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12 October, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Why is the rooster so important in Costa Rica?

Did you know that a rooster is a very important animal in Costa Rica? Wherever you turn, you’ll...

by Ivo Henfling

5 October, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

How important is a real estate for sale sign on a property?

Should you place a real estate for sale sign on your property when selling, or not? When selling...

by Ivo Henfling

28 September, 2018
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Shopping

Costa Rican Coffee – What Makes It So Special?

Have you ever wondered what makes Costa Rican Coffee so special? In terms of coffee production,...

by Ivo Henfling

21 September, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

7 Disasters absent property owner can suffer for not having a property manager

Having property in another country and being an absent property owner is not so easy. Worse, it can...

by Ivo Henfling

13 September, 2018
Costa Rica Restaurants we recommend

Plaza Tempo Escazu gourmet plaza – a huge variety of international cuisine

Today, I’d like to tell you all about Plaza Tempo Escazu Gourmet Plaza. It has been a while since...

by Ivo Henfling

24 August, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Costa Rica Travel

12 Reasons to buy a second home in Costa Rica

How far are you willing to go to buy a second home? Some people drive for days to get to their...

by Ivo Henfling

24 August, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Why is the property location a carefully kept secret in Costa Rica

Every day, we receive emails from buyers asking for the property location. Coming from a foreign...

by Ivo Henfling

14 August, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What does chaineado mean in Costa Rica?

You won’t be able to prevent culture shock by learning how to use chaineado, but it is quite a...

by Ivo Henfling

10 August, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

6 Weird reasons your home is not getting showings

Homes in Costa Rica do not sell in 72 hours, and you can count on not even getting showings during...

by Ivo Henfling

3 August, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Real estate vocabulary that does not exist in Costa Rica

Quite a large real estate vocabulary does not exist in Costa Rica. Ask a real estate agent in Costa...

by Ivo Henfling

27 July, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

Annoying behavior by buyers during the showing appointment

Selling your home and you don’t want to put up with buyer’s annoying behavior during the...

by Ivo Henfling

21 July, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Is my crystal ball too fuzzy to predict a sales price?

Sellers sometimes think I own a crystal ball. When listing a home for sale, sellers always ask me...

by Ivo Henfling

14 July, 2018
Costa Rica Lifestyle, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Can you buy a home with a pool in Atenas within your budget or not?

Do you want to know if you can afford to buy a home with a pool in Atenas? You really don't need a...

by Ivo Henfling

6 July, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Ticos are all family

Some way or other, Ticos are all family. Just like Smith is a very common last name in the U.K. and...

by Ivo Henfling

30 June, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Does a 24-7 real estate agent exist in Costa Rica?

I call myself a 24-7 real estate agent. But am I really? It’s 9:30 pm and my phone rings. The...

by Ivo Henfling

23 June, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

How can property sellers handle multiple offers?

It does not happen very often, but once in a while, our agents receive multiple offers on a...

by Ivo Henfling

15 June, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

Why do sellers increase the listing price when the property does not sell?

When in a bad market, and a property doesn’t sell, some sellers want to increase the listing...

by Ivo Henfling

9 June, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

9 Benefits of owning a Cariari single story home

When you get older, the knees cooperate much less, as do some other joints. That’s probably when...

by Ivo Henfling

1 June, 2018
Costa Rica Construction, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Flipping Fixer Uppers seems like a good investment – is it really?

Flipping fixer uppers might seem like an interesting business in Costa Rica. Buying a cheap home...

by Ivo Henfling

24 May, 2018
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

I want to work in Costa Rica – am I allowed to?

Some want to work in Costa Rica, and it seems to be very attractive just to jump on a flight to San...

by Ivo Henfling

18 May, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Why not lend money to a friend or employee in Costa Rica?

If you’re a nice person, you’ll find yourself obliged to lend money to a friend or employee...

by Ivo Henfling

12 May, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Rent in Costa Rica

Are vacation rental restrictions common on condos in Costa Rica?

Before buying a condo in Costa Rica, you first want to know if there are any vacation rental...

by Ivo Henfling

4 May, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Is small town living possible in Costa Rica?

Many expats, before they move to Costa Rica, ask if small town living is possible in Costa Rica. I...

by Ivo Henfling

27 April, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Why are Costa Ricans called Ticos and Ticas?

Costa Ricans are proud of calling themselves Ticos and Ticas. The female Costa Ricans are Ticas....

by Ivo Henfling

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Why is the rooster so important in Costa Rica?

How important is a real estate for sale sign on a property?

Costa Rican Coffee – What Makes It So Special?

7 Disasters absent property owner can suffer for not having a property manager

Plaza Tempo Escazu gourmet plaza – a huge variety of international cuisine

12 Reasons to buy a second home in Costa Rica

Why is the property location a carefully kept secret in Costa Rica

What does chaineado mean in Costa Rica?

6 Weird reasons your home is not getting showings

Real estate vocabulary that does not exist in Costa Rica

Annoying behavior by buyers during the showing appointment

Is my crystal ball too fuzzy to predict a sales price?

Can you buy a home with a pool in Atenas within your budget or not?

Ticos are all family

Does a 24-7 real estate agent exist in Costa Rica?

How can property sellers handle multiple offers?

Why do sellers increase the listing price when the property does not sell?

9 Benefits of owning a Cariari single story home

Flipping Fixer Uppers seems like a good investment – is it really?

I want to work in Costa Rica – am I allowed to?

Why not lend money to a friend or employee in Costa Rica?

Are vacation rental restrictions common on condos in Costa Rica?

Is small town living possible in Costa Rica?

Why are Costa Ricans called Ticos and Ticas?

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