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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

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.
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Actor Benedict Cumberbatch Enjoys Family Getaway in Costa Rica

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, known for playing Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock, vacationed in...

Costa Rica Bolsters Yellow Fever Defenses Amid Regional Surge

Costa Rica is intensifying its defenses against yellow fever as cases surge across Latin America, prompting heightened vigilance from national health authorities. The Pan...

5,000-Year-Old Woman’s Remains Discovered in Peru’s Ancient Caral Civilization

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to...