Most people dream about moving to a tropical paradise and enjoying the beach and beautiful scenery while living a laid back lifestyle. Then reality strikes and they think it is an impossible dream only for the wealthy and they go back to plugging away at the ‘rat race’. Well, this dream can become a reality and for less than one would imagine. In this blog we will discuss on how to leave it all...
Costa Rica Real Estate
Once in a while a deal comes along that seems too good to be true and this is one of them! The Casa Cartago is an amazing luxury home minutes from Dominical and the beaches located in the most exclusive gated communities in the Southern Zone. The other homes in the neighborhood are all million dollar plus range and all have some of the best views Dominical, Costa Rica has to offer! Casa Cartago is an...
Buying real estate in Costa Rica carries similar risk as anywhere else in the World, but there are processes and legal procedures in place to ensure a buyer’s safety. The following are steps you should take in order to eliminate any ambiguity in a real estate transaction. Use a professional and experienced realtor/broker that has lived and worked in the area for a few years in which they are selling...
Fractional ownership is a new concept for the Southern Zone of Costa Rica and the Casa Big Sur is the first of its kind. This model has worked in Manuel Antonio and other areas in the Northern Zone of the Gaunacaste Peninsula. A buyer can purchase 6 weeks in this house per year with different times each year so all owners get a fair chance to enjoy holidays in the house. The time can also be...
It seems like just yesterday it took well over 4 hours to get here and the last stretch of spine rattling bumpy dirt road from Quepos to Dominical took an hour and a half. And the bridge in Uvita had holes you could see straight through to the flowing river below! The first time I came to Dominical on vacation we were at a local breakfast spot up in Playa Hermosa near Jaco and were reading a free...
The weather in Costa Rica is warm and tropical all year round and depending on which part of the country to visit the climate can vary in temperature, annual rain fall, and humidity. The Guanacaste in the North can be really dry at times and gets winds every March; where as the Central Valley can be cool in the high elevation mountain areas around San Jose. No matter where you are though there are only...
When making the move to Costa Rica, should you rent long term or buy a home? This is a common decision for retirees or families to make. Before even deciding to move to Costa Rica full time it is recommendable to rent for an extended period of time and during both the dry and rainy season to make sure it is the right fit for you. Also it is a good idea to try out some different parts of the country...
So you bought a property, home, or farm in Costa Rica and you are not a full time resident, now what? The best option is to hire someone to protect your hard earned investment. A professional property management company can give you peace of mind while living abroad; especially if you only get to visit a couple times per year. If you own a home or vacation rental the manager can arrange any...
Costa Rica is an amazing country with tons of biodiversity and natural attractions, friendly local people, safe for retirees and families, and real estate opportunities for any level investor. Many come to Costa Rica with romantic dreams and grandiose plans of how they will live the rest of their life in tropical paradise stress free on the beach or a mountain retreat. However, some common mistakes can...
The Dominical area is one of the most desirable real estate markets in all of Costa Rica to anyone looking for unsurpassed natural beauty, long stretches of nearly deserted pristine beaches, spectacular waterfalls, abundance of wild life, and daily adventures. The Dominical area has lush green rain forest covered mountains sloping right into the Pacific Ocean creating dramatic landscapes and...