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19 August, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Can you rent a furnished house without furniture?

Why not just rent a house without furniture? That was my first reaction to Claire asking if she...

by Ivo Henfling

12 August, 2017
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

What exterior house color is the hardest to sell?

I’d love to hear from my readers which exterior house color makes a home hardest to sell. Feel...

by Ivo Henfling

5 August, 2017
Costa Rica Retirement

Avoid a Do Nothing Retirement for a Better Final Phase of Life

Is a Do Nothing Retirement your future? Back in the day when retirement was mandatory at age 65 and...

by Guest Blogger

29 July, 2017
Art & Culture, Costa Rica Living

Más Tico que el Gallo Pinto!

In Costa Rica, you will hear the expression Mas Tico que el Gallo Pinto. Literally translated,...

by Ivo Henfling

22 July, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

7 Benefits of renting an apartment in the Central Valley

Some of you are not even thinking of renting an apartment in the Central Valley when moving to...

by Ivo Henfling

14 July, 2017
Costa Rica Lifestyle, Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement

Is a lifestyle at the beach for you?

A dream of a lifestyle at the beach usually involves white sand beaches, palm trees, and quite a...

by Ivo Henfling

8 July, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Rent furnished or unfurnished when moving to Costa Rica?

Moving to Costa Rica and you don’t know if you should rent furnished or unfurnished? I know that...

by Ivo Henfling

30 June, 2017
Costa Rica Lifestyle, Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Restaurants we recommend

Go-Fish seafood in Distrito 4 Escazu

You don’t need to Go-Fish it yourself, and they’ll serve it cooked. We’re not family,...

by Ivo Henfling

23 June, 2017
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Costa Rica Utilities

Is there a severe water problem in Atenas?

The severe water problem in Atenas was in the news again, this time in the Diario La...

by Ivo Henfling

16 June, 2017
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

8 Items not necessarily included in a Costa Rica property purchase

Sometimes, buyers want strange things included in their Costa Rica property purchase. Other times,...

by Ivo Henfling

9 June, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

7 Ways property sellers can be a pain in the butt

Are you a motivated seller? Help yourself and don’t become a pain in the butt. It’s amazing how...

by Ivo Henfling

2 June, 2017
Costa Rica Living

Any idea who Tica Linda is?

Any idea who Tica Linda is? You’ll probably say “something like a Miss Costa Rica"? You’re...

by Ivo Henfling

26 May, 2017
Costa Rica Construction, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

8 Smart steps to buy a new construction home in Costa Rica

You’re looking at this incredibly well designed promotion material of a new construction home by...

by Ivo Henfling

19 May, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

Residencial Los Arcos de Heredia is more than just a great location

Just imagine living in a beautifully master planned community. Picture a large pond with ducks and...

by Ivo Henfling

12 May, 2017
Costa Rica Living

Stand back, I am having a creative moment

Do you often have a creative moment, just like I do? If you are a creative person, Costa Rica is...

by Ivo Henfling

6 May, 2017
Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips, Costa Rica Real Estate Info

A cry for Grecia rental property investors

This is a cry for Grecia rental property investors. The reason I am inviting you to invest in...

by Ivo Henfling

29 April, 2017
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Real Estate Info, Moving to Costa Rica

The 9 things I hate the most about tenants in Costa Rica

Being a landlord in Costa Rica is not so easy. Finding the right tenants in Costa Rica is sometimes...

by Ivo Henfling

21 April, 2017
Art & Culture, Costa Rica Living

What does Pa’l Tigre mean in Costa Rica?

Costa Ricans use animals quite a bit in their expressions. The tiger is one of them. Pa’l Tigre...

by Ivo Henfling

14 April, 2017
Costa Rica Retirement, Costa Rica Retirement Communities

Wow gardens and retirement in Grecia

The year round spring-like weather and the volcanoes are the best ingredients for an entertaining...

by Ivo Henfling

12 April, 2017
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

How to handle culture shock way before moving to Costa Rica

Did you know that culture shock is good for you? Honestly, I didn’t either. The other day, I...

by Ivo Henfling

31 March, 2017
Costa Rica Real Estate Info

16 Magnificent terrace views of Atenas homes

As you have probably noticed before, I like to use visual materials to show our clients and readers...

by Ivo Henfling

24 March, 2017
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

Ned Nossaman and another Costa Rica poem

Did you read Ned Nossaman’s Costa Rica poem last year? The title of this Costa Rica poem was...

by Ivo Henfling

how to pitch a lowball offer in Costa Rica

17 March, 2017
Costa Rica Banking and Mortgages, Costa Rica Property Buyer & Seller Tips

Can you pitch a lowball offer when you need owner financing?

Cash is king, but you already knew that, I’m sure. If you are looking for an incredible good...

by Ivo Henfling

10 March, 2017
Art & Culture, Costa Rica Travel, Costa Rica Utilities

Can I use my cell phone in Costa Rica while traveling?

Wondering if you can use your cell phone in Costa Rica while traveling? You need to be able to stay...

by Ivo Henfling

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Can you rent a furnished house without furniture?

What exterior house color is the hardest to sell?

Avoid a Do Nothing Retirement for a Better Final Phase of Life

Más Tico que el Gallo Pinto!

7 Benefits of renting an apartment in the Central Valley

Is a lifestyle at the beach for you?

Rent furnished or unfurnished when moving to Costa Rica?

Go-Fish seafood in Distrito 4 Escazu

Is there a severe water problem in Atenas?

8 Items not necessarily included in a Costa Rica property purchase

7 Ways property sellers can be a pain in the butt

Any idea who Tica Linda is?

8 Smart steps to buy a new construction home in Costa Rica

Residencial Los Arcos de Heredia is more than just a great location

Stand back, I am having a creative moment

A cry for Grecia rental property investors

The 9 things I hate the most about tenants in Costa Rica

What does Pa’l Tigre mean in Costa Rica?

Wow gardens and retirement in Grecia

How to handle culture shock way before moving to Costa Rica

16 Magnificent terrace views of Atenas homes

Ned Nossaman and another Costa Rica poem

Can you pitch a lowball offer when you need owner financing?

Can I use my cell phone in Costa Rica while traveling?

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