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Costa Rica Luxury Property Tax Guide For Property Owners

By January 15th the tax for the so called "luxury properties" will come due. This is a tax established in benefit of, or for...

Costa Rica Construction Checklist: Essential Steps for Your Dream Project

It is not uncommon for a person that decides to make his or her home in Costa Rica to find a great property and...

Why is Costa Rica so attractive with inflation and high housing prices in the US?

In many areas of the U.S., the real estate market is red hot. A good number of those who sell their homes are making...

Is it insane to hold an open house in Costa Rica?

Is it insane to hold an open house in Costa Rica or does it make sense to forget about it and promote the sale of your house in a different way?

Costa Rica Real Estate: The Closing Process and Costs

When buying or selling a property in Costa Rica it is important for both parties to be aware of the normal obligations and expenses...

11 smart steps for hiring a contractor in Costa Rica

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

5 Tips on How to Sell a Fixer Upper House in Costa Rica

Is the house in Costa Rica that you are selling so undesirable that nobody will buy it? Have you been trying for years to...

Buying Costa Rica Real Estate: 8 Signs You are Not Ready

It is quite normal that we encounter a would-be buyer who is not ready to buy a house yet. We advertise our property listings on...

How to Buy Property in Costa Rica: 20 Essential Tips

Buying property in Costa Rican can be a rock-solid investment — if you know what you’re doing, play by the rules, use common sense and follow this advice.

Moving or Investing in Costa Rica? Here is what you need to know

Natural beauties, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, jungles full of exotic flora and fauna, volcanoes, social peace, stable democracy, country without an army, 6% of...

Costa Rica Real Estate: The Hidden Costs of Neglect

The lack of rain recently has reminded me to accelerate my summer projects of exterior maintenance issues. Costa Rica is located between 9 and...

The Ultimate Costa Rica English-Spanish Dictionary For Real Estate

From "addendum" to "zoning ordinance," The Costa Rica English-Spanish real estate dictionary is your guide to speaking fluent real estate

Renting in Costa Rica — A Guide to Rental Laws, Prices and Tenant Rights

If you are moving to Costa Rica, or already here and hunting for a place to live, renting is usually the first step. The...

Did You Inherit a Property in Costa Rica?

Inheriting a property in Costa Rica may sound like a great deal. However, if you are the executor, you’ll now be in charge of what can be a bit of a puzzle.
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Is Costa Rica Losing Its Tourism Edge in Central America?

Imagine that the seven nations of Central America are participants in a race. The race has no finish line. Instead it's an ongoing competition...

Cincinnati Open Opens This Weekend With Practices, Fan Events and New Attractions

The Cincinnati Open begins welcoming fans August 8 with open player practices, autograph sessions, Red Bull BassLine and a new 5K before competitive tennis begins.

Costa Rica Investigates Fernández and Chaves Over Police Director Appointment

Costa Rica’s Attorney General’s Office has opened a criminal investigation involving President Laura Fernández and Finance Minister Rodrigo Chaves over the appointment of the...

Pesticide Runoff Is Quietly Draining Costa Rica’s Caribbean Tourism Economy

Decades of banana and pineapple chemistry have left a documented trail through Limón's rivers. The cost lands on the reefs, fisheries and certifications the Caribbean coast needs to compete.