Real Estate professionals and expats in Costa Rica offer advice about renting and buying homes in cities and towns in Costa Rica. Topics covered include the rental and buying process in Costa Rica, popular areas, documents needed, budgets, rental and purchase agreements, precautions foreigners should take and more.
An expat talks about what it's like living in San Jose, Costa Rica. He says that most expats move to San Jose for the lower cost of living, friendly people and climate. And, he offers an in-depth look at nightlife, recreational activities and more. Continue Reading
Steve Linder offers a wealth of information and advice about buying property in Costa Rica - from the bests places for expats to live in Costa Rica to the steps involved in buying property to property prices. Continue Reading
An expat offers invaluable tips about buying real estate in San Jose, Costa Rica. He advises expats to rent before you buy, wait until you have legal residency to buy, hire a lawyer (or two) and much more. It's a must read for anyone thinking about buying a home or investment property in San Jose or the surrounding suburbs. Continue Reading
An expat in Costa Rica offers incredible insight into buying a home in Jaco, Costa Rica. She also talks about the best places in Costa Rica to invest in real estate at this time. Continue Reading
Ojochal, Costa Rica is an international residential community, not a tourist town. It boasts beautiful beaches, a low crime rate, a thriving expat social scene and more. Steve Linder offers a great overview of the area. Continue Reading
Expats love Playa Jaco (aka Jaco Beach) in Costa Rica because of its beautiful beaches, amazing surfing, relaxed vibe and lively, younger expat crowd. This article covers everything about Playa Jaco - healthcare, restaurants, nightlife, schools, cost of living in Playa Jaco and more. Continue Reading
Estate/Mansion for Sale
7 Bedroom / 6 Full Bath / 1 Half Bath
Furnished
Price: $ 550,000
Living Space: 4000 sf
Large Beach home 100 yards from ocean on the Pacific side. Gated. Furnished. Large pool. Quiet local residential area. Appropriate for large family, a multi-family vacation property, a small bed & breakfast, an AirBnB.. Montero Sport included.
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Bedroom / Full Bath / Half Bath
Does Not Apply to This Listing
Price: $ 175,000
Living Space: 50,000 ft ( 5,000 m)
For sale : 7 individual lots of 1 acre + within an ecofarm. Fruitforest and veggies and playarea for children. All lots have road, water, power. Land is flat and close to a village with all recources like clinic, bank, stores, etc.
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5 Bedroom / 5 Full Bath / Half Bath
Unfurnished
Price: $89000
Living Space: 4053 m2 / 43626 ft2
REDUCED $10000! TWO HOMES on 1 acre (Titled and sold as one). Live in 1 while improving the other. Then rent, holiday let or turnaround for a profit! AMAZING VIEWS!! Road paved and maintained. 45 mins to airport. 1.5 hours to beach. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT! All legal and All Taxes paid for whole year. Currently repainting outside.
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3 Bedroom / 2 Full Bath / 1 Half Bath
Furnished
Price: 240000 USD
Living Space: 18646
Located in Piedades Norte de San Ramon, the property(18396 square meters) nestles at the river La Paz (Peace) in the heart of Los Angeles, a region famous for its moderate climate (min/max 66/84F - 19/29C) beautiful scenery and lush vegetation.
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Bedroom / Full Bath / Half Bath
Furnished
Price: $179,000
Opened in 2011 followed by 7 years of growth. Tremendous potential for more growth. Reservations (Sales/Income) into July 2019 already.
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3 Bedroom / 2 Full Bath / 1 Half Bath
Furnished
Price: 2600 US$
Living Space: 360 sp meters
French Provencial Style furnished house with amazing views and the best situation just near schools, banks, groceries, high way and hospitals. An ideal place to live for quietness but quiet and elegant.
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0 Bedroom / 0 Full Bath / 0 Half Bath
Does Not Apply to This Listing
Price: $65,000 USD
Living Space: 4 acres
4 Acre River Front rain forest Lot zoned residential or commercial use, in Great Development with many homes. This lot was titled prior to the law now prohibiting ownership of riverfront, all utilities are in.
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