River setbacks are restricted areas of property surrounding the rivers and creeks in Costa Rica. The law strictly prohibits to build any roads or structures on river setbacks. Prohibited also are excavation, alteration, improvement, grading, landfill, paving, and storage. INVU controls the river setbacks, so they can protect the riverbeds against destruction. Looking to purchase […]
Should I sign a listing agreement is a real estate FAQ or a Frequently Asked Question in Costa Rica real estate. Have you decided to put your property in Costa Rica on the market? Then you will want to know if you should sign a listing agreement with a real estate agent or company. There […]
A real estate FAQ or frequently asked question in Costa Rica real estate is: is the neighborhood safe? Read any Costa Rican newspaper on any day and you’ll find stories about murder, rape, drugs, and robberies. It’s amazing that in my almost 40 years of living in Costa Rica, I have not personally experienced any […]
What is an earnest money deposit good for is a real estate FAQ or a frequently asked question in Costa Rica real estate. The earnest money deposit is really like a handshake when agreeing on the property purchase between buyer and seller. But the earnest money deposit needs to be accompanied by a formal agreement. […]
Is the property seller motivated is a frequently asked question in Costa Rica real estate. A property seller who is really motivated will sell at a much-reduced price. Buyers asking if the seller is motivated always hope the reason for selling a property is something really serious. Like a divorce, a death in the family […]
How long to sell a home in Costa Rica is a real estate FAQ or a frequently asked question in Costa Rica real estate. The short answer on this FAQ is – That depends on you, the seller! Supply and demand conditions determine the price to ask for a property, not the wishes of the seller. […]
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