Uvita Office Rent & Man/Woman Issues

So, the Guys have moved, once again.  We are now located in the commercial center across from La Corona and Banco de Costa Rica. We’re right next to Sonia’s Uvita...

Mental Meanderings in The Zone

Property Values In The New World It would seem that life has settled into a routine now in our “new world” setting here in Uvita Costa Rica.  What’s it been,...

Looking Back Over 2010

I’ve never had a year quite like 2010. Amazing, life altering, wonderful, scary and perplexing would be just a few of the descriptors that would sum this year up for...

Million Dollar Homes in Costa Rica, Part 2

The three-year Costa Rica real estate trend has reflected a significant drop in value, including property in the luxury home category. Although there are some very nice luxury homes in...

State of the Market – The Guys Report

The Guys are doing quite well, thank you very much.  We are currently made up of 4 official Guys, as well as a smattering of several honorary "Guys". My name...

Million Dollar Homes in Costa Rica, Part 1

As recent as 2006, this area was considered the new frontier in Costa Rica. Access was difficult and more exhaustive than it is now. Developments were few and far between....

Price Vs. Worth

“I need to sell my property. What should I price it at?” is the common question heard in our real estate office in Uvita, Costa Rica. "Whatever someone is willing...

“El Diquis” Hydroelectric Dam in Costa Rica

Over the past decade, the dramatic increase in tourism and investment has sparked a bit of a power-struggle between proponents of economic growth and socio-environmental protection groups. In this case,...

Costa Rica, A Hurricane-Free Zone

Light winds aside, we do experience heavy rain and flooding from time to time in Costa Rica. In some cases, the spiraling arms of a hurricane can reach over 300...

Seller Financing Opens Door for Home Buyers in Costa Rica

It would be easy to label the decline of the Costa Rica real estate market (since the peak in 2007) in a negative light. In truth, there is no such...