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The perfect house does not exist

When house shopping in Costa Rica, you need to keep an open mind.

Why the perfect Costa Rica house does not exist

When house shopping in Costa Rica, you need to keep an open mind.

10 things to think about when buying a starter home

With the arrival of large international companies in Costa Rica and better paid jobs, developers have adjusted their market to smaller homes and apartments in condominium, also called starter homes.

5 things you can do to add curb appeal to your home

Most property sellers drive home every day and take their surroundings for granted, however what a house's exterior looks like is the first thing a buyer sees when looking to purchase a property.

Why escrow deposits make sense when purchasing a property

When you want to purchase a property in Costa Rica and the funds to pay for that property come from outside the country, your funds will be frozen for sure. The reason for the Costa Rican government’s control over arrival of new funds to bank accounts is to monitor money laundering and drug trafficking.

Understanding HOA fees in new developments

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.

Picking the right engineer to build your home

Building a house in Costa Rica can be as simple as you want it to be and it all starts with hiring the right professionals.

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