Costa Rica Gold coast indicators - - more evidence of opportunity

In the coning articles, we will be focusing on the infrastructural and housing elements that show forward positive indicators that will lead to an opportunity for Costa Rica Gold Coast Vacation Homes. This all translates into more tourists, and the need for places to stay. Condo rental is an increasingly interesting way to go for families and two couples travelling together. The International Airport of Liberia, Costa Rica is offers excellent international connections to the US and Canada, as well as some Europe and South American countries.The Daniel Oduber Quiros international Airport is the key focus that speaks to the anticipated growth of tourism. The number of Airlines the Airport currently serves, the new international additions (see below) along with the major expansion indicates there is a very positive force at work here. This is quite refreshing in light of the past two years where it was hard to find optimism. 

The New construction and expansion program mean increasing arrivals via Liberia year after year and put the city and airport on the map in a much bigger way. The airport code is “LIR” and the local time is GMT +6.0 (central). We have a list of airlines with operations in Liberia.  Adding to this we now have two more new Airlines connecting us to Minneapolis, Minnesota and Germany.

The airlines research suggests that their clients will enjoy savings utilizing Costa Rica as a vacation destination. Just imagine the numbers we are talking in these two alone.

Sun Country Airlines, an American airline, has announced to start flying to Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia between January and April 2012. The weekly flights will be direct and will connect Minneapolis, Minnesota and Liberia. The flights will depart from the U.S. in the morning and will arrive to Guanacaste at 1:32 pm.  A Boeing 737-800 aircraft would leave the country at 2:30 pm and arrive at Minneapolis at 7:50 pm. “Liberia is a great winter destination that we are willing to offer to travelers from Minnesota.  It will be the only nonstop service,” said Stan Gadeken, president and CEO of Sun Country in a press release. “We are expanding our airline in order to offer our customers a family and comfortable option based on the value of Costa Rica. We are pleased to operate the new route and we think our passengers will be delighted by the savings, the high level of quality and service

A German Airline Will Fly To Liberia for the First Time The flight will make a stop in Cancun, Mexico.  Air Berlin, the second largest German airline, has selected Guanacaste as its new destination. The first flight to Liberia will arrive on November 12, 2011. The flights will depart from Düsseldorf, Germany and will make a stopover in Cancun, Mexico. This will be a bi-weekly flight, operated on Saturdays. Costa Rican Tourism Minister, Allan Flores, has said that this achievement is the result of the negotiations in the ITB tourism fair that took place in Berlin in March. “We welcome with enthusiasm this new connection to Europe, one of the most important target markets for the country. This enables us to strengthen ties with these destinations, open new markets and boost tourism in our country,” said Flores. Germany is the second most important European market for Costa Rica, surpassed only by Spain. “This flight represents the first route between Liberia and Germany and will generate a significant increase in arrivals of German tourists with 18-day stays in the country,” said the Minister of Tourism.

With these kinds of forward indicators, one has to translate tourism into Vacation home needs. Guanacaste Gold Cost Vacation homes are among the cheapest in all of Costa Rica. Prices have dropped considerably from their heyday. Here is an example of what we mean…….Two years ago, Flamingo Condos like these were selling for much more. Today you can buy in a beautiful setting a nice 2 bedroom for as low as $155,000.

Opportunities are springing up for semi retirement folks who wish to buy a small profitable business and change their current lifestyle and live in a popular Beach area. Small, strong cash producing  Guanacaste  Hotels that are operating profitably and located in trendy places suddenly become very attractive and provoke investigation.

This is a point in time. Price have dropped, tourism is on the rise. If you dream of a Vacation Home, it seems this is the time to take a close look at the Gold Coast of Costa Rica.

For more on opportunities that are present as a result of the increase in tourism, contact me now. Jerad Portner

Watch for the next in our series  that covers major
developments ready to break ground,
large hotels moving ahead
and more….

Part I of 4 in a series about events shaping Guanacaste growth…..

Whenever access is made easier and faster, look to growth in Real Estate.  Keep your eyes on the Guanacaste Gold Coast.

Vacation home buyers can now take a serious look at Guanacaste Real Estate.  The events that will be shaping the future of this great area of Costa Rica are incredible.

Thankfully Costa Rica tourism held up pretty well during this terrible world crisis. Not like the past but respectably so.  Guanacaste Real Estate has seen prices drop by as much as 40% throwing up some fantastic opportunities.

Now we finally have some good forward indicators that cause us to feel very positively about the Guanacaste.  Here is the first example of the forward indicators we speak of…..

Expansion of Liberia international Airport Passenger terminal the gateway to Guanacaste….

The terminal began to take shape months ago as a response to the province’s urgent need for establishing itself as a tourist destination. This is a two-story  project of more than 23,000 square feet, 14 double desks, 4 bridges and 3 boarding remote stands.  Tamarindo News contacted the Civil Aviation Technical Council and they say that it is expected to be ready in November this year, before starting the high season.  The terminal will have parking for 500 vehicles, 12 spaces for shops, restaurants and other venues. It will have capacity for 1500 passengers at peak hours, and the double of capacity in waiting rooms, corridors, migration sections and other areas.

With the new airport gearing up, it is obvious that they are bracing for an increase in Tourism and with Condo prices at an all time low, that translates to a perfect point in time.  Baby Boomers are coming of age also.

Costa Rica Vacation homes bought at the right price can be very enjoyable if all the cost associated with them is offset with rentals.  Look at this one that has been reduced considerably.  A nice place for yourself and very attractive for the rental crowd.

Please call us for more on Gold Coast deals.  You may also wish to consider out Lifestyle & Real Estate Tour that fully acquaints you with all aspects of Gold coast living and investing.

Please call us toll free at 1 888 581 1786.  Ask for Jerad.

If you are a first timer to Costa Rica and want to see if Costa Rica is really for you, you should seriously consider our Consultation service which features a very comprehensive Lifestyle & Real Estate Tour.  It the most thorough, inexpensive method to do help you with your decision.

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Why you need to use this approach if this is your exploratory visit to Costa Rica

You are about to make a large decision on how and where you are going to spend the balance of your life.  You will never be furnished with enough information from reading as you have to be here and experience the place with people that know it well.

Fact
The better Realtors always qualify clients and if your are identified as just looking, then the service is less than you need for this kind of investigation.

Our vast experience tells us that only showing Real Estate is never fulfilling enough for people to make educated buying decisions.  Those who have been here or had previous Tours have a vastly different view.  A good Consultation Tour is worth the cost many times over.

Offshore living is not for everyone and you need to look at all sides of it before deciding.  Merely reading web pages (which are for the most part search engine optimization fodder to gain position), or making a cursory trip doesn’t cover it like we do.

Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties
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With all the turmoil in the world today,  people are looking for alternatives and leaving their countries these days.  One such reason is to semi retire and start a new life and business.  Costa Rica retirement is always good bet for this especially if one is seeking a small Hotel or B&B (tourist related business) for income. Tourism has held up very well in Cost Rica making it a viable location.

Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties  has been finding a large interest in small Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts this year and as a result when we get one we feel good about, we like to promote it.  One such Hotel that caught our eye is located in a very special area.

This is a classic SEMI-RETIRE operation with a good income, high quality trendy location. for only $399,000.

It  is  a profitable Botique surf Hotel with an upscale surf school attached. This trendy little piece of heaven will surprise you with a nice local population and a number of famous people hiding away here in their vacation homes.

It is profitable and offers financials, a complete inventory list and business plan.  It has a beautiful lot adjacent with ocean view that can be a great owner residence and  is not attached directly to the business.

It is distinct because  its a surf destination, upscale surf school and a boutique hotel.  It is nicely furnished and landscaped 100 meters from some of the best surf breaks anywhere.

 The price, at a very low $399,000 or together with a beautiful lot $455,000.  This is a semi retire situation that you can love even if you are not a surfer.  See details of this Hotel.

We have a number of small Hotels for sale in Costa Rica.  Please contact us directly at our toll free number 888 581 1786 or locally [506] 2293 2446 ask for Robert.

This doesn’t apply to all reading this but it is however, an interesting subject matter nonetheless.

I’ve heard a recurring statement lately as I get back to people that have inquired about real estate here. The statement revolves around potential real estate buyers telling me that they saw a listing or a website advertising a property at an extremely low price point. That pricing of course looks quite attractive because of its low price tag. They get all excited and start to believe that their piece of paradise is less expensive than they thought, even though they haven’t seen the property, area, amenities, or infrastructure yet. They even start to use that price point as the benchmark for their searches and inquiries throughout the entire country.

There is no question that there are some great deals lingering out there but they don’t last long. That’s right folks, even in today’s market, those great deals are snatched up quickly.

Lately we’ve had quite a number of people contact us regarding building lots in a gated community close to the beach. They tell us that they are looking for a great piece of property to build on either in the future and some plan on building immediately. Some are looking to build a cozy guest home first (2 bed 2 bath) to use a month or so out of the year. Then as they spend more time down here each year, they move forward on the construction of the main house and make that transition over a few year or more.
I would like to  remind you about a few things to consider as you are searching for your little piece of paradise:

1. Infrastructure: if it’s not already in place and if you aren’t dealing with a reputable developer with a proven track record, I would say you like to gamble . Even if they say it’s only 100m from the property. Anything short of having electricity and water to your property could mean you will be waiting a very long time. What about telephone and cable? Is that installed or is that going to be installed mañana?

Consider  the roads also. Can you get to the property via paved roads or do you need to get there via “gravel” roads. If the gravel road is more than a few miles, have fun. Consider what happens to road conditions when it rains because it does rain here and it tends to rain really hard.

2. Proximity: if you are looking to be “close to the beach”, does that involve packing up the kids in the car, then heading down the “gravel” roadway only to drive for another 20 minutes to get to the beach? This is not “close to the beach”. If you can’t walk to the beach on foot…you’re not “close to the beach”.

3. Neighbors: look around – do you have any neighbors? If so, is it the type of neighborhood that you are interested in being a part of?

These are just a few of the things people tend to overlook or choose to neglect because of their excitement over the low listing price.

So this is what I did:  I went out and searched the Tamarindo/Grande/Conchal/Brasilito/Flamingo area to see if there was a project of building lots that had all the points mentioned above. I was pleasantly surprised that I did actually find it! It had all the points mentioned above and more!

Take a moment to visit here  and take a look at this property.

This property is within walking distance of some of the most picturesque beaches in the entire country – Playa Conchal, Playa Brasilito, and Flamingo (3 miles down the road). Additionally, the project was a runaway success in 2006 that quickly sold out. Why? Well, unlike many other projects making big claims to get your attention, Catalina Cove developers just went ahead and acted. They didn’t worry about making promises because they put everything in beforehand. And what they did was spectacular.

Catalina Cove offers a myriad of options and amenities including 100% complete infrastructure. This gated community has 24/7 security, paved roads, electricity, water, cable and high-speed internet to EVERY lot. They even have their own water association. Also on site are operating businesses including a beachside restaurant (The Happy Snapper) and pool for you and the family to enjoy. (The restaurant is a stone’s throw to the beach, not an industrial strength sling shot distance to the beach.) Surrounding you in Catalina Cove you will find multi-million dollar homes. Remember consideration #3 of “neighbors”? This is not to say that you are required to build such luxurious homes yet at the same time it is comforting to know that others before you have invested large sums of money and confidence, in to the same project you could be part of.

Although it is true that in 2006 the project sold out – currently an original investor is selling a couple of his premium selected lots. He bought a block of various lots at the project’s inception and has decided to sell a couple.

The advantage for a buyer today is that they can purchase an exclusive property, so close to the beach,  in a premium development, with the confidence they are getting a fantastic deal at 2006 prices (at virtually pre-construction prices). Now, don’t we always say the same thing when it comes to investments? I wish would’ve bought back then.

Well…here’s your chance.

Take a look the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THvhyz2NlyE

Arrange to take a look at these beautifully planned large lots at prices 40% below what they sold at 2 years ago.
I am Jerad Portner and I love this one and will give you the full scoop on it. Please call me at  [506] 2293 2446 or toll free 888 581 1786.
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