Buying in Costa Rica

New York Times Article About Real Estate in Dominical, Costa Rica

I was fortunate to be interviewed and quoted in this article (<= click link) about the return of the Dominical Real Estate market!  Enjoy..... Hint of Development Boom Returns to Costa Rican Surf Town By KEVIN BRASS MARCH 5, 2015 Photo Moshen and Julie Sadeghi own an 8,000-square-foot Spanish colonial and Mediterranean-style estate with a guest house and private theater on a plateau...

International Real Estate Listings – My Podcast Interview

Joshua Kanter Discusses Real Estate in Dominical Costa Rica by Taylor White + The IREL Podcast by Taylor White > Dominical Costa Rica real estate > Joshua Kanter Discusses Real Estate in Dominical Costa Rica Podcast: Play in new window | Download I had the pleasure to sit down and speak with Joshua Kanter from Properties in Costa Rica in Dominical Costa Rica – and we will get down and dirty...

Costa Rica Offers Baby Boomers a Second Chance at Retirement

This is Dominical Property's first Press Release and it got a very positive response and even made Yahoo! News and many other online news outlets:  http://www.prweb.com/releases/costa_rican_real_estate/baby_boomers/prweb10102981.htm Costa Rica is a natural choice for Baby Boomers due to its year round temperate climate, lower cost of living, advanced medical sector, and a short flight from most of the...

Why Use a Certified Real Estate Broker in Costa Rica

There is no required license to sell real estate in Costa Rica and not even a mandatory class or exam.  This has lead to basically anyone that wants to try and sell property calling themselves a realtor or broker, creating a website, and listing properties without any experience.  When choosing a realtor in Costa Rica make sure they are at least a certified and active member of the Cámara Costarricense...

Purchasing Property in Costa Rica – FAQ’s

There are many questions first time Buyers in Costa Rica may have and these are some of the most common we experience.  This guide of Frequently Asked Questions will help first time Buyers become informed of the Buying Process and different aspects of owning property in Costa Rica. What is the procedure to buy a Costa Rica property? First: After you have found the right property with your Real Estate...

Why it’s Safe to Buy in Costa Rica

Buying real estate in Costa Rica carries similar risk as anywhere else in the World, but there are processes and legal procedures in place to ensure a buyer’s safety.  The following are steps you should take in order to eliminate any ambiguity in a real estate transaction. Use a professional and experienced realtor/broker that has lived and worked in the area for a few years in which they are selling...

Long Term Rental vs Buying a Home

When making the move to Costa Rica, should you rent long term or buy a home?  This is a common decision for retirees or families to make.  Before even deciding to move to Costa Rica full time it is recommendable to rent for an extended period of time and during both the dry and rainy season to make sure it is the right fit for you.  Also it is a good idea to try out some different parts of the country...