real estate

A chat with the couple whose relocation to Costa Rica inspired a series of popular books.

Not all home buyers know what house size they are really looking for. Most would say they’re looking for a 3-bedroom / 2-bath home...

On a first date, you want to dress to impress, don’t you? It seems obvious – but no matter what real estate agents tell sellers about preparing a home for sale, some sellers don’t seem to get the memo.

NUEVO ARENAL, Guanacaste – If you build it, they will come. When it comes to Lake Arenal and the beautiful properties surrounding it, the famous...

For the right type of customer, Nosara has become a very popular place to buy real estate. Here are some pros and cons to consider.

FLAMINGO, Guanacaste — Showing me a $2.5 million villa at The Palms, Mark Randall touched a button in a master bedroom and a big flatscreen...

I recently received a phone call from a person with a serious problem: He had just sold his beachfront property in Costa Rica and...

Santa Ana is fast becoming one of the most popular places for both expats and affluent Costa Ricans to live, and they’re paying dearly for this exclusive address.

I’m sometimes surprised how easily some people walk away from their hard-earned savings when buying property in Costa Rica. Would you give $100K of...

Looking to buy your dream home in Costa Rica? Why not ask your taxi driver? After all, he has the same legal authority to bring buyers and sellers together as a career real estate agent — i.e., none — and he is entitled to the same fat commission.