Have you had problems with buying real estate in Costa Rica?  Did you put money down on a property in Costa Rica?  And now the construction  is stalled or the lot is not being developed?   The developers are unable to perform on their promises?
The basic problem is that many of these developers used your [...]

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Ann on January 4th, 2009

First, it’s the climate. The weather is
GREAT!  Most foreigners settle in the central valley in and  around San Jose,  Grecia,  Atenas,  Heredia, and  Alajuela. …. and depending on how high above sea level you are ( 3,000 feet is average ) the weather is great. Around 72 degrees F. most of the time all year [...]

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Ann on December 17th, 2008

Travel Costa Rica and take my advice:  Don’t buy a piece of land or a house and leave it unattended. What’s the problem: Squatters (in Spanish= precaista).
First, if you buy a property which has a Tico house on it with a family living in it, check the following-Ask the seller for the documents [...]

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Travel Costa Rica and thinking about buying property?  Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in Costa Rica..usually in the name of a corporation which your Costa Rican attorney will form before you begin the purchasing process. Now: All land records are kept  at one place-a central title registry called [...]

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Ann on November 25th, 2008

If you are considering retirement in Costa Rica, the first question you ask yourself is: Where do I Live-What area would I feel good about to purchase Real Estate or to rent a house or apartment?
The central valley is the most popular for many reasons: 1. Geographically it is a valley, surrounded by [...]

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Are you thinking of retiring in Costa Rica?
Considerations: What area of the country should I look into for purchasing real estate? Most people relocate to the central valley (which is the area of San Jose, the capital city and its suburbs of Santa Ana and Escazu…Also, Alajuela where international airport is located [...]

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Ann on November 13th, 2008

Buying Real estate in Costa Rica: Choosing an attorney
Very important! First he or she should speak English and speak it well. And get references..not one but several.
Ask up front for the fees.. what do they consist of and how much? Get this in writing before going ahead with the deal.
Does he or [...]

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How do I know what is the right price to pay for a house in Costa Rica?
Things work very different in Costa Rica. And determining the correct price to pay for a house or land is not easy. You cannot find in a tax office or the public real estate register the price [...]

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Ann on November 11th, 2008

If you are thinking about buying a home or a lot to build in Costa Rica? I have done it and I can give you very valuable advice.
If you are not very familiar with Costa Rica and its diverse climates and locations to live : first rent a place for 6 months or even [...]

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Thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live and work or even retire?   I will talk about the neighborhoods of Escazu and Santa Ana.   But first let me tell you, I can certainly answer your questions and give you great guidance and advice. . I first began visiting Costa Rica in 1968 [...]

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