visa? The Costa Rican government has been working hard. Between Costa Rica Immigration Services and the CCSS, the Costa Rican government has been trying to control the flow of illegal Nicaraguans into the country because so many of them work illegally. Many employers who hire them don’t register…

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How to sell your Costa Rica property when you live out of the country?

If you are looking to sell your Costa Rica property, how does the process work when you live out of the country? The American European Real Estate Group has 25 affiliate offices from coast to coast. We get emails from sellers of Costa Rica real estate who live elsewhere almost every day. Occasionally we receive…

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