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Picking a Real Estate agent in Costa Rica and purchasing real estate in a foreign country can be a tricky process. Finding a reputable agent to represent your interests can be a challenge. Costa Rica does not regulate real estate agents. Prospective buyers have to do their due diligence when looking for a broker to help them with their home search. Finding a great agent requires research and checking...

We are very happy to announce a new team member to Exclusive Homes Costa Rica. We are proud to have Jason Mueller as our newest agent. Jason is very excited to be part of the Exclusive Homes Cost Rica team and also looking forward to working with all the agents in Costa Rica to help get properties sold. His main objective will be to satisfy his clients which means offering them all the options available...

The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide you, our clients, with detailed information regarding the Luxury Home Tax Costa Rica, formally identified as theSolidarity Tax to Strengthen Housing Programs 1. What is the Luxury Home Tax? The Luxury Home Tax is levied on residential properties with a construction value exceeding $216,500.00 (fixed or permanent installations), regardless of its regular,...

Costa Rica is a popular place for expats moving abroad. For those seeking residency Costa Rica, there are several options. The general requirement is that you need to be able to prove you have sufficient resources to live in the country. The tourist visa is for 90-days and to stay longer foreigners must apply for residency. People seeking to work for a Costa Rican company will need to get a work permit. In...

Opening a bank account in Costa Rica can be a straightforward process once you have all the paperwork in order. Costa Rica has strong banking regulations to prevent it from becoming a haven for tax evasion and money laundering. Costa Rica banks require more paperwork than a US bank. Here's a guide to opening an account in Costa Rica. There are state-owned and private banks in Costa Rica. While...

There are many advantages to having a real estate buyer’s agent agreement, especially when purchasing property in a foreign country. For the potential buyer, it makes navigating what can be a complicated process much easier. In a foreign country where there are different business practices as well as banking and property regulations, a broker becomes a critical ally. The Number 1 Reason for a buyer...

There are many advantages to having a real estate buyer's agent agreement, especially when purchasing property in a foreign country. For the potential buyer, it makes navigating what can be a complicated process much easier. In a foreign country where there are different business practices as well as banking and property regulations, a broker becomes a critical ally. The Number 1 Reason for a buyer agent...

REAL ESTATE MANUEL ANTONIO COSTA RICA Exclusive Homes Costa Rica is a full-service real estate company that helps buyers and sellers acquire and sell properties. The Costarian and international agents of Exclusive Homes are experts in the areas of Sales, management, development, commercial, office, and mixed-use properties in Costa Rica. Casa Mirador Vacation Home Manuel Antonio Casa...

In the last few years, the United Nations put together a happiness index to measure the general life satisfaction and fulfillment of a nation's people. It examines income levels, life expectancy, generosity of the people, corruption, freedom and social support. By measuring life expectancy, income inequality, well being and ecological footprint, the index gauges quality of life beyond income and...

Hola I hope you are doing great. Here are a few points of interest that may be helpful. I have lived here for over 10 years and can help with any situation so please ask if you have any questions. Note the list of items to the left of the map and the blue location pointers are my recommendations and helpful hints, like where is the ATM. The red pin marks my office (keys are here) and Villas el Parque...