Guanacaste
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The Notary Will Read Your Deed Aloud in Spanish. Here's How Not to Sign Blind.
Costa Rican law requires every closing to happen in Spanish, and after 12 years and multiple purchases here, I can tell you the language is the cheap problem to solve.
Can Foreigners Own Land in Costa Rica? Yes, With Two Real Exceptions
A consultant who has bought and sold here since 2014 on what foreign buyers actually own, where the maritime zone bites, and the water problem nobody mentions.
Build New or Buy Resale in Costa Rica? My Build Ran 22 Months and 28% Over Budget
After twelve years here, one build, and several resales bought and sold, here is the honest math on new construction versus resale in Costa Rica.
The 45-Minute Rule: How Liberia's Airport Prices Every Beach House in Guanacaste
Twelve years of watching LIR's route map grow taught me one thing: in Guanacaste, drive time from the runway sets the price, and everything else is decoration.
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.
New Build vs Resale in Costa Rica: What 12 Years and Two Builds Taught Me
A relocation consultant who has built twice and bought resale three times breaks down the real costs, timelines, and the water-letter trap that stalls new construction.
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.
Tamarindo Is Priced Like a San Diego Suburb. Here's Where Buyers Went in 2026
Twelve years of watching Guanacaste prices taught me one thing: the smart money left Tamarindo two years ago, and it went to five specific places.
What $1 Million Actually Gets You in Costa Rica's Luxury Market Right Now
Twelve years buying and selling here taught me the difference between a well-priced property and an overbuilt vanity project, and in this market, that gap runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Beyond Tamarindo: 5 Affordable Spots in Guanacaste
Tamarindo has priced out many buyers. Discover where locals are now heading in Guanacaste.
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.