Stop the World and Let Me Off In Costa Rica Live a simple life in Costa Rica. Time is passing faster than the hands of a clock can rotate around its face. I want to stop the clock, stop the passage of time. Live in the moment. Yes, live in the moment. Live a simple […]
Why Would Anyone Want to Live and Retire in Costa Rica? Have you been thinking about taking that big plunge into a true learning adventure? Move to a tropical country, learn a new language, and meet new and interesting people? Well, I’ve got just the place for you. Costa Rica! Top Ten Reasons to […]
Learn Your Lesson: Problems with buying real estate in Costa Rica 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 […]
Retire in Costa Rica Why? 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 […]
Squatter Problems with your Costa Rica Property! 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 […]
Common Sense Approach to Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica 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 […]
Thinking about Retiring in Costa Rica 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 […]
Retiring in Costa Rica, Considerations When Purchasing Real Estate 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 […]
Costa Rica Real Estate Choose an Attorney Carefully 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 […]
Costa Rica Real Estate Choose an Attorney Carefully 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 […]