A repeating real estate FAQ is how you can safely buy from a real estate developer in Costa Rica. Often buyers of property in Costa Rica do not know how to protect their money. It is not so easy to make sure the promises by real estate developers will be fulfilled. Most real estate developers […]
To build a house in Costa Rica is quite a process. We are committed to making the process of your property purchase as smooth as we can. So, before you make any mistakes, let me walk you through the 9 steps to build a house in Costa Rica. 1. Budget What is your budget? Have […]
Is renting or buying better is a Costa Rica Real Estate FAQ that you can grow old discussing. The answer to the question if renting or buying is better is not the same for everyone. This depends on a large number of circumstances and options that differ from person to person. It depends on your […]
Do you enjoy playing golf and want to know where to find a golf community in Costa Rica? A very important Real Estate FAQ by golf players is the question if you can live on the golf course in Costa Rica or not. As you know, you can play golf in Costa Rica all year […]
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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