State of the Market – March 2013

There might be a b… b… A b-b-b… Hmmm I can’t quite bring myself to say that word, maybe later. Let’s just say that we seem to be experiencing a...

News in The Zone, State of the Market

The Luxury of Living in the Third World

An article by Jack Ewing Ben's note: Jack Ewing & I have known each other for years and have worked together off and on with various projects. I regard him...

Stories

February News

Property Tax Assessments – There is an interesting article in amcostarica about maritime zone property tax assessments being made by Aguirre.  Not mentioned in the article is the amount of...

News in The Zone

What Does the Matapalo Police Station Have to do With Real Estate?

I got asked the other day what the opening of the new Matapalo Police station has to do with real estate, and by extension, why is it mentioned in my...

Living in Costa Rica, State of the Market

January News for the Zone & Costa Rica

I have invited a new guest author to my blog. Frank Walker puts out a newsletter once a month that I have subscribed to now for some time. I always...

News in The Zone

Hungarian Goulash and the New Costa Rica Drivers License Law

New Costa Rica law: non-resident expats living in Costa Rica as perpetual tourists are now not able to obtain, nor renew an existing, drivers license. Residual effects of this law...

News in The Zone, Reader's Questions, Relocation to Costa Rica

Should I Offer Seller Financing?

This question just in from a land owner in Uvita. I have a question about owner financing of real estate property for sale, and do not really know anyone else,...

For Sellers, Reader's Questions

How to Sell a Property in Costa Rica

It is common to think that you know all about how to sell because of your experience in real estate in another land. In Costa Rica real estate, this type...

Costa Rica MLS, For Sellers

Is The Zone at the Tipping Point?

The place is packed. More and more people who bought land in the past are building or have built (and are happy about it.) Travel & Leisure put The Zone...

News in The Zone, Personal, Projections, State of the Market

Seeking Refuge in Costa Rica

I met a fellow the other day who has just moved to Ojochal. He's been here all of 5 weeks, but he totally sold out and has moved here to...

Relocation to Costa Rica