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The philosophical term ‘zeitgeist’ was defined by Hegel as “the spirit of the age” and Costa Rica seems to be embodying the zeitgeist of today. As we become a further globalized society, one might argue that we are all collectively bound by a set of parameters that we all care about: What issues are we…
The South Pacific Costa Rica real estate market continues to thrive in the third quarter (July, August, and September) of 2022. More people are visiting our region and staying in vacation rentals. Construction grew exponentially as turnkey property inventory dwindles and more buyers are purchasing land and building new homes as new contractors arrive in…
There is no official MLS in Costa Rica. Many companies have tried to create a true Costa Rica MLS (Multiple Listing System for real estate) but none are a true success. A number of real estate companies in Costa Rica have been able to gather many listings from around the country for their websites but…
How important is it to have your assets covered with homeowners insurance in Costa Rica? Osa Tropical Properties team recommends it to all of our clients. Read on to learn why, and also hear what expert insurance broker, Danilo Villalobos of Seguro CR, has to say about home insurance coverage in Costa Rica. Purchasing a…
Owning a vacation rental Airbnb in Costa Rica is an investment strategy that many of our clients are considering in 2022. But is it really a good strategy with a strong return on investment? We talked to three property managers to get the full scoop on investing in South Pacific Costa Rica’s vacation rentals market….
It is tax season here in Costa Rica and we are fielding a lot of questions from our client base and others who look to us for information (want to join our weekly newsletter to stay current on news and properties in South Pacific Costa Rica, sign up here). Annual Property Taxes In Costa Rica …
Importing a car to Costa Rica or buying a car in Costa Rica Not sure if you should import your vehicle to Costa Rica or buy a new or used one when you arrive? Here is our handy 2022 guide for all of the options to consider when importing or purchasing a vehicle in Costa…
Our recap of 2021 in real estate and some of the trends we are seeing for 2022 in our South Pacific Costa Rica Real Estate Market Report. 2021 was by far our biggest year for sales and for website traffic. In the first week of January 2022, we are already seeing a 6% increase in…
Looking to live a better life in Costa Rica? Here are five resolutions that can help. Going into the new year involves a lot of reflection about the year that just passed and what we hope for from the coming year. For many, this involves a move to Costa Rica in anticipation of living a…
As much as frustrated, over-stimulated people have been leaving big cities for decades in search of fresher air and friendlier faces, 2020 was the year that really fired off the urban exodus to Costa Rica, among other rural destinations. The coronavirus pandemic had an immediate – and possibly lasting – impact on work, education, and…