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

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If you are looking to buy land in Costa Rica, the document that will decide your purchase is not the title study. It is...
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Costa Rica Real Estate Escrow Rules Explained for Foreign Buyers

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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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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

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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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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?

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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?

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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Moving or Investing in Costa Rica? Here is what you need to know

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Costa Rica Real Estate: The Hidden Costs of Neglect

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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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The Ultimate Costa Rica English-Spanish Dictionary For Real Estate

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From "addendum" to "zoning ordinance," The Costa Rica English-Spanish real estate dictionary is your guide to speaking fluent real estate
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Five More Arrested as Costa Rica Steps Up Sea Turtle Protection at Ostional

Five more people have been detained during sea turtle protection operations at Ostional National Wildlife Refuge in Guanacaste, bringing the number of people arrested...
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Costa Rica Airport Warns Drone Incidents Are Disrupting Flights

Reports of drones flying near San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport have increased sharply this year, prompting airport officials to warn that unauthorized flights...
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Costa Rica Proposes 15% Tax on Certain Foreign Income

Costa Rica has proposed a 15% tax on certain passive income earned abroad, including interest, dividends, rents and capital gains. The measure is not yet law
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Costa Rica Pauses School Rebuild Over Possible Archaeological Site

Costa Rica's National Museum sent an archaeologist to a rural high school in Pérez Zeledón yesterday after construction crews rebuilding the campus turned up...
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