Stop suffering and check out our winter homes in Costa Rica inventory online! It’s time to shovel snow again, for those who live way up north. I decided over 35 years ago to move to a warmer climate where there is no snow at all, my choice was Costa Rica. My wife has never seen…
Don’t you believe Costa Rica property sellers need any assistance when selling? More often than you can imagine, buyers eventually become Costa Rica property sellers and you will need help in marketing your Costa Rica property. But, as customers seeking to acquire property, you rarely ask about the exit strategy or who can help and…
I thought to make it easy for the surfers and create the Costa Rica Surf Real estate Guide. Costa Rica attracts surfers from all over the world because it is a surfers’ paradise. If surfing has been your hobby all your life, age doesn’t matter. When you are looking to purchase a beach home in…
The 3rd greenest country in the world is Costa Rica, did you know that? If you fancy lush evergreen forests, constant sunshine and fresh air, then you may find the sandy beaches of Costa Rica just the right place for you. The country is not only a true eye – candy for the adventurer, but…
Did you know it is time to invest in Central America? Investors looking for property investments with excellent potential have begun to branch outward. Many of them are turning their attention to invest in Central America. The region, comprised of Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, and Honduras, is home to approximately 40…
A few days ago I received an email asking for legal consultation with a well-known Costa Rica real estate lawyer who has written some guest blogs for us. Because we have over 350 blogs about Costa Rica real estate and many other topics on our website, I get a lot of emails with requests. Some…
Few countries as small as Costa Rica can offer you so many options of views. For amazing Costa Rica real estate views, you have arrived at the right place. The American European Real Estate Group’s affiliates have listings of properties for sale, from coast to coast, with the most incredible Costa Rica real estate views.…
Hacienda Atenas Estates is a luxurious gated community located 1 ½ miles or 2 kilometers from the center of Atenas. Here you will find the Hacienda Atenas real estate for sale and for rent that you are looking for. Each building lot is a minimum of 7000m2 or 1.75-acre property. The size provides privacy and nature between…
Are you buying a new house or a condo from a real estate developer in Costa Rica? Don’t you know how binding the builder’s promise is? You are probably purchasing a particular property from a real estate developer or builder for the specific finishes. This can be: a beautiful swimming pool, the clubhouse, a beautiful…
Are you going to make an offer on Costa Rica property? Have you hired a professional real estate agent to assist you in your property purchase? I hope you did. I have told you before that taxi-drivers, bartenders and pole dancers also sell property in Costa Rica. Can they offer you a well-structured purchase of…
Haven’t we all seen House Hunters International on TV? Mark Venegas is a top producer of American European Real estate Group‘s affiliate in Tamarindo in Guanacaste, ABC Real Estate. In August 2014, Mark showed buyer Nancy Carter in August 2014, in an episode of “A New Home on a New Beach” by House Hunters International 3…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The landlord is now responsible for making sure the tenant is in the country legally. I don’t know how the Costa Rican government will be able to make this hard, but here it goes! A new article of the immigration law in Costa Rica obliges hotels, bed & breakfast and…
How many times have you thought to be a Costa Rica property buyer? How many times have you dreamed of making your idea a reality? Have you often found yourself surfing the web for the perfect Costa Rica property when the “doubt” bug creeps in and begins to beg the question “Is now the right time”?…
Property fraud is a crime committed in almost every country in the world and each country has its own solutions to the problem if property owners cooperate and worry enough about their property to do something about it. Some years ago, in 2008, I started Property Guard, a service to check your property in the…
A rent a car agency charged a client $2,500. We always recommend our Costa Rica real estate clients, to rent a car and to get to know the country a bit. Researching the different areas of the country is what you should do for yourself before retiring in Costa Rica. Many of my clients, when to…
Did you know that real estate developers and home builders in Costa Rica are never happy with home inspections? They will tell you: why do you want to waste your money on a home inspection! Don’t worry, we will fix anything that doesn’t function. Your request for a home inspection from the developer or builder…