I just composed this article for the participants on my next relocation/retirement tour. Since the housing industry was hit so hard in the United States we have a lot more renters now. This summary of the situation should really be helpful to future residents of Costa Rica. Renting is the least risky and more flexible

Once again, retirees are advised to use the services of a real estate broker to buy or sell their retirement or any property in Costa Rica. REMEMBER: Real estate agents normally collect a five or six percent commission on the sale of a home and up to 10 percent commission on the sale of raw

Retirees and others who is thinking of buying or selling property in Costa Rica should use the services of a real estate broker. Real estate agents normally collect a five or six percent commission on the sale of a home and up to 10 percent commission on the sale of raw land. This commission is

The most common question that first time visitors to the country have is: “Can I legally own property in Costa Rica even though I’m not a citizen of the country?” This is a perfectly reasonable question since in many countries (if not the majority of countries) ownership of property by foreigners is restricted. In some

Although Costa Rica has become one of the world’s emerging real estate locations, it’s still very much a developing market. Retirees should keep this in mind as they begin their hunt for a house, a condo, or a piece of property. The current lack of a multiple listing service may make it difficult for buyers

About four months I published an article entitled “Demonizing Real Estate Agents.” You can read it on my blog at www.liveincostarica.com. In it I talk about the good and bad real estate brokers in Costa Rica and how to find one who is a buyer’s agent and who will look out for a client’s interest