Costa Rica

7 Places Where We’re Scouting Property In 2024

Aerial Drone View of a tropical island with lush jungle in Costa Rica, Isla del Caño

You heard it here first: 2024 is going to be big for global property investors. Key to having a profitable year is identifying emerging markets and staking claims as early as possible. To that end, Lief Simon and his team of international property scouts (including me) are currently planning scouting trips in the markets that […]

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Exploring Towns In Costa Ballena, Costa Rica’s Final Frontier

beach houses and apartments on a tropical beach in costa rica

I discovered a stunning along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica that could conceivably be labeled her final frontier. Virtually untouched until recently, it has suddenly come alive. In this corner of Costa Rica, you’ll marvel at the natural untamed jungle, cerulean blue water lapping against pristine sandy beaches, and exotic wildlife and birds

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A Quick Guide To Costa Rica’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Costa Rica MLS

Debunking The Costa Rican Multiple Listing Service Search the internet for “Costa Rica MLS” and the first 10 results you’ll receive are contradictory. Some claim that a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) exists, while others suggest that calling the Costa Rican system a MLS is unethical. Talk to a handful of locals and the answers you

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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: A Great Place For A 2nd Home

Sunset on Playa Hermosa

On our first scouting trip to Costa Rica, my travel companions were on the lookout for properties with a water view. Follow the link to see my report from last week on the Lake Arenal area. After a week on expansive Lake Arenal, we drove to the Pacific coastal areas around Playa Hermosa. Many people have

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