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Will you get a great deal on a bank-owned home in Costa Rica?

The Tico Times - June 5, 2022

Buying property

11 smart steps for hiring a contractor in Costa Rica

Buying property

22 ways a Costa Rica Real Estate Closing can drive you crazy

Buying property

Is qualifying a Costa Rica property buyer possible?

Will you get a great deal on a bank-owned home in Costa Rica?

The Tico Times - June 5, 2022

Is buying a bank-owned home in Costa Rica a good way to find a bargain? Sure, it can be, but it's hard work. Often, you...

11 smart steps for hiring a contractor in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - March 4, 2022

If you're considering remodeling a house in Costa Rica, here's what you need to know about hiring a good contractor.

22 ways a Costa Rica Real Estate Closing can drive you crazy

Alfredo Gago - July 17, 2021

Whether you're buying or selling, here are 22 deal-breaking missteps to avoid during a real estate closing in Costa Rica.

Is qualifying a Costa Rica property buyer possible?

The Tico Times - November 24, 2016

A reader named Rafa asked last week in a comment on an article why agents do not qualify real estate buyers. Is qualifying a Costa...

What is an easement and how can it affect the value of a property in Costa Rica?

The Tico Times - October 27, 2016

If you’re looking to buy property in Costa Rica, you need to know if there are any easements associated with it, and to consider how they will affect the property value.

Will U.S. election outcome drive people to Costa Rica?

The Tico Times - September 26, 2016

It's a refrain you'll hear from Trump and Clinton supporters alike: If the other candidate wins, they're moving to Costa Rica.

Video: An attorney’s advice on buying property in Costa Rica

The Tico Times - April 1, 2016

Roger Petersen, a Costa Rica attorney specializing in real estate law, shares his advice on buying real estate in Costa Rica in this, the first of a series of videos for The Tico Times.