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How do I go about changing the utilities in Costa Rica, as in water, electricity and internet service, for my new Costa Rica property? This, is a question I get asked on every property I have sold and I am sure it will come up again, so I decided to do a short writeup about it.
When you purchase a property, part of the due diligence is to make...
During these crazy times of Covid, it is very important to help out the local community. No matter where you live. For me and the all the agents of Tres Amigos Realty it hits home stronger. I am asking you to open your heart help as well.
Some may ask what are you doing to help out? Well, I can honestly say that I have been donating to many...
PriceSmart Costa Rica has announced plans to open its eighth warehouse club in the country—this time in Liberia! It is expected to open in the summer of 2020. The good news is that it is already under construction, and it is located right in front of the Liberia International Airport.
What is PriceSmart? And why is this exciting news for those of...
Disclaimer: Hello and thank you for reading my blogs! While I love sharing information about pharmacies in the area, I want to clarify that I'm unable to help with specifics like which drugs are available or their pricing. For that, it's best to reach out to the pharmacies directly or chat with your pharmacist. Your health is important, so be sure...
Those of us who have lived for years in Costa Rica would like to help those of you who are just arriving not to make some of the mistakes we made! Maybe I am being helpful; maybe humble; maybe I just do not wish my old “lack of local knowledge” on anyone. Whatever the reasons, here I go with basic mistakes to avoid!
First of all, Costa Rica is...
In case you haven’t heard yet, let me be the first to tell you – and put your mind at ease – RE/MAX Tres Amigos along with RE/MAX Prestige Properties and RE/MAX Ocean Village have all merged together to become TRES AMIGOS REALTY GROUP. The ownership along with all the agents had agreed that it was time to move in a new direction.
What is...
Few objects are as iconic as a Costa Rican Oxcart. With its brightly painted wooden wheels and matching ox yoke, “la Carreta” is the quintessential symbol of Costa Rica’s past. It played an important role in Costa Rica’s history since it made the of export of coffee and other goods possible. Fittingly the Oxcart is considered one of the country’s...
Author Mark Twain once said, “Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.” There is a lot of wisdom and truth in that humorous statement by the renowned American writer. The middle of a recession is one of the best times to invest in real estate. Why is that?
Financial advisors tell us that real estate has many advantages over other kinds of...
Do you know what Picadillo is? If you have been to Costa Rica, I am sure you may have had it and did not even know. I don’t know about you, but I am a fan of multiple-ingredient dishes. Therefore, I am a huge fan of a common Costa Rica dish called Picadillo
Picadillo comes from the verb picar or to chop. Adding the suffix -illo means small, so...
How much does it cost to own a condo in Costa Rica?
Current listings of condos for sale starts with a simple studio unit for $35,000 and ascends to a 4 bedroom ocean view penthouse with roof top deck for $699,000. In between, you’ll find more than 100 offerings in a variety of sizes, styles, and prices. The point is, you’ll always find a condo...