Absolutely! It can be almost like buying property in your home country if you use common sense. However, If you read the alarmist websites that preach that you can “lose your shirt ”or those that claim the have the “real scoop” on Costa Rica you will be too scared to purchase anything. Actually some of

When people move to Costa Rica to live or retire, they have to either rent or buy a home. Recently, I was interviewed by a reporter from the Tico Times newspaper about the country’s current real estate market. As most of you probably know the downturn in the global economy affected real estate markets around

Real Estate is an important part of retiring or moving to Costa Rica. Everyone has to have a place to live whether you rent or buy property. When I originally started my relocation/retirement tours in the 1990s I took my clients to traditional tourist destinations like the volcanoes, Tortuga Island and the Britt Coffee Tour.

It is with great please that I announce the release of the long-awaited and overdue “Christopher Howard’s Guide to Real Estate in Costa Rica.” Why was this book written? Costa Rica’s natural beauty has been attracting tourists for years. Now retirees and investors are flocking to the country. It seems that almost everyone who moves

I just found out about a great retirement option for people who have been affected by recent events in the States. I am usually quite stingy when it comes to endorsing other companies, but in this case I feel it is my duty as a relocation retirement expert to share this information with you. Their unique

“Is it safe to invest in Costa Rica?” This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked by the guests on my monthly retirement/relocation tours. During my nearly 30 years of living in Costa Rica I have had the opportunity to observe a lot of people make money and other lose it. I

When you move to Costa Rica to retire you will have to have a place to live. Some choose to rent while many choose to buy as an investment. The Costa Rica real estate market has been one of the best over the last few years. After you decide where you want to live and