Investors have always found real estate to be a safe bet. Investing in housing markets in places like Canada, the US, and Western Europe have traditionally been one of the best ways to build a fortune. But some of today’s…
It may come as a surprise, but there is no multiple listing service (MLS) for real estate in Costa Rica. Many have tried to duplicate the systems found in North America and Europe, but in a country so small yet…
Prior to moving here, I used to visit my parents living in Ojochal, Costa Rica, and wonder about all of the real estate signs everywhere. I have always enjoyed coming here and I was curious as to why anyone would…
Thanks to the growing popularity of our region of expertise in Costa Rica real estate called the Costa Ballena (which includes the townships of Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, and Tres Rios), buyers have been flooding the market this high season. Our team at Osa…
There are many things a home owner can do to increase the value of their home. This could be done on the interior or the exterior of the home, from do-it-yourself for the smaller projects to hiring a contractor for…
The Selling Process It is usually considered that a property has many values: 1) Owners Value- The price the owner wants. 2) Comparative/ Market price- This method of appraisal assumes that properties with similar characteristics will cost similar prices. Market…