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Beachfront Property
Follow proper procedure to ensure the legality of your beachfront property.
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Before Making an Offer
Follow these important steps before making an offer on a house or property in Costa Rica.
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Before You Buy
Check these items off your to-do list before purchasing property in Costa Rica.
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Building a Home
Build smart and educate yourself about Costa Rican laws and regulations.
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Building Process
Information on costs, time and permits necessary for building your home.
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Buying Real Estate
Recommendations to get you started before buying property in Costa Rica.
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Costarica.com has a wide range of cheap properties throughout the country.
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Closing the Purchase
Secure your Costa Rica real estate purchase and register the sale.
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Construction Statistics
Data collected from Costa Rican construction permits registered during 2010.
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Costs & Fees
Homeowners will enjoy low property taxes and legal fees based on property values.
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Getting a Loan
For many, securing a mortgage is an integral step to the home buying process.
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Hiring an Architect
All applications for construction permits must be filed by an architect or civil engineer.
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HOA Pros & Cons
Learn the pros and cons of homeowners' associations (HOA) in Costa Rica.
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Home Buying Mistakes
Avoid these common home-buying mistakes when purchasing real estate in Costa Rica.
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Home Maintenance
Low cost maintenance tips to protect your home during Costa Rica's rainy season.
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Home Ownership Costs
Homeowners enjoy low property taxes, affordable household help and inexpensive furniture.
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Insider Tips
Realize your dream of living in Costa Rica with our insider tips on buying real estate.
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IRA to Buy Property
Leveraging your IRA to buy real estate can be a smart and solid investment.
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Local Real Estate Market
Understand the local market with these tips to empower your real estate purchase.
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Luxury Home Tax
Based on a sliding scale, the tax applies to homes valued at $218,000 and higher.
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Mortgages 101
With the right lender, financing your new home can be a simple process.
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Protecting Your Investment
Protect your new investment by hiring a property manager or caretaker.
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Real Estate Regulations
For land and property ownership, foreigners and Costa Rican citizens have equal rights.
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Refinance Your Mortgage
A look at how and when to refinance your mortgage in order to save money.
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Researching Your Property
Sage advice on how to research your property before committing to purchase.
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Selling Your Home
Useful tips on how to sell your Costa Rica home in today's market.
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Squatters Rights
Tips on how to avoid problems with squatters on your Costa Rican property.
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Table of Measurements
Conversions of metric units that are commonly used in Costa Rica real estate.
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Transferring Ownership
Transferring the property deed is one of the simplest steps to purchasing a home.
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Your Real Estate Team
Hiring your real estate team is an important aspect to the home buying process.
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