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22 July, 2019
Costa Rica Health & Medical Services, Costa Rica Lifestyle, Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock, Moving to Costa Rica

Meet your Marijuana friendly Real Estate Broker in Costa Rica

Yes, there is a marijuana friendly real estate broker in Costa Rica: me. I saw this article about...

by Ivo Henfling

20 July, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock, Moving to Costa Rica

All about kissing and greeting in Costa Rica

Let me tell you all about kissing and greeting in Costa Rica. Not that I'm a kissing expert... But...

by Ivo Henfling

20 July, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Costa Ricans always smell good

Costa Ricans smell good, at any time of the day. Men and women alike, they always smell good, as...

by Ivo Henfling

18 July, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

What is so special about Atenas valley view building lots?

Did you know that Atenas valley view building lots are incredibly special? Let me tell you all...

by Ivo Henfling

4 July, 2019
Costa Rica Entertainment, Costa Rica Living

61 Clubs in Costa Rica for when you are bored stiff

Single people often need to be a member of clubs in Costa Rica to stay entertained. Couples have...

by Ivo Henfling

27 June, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

7 Reasons we live in a gated community or condominium in Costa Rica

Often, clients ask why it is necessary to live in a gated community or a condominium in Costa Rica....

by Ivo Henfling

23 June, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Rent in Costa Rica

The mangoes at my Atenas rental home are keeping me awake

I read the complaint “the mangoes are keeping me awake”. This complaint from a client who had...

by Ivo Henfling

22 June, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

12 Insane Factors That Reduce Home Value

Sellers often forget to take into account the insane factors that reduce home value. I know,...

by Ivo Henfling

22 June, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

11 Free Apps that will make living in Costa Rica easier

Looking for free apps you can use in Costa Rica? If you're a tourist or an English speaking...

by Ivo Henfling

15 June, 2019
Costa Rica Construction, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

5 Experts you need when doing a fixer upper in Costa Rica

I have described in another blog why doing a fixer upper in Costa Rica is not so easy. Nonetheless,...

by Ivo Henfling

7 June, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

When the seller backs out of the property sale?

It’s time to tell you what can happen when a seller backs out of the property sale. In another...

by Ivo Henfling

31 May, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What is hasta el copete in Costa Rica?

When you are totally over your head in work, you can say “estoy hasta el copete de trabajo”....

by Ivo Henfling

25 May, 2019
Costa Rica Cost of Living, Costa Rica Living

The cost of groceries Costa Rica vs USA 2019

In this blog, you’ll find the comparison of the cost of groceries Costa Rica versus the cost of...

by Ivo Henfling

18 May, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

Reflections of a home invasion victim

Home invasion. We were victims of a professional, well-planned home invasion. It is...

by Guest Blogger

10 May, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

6 Reasons why 5 bedroom homes are impossible to sell

Lately, we have been receiving quite a few requests to sell 5 bedroom homes. The problem is,...

by Ivo Henfling

4 May, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Cheap Central Valley homes under $175,000

Are you looking for cheap Central Valley homes? Then you have arrived at the right place: GoDutch...

by Ivo Henfling

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25 April, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

7 Expenses that lower profits on Rental Investment Property in Costa Rica

Are you planning to invest in a rental investment property in Costa Rica? Then you first want to...

by Ivo Henfling

19 April, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Costa Rica Taxes

Everything about sales tax on real estate sales and rentals

Do real estate agents have to charge sales tax on real estate rentals and sales in Costa Rica? Do...

by Ivo Henfling

12 April, 2019
How to prevent culture shock

What Means No Me Toquen El Pito in Costa Rica

If you say no me toquen el pito in Costa Rica, make sure you’re sitting in your car. If you are...

by Ivo Henfling

6 April, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Is it time for a price reduction on your property?

If your property in Costa Rica has been on the market for 3 months or more, it’s probably time...

by Ivo Henfling

29 March, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

View home listings by other realtors

Jim asked about how realtors work in CR. Do real estate agents only show you their own home...

by Ivo Henfling

23 March, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

25 Things That Are Different in Costa Rica

Let me show how different things can be in Costa Rica. I am going back to an old theme here, but...

by Guest Blogger

18 March, 2019
Moving to Costa Rica

How to recognize the different police forces in Costa Rica

When you move to Costa Rica, you should know how to recognize the different police forces, know...

by Ivo Henfling

15 March, 2019
How to prevent culture shock

What is qué vaina in Costa Rica?

Qué vaina is one of those expressions your landlord might use when you complain about a leak in...

by Ivo Henfling

The Ultimate Costa Rica Real Estate Experience

Read our blog about living, buying and selling properties in Costa Rica

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Meet your Marijuana friendly Real Estate Broker in Costa Rica

All about kissing and greeting in Costa Rica

Costa Ricans always smell good

What is so special about Atenas valley view building lots?

61 Clubs in Costa Rica for when you are bored stiff

7 Reasons we live in a gated community or condominium in Costa Rica

The mangoes at my Atenas rental home are keeping me awake

12 Insane Factors That Reduce Home Value

11 Free Apps that will make living in Costa Rica easier

5 Experts you need when doing a fixer upper in Costa Rica

When the seller backs out of the property sale?

What is hasta el copete in Costa Rica?

The cost of groceries Costa Rica vs USA 2019

Reflections of a home invasion victim

6 Reasons why 5 bedroom homes are impossible to sell

Cheap Central Valley homes under $175,000

7 Expenses that lower profits on Rental Investment Property in Costa Rica

Everything about sales tax on real estate sales and rentals

What Means No Me Toquen El Pito in Costa Rica

Is it time for a price reduction on your property?

View home listings by other realtors

25 Things That Are Different in Costa Rica

How to recognize the different police forces in Costa Rica

What is qué vaina in Costa Rica?

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