Why is home staging so important before putting an empty home on the market? I am constantly trying to learn from markets that are better organized and better educated than the Costa Rica real estate market. For that reason, I spend a lot of time online and lately on Google+. The advantage of Google+ is…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Did you know that several private hospitals in Costa Rica have Joint Commission International accreditation? Healthcare is one of the most important issues when you move or retire to another country. How good is healthcare in Costa Rica? Is the standard of healthcare here such that you can feel safe…
When you ask for an elegant luxury home in Costa Rica on Google or another search engine, what do you expect to find? What defines a luxury home? Is it defined by the price? Or is it defined by the size, or maybe the finishes? What you will see advertised as an elegant luxury home…
The reason that I titled this blog with the question if realtors should hold earnest money out of the country? That is because the answer is a double NO. The first NO is that earnest money on a Costa Rica real estate transaction should never go to the realtor. The second NO is that if…
Renewing your tourist visa and having fun is quite easy. My mom has been staying with us since November, so we knew that around February we should leave the country for her 72 hours out. This border run is necessary for renewing your tourist visa. I am a resident of Costa Rica, so have never had…
Our agents sell a lot of investment property in Costa Rica to absentee owners and it is often a problem what to do with the rental income. Many investors use their retirement funds to purchase a home for future retirement. Often, our agents or property managers take care of keeping the home rented, short-term or…
If you are looking to purchase Costa Rica beach property for sale? Surfside Estates real estate in Potrero is a great option. Our affiliate agent in Flamingo – Potrero, Guanacaste – Sarah Breitlander, is the leading agent for Surfside Estates real estate for sale. Allen will always try to have a good inventory available for…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Pizza & piña colada, yoga on the water, stand-up paddle, miles of beaches, snorkel, Gallo Pinto for breakfast, spend an afternoon in the hammock, the best fishing possible, enjoy the views of the Whale coast, and have an exotic dinner in the sunset. Doesn’t that sound like a vacation? Did…
A new continuing care facility opened its doors in Escazu, Costa Rica. In July this year, I wrote in a blog that assisted living in Costa Rica would soon be available. The Verdeza assisted-living facility in Escazu would be fully operational by November 11, 2013, and they made it happen. In Costa Rica, everything and…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes This article will tell you what to do with your earnest money deposit. Was your offer on Costa Rican property was accepted by the seller? Only the earnest money will secure your negotiation. You want to make sure the seller will indeed sell the property to you at the agreed…
The Costa Rica real estate market has changed tremendously after the world wide real estate boom. Banks in Costa Rica never got involved with bad lending practices like what happened in the United States and Europe. So Costa Rica real estate prices have remained stable through the last 4 – 5 years. Will that go…
Samara and Carillo Beach have beautiful white sand beaches where a property can be bought in Paradise. A real paradise awaits visitors to the area. Playa Samara and its sister beach, Playa Carrillo, are identical in extension and beauty. Both beaches have calm waters and gentle waves that please tourists who wish to enjoy swimming…
What are the aspects of buying property in Costa Rica? Surely this question has come to mind for those of you who have begun the search for the perfect property in Costa Rica. There are hundreds of real estate companies in Costa Rica, some with great reputations, some with not so great reputations. How can you…
Would I retire in Panama City, Panama? Or should I stay in Costa Rica when I retire? After a visit to Panama City and getting a good feel of what Panama City has to offer, I decided to tell you more about it. If you are looking for a nice lifestyle when you retire or…
Did you know that properties with ocean views are cheaper in Costa Rica? Numbers can be deceiving; however, one cannot dispute the facts. You see, having invested in and brokered Costa Rica beach property with ocean views for the past seven years. It is not inconceivable to come across a situation that just must be shared.…
This is the real story of TJ and Cinde buying property in Tamarindo. This extraordinary couple recently moved to Costa Rica and bought a hotel in Tamarindo. If you are dreaming of moving to Costa Rica, like TJ and Cinde did, starting a new life and buying a property, check out Tamarindo first. It’s as…