buying in Costa Rica
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Is That a Gringo Price? 9 Ways to Check What Costa Rica Property Is Really Worth
Costa Rica has no public sold-price comps, so asking prices can get weird fast, especially if you sound foreign.
What a $500 Home Inspection in Costa Rica Catches, and the Six Things It Never Will
There's no inspector license here, no seller disclosure, and the report stops at the property line, so here's where your inspection money actually works.
SA or Your Own Name? I've Held Costa Rica Property Both Ways. Here's the Math
The corporation costs about $500 a year and the probate you're avoiding can cost $10,000, so the right answer depends on which property you're buying and how you'll use it.
How Long Does It Take to Close in Costa Rica? 45 Days If Nothing Breaks
The 30-day closing your agent promised is real only when the title is clean and the money is ready, so here is the stage-by-stage timeline from someone who has sat on both sides of the table since 2014.
The $6 Title Check Every Costa Rica Buyer Should Run First
What the Registro Nacional actually shows you, when a $1,750 title insurance policy is worth it, and the due diligence steps that matter more than either.
Beachfront vs Ocean-View in Costa Rica: Same Sunset, Double the Price, and You Might Not Even Own the Land
After 12 years of buying and selling here, I'll tell you why I steer most clients 400 meters uphill from the sand.
The 200-Meter Rule: Why Most Costa Rica Beachfront Is Leased, Not Owned
A consultant who has bought and sold on both sides of the maritime zone line explains concessions, titles, and the paperwork that separates them.