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17 June, 2021
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

5 Best Places for Buying a House in Chicago

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Are you moving back to Chicago and buying a house there? Even...

by Ivo Henfling

Looking After The Trees In Your Costa Rican Garden

14 June, 2021
Home and Garden Maintenance

Tree Upkeep In Your Costa Rican Garden

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes If you have a garden, no matter where in Costa Rica you have...

by Ivo Henfling

9 June, 2021
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

4 Things to Know Before Buying a New House

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Are you buying a new house? From a real estate...

by Ivo Henfling

5 June, 2021
Costa Rica Lifestyle

5 Best Seafood to Try in Costa Rica

Do you enjoy seafood as much as I do? Before I moved to Costa Rica, I was strictly a meat person. I...

by Ivo Henfling

5 June, 2021
Costa Rica Living

7 Ways to deal with bad neighbors in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes In this blog, I'm not going to solve the problems you have...

by Ivo Henfling

What's the definition of a condo in Costa Rica?

9 May, 2021
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

A Condo in Costa Rica well explained

Estimated Reading Time: 7 Minutes What is the definition of a condo in Costa Rica? To many, it's...

by Ivo Henfling

1 May, 2021
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is a Soda in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes The definition of a soda in Costa Rica is different from...

by Ivo Henfling

1 May, 2021
Costa Rica Utilities

2 Powerful Reasons Your Business Should Use Solar Energy

If you have a business anywhere in Costa Rica, you could be using solar energy. As a business...

by Ivo Henfling

20 April, 2021
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Property Management: 7 Ways To Do It Right

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Property management can be an exciting and rewarding career....

by Ivo Henfling

17 April, 2021
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica, Rent in Costa Rica

How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

Estimated Reading Time: 13 Minutes Often homebuyers in Costa Rica forget to check on nearby...

by Ivo Henfling

31 March, 2021
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Why do most homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?

Have you ever wondered why large single-family homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?...

by Ivo Henfling

26 March, 2021
Costa Rica Construction, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For Your Costa Rican Home?

Have you thought about using vinyl plank flooring in your home? Costa Rica is characterized by the...

by Ivo Henfling

20 March, 2021
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is dar en el clavo in Costa Rica

To nail it – dar en el clavo – is usually a miracle in Costa Rica, especially when dealing with...

by Ivo Henfling

6 March, 2021
Costa Rica Shopping, Moving to Costa Rica

Is moving to Costa Rica with a dietary problem or a disability a good idea?

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes Do you have a dietary problem or a disability? Are you afraid...

by Ivo Henfling

20 February, 2021
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is a Media Naranja or half an Orange in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes In Costa Rica, the ideal person to spend the rest of your...

by Ivo Henfling

6 February, 2021
Costa Rica Entertainment, Costa Rica Travel

What Can a Horse Lover and a Casino Fan Expect in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you a horse lover or do you love to bet on horse racing?...

by Ivo Henfling

5 February, 2021
Costa Rica Banking and Mortgages, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

International Money Transfer Companies option for real estate purchase

A money transfer is key to any international real estate transaction. It’s no secret that...

by Ivo Henfling

20 January, 2021
Costa Rica Health & Medical Services, Costa Rica Living

Where To Get a 24-hour Covid 19 Test In Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes We receive questions about a 24-hour Covid 19 Test from...

by Ivo Henfling

16 January, 2021
Costa Rica Blogs by Expats, How to prevent culture shock

Strange habits – Stories by a Former Expat in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes In Costa Rica, people have sometimes strange habits. They do...

by Guest Blogger

3 January, 2021
Moving to Costa Rica

Costa Rican real estate company prepares for retirees moving to Costa Rica in 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Press Release – GoDutch Realty, a real estate company in...

by Ivo Henfling

25 December, 2020
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica

10 Most Read Live in Costa Rica blogs 2020

The best part about writing blogs for those who want to live in Costa Rica is that thousands of...

by Ivo Henfling

16 December, 2020
Costa Rica Living

7 Ways To Make Wooden Furniture Last Longer in the Tropics

Wooden furniture from Sarchi is quite commonly found in expat homes in Costa Rica. Nowadays,...

by Ivo Henfling

4 December, 2020
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

Get rid of collectibles and war trophies before showing appointments

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Do you have collectibles or war trophies all over your house?...

by Ivo Henfling

20 November, 2020
Costa Rica Living

Who Are Costa Rica´s Greatest Sporting Icons?

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes As a country of sports lovers, it is no surprise to see that...

by Ivo Henfling

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5 Best Places for Buying a House in Chicago

Tree Upkeep In Your Costa Rican Garden

4 Things to Know Before Buying a New House

5 Best Seafood to Try in Costa Rica

7 Ways to deal with bad neighbors in Costa Rica

A Condo in Costa Rica well explained

What is a Soda in Costa Rica?

2 Powerful Reasons Your Business Should Use Solar Energy

Property Management: 7 Ways To Do It Right

How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

Why do most homes in Costa Rica do not have an open floor plan?

Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For Your Costa Rican Home?

What is dar en el clavo in Costa Rica

Is moving to Costa Rica with a dietary problem or a disability a good idea?

What is a Media Naranja or half an Orange in Costa Rica?

What Can a Horse Lover and a Casino Fan Expect in Costa Rica?

International Money Transfer Companies option for real estate purchase

Where To Get a 24-hour Covid 19 Test In Costa Rica

Strange habits – Stories by a Former Expat in Costa Rica

Costa Rican real estate company prepares for retirees moving to Costa Rica in 2021

10 Most Read Live in Costa Rica blogs 2020

7 Ways To Make Wooden Furniture Last Longer in the Tropics

Get rid of collectibles and war trophies before showing appointments

Who Are Costa Rica´s Greatest Sporting Icons?

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