Costa Rica Real Estate, from Coast to Coast, the Right Way!!!

Sunshine, sunshine baby...

Rains have almost stopped completely and sunshine is coming back. This year, we have had way too much rain but I'm sure that next year, we'll get even more rain. We feel sorry for all those who have had so much damage to their properties and lost their possessions and even lost their lives during the terrible rains.

December in Costa Rica always means the end of the rains and the beginning of the dry season. For the next couple of months, we'll have lots of wind and cooler temperatures, which is very nice to have since a Christmas without snow just feels different. Honestly, I'll do without snow anytime, even if that means that Christmas has less character.

The world crisis has not helped our business a lot, though I feel we are fortunate enough to live in a country that is "different" and there are enough people retiring to "paradise" to bring us business. In the name of the American Real estate network and all our affiliate partners, I'd like to thank you for your past and future business we wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2011.

More For Sale By Owner

By Rudy Matthews, Costa Rica Home Specialist

Our Costa Rica Home Specialist Rudy Matthews follows up on last month’s article To FSBO or not FSBO written by our East Side San Jose specialist Patrick Mullheren. Rudy writes:

I share with you comments that I hope will be informational and helpful concerning Real Estate to you , your family and friends . My comments are based on my personal perspective of the real estate market here in Costa Rica. Read more

Change of important phone numbers in Costa Rica

ICE, our telecommunications company in Costa Rica, for now the only phone company until the competition hopefully next year will be able to start competing, sent out a communication about the change of the important phone numbers.

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Las Catalinas development update, La Penca Beach Guanacaste

By Larry Albright, American European Real Estate Group's affiliate in Flamingo Beach

World class equestrian center to open at Las Catalinas in 2011. Githa and Coo ten Hope Saarberg will be opening a magnificent equestrian center at Las Catalinas next year. The center will consist of boarding, training, dressage, jumping, children's clinics, and trail riding within the 1200 acres of Las Catalinas. Many local and international horse events will be hosted at this first class facility and destination.

In addition to some beautiful homes in Danta available for pre-sale, we are now offering custom home lots in Punta Penca. We've just finalized the site plan for Paseo Punta Penca's 18 homesites, and are making nine of them available for purchase. Lots 16 through 27 on Paseo Punta Penca sit 15 to 40 meters above Playa Danta. Each has a dramatic ocean view, and offers a perfect site for a unique custom home. Read more.

More shopping and fun available in Cariari

By Shell Johanson, Cariari Specialist

Running is a passion all over Costa Rica and Cariari is no exception, one sees them at their solitary endeavor, some with incredible exuberance while others barely shuffle forward awkwardly.

Despite the many runners one see strutting their stuff all day long, the walkers still seem to carry the day by a long shot, and, more often than not, the walkers do their thing accompanied by a friend or the family dog. Read more.

A few strange differences in Costa Rica

By Barry Ashworth, west side of San Jose specialist

Since so many people in Costa Rica say they are a real estate agent and many are not well trained, you might receive information about a property you might be viewing that is incorrect.

What you read on a website or are told by a real estate agent or owner may not be true. Due to the slow judicial system in Costa Rica and the way of life here, you better think twice about suing afterwards. Read more.

Samara beach and Carillo beach, scenic beauty and white sand

By Peter Marte, affiliate partner in Samara Beach

A real paradise awaits visitors to the area. Playa Samara and its sister beach Playa Carrillo, identical in extension and beauty, have calm waters and gentle waves that please tourists who wish to enjoy swimming in the ocean, walking or horseback riding at sunset along the seashore.

Playa Samara is the most developed in as far as infrastructure and tourist activities go, and also well known for its scenic view. Read more.

Read what clients have to say about Peter Marte, our Playa Samara area -Southern Nicoya peninsula Specialist:

Several years ago I bought two parcels of land in Costa Rica. I had the good fortune of working with Peter Marte, who brokered the deal for the owners and myself.

I have worked with many realtors over the years in the U.S. and I have to say that I have never worked with an agent as professional, knowledgeable and available as Peter.

I am now developing my property and have relied on Peter many times already. He has provided me with much valuable information, advice and contacts of other reliable professionals. To sum it up Peter in my book is a consummate professional who incorporates honesty and integrity in dealing with his clients.

Dr.Henry Korn from New York

Read more about Peter and check out his listings by clicking here.

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