COSTA RICA REAL ESTATE

INFORMATION

Costa Rica Real Estate is no longer a secret, neither are the enormous opportunities to buy land, condo or vacation home that this small country offers. Costa Rica is only about two hours from the United States, legal for foreigners to own property, and a relatively low price for your own piece of paradise . This has resulted in an increase of buyers as well as sellers making this one of the best real estate markets in the world according to the 2007 CIA Factbook.

Nonetheless the rules are very different here in Costa Rica and unless you know the rules, or someone that does, you are at risk to make a mistake. We have been doing business in Costa Rica for 17 years. Over the years we have seen the ups and downs in this market as well as the most common mistakes people make.
 
 
Am I too late to invest in Costa Rica Real Estate?
 
No, there are many exciting projects coming along as well as parts of the country that have not been priced out by speculators. There are however several places that are going to need several years before that market catches up to their current prices. If you know where to look and what a good price is you can expect to be very happy when you do decide to either trade up or take some money off the table. The problem is that by the time a new project or deal is announced most the upside appreciation is already gone.
 
 
As in any investment you want to make sure you are getting the best information as well as the best price. In a growing market like Costa Rica there are suddenly a new group of experts that have been here less than a couple of years, never been through a full market cycle, and some do not even speak rudimentary Spanish that are eager to give out advice and take your money. Its not hard to do because Costa Rica real estate easily sells itself. The difference between a good buy and a bad one you usually do not find out until you go to sell. Then its too late.
 
Our many years in Costa Rica has allowed us to build a great team of experts and also to have a network of contacts throughout the country that we share information with on almost a daily basis. If you are considering making an real estate investment in Costa Rica you need first to decide what your goals are.
 
Is this strictly an investment, recreational use or both?
Is this a vacation or retirement home?
How long do I think I may want to own it for?
What do I want to spend for land and structure?
What are the maintenance costs for the investment?
What amenities/services must be close by? (hospital, good restaurants, shopping, airports) or complete solitude?
 
You will not find many listings on our site since most either sit for ever or sell so fast that we barely have time to get them up. Nonetheless we do try to get up special opportunities as they come along. The best way to get a jump on the rest of the buyers is to sign up for our Costa Rica Real Estate Specials mailing list. We will never sell or give anyone your address and you will only receive emails from us regarding Costa Rica real estate or Costa Rica real estate news.
 
If you are already planning to travel to Costa Rica soon and wish to have someone show you what is available feel free to let us know and we will have one of our agents in Costa Rica contact you.
 
We would love to help you share in our little piece of paradise with you and welcome you as a new part of the Tico Travel family.