In a couple of previous articles I talked about renting versus buying in Costa Rica. The is another alternative to these two options. Many foreigners who move to or retire in Costa Rica end up building a home. There are several advantages to advantages of owning a home: (1) The money you put into your

When considering purchasing the retirement home of your dreams, the first thing you should ask yourself is how long you will stay in Costa Rica. Five years? Ten? Twenty? Maybe just a month out of the year? Or the rest of your life? The answer to these questions will make a big difference in buying

When retirees move to Costa Rica they basically have two choices when it comes to living situations. They can rent or buy. On my monthly relocation retirement tours and when I lecture at conferences I always explain the pros and cons of both situations to help potential residents make the most practical and intelligent choice

Over the years there have been many attempts to make a multiple real estate listing service for Costa Rica. Most of these efforts have failed until recently. All of a sudden a couple of multiple listing services are being offered. The most promising of these is the The Bolsa de Propiedades de Costa Rica. When