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Costa Rica real estate investing can be very profitable if you are dealing with the right professionals. It doesn't matter where you are from, we have VIP Members who have earned great returns in less than one year investing with some of our recommended developers...

Retirement in Costa Rica Video - Living on a coffee plantation with many lots for sale for under US$65K plus owner financing.
Scott Oliver - October 2011
Retirement in Costa Rica Video - Living on a coffee plantation with many lots for sale for under US$65K plus owner financing. Using the successful experience he's had in building quality homes for his family and friends at Altos de Antigua - which has very few lots remaining - Brian McLane and his team are excited about their plans for the new Altos Los Cafetales project nestled in this generations old coffee plantation. . . . Keep reading
Avalon Country Club Apartments For Sale from US$150K. Walking trails, lake, swimming pool, private restaurant, tennis and gym. See video!
Scott Oliver - August 2011
Avalon Country Club Apartments For Sale from US$150K. Walking trails, lake, swimming pool, private restaurant, tennis and gym. See video! With walking trails, lake, swimming pool, private restaurant, tennis and gym, the amenities offered in the Avalon Country Club project can not be found in any other project that we know of anywhere in the Central Valley. . . . Keep reading
Would You Buy Real Estate From An Immigrant Working Illegally In Your Home Town?
Scott Oliver
Would You Buy Real Estate From An Immigrant Working Illegally In Your Home Town? 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! . . . Keep reading
Elegant Escazu B&B Home For Sale - US$695K is an exceptional price for this property highly rated by TripAdvisor.com
Scott Oliver - January 2012
Elegant Escazu B&B Home For Sale - US$695K is an exceptional price for this property highly rated by TripAdvisor.com This elegant Escazu bed and breakfast inn is well known to me because we practically lived there when we first arrived in Costa Rica. It is superbly maintained, has an excellent ten years + reputation with some very regular customers and is in a great location with spectacular views of San Jose. . . . Keep reading
Four Homes For Sale Near Jaco On 2 Acres For Only US$268K. Phenomenal price!
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr in Jaco
Four Homes For Sale Near Jaco On 2 Acres For Only US$268K. Phenomenal price! Below these two homes is a fourth 1 bedroom house, all concrete and stucco, also furnished and can be used as a guest house, office, caretakers quarters, or another rental unit. Not Yet Closed But An Offer Has Been Accepted On This Home . . . Keep reading
Buying or Building Real Estate in Costa Rica? Here is What You Need To Know? Part I with FREE online video interview.
Attorney Roger Petersen
Buying or Building Real Estate in Costa Rica? Here is What You Need To Know? Part I with FREE online video interview. Buying property and constructing buildings or a home can be an intimidating process, even when you are at home in the culture and know what to expect and plan for. . . . Keep reading
New Atenas Home For Sale in Lomas del Paraiso With Guest Cottage and Owner Financing US$395K
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
New Atenas Home For Sale in Lomas del Paraiso With Guest Cottage and Owner Financing US$395K This beautiful home features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large open living areas with fantastic views. Plus there is a one bedroom one bathroom guest house which you could consider renting out to help pay for your new home in Paradise. . . . Keep reading
Is Seller Financing the New Deal For Expats in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica Realtor in Atenas Dennis Easters
Is Seller Financing the New Deal For Expats in Costa Rica? Since the beginning of 2010, we have sold several homes with owner financing and with negotiated terms that are win/win for both the buyer and seller. The good news about owner financing is that it is negotiable, whereas bank financing is not. . . . Keep reading
Spectacular Luxury Home For Sale at Reserva Conchal With Seller Financing. Ocean and golf course views from every level of the home US$1.24 million
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Spectacular Luxury Home For Sale at Reserva Conchal With Seller Financing. Ocean and golf course views from every level of the home US$1.24 million Reserva Conchal is an exclusive 2,300 acre golf and resort community located in beautiful Playa Conchal in the northwest province of Guanacaste. Within the resort there is a $12 million beach club where owners have full exclusive access, as well as access to golf, the Westin Resort, and of course private access to the beautiful white sand of Playa Conchal. . . . Keep reading
Your New Jaco Beach Condo For Only US$165K. Easy financing and prospective clients stay for two nights free.
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr
Your New Jaco Beach Condo For Only US$165K. Easy financing and prospective clients stay for two nights free. This community in Jaco features condos starting at $165K, located only a block walk to the North end of Jaco beach. Each condo is 2 bedroom, 2 bath, featuring beautiful common area pools, BBQ areas, playgrounds, security and onsite property management. . . . Keep reading
Dominical Hotel For Sale with Five Luxury Cabinas for US$1.25 million
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Dominical Hotel For Sale with Five Luxury Cabinas for US$1.25 million They saw an opportunity to improve their quality of life and decided to set up their eco lodge. "We believe our success lies in the fact we focused on developing our business in harmony with nature. We are flexible and open to new ideas and learn about other cultures. This helps us when it comes to delivering a personalized service to our guests." . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Whales & Dolphins Hotel For Sale - US$1,150,000
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Costa Rica Whales & Dolphins Hotel For Sale - US$1,150,000 For some, an eco-resort conjures up ideas of camping out in the wilderness however, times have changed and sustainable eco tourist resorts offer vacationers the opportunity to experience the great outdoors in a variety of different ways. The rise in popularity of responsible tourism has ensured eco resorts have become a profitable business for many international investors. . . . Keep reading
Titled Beachfront Condo Living on the Central Pacific Coast from US$250K
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr
Titled Beachfront Condo Living on the Central Pacific Coast from US$250K Because titled beachfront is so rare in Costa Rica, Jaco Beach remains the most sought out destination for titled fee simple beachfront ownership. Currently there are some great values on the beach, like this two bedroom condo, two bathroom, fully furnished condo apartment from $250,000 featured in these photographs. . . . Keep reading
Your New Beach Home in Bejuco, Costa Rica - From $225,000
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr in Jaco
Your New Beach Home in Bejuco, Costa Rica - From $225,000 Perhaps my favorite part of this community is it is just that, a community. The home owners here make up a virtual melting pot, with owners from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading
Avalon Country Club Apartment For Sale. Fully furnished, three bedroom, two bathroom apartment for only US$210K. Rent it out and earn 7.4% per annum
Scott Oliver - October 2011
Avalon Country Club Apartment For Sale. Fully furnished, three bedroom, two bathroom apartment for only US$210K. Rent it out and earn 7.4% per annum The Avalon Country Club Condos in Santa Ana which have been most popular with our VIP members are now close to completion. The semi Olympic swimming pool and the tennis courts are finished. . . . Keep reading
Why Costa Rica Real Estate Investors and Buyers Require an Experienced Real Estate Broker? Because simple can become 'complicado' and very expensive overnight!
Costa Rica Realtor John Wieland
Why Costa Rica Real Estate Investors and Buyers Require an Experienced Real Estate Broker? Because simple can become 'complicado' and very expensive overnight! He spends a week in the field with one of those mentioned above feeling good that they got the "killer" deal, then comes to me telling me how good of a deal they are about to buy! I congratulate them. Then as a professional courtesy I ask about the neighborhood, its past history of some mother farm segregation issues, and about the potential MINAET issue that was born two weeks before that could potentially cause years of heartache. . . . Keep reading
Bar And Grill For Sale In Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Only US$75K
Costa Rica Realtor Scott Williams
Bar And Grill For Sale In Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Only US$75K This is an amazing turnkey opportunity to own your own profitable restaurant and bar business in paradise! This restaurant & bar for sale is located along the main road - with lots of tourist traffic - in the ecologically stunning area of Manuel Antonio. . . . Keep reading
Dominical Ocean View Lot For Sale With Modern 80M2 Studio For Only US$219K
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Dominical Ocean View Lot For Sale With Modern 80M2 Studio For Only US$219K With only $219K, you could be swapping the approaching winter months for tropical sunsets, million dollar views of the ocean and morning strolls on some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. . . . Keep reading
Ocean View Land For Sale on the South Pacific Coast - Avancari lots From US$89K
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Ocean View Land For Sale on the South Pacific Coast - Avancari lots From US$89K Surrounded by a verdant tropical landscape of rolling foothills, abundant in fascinating fauna, Avancari is the ultimate tranquil retreat. With a 5,000 m2 (1.2 acre) ocean view lot priced at just $89K the Avancari development is expected to sell out soon. There are a total of 36 exclusive residential lots located within a total area of 222.2 acres. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate Investment - Four important tips!
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Costa Rica Real Estate Investment - Four important tips! Every investor including real estate investors know that a sure way to get a great return on investment is to get in early on a good thing... Had you bought stock in Apple Inc. back in 2001 with the dawn of the iPod, you would have earned more than 20 times your money in 9 years. Taking advantage of these situations might require significant insight and knowledge or it might involve being at the right place at the right time and the ability to recognize value. . . . Keep reading
Tips For First Time Costa Rica Real Estate Buyers
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Tips For First Time Costa Rica Real Estate Buyers What makes the difference between heartache and satisfaction in the property-buying process? Taking your time to gather information is a key to success. Tempting though it may be, don't rush into any purchases without all the information. . . . Keep reading
Commercial Building For Sale in Playas del Coco - US$199K
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Commercial Building For Sale in Playas del Coco - US$199K This newly remodeled office building is for sale! Located on the main boulevard leading into Playas del Coco and across the street from the Pacifico Shopping Plaza, the location is ideal for drive-by and walk in traffic alike. . . . Keep reading
Luxury Beachfront Condo Living in Jaco with Free Video, Diamonds in the sun.
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr in Jaco
Luxury Beachfront Condo Living in Jaco with Free Video, Diamonds in the sun. But there is another very popular request I receive when looking at beach properties, being close to good restaurants and great shopping. The beach is great, but it's even better when you don't have to get in a car and you can simply walk in your flip flops to dozens of restaurants, bars, shops and services. . . . Keep reading
Best Priced Ocean View Condo in Reserva Conchal US$400K
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Best Priced Ocean View Condo in Reserva Conchal US$400K This condo is located in the Bougainvillea building and is the best priced condo in the entire golf & beach community at $400K - This is a fully furnished 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom unit on the 3rd hole of the Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course in Conchal with views of Playa Conchal and Brasilito. . . . Keep reading
Luxury Condos Near, Beach, Marina and Golf Course From $219K - Seller says let's make a deal!
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr
Luxury Condos Near, Beach, Marina and Golf Course From $219K - Seller says let's make a deal! These luxury condos are located right across the exclusive Los Sueños Resort, allowing owners to take advantage of the resort's great amenities. The full service marina, 18 hole championship golf course, spa, and restaurants are all open for you to use. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Ocean Views - How much are you willing to pay?
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica Ocean Views - How much are you willing to pay? If you have two identical homes, one with a ocean view and another with a beautiful mountain view, how much of a premium are you willing to pay for that ocean view? . . . Keep reading
129 Acre Dominical Farm For Sale For Gentleman Farmer or For Development. Reduced by $100K Now US$345K!
Costa Rica Realtor James Drews
129 Acre Dominical Farm For Sale For Gentleman Farmer or For Development. Reduced by $100K Now US$345K! This ranch has over 1 km of ridgeline offering huge views of the entire Pacific coast overlooking the Terraba River, and comes with 18 lots already mapped and priced for sale. . . . Keep reading
New Resort Style Retirement Community in Naranjo Starting At US$240K With Seller Financing
Costa Rica Realtors in Atenas
New Resort Style Retirement Community in Naranjo Starting At US$240K With Seller Financing The Costa Rica guidebooks scarcely mention Naranjo. It has no claim to fame like Atenas' "Best Climate", or Grecia's "Cleanest City", yet it shares the same year-round spring-like climate and the intimate charm of a tranquil small town. With an estimated population of around 20,000 in the Canton of Naranjo, an elevation of just over 1000 meters, and direct access to the Pan American Highway; Naranjo should be considered when looking for good real estate values in Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading
Brand New Tamarindo Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo For Sale - Make an offer!
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Brand New Tamarindo Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo For Sale - Make an offer! They paid US$477,000 during the pre-construction phase and are open to all offers as they must sell quickly. They are aware of the current market and understand they will have to take a substantial loss to 'sell now'. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Banks - ScotiaBank
Scott Oliver - Updated June 2011
Costa Rica Banks - ScotiaBank I laughed each time I saw the ScotiaBank's slogan "Para las personas que quieren mas" (For people that want more) because that's why I visited them. As a Wall Street veteran with 20+ years of professional financial services experience - I did indeed want 'more'. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate and 'Real' Experience
Scott Oliver
Costa Rica is a dramatically different kind of real estate market for most people and because we insist on recommending experienced real estate professionals with impeccable references, I have been accused of being too 'finicky.' . . . Keep reading
Why Realtors in Costa Rica With Construction Experience Could Make And Save You A Small Fortune
VIP Member Jeff Hickcox
Why Realtors in Costa Rica With Construction Experience Could Make And Save You A Small Fortune There are many qualities that clients typically would like in their recommended Realtor in Costa Rica. Most people probably went to high school or coach Little League with their local real estate agent in North America, but coming south of the border to a foreign country brings a whole new slew of trust and quality concerns. . . . Keep reading
Bargain Home For Sale Near The Beach - Less than 3 miles to the beach for US$160K?
Costa Rica Realtor David Karr
Bargain Home For Sale Near The Beach - Less than 3 miles to the beach for US$160K? If you have dreamed of retiring in Costa Rica here is the perfect home for you. This new residential development is located in Herradura Costa Rica. It is only two and a half miles to the beach and is very close to great schools, shopping, golf and the very popular Los Suenos Marina and Resort. . . . Keep reading
Real Estate Investors Looking For A High Growth Location? Protect your assets offshore in Salitral, Santa Ana.
Scott Oliver - June 2011
Real Estate Investors Looking For A High Growth Location?  Protect your assets offshore in Salitral, Santa Ana. Henry Feinberg is a long way from his Brooklyn roots but by the looks of the smile on his face and the spring in his step, he's been enjoying his time in Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading
Building Your Own Home - Where can you find the cost of materials and tools?
Scott Oliver
Building Your Own Home - Where can you find the cost of materials and tools? In the past, one of the very frustrating problems about doing the online research into building your own home in Costa Rica was the lack of up to date information about the costs involved... . . . Keep reading
Brand Spanking New Tamarindo Condo For Sale... Must sell so make an offer! This Property Has Been Sold.
Costa Rica Realtor Becky Clower
Brand Spanking New Tamarindo Condo For Sale... Must sell so make an offer! This Property Has Been Sold. The owners of this two bedroom, two bathroom condo in a new condo complex in Tamarindo must sell due to health issues. They paid US$292,000 during the pre-construction phase and are open to all offers as they must sell quickly. . . . Keep reading
Build Your Own Costa Rica Vacation Home For Under US$100K
Scott Oliver - January 2009
Build Your Own Costa Rica Vacation Home For Under US$100K Our original plans called for a slightly smaller house and I had hoped to spend less than US$80,000 however, we ended up adding a study on the second floor and this added to the overall cost but at the end of the day, we built a 1,797 square feet vacation home ... . . . Keep reading
Ten Reasons Why Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica Can Be Smarter Than Renting
Costa Rica Realtor Scott Cutter in Manuel Antonio
Ten Reasons Why Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica Can Be Smarter Than Renting For these clients, renting for long periods of time won't make financial sense due to the rental premiums on the coast and equity sacrifices by missing purchase opportunities in today's buyers market. If the purchase if for a second home or investment, renting for long periods of time will not necessary provide any additional insight. . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica B&B For Sale - Ocean views with elegant flare and good income potential.
Costa Rica Realtor John Wieland
Costa Rica B&B For Sale - Ocean views with elegant flare and good income potential. Built in 2008, The Whale's View B&B is perfected situated to benefit from all the above. Currently a three bungalow operation in the hills just above Uvita, the real opportunity rests in with the foundation that was built three years ago. . . . Keep reading
Santa Ana Home For Sale - Less than $1,000M2 means this is a steal! This Property Has Been Sold.
Scott Oliver
Santa Ana Home For Sale - Less than $1,000M2 means this is a steal! This Property Has Been Sold. At US$219,000 for 230M2 (2,475 square feet) this Santa Ana home costs way less than it would to build a new home.... It's a steal! It's been totally repainted and good as new! . . . Keep reading
Your Own Atenas Country Estate and Guest Home - Plenty of space to build your own dream home. This Property Has Been Sold.
Your Own Atenas Country Estate and Guest Home - Plenty of space to build your own dream home. This Property Has Been Sold. Just bring your suitcases to this unique, fully-furnished Atenas property on a 1.75 acre manicured lot with custom high-end furnishings on a very private gated community setting. . . . Keep reading
Real Estate Prices Finally Dropping in Manuel Antonio!
Costa Rica Realtor Kent Thompson in Manuel Antonio
Real Estate Prices Finally Dropping in Manuel Antonio! In the past, we have commonly been approached by clients who would like to see 'all the ocean view homes under $500,000'. Our response has always been: "Great! We'll show you both of them!" . . . Keep reading
Your New Costa Rica Real Estate Friend - Registro Nacional the public registry
Rudy Matthews - March 2011
Your New Costa Rica Real Estate Friend - Registro Nacional the public registry A basic title search is an incredibly quick and easy process that can be done by anyone with a computer and access to the internet so there are no legitimate excuses for them not being able to provide you with the data... . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica Real Estate Deposits & Escrows
Rudy Matthews
Costa Rica Real Estate Deposits & Escrows The first step in protecting yourself here in a real estate or any transaction is to realize you are in a different country governed by a different legal system and you fall under the umbrella of the way things are done here - not in the U.S. . . . Keep reading
A Successful Real Estate Sale Begins with Evocative, Intuitive Design
Sue Reynolds - VIP Member
A Successful Real Estate Sale Begins with Evocative, Intuitive Design ALL real estate will eventually be for sale. If you are building, buying or re-designing a home in Costa Rica and think the property will never be for sale - think again. It will be sold, even if by your heirs! . . . Keep reading
Real Estate Investing in Costa Rica
VIP Member Jeff Hickcox
Real Estate Investing in Costa Rica Attention real estate investors in the United States! Do you feel the foundation of your real estate investments cracking under your feet because of a sinking market? Are you wondering where to invest your capital to achieve a high return safely? . . . Keep reading
Costa Rica's New MLS System - An interview with Johannes Mayr of PropertyShelf.com
Scott Oliver - March 2011
Costa Rica's New MLS System - An interview with Johannes Mayr of PropertyShelf.com Having built their system from the ground up has allowed them to employ dozens of features that go well beyond the MLS functionality that many Realtors have worked with in the past. They are gaining a great deal of attention within the international open source software community, boasting some of the top software developers in the world on their staff. . . . Keep reading
Stable Foreign Markets - The right place to invest
VIP Member Jeff Hickcox in Atenas
Stable Foreign Markets - The right place to invest The following is a story taken from the book Crash Proof authored by Peter D. Schiff. I believe it is a brilliant metaphor for why the U.S. economy is suffering as it is, and also why it is imperative to invest in stable foreign markets. . . . Keep reading
Atenas Home For Sale. Start your day with your own rich coffee and delicious fruit for breakfast.
Costa Rica Realtors in Atenas
Atenas Home For Sale. Start your day with your own rich coffee and delicious fruit for breakfast. Are you looking for privacy and comfort in what some people call the best climate in the world? This new home on 2+ acres of land with coffee and fruit trees is nestled in the mountains of Atenas about a 10-minute drive from the central village. Set at 3,700 feet elevation, the climate could not be more spectacular with days of around 75 degrees (F) and crisp evenings of around 65 degrees (F). . . . Keep reading
Why Playa Dominical Real Estate Offers the Best Investment Opportunities in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Realtor Daveed Hollander
Why Playa Dominical Real Estate Offers the Best Investment Opportunities in Costa Rica Costa Rica has been recognized as one of the best places in the world for real estate investment for 2011. This beautiful Central American country rode out the worldwide real estate crisis and initial figures in for January demonstrate a promising year for Costa Rica's property market. . . . Keep reading
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