Costa Rica Real Estate & Expat Blog
Its changing. (Now there’s some real insight for you). The global markets are in the throes of change. The US dollar is at an all time low. The Canadian dollar is, for the first time in some fifty years, stronger than the US dollar. Even here in Costa Rica, the Colon, for the first time … Read more
We are approaching the end of rainy season here. Its funny but I was thinking how long it took me living here to even key into the changing seasons, its so obvious now. We are in early November of 2007, and the rainy season seems to be trying to go out with a bang. This … Read more
About Construction in Costa Rica I think that most of my clients come to me intending, or wanting, to buy an existing house. The vast majority of my clients end up buying raw land with the view of building on it. How does this happen? Well, I think that it helps to understand that we … Read more
An outdated projection regarding the proposed International Airport in Costa Rica’s southern pacific zone. The project has proved to be controversial (to say the least). Despite the title of this post, based on an article in La Nacion, here in 2011, we are still waiting for the airport. Frankly, it is this author’s preference that Costa Rica’s southern pacific zone maintains its natural “remote” feel, even if this means that it isn’t quite so convenient getting here.
I have broken one of my cardinal rules of Pure Real Estate Brokering. Since getting involved in Costa Rica real Estate some years ago, I have always made it a part of my presentation to disclose that I don’t have a personal vested interest in the properties that I am marketing. If there has been … Read more
I get lists of question from time to time due from people who want to move to Costa Rica. I wrote Vickey back and answered her questions, but I have taken the liberty to post the interchange here to my blog. I think that some of the readers of this blog will find it helpful. Hello … Read more
When visiting a new country, its such a treat to be able to speak the language and interact with the locals. Now add to this, the ability to “speak the language of the particular business venture that you wish to engage in whilst in that country. There are some common use terms here in Costa … Read more
Investing in real estate in Costa Rica is not a new concept. Its been going on for years. In the more recent years however, it has taken on a voracious scope. However, this has been primarily up in the Northwest in the Guanacaste area. Playa Coco, Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Papagayo and so on. Dominical entered … Read more
This is part 2 of the Struggles of Conscience series. If you missed part 1, please click here If you are a reader of this blog, you know about my 70+ client Ruthie. Well, I am a little behind in cataloging her journey of selling out of her Florida home and relocating to Costa Rica. … Read more