Costa Rica Real Estate
Can you believe we’re already halfway into February? It feels like almost yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year, looking back on 2022, and setting new resolutions. And that got me thinking. Every year – every day, every week, and every month of every year – we at Blue Water Properties set new…
You may have heard that there’s a new Costa Rica MLS in town. And it’s promising to change everything. You’ve likely heard the term “MLS” many times before. It stands for multiple listing service and, while its modern iteration is quite tech-forward, the term dates back more than 115 years: Dating as far back as…
Did you know that you can take control of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts to purchase Costa Rica real estate? If not, you know now! It is a truth universally acknowledged that a traveler in Costa Rica will likely be in want of a home in Costa Rica… or something like that! (Forgive…
Before 2019, there was no tax on capital gains in Costa Rica (except for property developers). On July 1 of that year, a tax was implemented – but not to the extent you might fear. There are a lot of ins and outs to the new(ish) law, but let’s start with a blanket statement: There…
So, you know you want to live in Costa Rica. You’re pretty sure you want to buy property. But you’re still wondering whether you’d be better suited to building or buying a house in Costa Rica… well, this one’s for you! Hi, I’m Rebecca Clower (my friends call me Becky). For more than 15 years,…
Have you heard, read, or been told that there’s no MLS in Costa Rica? From time immemorial straight through September 2022, that was a true statement. Key word: was. Because, in September 2022, there will be a centralized system. There will be Costa Rica MLS listings. There will be higher professional and ethical standards. There…
Every January, local homeowners gear up to pay their Costa Rica property tax. If you’re wondering how much you’ll likely pay, then your internet searches have likely turned up a smorgasbord of information – some outdated, some conflicting, and much of it confusing. We hope to help, on all three accounts. The short of it…
Overlooking sweeping views to the Pacific Ocean, Playa Grande National Marine Park, Tamarindo Estuary, and downtown, Senderos Tamarindo is one of the region’s most distinctive and exclusive communities. And at 110 acres, it’s also the largest luxury gated community in Tamarindo. Welcome to a community that declares you can have at all, no compromise required….
Have you ever thought about your life after yachting? We mean, really considered it: the when, the where, the what’ll-it-look-like? Because, whether you’re a captain, a purser, a chief stew, or a chief officer, you will someday step off the boat and into your post-yachting life. And, whether that life is months, years, or decades…
Stunning scenery, ideal climate, wonderful people and proximity to International Airports, Costa Rica has become a popular area for investment, relocation and retirement for many North Americans and Europeans alike.
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