Much is written about how cheap it is to live in some of these other Countries that are being being promoted.  Also, Costa Rica has risen beyond a point of being affordable.  One must respect the views of others as many circumstances dictate decisions for location and regiment.

It is important that relativity be applied as well or one can miss the obvious benefits of a little more cost .  Some of the benefits we offer in Costa Rica are as follows:

Many direct international flights
Closer proximity to mainland USA
Politically tranquil
Friendly people
Less crime
Very good infrastructure
Great health care
A beautiful country
Choices of climate and lifestyles

These are just a few of the many many benefits if you really want to make a case.

Choices of places to live is also important.

Here is one couples documented comparison of  costs to  live in Costa Rica

My wife and I happen to provide a perfect real-time laboratory of an expense comparison. Every year we split our time almost exactly 50/50 between two very beautiful parts of the world; our house about an hour outside San Francisco, California, and our house on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. In California our 1,500-square foot house sits on a 1/3 acre lot nestled in the redwoods. We have two cars in California, both more than 10 years old. In Costa Rica our 2,700-square foot house sits on a 5-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We also have two older vehicles in Costa Rica, both 4WD of necessity.

I just analyzed our living expenses in selected categories going back over five years. Of the total in each expense category I computed the percentage spent in California vs. the percentage spent in Costa Rica. The table below lists the result

To find out more about this, contact Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties or ask to include this property   Lifestyle Real Estate Tours when you arrive.  This is also and example of good use of a self directed IRA.

Steve Martinez : Cell: (506) 8827 9258 Location: San Jose office Position: Marketing associate Telephones: (506) 2293 2446 – Toll Free: 1 888 581 1786 Email: steve@costaricaretirementvacationproperties.com

I have so many people in this market that have been to Costa Rica seeking property close to the beach for a very low budget..  Until now, I just couldn’t help them and they either settled for something else or decided not to buy.  Now, I can.  The opening of the new highway as well as the advancement of this small project has changed all that.

Last week Robert wrote about  clients seeking investment properties in Costa Rica and are coming to Costa Rica ready to buy.  He suggested that it doesn’t work that way for various reasons.  Well, I have broken the rule because I have one that is very real value and you don’t have to wait for it to com along, it’s here and now.  Yes, it was some time coming as lots needed to be separated, roads and services had to be installed.  I have been on this one for a year and I wanted to be the first one to know when it was truly ready for market

Imagine a property touching a beautiful wide river that you can swim and fish or take boat with mountains in the background and more, only five minutes to a wonderful beach.  Imagine only 1 hour form Sam Jose with all it’s great amenities such as health care, shopping, dining and much more.  Imagine $39,000 only.
This is one of those investment opportunities whereby you can come prepared to buy because this is a truly exceptional value.  SEE IT HERE

Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties has the good fortune to be privy to some very good value properties.

Consider using a self directed IRA on this one and forget you have it for 4 or 5 years, IMAGINE

Our Lifestyle Real Estate Tours are very comprehensive.

For information on this property:
Steve Martinez : Cell: (506) 8827 9258
Location: San Jose office
Position: Marketing associate
Telephones: (506) 2293 2446 – Toll Free: 1 888 581 1786
Email: steve@costaricaretirementvacationproperties.com

Is the glass half full or half empty

You are probably aware Costa Rica is a big Brand world wide and one of the leading destinations for retiring Americans.  With all the uneasiness in the USA, and 77,000,000 Baby Boomers poised and ready to retire, we are going to benefit greatly from this in Costa Rica.  Americans like the lower cost of living, great health care, peaceful democracy, the climate, and proximity to the USA.  Costa Rica is still the number one choice for retiring Americans offshore.  We have more Americans here per capita than any other Country in the world.

By the way, they are not just baby Boomers either that are interested in coming here to live and work.

We have just experienced the first significant drop in pricing in Real Estate in over 20 years which makes this an opportunistic time frame.  There people out there with property that are now desperate to sell.

Whether you are a beach or inland person, one can now capitalize on what was once described as “I wish I had bought 4 years ago” attitude.

Today with what has happened, Costa Rica can help you get the IRA back on track and fast .  Or, people with cash that are seeking this type of refuge and safety also can take advantage of the opportunities.

People are leaving the market in great numbers. Good financial planners have a very low percentage of portfolios in stocks. For people retiring  2 to 10 years out, using your IRA smartly can be the one of the best things you can do.

One of the best hedges against dollar and inflation today is Costa Rica property.  Given the sheer number of Baby Boomers alone and with an eye to lowering costs, living in a nice climate and peaceful country, it is a no brainer.  If you buy a property today with your IRA and hold it through the onslaught of the Baby Boomer explosion it will have a profound gain by sheer pressure of numbers, not to mention the income during the time you hold it. (You still must buy it right)

Read all about the use of self directed IRA’S in Costa Rica and get checkbook control of it.  Join in on our Webinar for self directed IRA’s.

There are also some fine land opportunities that relate to the eminent growth forecasted above.  We have seen some discounting that has never been experienced here before.

Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties has always strived to be ahead of the curve in retirement and investment property concepts.

We are convinced that the Country is so well positioned at this time, that careful purchasing Costa Rica land now can lead to very respectable gains near term for the foregoing reasons.  Unlike buying foreclosures that still have the unchanged mill rates, (taxed at former levels) no idea if these are bottom out totally yet and having to realize that this at best  what the real value is today.  With all that is being put in place in north America, property gains are going to be small at best in the next years as there is no redemption for the losses of the past and they will continue to haunt institutions and buyers alike.

It is the best possible time to make investment moves whether they be for longer term or your retirement.  We have carefully identified some serious opportunities in property for investment or retirement.  These are deeply discounted and in good areas.

If you have a group of individuals, professional or developers and would like to develop a feel for Development in Costa Rica, we can make a mini seminar upon arrival and set up a very specific tour for your group.

Call us and let us discuss our strategies with you to get a first hand feel for things.  Toll free 1 888 581 1786 ask for Robert

 Many time you research all you can and still are not sure if the areas that sound good are right for you.

The next move is to come to Costa Rica, tour around and try to gain as much feel for the areas as you can. Great if you have the time and money to spend on this. You still cannot be sure as you rely on the word of someone trying to seeing Real Estate for his living or a tour company that really does not understand the Retirees total considerations and needs.

Costa Rica Retirement areas can include up to 50 places to consider. The truth is, there are only a few that match-up properly to satisfy you lifestyle needs after the warm cuddly new experience wears off. 

There are many types of new lifestyles that we dream of in retirement. We cannot forget the comfort aspect we need as well. One will be poorly served to follow your dream of living in a remote area for the sake of nature and privacy when in reality,it all gets old after a while if things are uncomfortable.

Here is an example of an area that can be right for a lot of people. Read on and you will see why. The area is remote, pretty, mountainous, friendly people, good climate ( a little hot), and much more.

Here is an example of an area that matches up well for Costa Rica retirement location.
 
Given the increasing commercial development in Perz Zeledon, the need for more space had became obvious.  It therefore, has extended it’s growth and development to areas of Palmares.

The growth there has increased dramatically in recent years, with the creation of shopping malls,  supermarkets, large warehouses and all sorts of stores and  banks making it unnecessary to come to downtown Perez Zeledón for service.  A nice little Pueblo and a nice benefit is the cost of living is held intact.

Being located on Inter-American Highway makes it an ideal place for a development because it is a crossing point for travelers who go to the  border with Panama and other countries. The palmares area until a few years ago was a rural place where the  principal activity was the agriculture and the cattle farming. All of this has changed. The land that was used for this activity i snow being used for industrial and development.

This has made Perez Zeledon into a small capital for the south region of our country, where you can do almost everything with out having to travel to San Jose. Thanks to the extension of trade and to the all the big companies such as the  Coca Cola, Dos Pinos , La Cerveceria and Codesur have located their  companies in the area of the Palmares.  All of these contribute to make palmares an serious growth area.

We will be happy to arrange a Lifestyle Property Tour to help identify your best retirement location that matches your lifestyle,personal and budget needs.

We have a very comprehensive information section on use of IRA for Costa Rica investments or securing your retirement home at today’s prices.

For more information on this most interesting place for Costa Rica Retirement, contact me,
Gustavo at 1 888 581 1786.

I have lived in the southern zone for many years and often heard the rumors associated with the building of the new road between Dominical and Quepos.  In The last two years we have witnessed the reality of this road and now finally, the asphalt will go down.  President Óscar Arias Sánchez was in the area over the weekend and gave the symbolic go ahead to the final stage of the highway.  He also inaugurated a new bridge over the Río Naranjo between Savegre and Quepos. This is the fourth new bridge installed on this route.

Costa Rica Land Development, Tourism and general transportation will feel the immediate impact of this. The time will be reduced from 1 hour and 45 minutes to 35 minutes to arrive at Dominical from Quepos.  The new Bridge at Naranjo will impact greatly on travel time to the area as well. It was usually a wait of at least 15 minutes and often 30 minutes.

The 1,000,000 plus Tourists of Manuel Antonio have been held hostage for years due to the quality of this road and now will welcome the opportunity to visit the friendly, green area of the southern zone where mountains reach down to the sea.

The highway has been unmaintained gravel for years and a source of local air pollution as well had serious washout problems during the rainy season.
Officials now look to the work being finished in October, weather permitting.

 The Río Naranjo bridge is costing $2.8 million, and it is 198 meters (about 650 feet). The concrete beams are 56 meters (184 feet), the longest of any bridge in Central America. The other three bridges span the Rios Paquita, Portalón and Matapalo. Three more bridges are in construction.

This new opportunity with the access and Costa Rica’s southern zone land prices that are deeply discounted, it is going foster anew boom for Real Estate development in Costa Rica. The area is so rich with with amenities for the nature lover and city slicker alike.

This is a great time to take advantage of pricing and even consider unlocking your IRA to something that will grow quickly.  With Costa Rica being the quality brand it is world wide, the unrest in the north America and the desire for lower living costs with world class health care, we at Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties feel there is no better hedge against falling dollar than Costa Rica land today.

Read all about how you can use your self directed IRA  in Costa Rica.  If you are seeking deeply discount Real Estate in Costa Rica, contact us and find out all about our highly professional Lifestyle Property Tours that can be directed at distressed properties for investment today.
I am Annie Drake, marketing manager for the southern zone and will be happy to discuss all aspects of investing in the southern zone. I can also offer a Lifestyle Property Tour that will take you through all aspects of living in the southern zone.
Please read all about using self directed IRA for Costa Rica and getting it back on track

Updated - The property in this story is up for inclusion on our Costa Rica IRA investment properties.

Only $80,000 for a 6000 meter lot looking at Volcanoes in the distance, beautiful lake Arenal an right next to a private reserve area.

A killer deal was had by Christine and ,,,,, her daughter this week.

It was a great experience for me putting together one of our Lifestyle Property Tours for this couple. It all began as an inquiry seeking a large lot in a very special location that gave them safety, seclusion and beauty.
Designing this tour wasn’t easy for this particular as we had to create a balance between vegetation, water, view, proximity to amenities, good price. We spent a tremendous amount of time planning in the planning stage. We utilized all of our resources and finally when our client arrived everything was ready with a good itinerary and all the appointments confirmed with key properties matching their objectives.

This client wanted a big lot next to a river and near to a protected area. We decided to include the Lake Arenal area for this tour and she found exactly what she always dreamed of, a 1.5 acre lot, next a beautiful river, surrounded by a protected forest with a killer lake view and the great part of this story is that we found a property at a true 50% discount and now our client is happy and ready to build her dream home.

We have two more deals like this one avilable plus some homes at 40% off the advertised prices and then it is over.

If you fit the profile of this client above, this area is definitely should be a prime consideration. Our 6 Pack Arenal Tour covers this area very well and we also have a central valley version (San Jose area 6 pack Tour) that has many nice choices as well.

At Costa Rica Retirement Vacation Properties we design a different tour for each one of our clients because every person is different and something that we clearly understand. With us you are miles ahead before you arrive and you cannot possibly see more for the time you allocate.

I am Steve Matinez and am at your service for identifying the best Costa Rica Real Estate for your objectives. Always remember, VALUE is key to being comfortable in buying property in this market.  I can be reached toll free at 1 888 581 1786

Special note: When buying Costa Rica Real Estate at deeply discounted pricing, it is important to know what you are getting into.  Often deeply discounted land can be with problems, so one must be in good hands to identify them. In this case the one Christine finally bought was part of a very good development and the developer had put a large amount of his own money into the project. His objective was to fire sale some lots to help the cash situation after the central Bank stopped construction loans in December.

These are properties that fit very well with our “Get you IRA back on the fast track” program.  See our Blog about IRA here. I can be reached toll free at 1 888 581 1786 ask for Steve or Robert.