Investment Opportunities in Hacienda del Mar   When contemplating moving to Costa Rica from Vancouver Island, British Columbia in 1999 most of my friends were ready to have me committed to an asylum.  How could you even think about leaving this paradise.   A good friend who I admired (CEO of one of BC’s largest lumber companies) sent me a note:   Michael - “All men dream: but not equally, those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream wit ..read more

Choosing a Building Lot in Costa Rica The Basics of Choosing a Building Lot You fell in love with Costa Rica and after looking at all the built homes in the area you decided that you want to buy a lot and build. If you haven’t built a house from scratch before than this guide will be quite useful. Even If you have built a home in the past this will help you avoid pitfalls particular to Costa Rica and keep you on the right track. Before we go any further, we must assume that you have hired an experienced realtor who will ensure the basics are covered that apply to any lot purchase: There are ..read more

How to Write an Offer on Costa Rica Property and the Closing Process Buying property in Costa Rica is about as easy as it can get.  Under Costa Rican law a foreigner has the same rights as a citizen, and can own property outright, fully titled, fee simple, just like in the USA or Canada.  The majority of the property in Costa Rica is titled.  The only exception to this is some of the beach front property which is called concession and is similar to a lease.  I discuss this in another blog.  You can own a property using the same vehicles as in North America.  You ..read more

Working from Home in Costa Rica! Gone are the days when you had to get up early just to waste time being stuck in traffic on the way to work. Whether you drive your car or commute daily, traffic jams are inevitable, especially if you work in the city. Fortunately, more and more people are discovering that indeed, it is possible to work from home effectively. So, for anyone who's been dreaming of a flexible arrangement that allows them to prioritize their overall well-being while being productive with their duties, remote work is the way to go! The possibility of transitioning into this kind ..read more

Who Moves to Costa Rica? Will I enjoy living in Costa Rica? Where is the best place to live n Costa Rica? Who moves to Costa Rica? WILL I ENJOY LIVING IN COSTA RICA? We get these questions all the time. We find that most people, after visiting for a couple weeks, have a pretty good idea if they will like living in Costa Rica or not. Now of course, some people move here and ultimately decide it's not for them and go home. But there are very few, especially if they do their due diligence. Tres Amigos Realty Group has sold more real estate in Costa Rica than just about anyone. We have had thous ..read more

Why is it important to work with an experienced Real Estate Agent and long-standing Real Estate Company in Costa Rica? It's Smart to find a professional real estate agent Most Buyers and Sellers in the coastal regions of Costa Rica are not native to the area so it seems like common sense that they would seek out advice from a seasoned and professional Agent. One that works in a well-established agency to guide them through the purchase or sale process of a property in a foreign county. I think we would all agree with that statement so far. Suffice it to say that most Real Estate Agents and Re ..read more

99 Reasons Why We Love Living in Costa Rica 99. Costa Rica is 99% green. It is almost totally carbon free, and the most environmentally protective country in the world and most of it still looks like it did when the dinosaurs walked the earth. You have to love and respect somewhere, which places nature above money. This haven will blow you away. 98. Hiking. There are so many spectacular places to hike; National Parks, volcanoes and mountains that the scenery seems to go on and on forever. You could spend eternity clunking around this little paradise and never see all there is to see; there ..read more

Can I make money renting my property in Costa Rica? In almost every development, the breakdown of ownership is about the same. One third of all the owners live here fulltime; they are Ex Pats who have made paradise their permanent residence. One third of them are your typical snowbirds; they spend 3 to 6 months a year here, when the weather turns in North America, and then spend the summer months back home. Some of them rent their properties when they go back north, but many of them just lock the door and leave. They don’t need the money and don’t want anyone “sleeping in their bed.” The las ..read more

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