Costa Rica Videos
When native Californian Daveed Hollander strapped his surfboard to his car and drove south for points unknown, he never dreamed he was about to embark on a new life.
Let me give you a little background on our area. Playa Hermosa is part of a group of beaches that make up what is known as the Golfo de Papagayo: Playa Ocotal, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama. We are located in…
We’ve traveled all over the world and one of the most important things I have learned is that it doesn’t matter where you are, great views always sell for a premium.
If you are involved in a real estate transaction which means at some stage you will be paying a significant sum of money, then you should trust the person you are doing business with but, you should also verify who they are and whether they are legally allowed to work as a Realtor and represent you as a Realtor in a real estate transaction!
This well located Escazu property has two homes on it. The main house is 3,230 square feet (300m2) and a special ‘Glass House’ with steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi used for guests is 2,152 square feet (199m2)
More often than not, those very dreams were what made the daily grind bearable and came to be the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
This is the Turrialba volcano’s strongest eruption in six years and even though we live in Santa Ana which is about 35 miles away, we’re certainly seeing, feeling, tasting and suffering from the ash which is everywhere.
That is the unfortunate lament of many who, seeking the best ‘deal’, place themselves into the hands of dentists, who offer to perform extraordinarily complex dental procedures at prices (read cheap) that defy any level of rational scrutiny.
As you sit at your desk day after day, do you find yourself daydreaming about your retirement? Do you think about that vacation home you have always wanted and rightfully deserve?
The reason why we did this newsletter in the first place is because our good friend Freddy Barahona just opened a new store called Solo Bueno in Playas del Coco.
This beautiful, well maintained estate home in Atenas, offers all the features a discerning buyer would desire. The three story home offers 840 m2 (9,000 s.f.) of construction set on a flat and usable 9,400 m2 lot (2.5 acres), that is completely fenced and gated.
Our nearly 20 years of experience in real estate is a huge asset to you when buying a property in Costa Rica. That experience can make the difference between a successful transaction or a complete disaster. We know our “farm” area, only working with quality properties in addition to keeping up to date on laws and legal changes that may impact our clients.
Unfortunately, a foreigner cannot get a loan in Costa Rica. Now, even if you were capable of getting a loan in Costa Rica, you probably wouldn’t want the rates as Costa Rica interest rates can be upwards of 10 or 12 percent a year.
People often ask me what I like best about living in Escazu. By now, I have a number of answers that I spit out about the amenities, the schools, the economy etc. But what I really like best is living without excessive heat or air-conditioning.
Debra Huls has been a resident of Lake Arenal for over 5 years, and although she’s lived in other countries around the world, Costa Rica has captured her heart like none other.