Costa Rica real estate
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What a House Actually Costs in Escazú and Santa Ana Right Now (2026)
Asking prices, price-per-square-meter, HOA fees, closing costs, and what $300k, $600k, and $1M actually gets you in the two most expensive cantons in the GAM.
Costa Rica Closing Costs and Property Taxes Explained
A verified breakdown of every tax and fee you will pay when buying, owning, or holding property in Costa Rica.
Guanacaste vs the Southern Zone: How Expats Actually Choose
Two completely different Costa Ricas. One dry, flat, and easy to reach. The other green, steep, and a two-hour dirt road from the nearest city. Here is how to figure out which one is for you.
Dollars vs Colones: How Property Pricing Actually Works in Costa Rica
Most listings show a dollar price. That does not mean the transaction is simple. Here is what twelve years of buying, selling, and watching foreign buyers get confused has taught me.
5 Costa Rica Beach Towns That Are Still Affordable in 2026 (And What They Don't Tell You)
Tamarindo hit a median of $520,000. Santa Teresa is averaging over $2 million. Here are five towns where you can still get in without selling a kidney — and the real tradeoffs for each.
Residency and Owning Property in Costa Rica as a Foreigner
You do not need residency to buy property in Costa Rica, but understanding the difference between titled land and coastal concessions, and knowing the investor-residency thresholds, will shape every purchase decision you make.
Best Areas for Expats to Buy Property in Costa Rica
A region-by-region guide to where different buyers actually fit, with verified costs and honest trade-offs.
Financing and Mortgages for Foreign Buyers in Costa Rica
Most foreign buyers pay cash, but local mortgages, developer financing, and home-equity loans from abroad are all live options worth understanding before you make an offer.
The Costa Rica Property Buying Process Step by Step
From the first offer to final registration, here is exactly what happens when you buy real estate in Costa Rica.