Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do we have zoning? Imagine buying a property and finding out later that you’re not allowed to construct, or install the business that you had in mind? In my opinion, that is a great reason to investigate first. Before you purchase real estate in our beautiful country, you first want… The post Why is Zoning so important when purchasing real estate? appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Last week, I showed clients of another agent a property I have recently listed and I found the perfect home seller. This was probably the first time in my real estate career that I meet a seller who really cares about her property, making the effort of wanting a buyer… The post How to be the Perfect Home Seller appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Did you know that you’ll all be better off when you pay your household employees every week instead of by the month? Most of the time, I find new topics for my blogs while being with clients shopping for a home in Santa Ana. This time, my clients and I… The post 6 Reasons for NOT paying household employees once a month appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Are you planning to hire a buyers agent? Then you need to read this blog, as it will explain how important it is you hire an experienced one. It is not so important whether this agent is a licensed agent or not. In Costa Rica licensing is not mandatory. Unfortunately… The post Oops it looks like the buyers agent made a mistake appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes There is a large population of English-spoken expats in Costa Rica looking for English-language churches and religious services. I was born and raised a Catholic and I believe in God, though I stopped going to church many years ago. But I learned to respect the beliefs of everyone else. So… The post Costa Rica English language churches and religious services appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Many think that moving to a new country is the hardest part, but how difficult is it to settle in? Moving abroad takes guts, organization, and a lot of hard work. When moving to Costa Rica, you’ll have to plan a zillion things like, what to take and what to leave behind, shipping your stuff,… The post Moving to a New Country | 8 Tips to Settle In appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

With these 4 secrets to convincing your spouse to move to Costa Rica, I expect to make thousands of future expats happy. When I published Brooke’s article 4 Secrets for a happy living in Costa Rica on my Linkedin, William Robison suggested I write an article so he can convince his wife to move here.… The post 4 Secrets To Convincing Your Spouse To Move To Costa Rica appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes It’s a fact that retirement in Costa Rica is way different than it is in Florida. The reason for this blog is to show those who plan their retirement in the tropics that Florida and Costa Rica are two different worlds. Your lifestyle should indicate where to retire. I was… The post Retirement in Costa Rica is way different than in Florida appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes Christmas traditions in Costa Rica are probably not what you are used to.  You can prevent culture shock by learning what Ticos do during the Christmas holidays and where they go. Christmas Eve in Spanish is Nochebuena. Adjusting to another culture is one of the most challenging things to do… The post Christmas traditions in Costa Rica appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Pre-construction changes are probably the most difficult ones to make when buying a home. You’re dreaming about moving into that brand-new home or condo soon and then it turns out it isn’t as great as you had imagined. For a real estate developer or a builder, a client who changes… The post How to Deal With Pre-Construction Changes And Get It Right appeared first on Ivo's Blog by Godutch Realty ..read more