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Costa Rica Closing Costs: What to Expect and How Much You’ll Pay

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Buying a home – especially a home abroad – is simultaneously one of the most important and most exciting decisions you’ll make in life. So, as with any life-altering decision, you’re doing your research. You’re knocking out your initial due diligence. And you’re at the point where you’re running the numbers, which brought you here:…

Home Inspection 101: What to Look for (and Look Out for) Before Purchasing a Home in Costa Rica

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It’s a funny thing: We’re often asked about home inspections in Costa Rica but, when buyers are purchasing a home in Costa Rica, only about half typically opt for an inspection. There are a few reasons for this (one, a kind-of technicality!), which we’ll get into in this post. But, perhaps most importantly, we’ll begin…

The Pros & Cons of Buying Property in Costa Rica: Condos, Townhomes, Single-Family Homes, Land, Businesses & More!

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If you’re considering buying property in Costa Rica, then you’ve come to the right place. I’m Rebecca Clower, the owner of Blue Water Properties, and I’ve bought (and sold) a lot of property here – both professionally and personally. In fact, not only do I broker every deal that comes through our doors, but I’ve…

Gated Communities in Costa Rica: 10 Communities You’ll Love (Northern Guanacaste/Playas del Coco Edition)

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Browsing for your future home in Costa Rica can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming: Even if you know you’re interested in gated communities in Playas del Coco – and we’re assuming that’s true, since you’re here! – there is so much on offer and so many considerations, it can be hard to arrive…