Buying Land in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Real Estate

Buying land in Costa Rica can be a great investment opportunity in today’s uncertain market. In the Southern Zone, which is still early in development, there are many opportunities to buy land for both development and investment purposes. The real estate market in Costa Rica is stable. Appreciation of land value has steadily risen in recent years, and it’s expected to continue to rise. An increasing number of expats moving and buying land in Costa Rica combined with conservative lending prices has helped to maintain market stability. Continue reading →

Advantages of Seller Financing in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Real Estate in Dominical

Recently, I was interviewed in the Wall Street Journal on the emergence of seller financing for mortgages in Costa Rica real estate transactions. It’s a new trend in real estate. As an agent selling properties in Dominical, I’ve helped put together deals for ex-pat buyers who don’t want to do an all-cash deal and are reluctant about the mortgage options available to them in Costa Rica through local banks. Continue reading →

5 Reasons to Purchase Real Estate in Dominical Now

Costa Rica Real Estate

Known as the southern Pacific zone gateway, Dominical marks entry into one of the few pristine natural environments left in the world. Gaining popularity as a place to purchase a second home, retire or just invest in real estate, Dominical attracts a diverse crowd of foreigners who blend into the local community. With its slow pace and off the grid type lifestyle, it’s not hard to figure out why growing numbers of people flock to this spot in Costa Rica. Continue reading →

Expats Drive Strong Costa Rica Real Estate Market

Casa La Big Sure

Costa Rica real estate prices have risen considerably in the last ten years. Even in the Osa Peninsula, which for a long time was known as the “edge of the world,” the market is thriving and vibrant. A new airport and improved roads are making access to this remote area easier. Dominical along with others parts of the southern coastal areas are still known as a surfers’ paradise with small organic farms, yoga retreats and a strong interest in wellness. You can choose to live in secluded luxury or an off-the-grid type lifestyle here. Either way- you are off the beaten track in Costa Rica where it’s easy to escape the hectic pace of the “developed” world. Continue reading →

Real Estate for Sale in Costa Rica: Attractive Options for Retirees

Every person has his or her idea of what makes the ideal retirement location. Many pre-retirees are drawn to places where the climate is mild and senior-friendly amenities are plenty, while some favor neighborhoods close to urban centers with top-notch healthcare and entertainment facilities as well as opportunities for employment. Still others are content to stay put in their current communities and enjoy the retirement lifestyle choices and benefits in store for them.

For those who decide to retire in another state or even country, comfort, security, and the availability of healthcare and other essential services are paramount. Incidentally, Costa Rica scores high on all these aspects as well as those pertaining to cost of living, retirement infrastructure, ease of integration, and real estate. A recent Tico Times article sums up the findings of an International Living report as regards the top retirement destinations in the world.

“This year’s ranking states that Costa Rica’s “legacy of year-round warm weather, as well as longtime political stability and public safety” earn the country a ranking in the top 10.

The publication also highlights the country’s health care system and states that Costa Rica “is still going strong because the country continues to tick the boxes of those looking for their place in the sun. Plus, because of its long history as an expat haven, it’s easier than ever to start a new chapter in your life.””

International Living also cites the affordable yet high standard of living in Costa Rica as a key factor why as many as 20,000 U.S. expatriates and retirees choose to take up residence in this Central American nation. It also helps that the country is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, biodiversity, and pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Such factors make it quite clear why prime real estate for sale in Costa Rica, whether along the coast or further inland, has enjoyed stable demand from international buyers.

Whether you’re looking for an investment property or somewhere you could comfortably retire, you’ll want to work with a trusted real estate firm—such as Dominical Real Estate—that knows the local property market quite well. When considering the best options in relation to real estate for sale in Costa Rica, it certainly pays to have a reliable expert by your side.

(Article Information and Image from Costa Rica still one of the best retirement destinations, says International Living magazine, Tico Times, 6 January 2014)