Monthly Archives: February 2011

Demand, demand, demand! There are very few quality, American-style homes for resale in San Ramon, but because of the low cost of living, great climate, nearby services, and proximity to San Jose and the beaches, North American retirees and expat … Continue reading →

There are many real estate developers in Costa Rica offering thousands of lots and homes for sale, particularly on the Pacific Coast, but most are simply sellers of land and do not care about your investment objectives, particularly quite a … Continue reading →

We are based in San Ramon, a quaint mountain town about 35 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) near San Jose, about one hour from downtown San Jose and about 35 minutes to the Pacific Coast. San Ramon … Continue reading →

Retain a attorney who has an impeccable track record you can verify. Have your attorney conduct a thorough title search. Check to see if the survey of a property is recent and no border issues exist, which is a common … Continue reading →

Build a network of people you can trust. This is the most important strategy for real estate investing in Costa Rica. Consider trends in your home country (i.e., the US). Nearly 80 million baby boomers will reach retirement age in … Continue reading →

Retirees relocating from North America Part-time residents wanting a vacation home during North America’s winter months. Baby boomers who are retiring early or dropping out of the U.S. “rat race,” and are searching for new careers and businesses. Investors looking … Continue reading →

Easy access to North America—no more than six hours flying time to most destinations. A long-time politically and economically stable government. Lower cost of living—according to an IMF study, about $1,000 in purchasing power in the U.S. equals about $2,030 … Continue reading →

When people think about where to live in Costa Rica, they are often drawn to the white-sand beaches of Guanacaste or the party atmosphere of Jacó and Manuel Antonio.  Others like the hustle and bustle of San José’s tony suburbs … Continue reading →

This website was specifically created for people interested in spec home building in San Ramon, Costa Rica geared to North American retirees. You have probably come to this site as a result of one of our ads and the purpose … Continue reading →