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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.
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Alzheimer’s Cases in Costa Rica Set to Surge 400% by 2050, Experts Warn

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