I hope you’ve read part 1 of this blog series about the nicest real estate closing of my life. Not every Costa Rica real estate closing is fun. Who had expected that the bank appraiser obliged to seller to get involved in all kinds of extra payments? Especially because in Costa Rica, you buy a…
A Costa Rica real estate closing can be a nerve-racking issue if you don’t know what you are doing. Or worse, if you’re not in the good hands of a knowledgeable realtor. I just went through the nicest real estate closing of my life as described in part I and part II. This was a…
Estimated Reading Time: 5 Minutes My mom and dad had Costa Rica retirement dreams over 30 years ago. They made them happen. At the time, retiring in Costa Rica was an incredible adventure. Although it still is, times have changed. My mom and dad didn’t buy their home in Costa Rica from a GoDutch Realty…
Once in a while, we have an abusive buyer. You didn’t know they exist? Becky Clower of Blue Water Properties in Tamarindo wrote an article for We Love Costa Rica “how not to treat your realtor”. For some time, I have been thinking about writing a blog about an abusive buyer of Costa Rica real…
Estimated Reading Time: 2 Minutes Unfortunately, the English Language Theatre in Costa Rica does not exist, since 2022, anymore. But, I’m going to leave this blog online, so when they revive this great theater group, I’ll make the adjustments. If you enjoy going to the theater, and willing to check out a play in the…
Estimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes More than 680,000 turtles or Atlantic Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) have nested in 2010 on Ostional beach. This beach is located 65 miles from downtown Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. This was confirmed with Laura Brenes, manager of the protected area. On January 16 000 animals arrived and in February 9000. In…