Anyone thinking of retiring in Costa Rica or purchasing property here will be please to to read the following information about the state of the country’s economy. February 8, 2013 (Reuters) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Costa Rica’s Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘BB+’. Fitch has also affirmed the Short-term foreign

If you move to Costa Rica and buy a home, you may end up having a swimming pool built. Many retirees yearn to have a swimming pool in the backyard of their dream home where there can take a cool dip, just relax, swim or even entertain friends. Getting a pool built in Costa Rica

When renting an apartment or house in Costa Rica retirees should always have their lawyer look over the rental contract before signing it. Nevertheless there are a few things retirees should know to avoid misunderstandings and headaches down the road. (1) The amount of the monthly rent should be stipulated in a written contract. (2)

About two years ago I was talking to my friend Harold, who is a retired army veteran. Harold mentioned that he bought a lot and was building a 6-unit apartment building in the suburb of Tibás which is about 10 minutes north of downtown San José. My friend Harold figured that after his initial after

Unless you are interested in a beachfront condo at the beach or an apartment in a Escazú high rise, you will generally find much lower rents in Costa Rica than in most areas of the U.S. You should be able to find a decent rental for around $600 or less on the lower end and

With the U.S. and world economy still in shambles with no sign of recovery on the horizon, savvy retirees are looking to live abroad as a way to stretch their retirement dollars and improve their quality of life. Costa Rica has been on the radar for years, but now, more than ever, it’s becoming an

If you look at the bottom of this page you will notice that there are areas in the United States where home prices are seemingly lower than in Costa Rica. However, buyers and retirees need to consider the following. The reasons Costa Rica’s prices have remained constant is due to the popularity of the country,