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16 February, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

11 Important Expat recommendations and experiences

Can you learn from other expat recommendations and their experiences? Of course, you can, those...

by Ivo Henfling

9 February, 2019
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

8 Dumb responses from homeowners on why they are selling

I have decided to give sellers 8 dumb responses from homeowners they should NOT use if they’re...

by Ivo Henfling

2 February, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement, Moving to Costa Rica

Why Bill does not consider Costa Rica for retirement

Bill, a subscriber on Ivo’s blog, does not consider Costa Rica for retirement anymore. Future...

by Ivo Henfling

25 January, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Can the buyer back out of the property purchase?

Are you afraid the buyer can back out of the property purchase? Don’t be! Just make sure you...

by Ivo Henfling

18 January, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Are bathrooms in Costa Rica different?

Are bathrooms in Costa Rica different than they are in your home? Maybe you expect to find a...

by Ivo Henfling

11 January, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Restaurants we recommend

Best Indian food in Costa Rica Taste of India506

Looking for the best Indian food in Costa Rica? Then read on. Taste of India506 is an incredibly...

by Ivo Henfling

4 January, 2019
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

Pull a cake – Jalarse una torta

Have you ever tried to pull yourself a cake or jalarse torta? That doesn’t make a lot of...

by Ivo Henfling

27 December, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Can someone steal your property in Costa Rica?

Can they steal your property in Costa Rica? Yes, they can! Sadly enough, it happens. Charles...

by Ivo Henfling

13 December, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Rent in Costa Rica

10 Important Tenant Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions

I always try to keep track of important tenant requirements, so we can include them in the...

by Ivo Henfling

Can Canadians home buyers purchase property in Costa Rica

7 December, 2018
Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Costa Rica Retirement

Can Canadian home buyers purchase property in Costa Rica?

A common question from Canadians is if Canadian home buyers can purchase property in Costa Rica or...

by Guest Blogger

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

New condo towers in Costa Rica offer a change of lifestyle

Life in the suburbs is changing, tremendously, with new condo towers everywhere. I remember like...

by Ivo Henfling

23 November, 2018
Costa Rica Living, How to prevent culture shock

What does Tuanis mean and how to greet in Costa Rica

When you live in Costa Rica, you’ll hear the word tuanis quite a bit. You’ll hear tuanis used...

by Ivo Henfling

12 November, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica

How to check Costa Rica property title yourself

GoDutch Realty’s real estate agents all check property title before listing a Costa Rica property...

by Ivo Henfling

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

How much are sales commission and other fees to list a property?

A property seller asked what the sales commission and fees are to list and sell a property. The...

by Ivo Henfling

26 October, 2018
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Can household mold in Costa Rica affect your health?

If you live in Seattle, WA and you have a mold problem, you can just call a specialist to eradicate...

by Ivo Henfling

19 October, 2018
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

How important is a clean house on closing day?

Wondering how important a clean house on closing day is? Often, everyone involved in a real estate...

by Ivo Henfling

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 Guest Blogger

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

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11 Important Expat recommendations and experiences

8 Dumb responses from homeowners on why they are selling

Why Bill does not consider Costa Rica for retirement

Can the buyer back out of the property purchase?

Are bathrooms in Costa Rica different?

Best Indian food in Costa Rica Taste of India506

Pull a cake – Jalarse una torta

Can someone steal your property in Costa Rica?

10 Important Tenant Requirements and Frequently Asked Questions

Can Canadian home buyers purchase property in Costa Rica?

New condo towers in Costa Rica offer a change of lifestyle

What does Tuanis mean and how to greet in Costa Rica

How to check Costa Rica property title yourself

How much are sales commission and other fees to list a property?

Can household mold in Costa Rica affect your health?

How important is a clean house on closing day?

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?

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