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Can You Search For Public Property Records in Costa Rica?

Can You Search For Public Property Records in Costa Rica?

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Quite often I receive an email from someone looking for...

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by Ivo Henfling
3 Must-Have Items and Virtues for New Residents in Costa Rica

3 Must-Have Items and Virtues for New Residents in Costa Rica

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Costa Rica is a marvelous place to live, however, there are...

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4 Common House Shopping Errors and How to Avoid Them

4 Common House Shopping Errors and How to Avoid Them

Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes Buyers make loads of house shopping errors, especially when...

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How Long Should You Live in a House Before Selling Again

How Long Should You Live in a House Before Selling Again?

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes In many countries, it is pretty common for homeowners to...

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Should a realtor disclose a smoker’s house?
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Should a realtor disclose a smoker’s house?

Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes A non-smoker will notice immediately a smoker's house, from...

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Obtain Investor Status in Costa Rica by Using Retirement Funds

Obtain Investor Status in Costa Rica by Using Retirement Funds

Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes Did you know that you can get a foot in the door by investing...

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Due diligence before you purchase property in Costa Rica

Due diligence before you purchase property in Costa Rica

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Of course, everyone says they have done their due diligence...

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Costa Rica on Ethical Traveler Top 10 in 2021

Costa Rica on Ethical Traveler Top 10 in 2021

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Ethical Traveler keeps supporting countries working to maintain...

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5 Best Places for Buying a House in Chicago

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...

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Looking After The Trees In Your Costa Rican Garden

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...

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4 Things to Know Before Buying a New House

4 Things to Know Before Buying a New House

Are you buying a new house? From a real estate developer? Buying or selling a new house in Costa...

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5 Best Seafood to Try in Costa Rica
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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...

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7 Ways to deal with bad neighbors in Costa Rica

7 Ways to deal with bad neighbors in Costa Rica

In this blog, I'm not going to solve the problems you have with bad neighbors. I've heard...

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

A Condo in Costa Rica well explained

What is the definition of a condo in Costa Rica? To many, it's not very clear. We have a wide...

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What is a Soda in Costa Rica?

What is a Soda in Costa Rica?

The definition of a soda in Costa Rica is different from soda in North America. The word soda has...

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2 Powerful Reasons Your Business Should Use Solar Energy

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...

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Property Management: 7 Ways To Do It Right

Property Management: 7 Ways To Do It Right

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

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How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

How important are nearby amenities in your home purchase?

Often homebuyers in Costa Rica forget to check on nearby amenities before they fall in love with a...

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

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?...

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Is Vinyl Plank Flooring Right For Your Costa Rican Home?

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...

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What is dar en el clavo in Costa Rica

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...

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moving to Costa Rica with a dietary problem or a disability

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

Do you have a dietary problem or a disability? Are you afraid to move to Costa Rica because you...

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

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

In Costa Rica, the ideal person to spend the rest of your life with is “la media naranja” or...

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

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

Are you a horse lover or do you love to bet on horse racing? Then Costa Rica has plenty of great...

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by Ivo Henfling