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So you’re planning on buying into Costa Rican paradise: 7 things to consider

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ILuvCR
  4/20/2015 09:33 EST

Excellent article, check it out!

"There is a certain intoxication to spending hours canvassing tropical listings while the snow piles up during long winter nights in Calgary. And SoCal aspirants to the pura vida life have long had it with the commutes and traffic. The politically conservative Gringos who start a business here will soon long for the lower taxes of their former home, and those who make the leap without the necessary financial bona fides run the risk of finding themselves over their heads in a country that is not at all cheap. You want to figure a few of these things out in advance of making firm plans."

http://realestate.ticotimes.net/2015/04/so-youre-planning-on-buying-into-costa-rican-paradise-7-things-to-consider/

Pura Vida!

shermanwc
  4/20/2015 10:29 EST

Impressive. Brutally honest advice from a realtor without a sales pitch!

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Kohl
  4/20/2015 10:45 EST

I've 'book marked' the link for the next time...

TICR
  4/20/2015 20:16 EST

Just wondering is anyone did their homework to find out if the apparent author of the spectacular article, Mr. Paul Collar, has permanent residency in Costa Rica that allows him to work legally as a real estate agent. I sent him an email but so far there has been no reply. I guess that I have to call him at 8704-0027 to find out.

guestuser
  4/20/2015 21:32 EST

A case for OIJ!

PuraVida
  4/21/2015 07:58 EST

Car 54 where are you?

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ILuvCR
  4/21/2015 08:59 EST

unbelievable !!??

My mom always said "some people would complain if they were a new rope?"

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ILuvCR
  4/21/2015 11:39 EST

Oop's

"unbelievable !!??

My mom always said "some people would complain if they were HUNG with a new rope?"

Pura Vida!

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