real estate in costa rica
Costa Rica real estate has always been driven by emotional buyers. There are a variety of offerings in Costa Rica that have made this a popular repeat destination for many different types of people. But in the last two years, the number of people wanting to invest in Costa Rica has increased significantly and nearly…
The Southern Zone of Costa Rica is in a seller’s market due to a growing number of buyers searching for their dream home in the tropics. This has increased real estate seller confidence to value their properties at a much higher rate in 2022 than we realtors in Costa Rica have ever seen before in…
Although it may seem counter-intuitive to some, we at Osa Tropical Properties feel that in our growing real estate market, it is important to promote regenerative real estate practices through reforestation to counter-balance our human effects. Environmental awareness and preservation have been cornerstones of Costa Rica’s development since the 1970s. Powered almost entirely by renewable…
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…
As we head into the high season here in Costa Rica, we want to take this opportunity to introduce (or reintroduce) ourselves to you, our audience. Many of you are currently planning your trips to either visit or to specifically look at properties and we know that you have many options for real estate offices…
These are 7 of the most common mistakes to avoid when buying real estate in Costa Rica, as told by our team of expert realtors Whether you’re a first time home buyer in Costa Rica or a seasoned investor, revisiting the basics and understanding these 7 common mistakes can help you save time and money….
Why are expats buying rental property in Costa Rica in 2021? Read on to find out about income, future planning, and the other reasons why Costa Rica rental properties are hot this year! A trend that we have seen in recent years is the rise of the income property. More often than not, Costa Rica…
The 5 Types of Expats Who Most Enjoy Living in Costa Rica Which type are you? Continue reading to find out… When polling our friends, neighbors, and clients, it is apparent that most people fall in love with living in Costa Rica because of the animals. Whether it’s the precocious capuchin monkey troupes crossing the…
Why Is There No Zillow In Costa Rica? If you thought you could find real estate in Costa Rica on Zillow, this article is for you. Costa Rica is a country famous for its lush, plentiful jungles and the local real estate market is often viewed as one of them! People from the United States…
Whether you’re just planning on visiting Costa Rica or you are thinking about moving here, you might be asking yourself: should I go to Santa Teresa or Uvita? You’ve possibly heard that places in Guanacaste, like Tamarindo and Nosara, are densely populated and experience months of drought every year. And both Uvita and Santa Teresa…