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Rents in Costa Rica Outpace Inflation Nearly 10 to 1 but Leases Cap the Hit

Rents rose 3.27% in a year while inflation was 0.34%. Here is what the law lets your landlord charge mid-lease and at renewal.

Costa Rica’s Water Squeeze Is Changing What Property Buyers Check First

If you are looking to buy land in Costa Rica, the document that will decide your purchase is not the title study. It is...

Costa Rica Real Estate Escrow Rules Explained for Foreign Buyers

There is a big difference between an escrow contract and a trust contract. In the escrow contract one party places certain funds in the...

Costa Rica Luxury Property Tax Guide For Property Owners

By January 15th the tax for the so called "luxury properties" will come due. This is a tax established in benefit of, or for...

Costa Rica Construction Checklist: Essential Steps for Your Dream Project

It is not uncommon for a person that decides to make his or her home in Costa Rica to find a great property and...

Will you get a great deal on a bank-owned home in Costa Rica?

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...

Why is Costa Rica so attractive with inflation and high housing prices in the US?

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...

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 Real Estate: The Closing Process and Costs

When buying or selling a property in Costa Rica it is important for both parties to be aware of the normal obligations and expenses...

11 smart steps for hiring a contractor in Costa Rica

If you're considering remodeling a house in Costa Rica, here's what you need to know about hiring a good contractor.

5 Tips on How to Sell a Fixer Upper House in Costa Rica

Is the house in Costa Rica that you are selling so undesirable that nobody will buy it? Have you been trying for years to...

Buying Costa Rica Real Estate: 8 Signs You are Not Ready

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...

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...
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Costa Rica Plans Blue Zone Seal and Wellness Tourism Push for Nicoya

Costa Rica plans an official Blue Zone seal and three Nicoya wellness tourism products by 2028, plus new care for centenarians.

Chaves Calls TEC Rector a Terrorist as 417 Limón Students Face Campus Closure

Former president Rodrigo Chaves, who now serves as minister of the Presidency and of Finance, called Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) rector María...

Two of Every Three Dairy Imports in Costa Rica Now Come From the US

Costa Rica imported $66.4 million in dairy products from the United States in the first eight months of 2026, nearly four times the $17.5...

American Pilot Overturns Mother’s Costa Rica Will Over Missing Interpreters

Costa Rica's Supreme Court has upheld the annulment of an American woman's will because she signed a Spanish-language document without the two interpreters the...