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How to Avoid Your Retirement in Paradise Becoming a Hell

Is Costa Rica your retirement goal? Are you fed up with the cold weather and the rat race, and can’t wait to get to warm Costa Rica, that tropical retirement paradise you’ve been dreaming about for many years. Or maybe you just moved here and you want to enjoy your new life in the sun? […]

by Ivo Henfling
6 May, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement, On the grid

Can You Retire on Social Security in Costa Rica?

Is it possible to retire on social security in Costa Rica and live comfortably? Retirees on U.S. Social Security, or Canadians on the Canada Pension Plan, seem to be attracted to moving to Costa Rica. (I too hate cold winters!) I receive lots of emails from retirees in those two countries asking if they could […]

by Ivo Henfling
11 March, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement, On the grid

7 Things to Consider About a Retirement Dream Home

If you are over 50 years old and move to Costa Rica, there are a few things that you should consider for your retirement dream home before you buy or rent. Some people are still quite fit when they’re 90 years old. Others, as soon as they retire, start having all kinds of medical problems. […]

by Ivo Henfling
24 September, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Costa Rica Retirement, On the grid

Rent or buy? A few will get suckered in by a realtor into purchasing a house, even when they planned to rent in the first place. Are you ready to commit?

5 Considerations for purchasing a house in Costa Rica

When moving to Costa Rica, you may not know if you will rent or buy. Is purchasing a house in Costa Rica what you really want? A few will get suckered in by a realtor into buying right away, even when they had planned to rent in the first place. Before you make the commitment […]

by Ivo Henfling
11 June, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, On the grid

How to get a great deal by identifying a motivated property seller

When buying a property, it’s like planning a vacation: you want the best quality at the best possible price. Of course, you don’t want to overpay, you want to get a great deal. The best way to get a great deal is to find a motivated property seller. You will need to find property sellers […]

by Ivo Henfling
23 April, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, On the grid

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How to Avoid Your Retirement in Paradise Becoming a Hell

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