Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Buying a house is a significant investment, so here are a few important questions to ask before buying. You first want to know what you’re getting yourself into, right? This article gives you some valuable insight from U.S. industry expert Levin Rinke Realty, they are always there to help you.…
It is common knowledge that a Costa Rica realtor doesn’t take very good photographs, at least not as a professional photographer does. It’s amazing how some real estate agents pretend to promote properties for sale with the most incredibly crappy photos one can imagine. Is it because they don’t know any better? Or maybe they…
Did you know that happy living in Costa Rica is relatively easy? But you have to follow some rules. It is no secret that Ticos are some of the happiest people on earth. And no wonder they are so excited, they live in paradise! Happy living in Costa Rica starts with a gorgeous climate and…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Everybody who moves to Costa Rica wants to live the Pura Vida lifestyle. This expression is the national motto and it became world-famous after goalkeeper Keylor Navas started using it in all his TV interviews. But what does it mean? Basically, Pura Vida means “pure life” or enjoying life no…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes If you want to purchase property, start looking for an escrow agent. An escrow agent is a neutral third party who holds onto the buyer’s funds related to the real estate transaction until both parties have satisfied their contractual obligations and charges a fee for this service. This fee is…
Often, expats do not know that some funeral companies in Costa Rica offer pet cremation services. We found one who specializes in this beautiful service because we needed it for one of our dogs. What does the service include? The cremation of the pet, A wooden urn, Plaque with the data of the deceased pet,…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Many expats and retirees in Costa Rica don’t think about passing away, their cremation, funeral services, or the repatriation of the deceased. But when a spouse dies, everyone starts running to find information. Few funeral services speak enough English for you to be comfortable arranging the deceased’s cremation, funeral, or…
Cosmetic dentistry is the solution if you want to smile again and be proud to show your teeth. CosDent has been a pioneer for more than 25 years in achieving one´s perfect smile according to each client’s needs and characteristics. Cosmetic Dentistry These procedures will improve the teeth’ appearance by modifying their color, shape, and…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do you think there is a need to learn Spanish before buying property in Costa Rica? The simple answer is no, you don’t if you hire a good real estate agent. Learning Spanish first is a good decision if you want to go FSBO. In this article, I am not…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Most sellers don’t worry about the property listing removal after closing. Of course, once you’ve closed the sale, you probably have better things to do. Nonetheless, most sellers forget about all those agents they listed the property with. They’re not doing the new owner a favor by not contacting all…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Don’t forget about changing your address before moving to Costa Rica. You don’t want to have all your friends and family back home wonder what happened to you! Once you’ve gone through the steps of selling your house, there are a thousand other things you need to get done. In…
Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Incredibly, local buyers often don’t request a home inspection before closing a property. When investing a lot of money in a home, why wouldn’t you spend an extra few bucks to ensure you’re not buying into a huge problem? Imagine that you have found this excellent bargain property in Costa…
Estimated Reading Time: 18 minutes Finding the right Facebook group when looking for information before moving or living in Costa Rica requires time and effort. However, here you have all the sources together. I published this blog for the first time in 2016 with 68 groups and pages, and I have now updated it. It’s…
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes There is more than just one eco-community in Costa Rica; who could have guessed? Is living in an eco-community or agrihood an option for you? I invite you to do your homework; reading this article is a good start. Costa Rica is green. 26% of our country is devoted to…
Estimated Reading Time: 9 Minutes Who doesn’t want to find a great deal when looking for a new home away from home? We all do, right? But how do you know it is such a great real estate deal when the seller or real estate agent tells you it is? We all want to find…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes When sellers assist their realtor and listen to the suggestions made, the house will sell faster and at a better price. Unfortunately, in Costa Rica, sellers rarely do anything to present their homes for showings. This behavior has a lot to do with the informal market that we have here.…