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…
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…
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…
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…
Did you know that Sarchi oxcarts play a major role in the culture and economy of this attractive town? If you are considering living in Costa Rica, or already live here, Sarchi is a town that you should know about, especially if you are looking to purchase Costa Rica real estate. Located about 1 hour…
At every Costa Rica real estate closing, the role of the closing attorney should be clear. Each real estate agent works different and usually many details are left to the closing attorney. And the choice of a closing attorney is not always in the power of the real estate agent. In a cash purchase, the…
In part 3 of this series, I’d like to give you some additional Costa Rica Condominium information. Such as what kind of title will you own when you buy in a condominium? The Title Important Costa Rica Condominium information is the title. When you buy a condominium unit, you acquire individual and absolute title to…
International Living® and their commercial division Pathfinder recently approved one of our affiliate partners, as their representative for the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The next International Living® convention will be in Cancun, Mexico 21-25th February 2012 and we needed to decide on a good sample of properties for sale to promote there. We are…
Have you heard about the new hot spot? Let me tell you all about it. The last couple of years have seen a surge in foreigners living in Grecia. From Europeans to Canadians to of course any ex-pats, Grecia is a very attractive place to retire and live in peace. With a great climate, views from…
Looking to get financing for a Costa Rica real estate purchase? Then you need to fulfill several requirements for a mortgage. The most important one is that you need to be a resident of Costa Rica or you have to buy cash. Very few banks will give a mortgage to a non-resident. The mortgage rates are…
Do you want to make money? Buy Costa Rica real estate with your IRA or 401K portfolio and even in your Canadian Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). You have your money in the wrong place! Think of your retirement now. You can make money in Costa Rica real estate. Make between 6 – 8% return on your investment (ROI) and…
You need to have a hard look at the mortgage conditions each bank will give you if you plan to buy a Costa Rica property with a mortgage from a Costa Rican bank. Getting a mortgage in Costa Rica is very different from many other countries because we don’t have any mortgage brokers in Costa…