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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...

The Ultimate Costa Rica English-Spanish Dictionary For Real Estate

From "addendum" to "zoning ordinance," The Costa Rica English-Spanish real estate dictionary is your guide to speaking fluent real estate

Short term vs. Long term Renting in Costa Rica

You are surfing around on the web, looking for a rental in Costa Rica, but you have no idea what the rules are, how...

Buying Property in Costa Rica: A Guide on Common Pitfalls

There is an amazing number of undesirable conditions that can have a negative impact on your property value in Costa Rica. The time to...

Did You Inherit a Property in Costa Rica?

Inheriting a property in Costa Rica may sound like a great deal. However, if you are the executor, you’ll now be in charge of what can be a bit of a puzzle.

Costa Rica Condo Living: The Hidden Costs of HOA Fees Explained

I have been a real estate agent since before condominiums and gated communities even existed in Costa Rica. Even in those days, security was an issue. Due to a lack of social welfare and being a developing country, petty thievery and breaking and entering has always existed in Costa Rica, so the creation of condominiums was a good idea.

22 ways a Costa Rica Real Estate Closing can drive you crazy

Whether you're buying or selling, here are 22 deal-breaking missteps to avoid during a real estate closing in Costa Rica.

10 Tips on Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica without an Agent

Is selling a property without a real estate agent a good option in Costa Rica? Some property owners simply don’t like to hire a...

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...

How Can I Immigrate to Costa Rica?

Back in September 2016, when we lived in a completely different social environment, not yet affected by the global pandemic, the United Nations Organization...
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Venezuelan Migrants Describe Hellish Stay in El Salvador Jail

Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother, hoping for a better life. But after a perilous jungle march, US detention, and long months in...

Massive Cocaine Seizure at Costa Rica’s Moín Terminal Targets UK

Costa Rican police intercepted 810 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at the Moín Container Terminal in Limón headed for the United...

Empty Stadiums and Inequality Mar Women’s Copa América

Nearly empty stadiums, players' criticism of the organization, and demands for equality in South American football have marked the 2025 Women's Copa América in...

Keylor Navas Leads Pumas to Victory in His Liga MX Debut

Keylor Navas kicked off his Mexican league journey with Pumas UNAM in style, leading the team to a 2–0 win over Querétaro at Estadio...