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The reason that I titled this blog with the question if realtors should hold earnest money out of the country? That is because the answer is a double NO. The first NO is that earnest money on a Costa Rica real estate transaction should never go to the realtor. The second NO is that if […]
by Ivo Henfling
Our agents sell a lot of investment property in Costa Rica to absentee owners and it is often a problem what to do with the rental income. Many investors use their retirement funds to purchase a home for future retirement. Often, our agents or property managers take care of keeping the home rented, short term […]
by Ivo Henfling
Get informed about free trade zone locations before you rent or purchase a warehouse or office space in Costa Rica. In this article, you will find the advantages and disadvantages of being in a Free Trade Zone aka Zona Franca in Costa Rica. First, there are questions you should ask yourself. Are you an importer […]
by Ivo Henfling
The Costa Rica real estate market has changed tremendously after the world wide real estate boom. Banks in Costa Rica never got involved with bad lending practices like what happened in the United States and Europe. So Costa Rica real estate prices have remained stable through the last 4 – 5 years. Will that go […]
by Ivo Henfling
Thousands of U.S. citizens used their self-directed IRA to purchase Costa Rica real estate during the last real estate boom, from 2004 – 2007. Are you one of them? Did you know the administrator or custodian of those funds is required by the IRS to receive an updated fair market value at least once a […]
by Ivo Henfling
If you are looking for Costa Rica warehouses for rent, you have arrived at the right address. Starting an industrial business or any business that needs a good storage facility? Our affiliate John Hepner can help you out finding the right location for your business as a well as a Costa Rica warehouse that will suit […]
by Ivo Henfling
Hotel ownership in Costa Rica is quite different from what it is in other exotic destinations worldwide. Over the years I have seen many people acquire Costa Rica hotels for sale after just a couple of weeks vacationing here. It’s easy to fall in love with Costa Rica and with such great property investment offerings. […]
by Daveed Hollander
Playa Langosta real estate is among the most upscale in any Costa Rica beach community. I remember that in 1982, when I moved a client from San Jose to Playa Tamarindo with his whole household, Playa Langosta was in the middle of nowhere and there was nothing but trees and beach. It was not until […]
by Ivo Henfling
To invest in an existing hotel instead of building new, shouldn’t be a dilemma. Savvy investors know that to invest in an existing hotel or bed & breakfast in Costa Rica is a promising business venture. With so many areas of Costa Rica growing in terms of tourism, many property investors are looking towards acquiring lots […]
by Daveed Hollander
This article about the rewarding property investment opportunities in the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica was originally published in June 2010. Daveed Hollander, our affiliate partner for the Southern Pacific coast published several important articles about property investment opportunities over the years. For that reason, we decided to republish this important article. Today, in 2013, […]
by Daveed Hollander
