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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 Closing Costs, What Buyers and Sellers Pay in 2026

Closing costs on a Costa Rica property purchase usually come to about 3.5% to 4% of the price for a straightforward cash sale. That...

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...

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...

Multi-seller real estate auction includes three properties in Costa Rica listed here

John Dixon & Associates is pleased to announce its Multi-Seller Real Estate Auction. 97± properties in 5 states plus Costa Rica.

What to know before buying a property that hasn’t been built yet

completing the recommended investigations into the legitimacy of the developer and their compliance with Costa Rica law is a relatively small investment for your peace of mind.

Are traffic jams changing the Central Valley real estate market?

How much is traffic in the Central Valley affecting real estate sales? A change in the market may be imminent as more families try to relocate to a better location closer to their workplace.

CRGAR becomes first officially bilingual national real estate association in Costa Rica

This year, the Costa Rica Global Association of Realtors (CRGAR) will become Costa Rica’s first truly bilingual, national association of real estate professionals.

Is Costa Rica in a real estate bubble?

Here are some of the signs that Costa Rica is in a real estate bubble — lending, borrowing and building at a pace that appears to be unsustainable. What will happen when this bubble bursts?

Would you trust a taxi driver to sell you real estate in Costa Rica?

Looking to buy your dream home in Costa Rica? Why not ask your taxi driver? After all, he has the same legal authority to bring buyers and sellers together as a career real estate agent — i.e., none — and he is entitled to the same fat commission.

Will real estate licensing soon be mandatory in Costa Rica?

Proposal to require real estate licensing in Costa Rica is supported by professionals at a national conference.

What’s behind the high-rise construction boom in Costa Rica

Experts say a boom in high-rise construction in the Central Valley is driven by changing consumer preferences, favorable credit conditions and quality of life concerns.

Rent hikes capped, indexed to inflation under bill approved by lawmakers

The Legislative Assembly approved a bill that limits annual increases in rent to the inflation rate, and sets a cap of 10 percent, with possible exceptions.

Construction and Housing Expo will offer homes to the public

Real estate developers will be offering housing to the public for as little as $45,000 at the 2016 Construction and Housing Expo, which begins Wednesday in Belén.
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San Ramón Forests Hold Nearly Half of Costa Rica’s Bat Species

The forests around San Ramón shelter at least 56 bat species, nearly half of all those recorded in Costa Rica, according to researchers at...

Luisa Stefani Moves Closer to WTA Finals Semifinals After Dramatic Comeback

Brazil's Luisa Stefani and Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski moved closer to the WTA Finals doubles semifinals Wednesday after producing a dramatic comeback to defeat...

Costa Ricans Could Vote on Reopening Crucitas to Gold Mining

Costa Ricans could be asked to decide at the ballot box whether gold mining returns to Crucitas, after President Laura Fernández confirmed that her...

El Niño Could Leave 306,000 People in Costa Rica Short of Water

More than 306,000 people in Costa Rica could face problems getting drinking water as the strongest El Niño on record dries us out, according...