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

During the first decade of this century many opportunistic realtors appeared on the scene in Costa Rica. In part this was due to the country’s burgeoning real estate market which was driven by the county’s unblemished reputation as a retirement haven for Baby Boomers and tourism mecca. Because real estate brokers are not regulated here

By the end of 2010 there will be a new type of map for properties in all of Costa Rica’s 32 cantones (regiones). People will be able to use maps much like those that Google Earth offers to view aerial photos of properties. The photos will show the features of the property, measurements and type

Westward expansion in the Central Valley only refers to good things that are happening now The completion of the long-awaited Caldera Highway linking the Costa Rica’s Central Valley to the Pacific Coast is now reality. With it has come the expected westward growth along and near this new thoroughfare. Land values have risen in areas

When I come across good information I like to share it with potential retirees. If you are planning to live or retire near San José there is an exciting new alternative in the housing scene. Part of this phenomenon is due to an effort to lure people from the suburbs back into the downtown San

Last year I released the first edition of my book about real estate in Costa Rica —”Christopher Howard’s Guide to Costa Rica Real Estate.” Prior to writing and publishing this new guide I had only authored books about retirement in different countries in the region and Spanish language guides. The other day I received a

People are always looking for bargains. But as the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” This is especially true when it comes to selecting a country to live or retire in overseas. I have been in the relocation and retirement business for over 30 years and have personally helped thousands of people