Promises of high yield profits when investing in Costa Rica can be a trap if you don’t do your homework. During the Costa Rica real estate boom there were suddenly lots of people doing the development of real estate projects. And they had absolutely no experience in real estate development. Those real estate developments were mostly in…
Supply & demand always affects the housing market, wherever in the world. As you all know, Costa Rica real estate is very connected with Florida real estate. Both are retirement markets and people look to move to warmer destinations as the weather keeps changing with more rain and colder. The Florida real estate market got…
As you might know, Escazu is often called the Beverly Hills of Costa Rica. And of course, Escazu has a Costa Rica country club. This is because you will find the best of Costa Rica real estate available in Escazu. For the best of Escazu real estate for sale, like when you are planning to…
Real estate bubble or no bubble, beach real estate is always on the rise. People come and people go, but beaches stay. And that is what Flamingo beach has most: beach, the best investment environment. Most important is that Playa Flamingo’s beach is not just any beach. It is one of the most beautiful white…
Are you not sure you can find your dream home in Costa Rica? Allow us to assist in your search. American European real estate Group’s affiliated real estate agents go out of their way to find your dream home in Costa Rica. Our website is the largest online and up-to-date MLS in Costa Rica. Every…
Can’t sell your property in Costa Rica? Think about a lease option. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a lease option. You’ve had your Costa Rica house for sale for a long time and you want to move back home. Your first thought when you wake up in the morning and the last thought…
Choose Atenas when you want to live away from the rat race, let me explain why. You have spent countless hours searching the internet trying to find that ideal location for retirement, second home and – or investment. You have narrowed your list and have decided Costa Rica is the country for you. This decision is…
Do you know where and how to pay the Costa Rica corporation tax? The Costa Rica corporation tax was approved in January 2012 and though I thought someone would put a motion against it in the Sala IV, that didn’t happen. So the new law seems to be going into effect on April 1st, 2012.…
I moved to Jaco and needed dental services. In the past, I have written articles and comments regarding the cost of healthcare in the US and whether we should support the Obama PPACA legislation. The potential of getting some dental services outside the US for significant cost savings was discussed by me before. I’ve further…
Is the cost of living in Costa Rica high or not? The Tico Times, in February 2011, published an article with the title why is the cost of living in Costa Rica so high. The Easy Times has asked some of the affiliate realtors to comment on this article. This article said things like Costa…
Post-closing issues are often forgotten by the real estate agent, the closing attorney, and even the buyer. Often buyers assume these post-closing issues just happen automatically. Well, in Costa Rica, nothing goes automatically. That’s why I asked attorney Roger Petersen to help us out and write a blog about it. These post-closing issues seem so…
What is the difference between a Funda Junkie and a returning visitor on a real estate website? I surf real estate websites all day. Am I becoming a Costa Rica real estate website junkie or not? Many people spend hours surfing real estate websites just for the fun of it. The other day, I was…
The direct flights to Liberia Guanacaste supply the area with a steady flow of tourists. Today, you can fly directly to Liberia, Guanacaste and enjoy your condo the easy way. A client is arriving for a real estate closing in March. He asked me which beach hotel they can stay for a week after the…
For beauty and exclusivity, Flamingo Beach offers a choice of luxury beach condos, homes and mansions for sale in a beautiful, peaceful and safe place in Costa Rica. Flamingo Beach – white sand and sunshine for the beach lovers. Larry Albright had lived and loved Flamingo for 15 years. When he moved there he was amazed at the beauty…
A Grand Slam for the East Side of San Jose is the commercial construction of the new Momentum Pinares (Curridabat) Mall. This is already affecting the Curridabat real estate market positively and creating great opportunities. Commercial construction on the east side of San Jose is growing faster than anywhere else in the Central Valley. Shopping…
Anyone who has bought or sold real estate in Atenas and has used a bilingual attorney knows Atenas real estate attorney Pablo Arias. When you purchase Atenas real estate in Costa Rica, you will need not only a great Atenas real estate agent but also a closing attorney. Pablo Arias Gonzalez is a bilingual real…