The Santa Teresa/Mal Pais area is a paradise with a rapidly growing short-term rental market due to ever-increasing tourist popularity. In Costa Rica, foreigners enjoy the same right as nationals to own a vacation rental property, which makes it a viable investment opportunity for all! If you’re looking to buy your dream Costa Rica Vacation […]
RE/MAX Pura Vida is back with another update and this time around we have a slew of properties in one of our favorite parts of town. North Santa Teresa holds its own in the Southern Nicoya Peninsula as a little more niche part of the Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa, and Mal Pais area. With newer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Perhaps you have heard about the new Capital Gains’ tax & wondering how it will effect you, your home and/or your investment in Costa Rica real estate. RE/MAX Pura Vida strives to keep their clients & colleagues as informed as possible, that being said the New Tax Law called “Ley de Fortalecimiento de las Finanzas […]
Playa Hermosa is the most exclusive communities of what is considered the Santa Teresa area. Far enough from town to eliminate foot traffic but not so far as to make drives to local restaurants and shops more than a few minutes, this area has both beautiful beachside properties and incredible mountain views. From surf breaks […]
With every passing year Santa Teresa’s name gets tossed around more and its reputation for a picturesque paradise, yet undiscovered by the masses grows. As Costa Rica’s infrastructure grows with it, opportunities of all kinds will flourish with Santa Teresa property for sale, as well as its surrounding areas such as Mal Pais, Playa Hermosa, […]
RE/MAX is the world’s largest real estate network and it didn’t get there by compromising its ethics. In addition, it holds all its realtors to the same strict ethical standards. Here at RE/MAX Pura Vida, we are no exception which is why we wanted to be forthcoming in our attempt to educate future buyers and […]
What can be said about the lush paradise nation of Costa Rica that hasn’t already been said? Vacationers and expats alike are flocking to this tiny tropical country for a cornucopia of reasons. One of the greenest nations world, both in color and carbon footprint, a biodiversity that other nations pale in comparison to, and […]