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Costa Rica Real Estate Escrow Rules Explained for Foreign Buyers
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Costa Rica Real Estate Escrow Rules Explained for Foreign Buyers
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April 15, 2026
There is a big difference between an escrow contract and a trust contract. In the escrow contract one party places certain funds in the...
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Costa Rica Luxury Property Tax Guide For Property Owners
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January 12, 2025
By January 15th the tax for the so called "luxury properties" will come due. This is a tax established in benefit of, or for...
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Costa Rica Construction Checklist: Essential Steps for Your Dream Project
Jorge Montero
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July 18, 2024
It is not uncommon for a person that decides to make his or her home in Costa Rica to find a great property and...
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Will you get a great deal on a bank-owned home in Costa Rica?
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June 5, 2022
Is buying a bank-owned home in Costa Rica a good way to find a bargain? Sure, it can be, but it's hard work. Often, you...
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Why is Costa Rica so attractive with inflation and high housing prices in the US?
CHoward
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May 17, 2022
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...
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Is it insane to hold an open house in Costa Rica?
The Tico Times
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April 9, 2022
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?
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Costa Rica Real Estate: The Closing Process and Costs
Jorge Montero
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March 15, 2022
When buying or selling a property in Costa Rica it is important for both parties to be aware of the normal obligations and expenses...
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11 smart steps for hiring a contractor in Costa Rica
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March 4, 2022
If you're considering remodeling a house in Costa Rica, here's what you need to know about hiring a good contractor.
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5 Tips on How to Sell a Fixer Upper House in Costa Rica
The Tico Times
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February 19, 2022
Is the house in Costa Rica that you are selling so undesirable that nobody will buy it? Have you been trying for years to...
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Buying Costa Rica Real Estate: 8 Signs You are Not Ready
The Tico Times
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February 3, 2022
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...
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