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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

Short term vs. Long term Renting in Costa Rica

You are surfing around on the web, looking for a rental in Costa Rica, but you have no idea what the rules are, how...

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.

Costa Rica Condo Living: The Hidden Costs of HOA Fees Explained

I have been a real estate agent since before condominiums and gated communities even existed in Costa Rica. Even in those days, security was an issue. Due to a lack of social welfare and being a developing country, petty thievery and breaking and entering has always existed in Costa Rica, so the creation of condominiums was a good idea.

Selling Your Home in Costa Rica? Why not get the max?

On a first date, you want to dress to impress, don’t you? It seems obvious – but no matter what real estate agents tell sellers about preparing a home for sale, some sellers don’t seem to get the memo.

How do you find a good real estate broker in Costa Rica?

You are advised to use the services of a real estate broker to buy or sell property in Costa Rica.  Real estate agents normally...

Buying property in Costa Rica, Part 1: Due diligence

Relocation to a new country can be a daunting task. Not doing the correct research can most often mean the difference between success and...

How Can I Immigrate to Costa Rica?

Back in September 2016, when we lived in a completely different social environment, not yet affected by the global pandemic, the United Nations Organization...

Owning Property in Costa Rica – What You Need To Know

Owning and holding property in Costa Rica has been and still can be a legal challenge, especially if there are title issues, if the...
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Costa Rica Investigates Bahía Papagayo Over Illegal Logging Allegations

The Santa Cruz Environmental Prosecutor’s Office has seized files on the Bahía Papagayo concession from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and the Municipality...

Trump Considers Military Action Against Latin American Drug Cartels

President Donald Trump is moving to target Latin American drug cartels with the military after Washington designated several narcotics trafficking groups as "terrorist" organizations...

El Salvador opposition challenges Bukele indefinite reelection

An opposition lawmaker in El Salvador filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court on Friday challenging the constitutionality of indefinite presidential re-election, recently approved...

Costa Rican Sandra Cauffman Ends 37-Year NASA Career

Sandra Cauffman, a trailblazing Costa Rican engineer, retired from NASA on August 8, 2025, leaving a legacy that spans decades of space exploration and...