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Opportunities in Hacienda del Mar

When contemplating moving to Costa Rica from Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 1999 most of my friends were ready to have me committed to an asylum. How could you even think about leaving this paradise.

A good friend who I admired (CEO of one of BC’s largest lumber companies) sent me a note:

Where is Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica?

Beach at Papagayo Costa Rica

Many people ask about Peninsula Papagayo because it is often mentioned in the news due to its popularity with the rich and famous. In this blog we cover, not only where the peninsula is located, but also the history, climate, flora, fauna and more.

How to choose the right building lot in Costa Rica

The Basics of Choosing a Building Lot

You fell in love with Costa Rica and after looking at all the built homes in the area you decided that you want to buy a lot and build. If you haven’t built a house from scratch before than this guide will be quite useful. Even If you have built a home in the past this will help you avoid pitfalls particular to Costa Rica and keep you on the right track.

Buy or build a home in Costa Rica?

Illustration of a contractor and a lending agent

The short answer on building or buying

Let us state right up front: we're not saying "don't build a home in Costa Rica". We're just showing you all the options, including the best way to build a custom home from scratch.

Why is it important to work with an experienced Real Estate Agent and long-standing Real Estate Company in Costa Rica?

It's Smart to find a professional real estate agent

99 Reasons Why We Love Living in Costa Rica

99. Costa Rica is 99% green. It is almost totally carbon free, and the most environmentally protective country in the world and most of it still looks like it did when the dinosaurs walked the earth. You have to love and respect somewhere, which places nature above money. This haven will blow you away.

Giving Back in a Big Way

Helping Less Fortunate Kids - La Paz Tempisque School 12th annual 5K and kids beach race

There is no doubt the real estate market has been doing very well in the Papagayo area of Costa Rica and many of our agents have had record breaking years. What is even more impressive is the leadership that our agents have shown by not only being involved in their communities, but getting involved and giving back in a big way.

The Real Estate Update for Papagayo Region

Well, it is time again for another boring Papagayo Area Real Estate Market Update. In case you had your head in the sand the last 2 years you would know that the real estate market in Costa Rica has been completely affected by the global pandemic. At the beginning of the pandemic, we were busy feeding our less than fortunate friends and neighbors and then dealing with closed borders and hesitancy to travel even though the borders have been completely open for over a year and a half. If you would rather read about the lighter side of life in Paradise then just stop reading here. Those of you interested in real estate; please read on.

How to write a Real Estate offer and the steps to closing

Purchasing a property in Costa Rica is about as easy as it can get. Under Costa Rican law a foreigner has the same rights as a citizen, and can own property outright, fully titled, fee simple, just like in the USA or Canada. The majority of the property in Costa Rica is titled. The only exception to this is some of the beach front property which is called concession and is similar to a lease. You can own a property using the same vehicles as in North America.

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