One thing you get used to, living in Costa Rica, is that there is really nothing constant but change. There have been some rather profound changes here as of late, not in laws, but in the application of existing laws regarding water.
The current catch is that, if you buy a piece of raw land, … Read on...
How’z that for an attention grabbing title? Highly appealing thought, verdad? As you’ll see in this article, it is used as a strong contrast and a realistic shift from all the self-promoting courses that claim to make this project easy, simple, fast etc… … Read on...
The big question of the day seems to be, is Costa Rica real estate being affected by the topsy turvy current global economy? In a word: yes.
In a previous article dated December of 2007, (click here to read) I had simplified the possible affect of the economic downturn in the States. I wrote that … Read on...
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 on...
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.… Read on...
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 on...
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 … Read on...
I am a real estate agent in Costa Rica. I am also a borderline tree hugger. Oxymoron, right? Granted, I sell property here that has been developed by someone else who likely had to cut a road into the building site. He / she may also have purchased a large tract of land known here … Read on...
The below is a work in progress. Buying real estate in Costa Rica is a knowledge intensive endeavor. Little by little the country is getting modernized to where the property that one is looking at can actually be identified clearly and its pedigree determined. But the land registration process is also a work in progress.… Read on...