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Buying land in Costa Rica from some smooth talking Gringo salesperson who's never even been here without checking it out first might seem like a great deal now, but years later when you find out that you can't build on it and can't find anyone that will buy it from you, it won't feel like such a great 'deal'...

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Costa Rica Luxury Home For Sale By Owner in Dominical - Perfectly stunning in every way US$2.5 million
VIP Member Tim
Costa Rica Luxury Home For Sale By Owner in Dominical - Perfectly stunning in every way US$2.5 million Each king suite has its own veranda where you can savor the morning or toast the evening. This mountain jewel awaits, all you need is the key to unlock paradise. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's New Fiber-Optic Submarine Cable
Costa Rica's New Fiber-Optic Submarine Cable Global Crossing (NASDAQ: GLBC), a global IP solutions provider, today announced the lighting of its new fiber-optic submarine cable in Esterillos of Parrita, Puntarenas. . . . Keep reading
Jaco Luxury Condos For Sale - Diamond in the Sun
Costa Rica Realtor - Lisle Head in Jaco
Jaco Luxury Condos For Sale - Diamond in the Sun It's no secret how prices continue to climb all over Costa Rica, but fortunately there are still some good opportunities for those who prefer not investing half a million dollars on a piece of beach property. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Great Value Home For Sale in Atenas - US$169K
Costa Rica Realtor - Jeff Hickcox in Atenas
Costa Rica Great Value Home For Sale in Atenas - US$169K More and more people are choosing Atenas because of the good restaurants and services, the natural beauty, security, and lack of tourist action. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Coffee Farm For Sale - Finca Don Santo Domingo with 31 acres for only US$220K
Costa Rica realtor - Victor Guerrero in San Isidro
Costa Rica Coffee Farm For Sale - Finca Don Santo Domingo with 31 acres for only US$220K Located 25 minutes south of San Isidro Del General is Santo Domingo de San Pedro. This is a coffee farming area. Finca Don Santo Domingo is 31 acres in total and most of the property is in production. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Retirement on the Southern Caribbean Coast - Why we bought a home there. (But I think they're hoping nobody else does... Scott)
Chet Ohrt - VIP Member
Costa Rica Retirement on the Southern Caribbean Coast - Why we bought a home there. (But I think they're hoping nobody else does... Scott) After three years of internet searches (WeLoveCostaRica.com being a very valuable resource) and several trips to Costa Rica, it became very apparent that purchasing anything nice on the West Coast of Costa Rica would be much more expensive, so we started researching the Caribbean coast. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #15 - Get a Little Closer!
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #15 - Get a Little Closer! I'm not sure how it is in other parts of the world, (those of you from England, Australia, and so forth, can inform me) but in the U.S. when people talk to each other at social gatherings they probably stand three to four feet apart. . . . Keep reading
Americans Living in Costa Rica - I was duped...
Susan Carmichael
It only took a couple of decades to figure out I'd been duped I grew up with mounds of snow in the winter. Sometimes, we couldn't find our car. Whenever it snowed a heap, my mother would place . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Realtors Most Recommended - Becky Clower
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Realtors Most Recommended - Becky Clower Rebecca Clower lives near Playa Conchal, North west Guanacaste with her husband Keith and newborn son Kian Zachary, she is a legal permanent resident and allowed to work as a Costa Rica Realtor. She covers the area from Playa Avellanas to Playas del Coco and has been professionally involved with Costa Rica real estate since 2005. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's 2008 Progress Report - First half.
Tom Rosenberger - Costa Rica construction expert.
Costa Rica's 2008 Progress Report - First half. During the first five months of 2008, more than 133,000 foreigners visited Costa Rica which is a 16% increase over 2007. . . . Keep reading
Luxury Ocean & Golf Course Community Progresses in Esterillos
Costa Rica Realtor - David Treadway
Luxury Ocean & Golf Course Community Progresses in Esterillos This gorgeous Ocean & Golf Club resort in Esterillos is clearly one of the best investment opportunities in Costa Rica when considering a master planned ocean front golf course community. And their golf course is going to be nothing short of spectacular. . . . Keep reading
Luxury Means More Than Just Price
Scott Oliver
Luxury Means More Than Just Price I was genuinely trying to help him avoid an embarrassing situation, but when he called me an ass*ole it dawned on me that our conversation was perhaps going in the wrong direction. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #14 - Fun Spanish Words!
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #14 - Fun Spanish Words! In English, when we're writing a letter that will be used as an example in business or in a textbook, we usually address it with something like, "Dear John" or "Dear Jane". And, we usually sign it, "Sincerely, John Doe" or "Sincerely, Jane Doe". . . . Keep reading
Move Your Job Offshore Now - Before it moves offshore without you ...
Scott Oliver - June 2008
Move Your Job Offshore Now - Before it moves offshore without you ... On their offshoring yourself map (2), there is only one pin strategically placed in the entire Central America area, that one pin is in San Jose, Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Land - The best insurance policy you can buy
Costa Rica Realtor - Terry Moran at Lake Arenal
Costa Rica Land - The best insurance policy you can buy Does any thinking man or woman think for one minute, I mean really believe, that gas prices are ever going to go down. That the price and availability of food will be less or more available... . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Land For Sale - We bought the farm!
VIP Members - Bruce & Jennifer Long
Costa Rica Land For Sale - We bought the farm! My husband Bruce and I had been studying the possibility of owning land in Costa Rica for over a year and a half now. It has been our dream for quite sometime to own a good portion of land to live off, for growing our own food with a fresh water supply and fresh air. . . . Keep reading
Happy Retirement - Only in Costa Rica
VIP Member Dick Keim - June 2008
Happy Retirement - Only in Costa Rica Shortly after moving to Costa Rica, I purchased a used automobile. One of the points that the owner was most proud of when showing me the car was an elaborate alarm system on the car. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Birds - The Magnificent Quetzal
Tom Lera - VIP Member
Costa Rica Birds - The Magnificent Quetzal They're still out there - some near, most far, all wide-open places waiting to expand your horizon. One of these places is the Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Costa Rica where a dense shroud of mist blankets the tight canopy. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #13 - Spanish Music is flamenco (Spain) not mariachi (Mexico) bien!
Jonathan Irish
Free Spanish Lesson #13 - Spanish Music is flamenco (Spain) not mariachi (Mexico) bien! What kinds of music are you going to hear when you arrive in Spain? ¡Mucho! But just because Enrique Iglesias is from Spain, not Mexico, does not mean that you are listening to real Spanish music. . . . Keep reading
Country Club Condos For Sale - New two bedroom two bath for US$205K
Scott Oliver - June 2008
Country Club Condos For Sale - New two bedroom two bath for US$205K It seems like only yesterday that we were walking this land trying to imagine the buildings, the swimming pools, the lake and the walking trails and here we are in June 2008, with the project just about finished. . . . Keep reading
Myths & Misconceptions of Retirement in Costa Rica
George Lundquist - June 2008
Myths & Misconceptions of Retirement in Costa Rica Rule #1 when thinking of moving to Costa Rica: Please keep an open mind because unless you have been here you will not know the incredible variety of living choices available. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rican Craftsmen - There's ironwork and there's ironwork...
VIP Member Dave Murray in Grecia
Costa Rican Craftsmen - There's ironwork and there's ironwork... Ironwork is a common feature of traditional residential architecture throughout Latin America. Not only does it contribute to the traditional Spanish colonial style of a home, (some call it the "lace"), but it also adds security. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rican Bullshi...
Scott Oliver
Costa Rican Bullshi... At the crack of Sunday's dawn, when the light of the cool and misty morning first flickered in my eyes, I awoke to the sounds of the very heavy breathing of a creature that was definitely not human... . . . Keep reading
Country Club Condos For Sale - Two bedroom two bath on ground floor with lake view for $180,000
Scott Oliver - June 2008
Country Club Condos For Sale - Two bedroom two bath on ground floor with lake view for $180,000 Country Club Condos For Sale - Two bedroom two bath on ground floor with lake view for $180,000. This condo is LA3-104 which is a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the ground floor with nice and relaxing views of the lake. . . . Keep reading
Retirement in Costa Rica - Spanish Saturation
Margie Davis
Retirement in Costa Rica - Spanish Saturation An overriding goal of mine is to become fluent in Spanish this year. I was afraid that if I took a break from the routine of going to school every morning for four hours that I wouldn't return to the Spanish classroom. . . . Keep reading
Luxury Home/B&B For Sale - One mile up Barva volcano only US$449K
Luxury Home/B&B For Sale - One mile up Barva volcano only US$449K This four bedroom Costa Rica luxury home is nestled amongst the mountains of Costa Rica. Offering visitors the most luxurious of accommodations in one of the most beautiful tourist destinations on the planet. . . . Keep reading
Dominical Luxury Home For Sale By Owner - "Toucan Alley" for sale for US$2.5 million
VIP Member Tim
Dominical Luxury Home For Sale By Owner - "Toucan Alley" for sale for US$2.5 million This truly magnificent luxury home located in Dominical has breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #12 - This One's Four You (The Four Spanish You's)
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #12 - This One's Four You (The Four Spanish You's) In Spanish there are four ways to 'you' - "tú", "usted", "ustedes", and "vosotros". If you use the wrong one at the wrong time, you could end up offending someone. . . . Keep reading
Construction Costs - 89% less in Costa Rica than in my area of Seattle
VIP Member - GRB
Construction Costs - 89% less in Costa Rica than in my area of Seattle I did a simple exercise that I perform regularly in the USA when analyzing local costs in locations outside our home area of Seattle metro or what we call "Pugetropolis" (4.2 million). . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate Investing - In the path of progress
Scott Oliver - June 2008
Costa Rica Real Estate Investing - In the path of progress Having just signed contracts to sell a home in Santa Ana after owning it for only 13 months and seeing it appreciate by 30%, I can personally confirm that over the past decade Santa Ana real estate has been a very profitable investment. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #11 - Think in Spanish & change your identity
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #11 - Think in Spanish & change your identity As I was learning Spanish, after about two or three months of total immersion, I found I was able to understand about 75-85% of what was being said. . . . Keep reading
Home For Sale By Owner Near San Ramon - US$266,000 price includes home complete with all appliances and furniture on one acre of land.
VIP Member
Home For Sale By Owner Near San Ramon - US$266,000 price includes home complete with all appliances and furniture on one acre of land. This custom built mountain home is situated on one acre of land at 3,200 foot elevation, overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya and the entry to the Pacific Ocean. The view from the large tea kwood deck is spectacular with colorful sunsets nightly. . . . Keep reading
Real Estate Growth in Costa Rica
Scott Oliver - June 2008
Real Estate Growth in Costa Rica According to the Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica in 2007 Costa Rica saw 8,500,000 square meters of new construction which employed about 152,000 people. . . . Keep reading
Spectacular Ocean & Marina View Land For Sale - Motivated seller at attractive price of $235K
Costa Rica Realtor - Martin Gill
Spectacular Ocean & Marina View Land For Sale - Motivated seller at attractive price of $235K This home site in Pajaro Azul has a one of a kind view directly over the Marina Pez Vela. The ¼ acre site is located on a paved road just minutes from the Marina and the beaches of Manuel Antonio. . . . Keep reading
1.5 Acres Costa Rica Commercial Zoned Beachfront Land For Sale - Your own boat launch for just US$450,000
Costa Rica Realtor Martin Gill - South Pacific
1.5 Acres Costa Rica Commercial Zoned Beachfront Land For Sale - Your own boat launch for just US$450,000 Palo Seco Paradise is 6,070 square meters (1.5 acres) located on the exclusive southern section of up and coming Isla Palo Seco. Zoned for commercial use. . . . Keep reading
African American Couple Living and Investing in Costa Rica
Jeanetta Owens - June 2008
African American Couple Living and Investing in Costa Rica If I would have known you could have this much fun and freedom after 60 I would have been saying "come on sixty". Experiencing the freedom to make a decision to live another country, travel, or perhaps just sit in one spot. For the first time in our lives we did not have to be located close to a job. . . . Keep reading
Real Estate Investing in the Path of Progress. First buildings completed in Forum II
Scott Oliver - Updated June 2008
Real Estate Investing in the Path of Progress. First buildings completed in Forum II The new Forum II is on 6.5 hectares of land less than a kilometer away from Forum I. The first few buildings have been completed based on the needs of foreign companies doing business in Costa Rica and the success of Forum I. . . . Keep reading
Picturesque Lake Side Land For Sale - UFOs included?
Costa Rica Realtor - Terry Moran at Lake Arenal
Picturesque Lake Side Land For Sale - UFOs included? The mystery begins in 1989 when a plane being used by the Government of Costa Rica was flying a mapping task with a high resolution camera mounted on the plane and pointing downward programmed to take photos every 17 seconds. . . . Keep reading
Atenas Land For Sale By Owner - 7,115M2 for only US$135K
Atenas Land For Sale By Owner - 7,115M2 for only US$135K Much of the land is flat and very usable with a nice blend of mountain views and nature. Only your imagination limits what you could do with this piece of property. The road is paved all the way to the lot with water and electricity on site. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #10 - The "Thief Sign"
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #10 - The "Thief Sign" Since seating on city buses is usually limited, you'll most likely have to stand in the aisle holding onto a rail. Be sure to look down at the mothers and grandmothers sitting on the seats; watch their hands carefully to see if they make the "thief sign." . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #8 - The "Tacaño" Hand Gesture
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #8 - The "Tacaño" Hand Gesture The Spanish word "tacaño" means "tightwad" or "cheapskate". This is one of my favorite gestures used in the Spanish language. Maybe it's because I grew up in a financially tight home and I can easily relate to it. . . . Keep reading
Living in Escazu - What is it like? Free online video included.
Scott Oliver - Updated June 2008
Living in Escazu - What is it like? Free online video included. If it's good enough for some of the most important diplomats in the country, then maybe it's good enough for you too... Many people ask me why I have lived in the different areas of Escazú and here's why. . . . Keep reading
Ocean View Luxury Condos For Sale at Flamingo Beach - Extraordinary value from an extremely experienced and well funded developers with a proven track record of delivering quality real estate.
Scott Oliver & Costa Rica Realtor Nancy Ashley
Ocean View Luxury Condos For Sale at Flamingo Beach - Extraordinary value from an extremely experienced and well funded developers with a proven track record of delivering quality real estate. The experienced developers, the in house management/rental office company, the legal department, the designers, the lady heading the non-profit center for the arts program, the finishes, the location, the amenities, the terms, the perks and at US$210 to US$376 per square foot for what's included, this is truly an amazingly affordable, extremely luxurious Costa Rica real estate investment. . . . Keep reading
Pets in Costa Rica - Jaco McKee Foundation continues excellent work
Costa Rica Realtor - David Treadway
Pets in Costa Rica - Jaco McKee Foundation continues excellent work The McKee project and events like the Esterillos spay and neuter clinic show how much many expats are giving back to the communities they live in and how they are working side by side with Ticos to help make Costa Rica an even more spectacular place for all of us. . . . Keep reading
Free Spanish Lesson #7 - Now or Right Now!
Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #7 - Now or Right Now! In Spanish the word for "now" is "ahora". It is pronounced "ah - or - a". Let's say you are conversing at work with a Spanish speaking person and you tell them about something that needs to be done "ahora". . . . Keep reading
Ocean View Architectural Masterpiece On 60 Acre Estate - Drastic Price Reduction to US$995K
Costa Rica Realtor - Martin Gill
Ocean View Architectural Masterpiece On 60 Acre Estate - Drastic Price Reduction to US$995K An architectural Masterpiece with a natural backdrop you could only dream of! This brand new three bedroom, three bathroom custom home sits on 60 acres of pristine land. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Land For Sale - Finca Santa Teresa with five acres of coffee near San Isidro only US$130,000
Costa Rica Realtor - Victor Guerrero in San Isidro
Costa Rica Land For Sale - Finca Santa Teresa with five acres of coffee near San Isidro only US$130,000 From almost all areas of the finca there are fantastic views looking up and down the Valley General. At the top of the property there are views looking down on to San Isidro De General. . . . Keep reading
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Gloria Dempsey - Zoologist
A Tiny Friend - With beauty and brains? Always curious, the little bird would fly ahead and wait for his slow human friend to catch up. During the walk, the little hummer would draw attention to anything novel that the artist may otherwise overlook stopping to hover above: a family of quail chicks, some baby skunks, and even a rattlesnake lying motionless next to the path. . . . Keep reading
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Costa Rica Realtor - Lisle Head in Jaco
Ocean View Beach Front Real Estate in Jaco - Value and financial security The Central Pacific continues to see solid sales throughout the area, however there is one particular spot in the market that I continue to steer clients towards... . . . Keep reading
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Dave Clark
Free Spanish Lesson #6 - No mucho If you use this phrase, you will definitely sound like a Gringo or foreigner. The phrase is "Nada mucho." Many native English speakers will say "Nada mucho" for "Not much", this is simply wrong, wrong, wrong! . . . Keep reading
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