There are some legal and financial considerations to keep in mind when purchasing property in Mal Pais, Costa Rica; however, the short answer is YES! Foreigners CAN Purchase Property in Costa Rica Costa Rica is widely regarded as an open market for foreign investment, with few restrictions on foreign property ownership. Foreigners have the same […]
No matter your family’s age or size, you can realize your dream of moving abroad to raise a family in Costa Rica. Beach towns in Santa Teresa and Mal Pais are wonderful destinations for families with children of all ages: a cozy small town with an abundance of friendly faces and opportunities for outdoor living. […]
The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is our favorite of the five Blue Zone regions in theworld. To give you a little background these regions were identified by Dan Buettner,working with National Geographic, and a team of scientists. They were researchingcommunities that have the longest living, healthiest and happiest people in the world.The Blue Zones, […]
Can foreigners own land in Costa Rica? Is financing available? What are property taxes and closing costs on a property in Costa Rica? What is the average building cost? Etc. These are just a few of the frequently asked questions we get from clients starting their process of purchasing a property in Costa Rica. Buying […]
It is no secret that due to stay-at-home orders we have all been evaluating our houses under a microscope, the aspects that are working for us and the ones that once seemed significant are now not as important. While certain features will always remain as valuable criteria (e.g. location, views) there is no doubt that […]
On Monday, March 16th, Costa Rica declared a State of Emergency in response to the troubling coronavirus pandemic. We have since received quite a few questions on how this will effect tourism and the real estate market in the next coming month(s). Our team at RE/MAX Pura Vida prides ourselves on not only keeping our […]
Whether you’re in the market to sell or in the market to buy, it’s always important to know how things are trending. RE/MAX Pura Vida knows how important it is to be ahead of the curve and that’s why we’ve thrown together a breakdown of the top real estate trends of 2019 in our corner […]
Ten years ago Santa Teresa, Costa Rica and all of the Mal Pais area were relative unknowns, but now just about anywhere one travels in the world, people have heard about Santa Teresa. It’s become a must-stop for travelers passing through the beautiful isthmus nation and RE/MAX Pura Vida wants you to have a head […]
Build your own or buy a temple, RE/MAX Pura Vida has exciting new Mal Pais, Costa Rica Real Estate! There are so many new properties coming up for sale in the Mal Pais area we wanted to rush to get the news out to everyone. Mal Pais, known for its nature reserve, fishing village full […]
How to Become a Costa Rica Resident RE/MAX Pura Vida knows it doesn’t take long after visiting Costa Rica for most people to fall in love with one aspect of this lush jungle nation or another. Whether it’s the laid back “pura vida” vibe of the people, the top-notch surf breaks, diverse wildlife, or countless […]
