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  1. Paragon Properties in Costa Rica - Part VI - Discussion Forum from 2005
    Multiple Authors
    Part VI - These 2005 Paragon Properties discussion forum postings are reproduced here in an effort to help educate and protect people thinking about buying Costa Rica land. We would strongly encourage you to spend a few hours reading this... It will help you understand a LOT more about Costa Rica land. . . . . . . Keep reading

  2. Costa Rica Rental Three Bedroom/Two Bath House for Rent in Grecia - Central Valley. Lovely home for only US$900 per month.
    If you are considering Costa Rica as a retirement destination, this location will allow you to experience the rural Central Valley at its best. Daytime highs rarely hit 80 degrees F; nighttime lows reach about 60. . . . Keep reading

  3. Costa Rica Home For Sale - 250 meters from the Playa Bejuco beach (between Jaco and Parrita) - Only US$179K.
    If you want care free living in a quiet atmosphere then this is the place for you. A pristine beach just a short walk away and the home is ready to move in. Quiet neighborhood with very friendly neighbors. There's always someone to go to the market with, bonfires on the beach and enjoy regular sushi parties. . . . Keep reading

  4. CNBC's 'On The Money' Television Show Interviews Author Scott Oliver - In case you missed it...
    Mike Hegedus and his CNBC film crew visited Costa Rica for a segment on Costa Rica and interviewed Scott Oliver, founder of WeLoveCostaRica.com for an upcoming three-part show about Costa Rica... . . . Keep reading

  5. Luxury Home For Sale By Owner in Santa Ana - High demand, executive area with excellent investment potential. THIS HOME HAS BEEN SOLD
    Scott Oliver
    This excellent one year old luxury home is located in Santa Ana, west of San José in a prestigious and exclusive gated community called Puerta de Hierro. Being situated very close to the headquarters of many multinational companies, this is a popular area for foreign executives purchasing real estate in Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading

  6. 'Tico-Talk And Save' phone account slashes your international calls to just 20 cents per minute. No computer necessary and your 800# can ring on any phone you want even while you sunbathe on the beach!
    Scott Oliver
    'Tico-Talk And Save' phone account slashes your international calls to just 20 cents per minute. No computer is necessary and your 800# can be programmed to ring on any land line telephone or cellphone you want! Now you can keep in touch even while sunbathing on the beach... . . . Keep reading

  7. So Where's the Affordable Costa Rica Real Estate Everybody's Talking About?
    Scott Oliver
    The problem you face as an English speaking buyer of Costa Rica real estate trying to find quality homes under US$200K is that you are understandably only going to notice the real estate advertisements, magazines and websites that are in your own language - English! . . . Keep reading

  8. Luxury Home/B&B For Sale - One mile up Barva volcano. THIS PROPERTY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
    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

  9. Manuel Antonio Home For Sale - Casa El Jardin. SOLD TO ONE OF OUR LUCKY VIP MEMBERS
    Costa Rica Realtor - Martin Gill
    Lovely single story, 2,000 square foot Manuel Antonio home built in 1995 with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on a rectangular 1,100M2 (11,836 square feet) lot with room for expansion. . . . Keep reading

  10. Ten Room Hotel For Sale - Mirador del Mar in Esterillos Oeste. Very serious illness forces owner to sell now...
    Costa Rica Realtor - David K. Treadway
    Mirador del Mar is situated on nearly three acres of meticulously landscaped grounds that offer a beautiful backdrop to this unique property. The Mirador del Mar is an exclusive luxury hotel consisting of 10 rooms and an owner's or manager's suite on the third floor with it's own kitchen. . . . Keep reading

  11. Costa Rica Luxury Beachfront Residences - Quite possibly the most stunning tropical location on planet earth.
    Research by Scott Oliver
    You've heard of Costa Rica's natural treasures, but one special jewel awaits your discovery, a natural jewel of jungle, beach and whalesong. Canto Ballena is exclusively for nature lovers. This is the place on earth where you can see the whales give birth, a place where a shimmering blue ocean, amazing wildlife, superlative architecture and good taste come together in perfect harmony. . . . Keep reading

  12. Canadians Living in Costa Rica - Interview with Dave and Monica Dolezsar.
    Wendi Patrick
    Dave says they were hoping to find "an opportunity to see life in a different way than we could in a 9-to-5 lifestyle of a modern North America city. Basically, we didn't know what we would find, and we were looking to find something we didn't know existed." And, Dave adds that he wanted to learn to surf! . . . Keep reading

  13. These Are NOT Ultra Luxury Homes - At $124,000 for 2bed/2 bath they are remarkably affordable homes just 300 meters from the beach and the developer is offering financing!
    Costa Rica Realtor - David Treadway
    With it's proximity to the Central Valley and the San Jose airport, the Central Pacific coast from Jaco to Parrita is one of the most desirable locations in the country for those wanting to be close to the beach. . . . Keep reading

  14. The Single Best Deal in Costa Rica Luxury Real Estate Today - 5,500 square foot luxury ocean view home on 29 acres with Toyota Land Cruiser and 18' boat included for only US$575,000
    Costa Rica Realtor Kent Thompson
    This sensational ocean view luxury country estate is on the market because of a foreclosure, and the seller needs to sell now. At this price, it represents an incredible opportunity for the right investor or value-seeker looking for a country estate in Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading

  15. Arenal Real Estate For Sale - 64 acres with spectacular views of both Arenal Volcano and the lake.
    It comprises 64 acres located in the hills approximately 2.5 Km East of Nuevo Arenal and 30 Km from Tilaran. The land rises gradually from the southern border from 710m to 800m and is accessible with approximately 4 km of established and maintained backroads. . . . Keep reading

  16. Costa Rica Realtors Most Recommended. Manuel Pinto on the Caribbean coast
    Scott Oliver
    Manuel Eric Bicquelle Pinto is a legal and permanent Costa Rican resident who has been visiting Costa Rica since 1990 and has lived here since 2002. Manuel and his Emmanuelle wife have two children, Maya Soleil who is 8 years old and Sara Star who is a 1 year old. They live in Punta Uva, south of Puerto Viejo Limon. . . . Keep reading

  17. Costa Rica Rental Apartments in Grecia - Only US$450 per month
    Our house and the three apartments are brand new. They were all completed in 2008. The apartments feature a full kitchen with a refrigerator, a stove, a dining area, hot water (which is not available in most apartments in Costa Rica), cable TV (with both US and local stations), wireless Internet, a phone (calls to anywhere in Costa Rica are free and International calls can be made using Skype for 2 cents a minute). . . . Keep reading

  18. The Gringo's Quick & Dirty Free Video Guide - The four major problems you face in the Costa Rica real estate market.
    Scott Oliver
    Searching for your Costa Rica dream home has four major problems which you really should understand to be able to successfully find what you are looking for... . . . Keep reading

  19. Mountain Home For Sale By Owner - Fully furnished with one acre of land. Three online videos. THIS HOME HAS BEEN SOLD
    Scott Oliver
    The sun is warm, the air is clean and peering out from the terrace of my mountain log home, you can not see a house, a car, a road or a human being, just trees in every possible shade of green, maybe a cow or two, the other side of the mountain, hummingbirds in the garden, red tailed hawks in the sky and, at night - more glittering stars than you ever thought possible... . . . Keep reading

  20. Costa Rica Living in Santa Ana - Free video - Small town, friendly community.
    Scott Oliver
    Although Santa Ana (founded in 1658) is one of the fastest growing areas in the Central Valley, with a population under 40,000 - you can still enjoy it's small town friendliness. As you can see from the map below, Santa Ana is located just a few miles west of the capital city San Jose and is the next small town over from Escazu, the 'Beverly Hills' of Costa Rica. . . . Keep reading

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