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Investing In The Costa Rica Real Estate Market For A Second Home

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Thinking about building or buying a second home? Well, think beyond the “usual” choices. Arizona, Las Vegas, and Florida are all great places for a second home but Costa Rica is a smarter locale to consider. Why? Because Costa Rica has everything that Arizona, Las Vegas, and Florida have to offer without the high costs associated with building or buying in those locations; Things like scenic landscapes, investment incentives, and potential for beyond exceptional returns on real estate investment. Have I got your attention yet? Thought so. The scenic Costa Rica real estate available in is extremely diverse. Costa Rica is surrounded by water on two sides so there are, of course, miles and miles of coastline and nearby costal regions that provide ocean views. I’m sure you’ve seen some of those picturesque views on postcards plenty of times. But what you may not know is that Costa Rica land has phenomenal mountain, valley, flat lands, cloud forest and rainforest views too. It’s one of the few places in the world, if not the only one, where you can find these varied landscapes in such close proximity or even have such multiple views from one location. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real Estate Investment]]> Invest in Costa Rica]]> Retire in Costa Rica]]> Retirement home in Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For less than $12,000/acre www.DevelopingParadise.com has developed coastal land for sale in Costa Rica, with roads and utilities, and offers FREE Closing. From the creator of amazing and informative products like the Investorâs Blueprint, Exotic Getaways and other Special Reports, DVDâs and CDâs. Grab your FREE âAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Richesâ NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Costa Rica Sightseeing: The Wildlife!

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

There is so much to see and do when you visit Costa Rica…once you leave the beach and the city. Surprised? Well, don’t be! Despite what you might have heard, the real attraction in Costa Rica isn’t the nightlife. It’s the wildlife. Costa Rica is one of the most ecologically diverse nations in the world and that’s not just lip service. It’s fact. Costa Rica is home to more than 10,000 varieties of plants, 1,000+ fish, hundreds of amphibians and reptiles, and tens of thousands of insect species. To get an idea of just how much wildlife there is in Costa Rica, think of it this way: There are approximately 16 unique species within every square kilometer of Costa Rica’s rich land. Some of my favorites include the Sloth, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Vampire Bat, Costa Rican Tapir, and Three-wattled Bellbird. Bet you haven’t heard of any of those, have you? I hadn’t either until I started visiting Costa Rica. Well, here’s a crash course on Costa Rica’s exotic wildlife: A Sloth is a species of animal that’s kin to the anteater and armadillo. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica]]> Exotic animals]]> Wildlife]]> Land]]> Costa Rica wildlife]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise' in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report, âAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Richesâ now by visiting www.DevelopingParadise.com

Exotic Costa Rica: The Wildlife

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

What do you think of when you hear the word “Costa Rica?” If you’re like most, the words / phrases that come to mind most are “Spanish,” “beach,” “clubbing,” and “fun in the sun.” Those are all good things for a place that’s known as a vacation destination but what should also come to mind is “exotic wildlife.” While Costa Rica does have hundreds of miles of coastline that were seemingly made for fun in the sun as well as beaches along which many nightclubs where Spanish-speaking Costa Ricans work and party, Costa Rica has many more acres of varied terrain that are like no other in the Americas or the world. In fact, the land is so ecologically diverse that Costa Rica’s government has the lands under strict protections. In all, approximately 25% of Costa Rica’s land is protected. Costa Rica land is comprised of more than a dozen protected animal safe havens as well as dozens of forests and national parks where much of Costa Rica’s wildlife lives. The exotic animals that live in Costa Rica come from all categories of animals. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica]]> Exotic animals]]> Wildlife]]> Land]]> Costa Rica wildlife]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise' in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report, âAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Richesâ now by visiting www.DevelopingParadise.com

Costa Rica Travel Info - "Rich Coast" and Plush Land

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Costa Rica is quite possibly the most vibrant, rich, and beautiful real estate on this earth. The land, though developed in some areas with more and more development emerging every day, is highly protected by the Costa Rica government. Why? Because Costa Rica’s ecosystem is unlike any other in the world; there are thousands of unique animal and plant life species indigenous to the nation. Just reviewing the different varieties of plant life in Costa Rica could take days, weeks even. At last check, there were about 10,000 species of plant life either speckled throughout Costa Rica or concentrated in one of the many ecological systems of the diverse nation. I mean, a fern is a fern to me—and probably you too—but did you know that there are 800+ species of fern in Costa Rica alone? And Orchids. Did you know that there are 1200 types of those too? Well there are, and all of them can be found in Costa Rica. Kind of puts the riches of Costa Rica plant life in perspective, doesn’t it? **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real Estate Investment]]> Invest in Costa Rica]]> Retire in Costa Rica]]> Retirement home in Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> www.DevelopingParadise.com provides the ultimate in FREE information products for everyone who is looking to Costa Rica for fun or investment. The secret hideouts, ultimate getaways and best investments are revealed in DVDâs, CDâs and Special Reports. Acquire developed land for under $12,000/acre. Grab Both FREE âAmazing Guides to Costa Rica Richesâ NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Costa Rica Land For Sale - Smart Investors Buy Where The Market Is Smoldering

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Real estate investment is excellent in all areas of Costa Rica but those who invested in Costa Rica real estate in the past, especially the Northern Pacific coast, are now seeing great returns. Some of those investors have seen ROIs of up to 200% on their investments in less than three years. While it’s expected that Costa Rica’s real estate market will continue to thrive in general, the real estate market on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast is also picking up momentum. Want proof? Well, even the Costa Rican government believes that there’s potential for major investment opportunities on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast. They’ve already built a state-of-the-art, 80,000 sq. ft. medical center to service the region and more big things are in the works; two of them that will certainly boost the value of land on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica are the new international airport and the extension of the Costanera Highway. The highway will finally connect the North Pacific coast with the Southern Pacific coast and the airport, well that will do away with the 3.5-hour drive from the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose to Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real Estate Investment]]> Invest in Costa Rica]]> Retire in Costa Rica]]> Retirement home in Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> www.DevelopingParadise.com has amazing FREE products For You about Costa Rica investments, vacations and retirement? The âInvestors Blueprint,â secret hideouts and ultimate getaways are revealed throughout their Special Reports, DVD and CDâs. Discover how to own developed land for under $12,000/acre! Grab your FREE âAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Richesâ NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Retiring In Paradise, Not Florida!

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Times have changed. In the 1970s, Florida was the standard retirement relocation destination. This was because most retirees wanted was to live somewhere with decent weather that would make their bones feel better or help their breathing so they could live out their lives in serenity. Then, in the early 1990s, Phoenix and cities around Las Vegas surfaced as alternative, more hip retirement locations. The dream for most of those retirees was to simply live somewhere with ‘arthritis and lung-friendly weather’ that provided activities beyond shuffleboard and Bingo to keep them busy. Retirees sure didn’t want much back in those days, did they? Today, retirees are quite different. They’re retiring younger, so serenity is the last thing they want. Ask anyone approaching retirement age and most will say, “Serenity is for my 85 year-old parents! I’ve worked all of my life and now I want to enjoy it.” Instead of serenity, the retirees of the 21st century want warm weather, proximity to medical care, and access to action—golfing, boating, fishing, swimming, nature trails, etc. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real Estate Investment]]> Invest in Costa Rica]]> Retire in Costa Rica]]> Retirement home in Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica real estate.]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> www.DevelopingParadise.com provides the ultimate in FREE information products for everyone who is looking to Costa Rica for fun or investment. The secret hideouts, ultimate getaways and best investments are revealed in DVDâs, CDâs and Special Reports. Acquire developed land for under $12,000/acre. Grab Both FREE âAmazing Guides to Costa Rica Richesâ NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

To Invest In Costa Rica, You've Got To Know Costa Rica!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

There’s absolutely no doubt about it. Real estate investing can be a very lucrative business. Just look at Donald Trump and every other major millionaire in the U.S. It’s a safe bet to say that they have all invested in real estate at some point as a way to safeguard or increase their wealth. Even Americans who don’t have millions have followed suit; many of them making decent profits through buying and selling land, homes, buildings, etc. along the way. However, they were successful because they were knowledgeable about their investment. One of the keys to making a wise real estate investment is knowing the market where you’re planning on investing—including the factors that will effect that market. Another is being familiar with how much the real estate is worth and speculating on what it will be worth. The third key to successfully investing in real estate is being familiar with the real estate process itself. And while it’s important to know those things when investing in real estate in your own country, it’s imperative when investing in real estate in a foreign county. That’s why I’ve created the e-book, “Developing Paradise. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real estate investment]]> Real estate investors]]> Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> www.DevelopingParadise.com provides the ultimate in FREE information products for everyone who is looking to Costa Rica for fun or investment. The secret hideouts, ultimate getaways and best investments are revealed in DVDâs, CDâs and Special Reports. Acquire developed land for under $12,000/acre. Grab Both FREE âAmazing Guides to Costa Rica Richesâ NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

New Opportunities Springing Up In Costa Rica Real Estate!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I’ve been traveling to and from Costa Rica for the last 20 years. When I first heard about the real estate opportunities, I can’t say that I jumped on them right away. Instead, I did my own research then I sprang into action. It’s been a profitable move for me as the whispers of yesteryear about Costa Rica land purchase opportunities are now more like a dull roar. More and more people are discovering the opportunities and as a current investor in Costa Rica real estate, that means that my property is going to appreciate even more. For you, the dull roar means that there’s still time for you to do your own research into Costa Rica…and to buy, if you like what you learn. I bought Costa Rica real estate a few years back in Guanacaste. That’s the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, which is extremely popular for tourists. So far, I’ve been very pleased with how my property has grown in value. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real estate investment]]> Real estate investors]]> Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Developing Paradise S.A. has FREE amazing and informative products for Investors, Tourists, and Retirees wanting to discover Paradise in Costa Rica. Whether you are interested in acquiring breathtaking property or visiting for an incredible vacation, Developing Paradise S.A. provides exactly what you need to know. Grab your FREE Amazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches NOW at www.developingparadise.com

The Secret To Building a Strong Real Estate Portfolio Is In Costa Rica

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The experts say that the key to making money is to invest without using your own money. Itâ€'s a nice notion but I havenâ€'t come across too many people in my lifetime who have put their hand with $500,000 in it and said, Here, do what you want,â€ without some thick strings being attached. (If you have, please invite me to meet all of your friends!) Banking on the fact that your experiences are like mine, I suggest that you do the next best thing: Pool your money and find an investment that has the best potential to pay you back the fastest with the highest returns. For me, and thousands of other investors today, that investment is Costa Rica real estate. Costa Rica real estate has been on the rise for the last 15 years. No, thatâ€'s an understatement. Real estate values in Costa Rica have skyrocketed over the last 15 years. Many of the real estate investors who bought Costa Rica land or invested in various Costa Rica real estate properties during the 1990s and early 2000s made all of their initial investment back within the first two years (or less. **End Summary** Topics: Real estate]]> Real estate investment]]> Real estate investors]]> Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Developing Paradise S.A. has FREE amazing and informative products for Investors, Tourists, and Retirees wanting to discover Paradise in Costa Rica. Whether you are interested in acquiring breathtaking property or visiting for an incredible vacation, Developing Paradise S.A. provides exactly what you need to know. Grab your FREE Amazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches NOW at www.developingparadise.com

Costa Rica Real Estate Makes "Cents"!

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

It never fails. When I meet someone who has read any of the articles that Iâ€'ve written about Costa Rica, the number one question is: Why are you always raving about Costa Rica real estate? Thatâ€'s usually followed up by: What does Costa Rica have that other places donâ€'t have?â€ or It just seems like it wouldnâ€'t be a good idea to invest in real estate in a foreign country.â€ The questions surprise me every timeâ€¦but not because of what youâ€'d think. Iâ€'m never surprised that the questions are asked but rather at the fact that people still feel the need to ask the question. Though Iâ€'m a huge proponent of Costa Rica, Iâ€'m not the only person who knows about the great real estate opportunities there. Iâ€'m certainly not the only one who has made significant profits from investing in Costa Rica land either. Still, when I come across a person with a question or comment like that above, I just tell them the truth. I say, I do it because right now, in this first decade of the 21st century, there is no better, safer place to invest money.â€ You know what they say next? **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate for sale]]> Costa Rica land for sale]]> Invest in real estate Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Costa Rica Real Estate: The X Factor Industry Forecasters Overlooked

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

There was a lot a whispering earlier this decade about where the prime real estate investment opportunities were going to be for the next 10-15 years. At the turn of the century, some investment forecasters said, Places like Florida, Vegas, and California have been the hotspots for years and theyâ€'ll continue to be hot markets.â€ I donâ€'t know where you stand on the issue but I think the forecasters who simply left their forecasts to what has always beenâ€ dropped the ball. Itâ€'s not that I completely disagree with the forecasters. Investors did flock to Florida, Las Vegas, and California earlier this decade. Those who did in the early years made some decent buys, but investors who bought more recently are finding themselves in a bind. For the last couple years the markets in those regions have been, at best, lukewarm. So clearly, Florida, Las Vegas, and California are not truly primeâ€ locations for investment properties for the long haul as predicted. In my opinion, those popular U.S real estate investment havens have cooled off because of the state of the U.S. economy. Itâ€'s been shaky since the late 1990s and has only gotten shakier. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Dominical Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate listing]]> Invest in real estate Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Costa Rica Real Estate: Get It While You Can!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

It used to be that when Americans thought of places to purchase foreign real estate, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and maybe even Mexico came to mind. Today, those are all still excellent places to own landâ€¦if you can afford it. However, if youâ€'re just now throwing your hat into the foreign real estate market ringâ€”especially if youâ€'re not working with a millionaireâ€'s budgetâ€”Costa Rica is going to be a far better buy. Costa Rica is an excellent place to invest because of a number of factors. Hereâ€'s a look at the top three: #3: Costa Ricaâ€'s economy is strong. Major corporations are opening offices in Costa Rica, tourism is up, and Costa Ricaâ€'s export industry is thriving. Thatâ€'s all in spite of the fact that most people still think of Costa Rica as a non-progressive, second world country like some of the other Latin American countries. Imagine how interests will grow as people learn how much of an economic powerhouse Costa Rica really is! #2: Costa Rica an exceptional location. It may be similar to the other locations I mentioned above but itâ€'s definitely not the same. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate for sale]]> Dominical Costa Rica real estate]]> about real estate in Costa Rica]]> Invest in real estate Cost]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Investment Promises that Payoff: A Glimpse at the Costa Rica Real Estate Market

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

There are a number of things in this world that seem too good to be true and usually end up being just that. On the surface, the good thingâ€ seems fine but as you research the opportunity further, you find that there are so many strings attached that youâ€'d end up being a modern day Pinocchio if you moved forward with it. It happens. But there are some occasions where things that seem too good to be true only get better as you learn more about them. Based on the trends of the last 10 to 15 years, the opportunities in Costa Rica real estate are an example of the latter. Since the mid to late 1990s, the Costa Rica real estate market has taken off. The nation, which is only about the collective size of New Hampshire and Vermont, has attracted investors for a number of reasons: - The land is inexpensive compared to equivalent purchases in North America - Investment incentives are offered left and right to foreign investors - Building and developing land costs far less in Costa Rica than the U.S. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate for sale]]> Costa Rica real estate listing]]> bargain real estate in Costa Rica]]> Invest in real estate Cost]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Smart Costa Rica Real Estate Investors Know the Tricks of the Trade

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Itâ€'s no secret by now that Costa Rica is the real estate market on this side of the world to be investing in. The nation is full of opportunity for anyoneâ€”from young singles whoâ€'ve saved up a couple bonus checks to large investment clubs, to major corporations. Any of them can be successful investors in the Costa Rica real estate market because the locales and types of investment opportunities are just as diverse as Costa Ricaâ€'s terrain. Generally, if an investor does some research before he / she buys, that person will turn a profit. The questions are: How much and how fast? The answers to those questions are dependent upon one thing: Knowledge. Itâ€'s as simple as that. Iâ€'ve heard of people making 50% of their initial investment back within six months and others doubling or tripling their investment in less than two years! Typically though, people choosing to invest in Costa Rica real estate that are experiencing extraordinary returns are doing so because theyâ€'ve heeded my advice, literally. See, Iâ€'ve been investing in Costa Rica real estate for years. I know the nation as well as the charms and drawbacks of the various regions. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Dominical Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate listing]]> Invest in real estate Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

New Developments Springing Up in the Costa Rica Southern Pacific Coast

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Costa Rica has long been thought of as one of Earthâ€'s great glimpses of paradise. For a long time, most of Costa Ricaâ€'s terrain was protected land that was unavailable for purchase. But now, as the Costa Rican government continues moving forward with plans to strengthen the nationâ€'s economy through real estate development, and real estate investors are finding many opportunities to own a piece of paradise. At present, the most sought after real estate investments are in Costa Ricaâ€'s Southern Pacific coast. The region consists of the Puntarenas Province, which runs along much of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. However, itâ€'s the portions of the Puntarenas province that extend from Quepos southward that are considered the Southern Pacific Coast. The region is home to the nationâ€'s newest top-of-the-line medical facility as well as many seductive beaches and picturesque mountains. In a few years, the Southern Pacific region will also be the location of Costa Ricaâ€'s third international airport. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Dominical Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica Southern Pacific Coast]]> Corcovado National Park]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Finding Research for Investing in Costa Rica Real Estate

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

When youâ€'re in the market for a new car, what do you do? You research cars, right? Well, then itâ€'d be plausible to think that you would do the same if you were planning on investing in real estate too. Especially if that real estate was in a non-English speaking nation like Costa Rica, right? (Although, the locals all speak some English because it was taught as a second language throughout the 11th grade in school.) Well, as a real estate investor myself, I know how difficult it can be to find reliable information on Costa Rica beyond the typical touristâ€ jabber. Iâ€'m not saying that the touristy information isnâ€'t good; it actually is very helpful and usually accurate information. After all, tourism does have a major impact on the real estate market in Costa Rica. However, there is a plenty of other information that, as someone interested in investing in Costa Rica real estate, you should also know about Costa Rica. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate for sale]]> Dominical Costa Rica real estate]]> about real estate in Costa Rica]]> Invest in real estate Cost]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.ParadiseBrokers.net is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service real estate investment, development and management company. Get panoramic ocean views, waterfalls, river views or golf course lots: Financing Available-100% Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-877 CRLand1 (275-2631). Grab your FREE 40 min DVD and Investors Report NOW at www.DevelopingParadise.com

Bargain Real Estate in Costa Rica New International Airport Forthcoming

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

As of 2006, there were 157 airports in Costa Rica. That may sound like a lot but when you start looking at the specific uses and capabilities of the airports, youâ€'ll see why the government wants (and needs) to build a new international airport in Costa Rica. Take a lookâ€¦ - There are 157 airports in Costa Rica. - A majority of those airports are designed for private use. - Only about 32 of the airports in Costa Rica actually have paved runways. - Two dozen or fewer of Costa Ricaâ€'s airports are serviced by regional airlines. - Only two Costa Rica airports have the capacity to handle international flights. The need for a new international airport in Costa Rica is clear. With all of the nationâ€'s international traffic from corporations doing business in Costa Rica, foreigners traveling on vacation, and investors looking to own a piece of the Rich Coastâ€ being funneled through one of Costa Ricaâ€'s two international airports, the strain on those international airports is too great. Travelers feel the strain too, especially those headed to Costa Ricaâ€'s South Pacific coast for their final destinationâ€¦Itâ€'s a 3 hour drive! **End Summary** Topics: costa rica real estate]]> guanacaste costa rica real estate]]> about real estate in]]> costa rica]]> Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report "ËAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches"' NOW at www.developingparadise.com

Learning to Live Like a Local in the Costa Rica Land

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Most people moving to Costa Rica find that old habits die hard. After buying a Costa Rica beach property or building a dream home on prime inland Costa Rica real estate, new Costa Rican residents have a tendency to want to live life in Costa Rica like theyâ€'re tourists. Thatâ€'s not a bad thing, of course. It is a nation built partially on tourism. The thing is, thereâ€'s a lot more you can enjoy when youâ€'re a Costa Rica resident that, if you just stick to the touristy sites, youâ€'ll be missing out on. Those into fast lane partyingâ€¦ Bars & Nightclubs - Theme clubs, pubs, bars, discos, strip clubs, and live band / musicâ€¦Itâ€'s all here! Some areas like San Jose and Guanacaste are livelier than others but most cities have a number of great nightspots or are right next door to one that does. Saunas & Massage Parlors If youâ€'re looking to have your mind and body aroused more so than relaxed than you might consider visiting one of the legal saunas or massage parlors. If a traditional, therapeutic massage is what you want, saunas and massage parlors are not the places to visit. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica land]]> guanacaste costa rica real estate]]> costa rica real estate listing]]> about real estate in costa rica]]> costa ric]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report "ËAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches"' NOW at www.developingparadise.com

Bargain Real Estate in Costa Rica - One of Many Reasons Businesses Thrive

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Companies want a safe place to conduct business thatâ€'s also cost effective. They want a nation that is stable, economically and politically. They also want to be somewhere that foreigners and foreign companies are wanted. In efforts to find this, companies often review the benefits and drawbacks that many countries offer to businesses. Costa Rica is one of the few that fits the bill on all accounts and has some enticing additional perks too. Companies like Conair, DCS Communications (ALCATEL), Intel, Hitachi, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, ACER AMERICA, Panasonic, LUCENT Technologies, Siemens, and BAXTER Healthcare all have offices in Costa Rica. More are expected to follow in the near future. Hereâ€'s a close look at the top three reasons why: REASON 1: Costa Ricaâ€'s Stability. Costa Rica is an economically stable nation supported by solid agricultural, textile, electronics, and tourism industries. Costa Ricans as a whole are an educated bunch; the nationâ€'s literacy rateis 95%, which makes citizens highly employable and keeps money cycling through the economy. In addition to being economically stable, Costa Rica is also politically stable. **End Summary** Topics: Investing in Costa Rica]]> costa rica real estate]]> bargain real estate in costa rica]]> costa rica land for sale]]> costa rica land]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About Paradise Brokers Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report Now by visiting www.developingparadise.com

The Basics of Taking up Residency in Your Costa Rica Real Estate

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

According to the latest census, there are 3.5 million residents living in Costa Rica. A majority of those residents (two-thirds) live in the capital city of San Jose. So, the question is: Do you want to live where most others live? Or do you want to live farther from the grind of the big city? Then you have to ask yourself what kind of Costa Rica real estate do you want? â€¦A condo, beach house, or single-family home? Itâ€'s a coin toss, I know. But no matter which side the coin lands on, youâ€'ll win. Here are some things to keep in mind as youâ€'re preparing for your move to Costa Rica: 1. Hire a real estate agent, real estate lawyer or Costa Rica land specialist to assist you with the purchase of your Costa Rica land. The laws in Costa Rica are very different than those in the North America and other countries. 2. Hire a relocation company that specializes in international moves. Your consultant will become your best friend as you navigate all the little must-doâ€ tasks so that you can relocate in Costa Rica without interrupting your lifestyle. 3. **End Summary** Topics: costa rica real estate]]> costa rica real estate for sale]]> costa rica real estate listing]]> costa rica land]]> costa rica property for sale]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report "ËAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches"' NOW at www.developingparadise.com

Varied as the Costa Rica Land: An Overview of Costa Rica's Job Market

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

In Costa Rica, working is a privilege thatâ€'s afforded only to citizens, permanent residents, and persons who qualify for temporary residence. Thatâ€'s why government officials require that people moving to Costa Rica have a guaranteed monthly income of $600 / mo or $1,000 / mo, depending on which residency status is most applicable. For those who are allowed to work, the job market is strong. Costa Ricaâ€'s best industries are the export of coffee, bananas, electronics and textiles and its steadily growing tourism industry. In addition to that, Costa Rica land serves as an international home base for a number of major corporations such as Intel, Conair, and Microsoft. Many of the jobs with the major corporations are professional positions and just like in other parts of the developed world, skill and experience play a part in who gets the job. While workers will always be desired in jobs related to all of the above, persons who have a strong knowledge of the global financial industry, educators of all types, as well as ecologists, botanists, geologists and the like, are also hot commodities throughout Costa Rica. **End Summary** Topics: costa rica real estate]]> costa rica real estate for sale]]> costa rica property]]> costa rica real estate listing]]> costa rica property for sale]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report "ËAmazing Guide to Costa Rica Riches"' NOW at www.developingparadise.com

Residents Hold 'Open Arms' Policy for Costa Rica Real Estate Investors

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

If there is one thing besides beautiful landscape that Costa Ricans are used to, itâ€'s foreigners. Every year, droves of tourists flock to Costa Rica to get away from the everyday grind. They arrive on Costa Rica land to smiling faces, which always starts a touristâ€'s vacation off right. While real estate investors often visit Costa Rica more for business than pleasure, the opened-arms welcome from the Costa Rican people is the same. In fact, some might even say that investors are treated better than tourists. People investing in Costa Rica real estate are given such a warm reception because of what they bring to Costa Rica, which is money. Lots of money! Commercial investors who buy up large amounts of Costa Rica land can spend hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars on their purchase. Thatâ€'s great for Costa Rica. And you know what? The government even offers incentives to these investors to make the idea of investing in Costa Rica real estate even more appealing. **End Summary** Topics: Investing in Costa Rica]]> costa rica real estate]]> bargain real estate in costa rica]]> about real estate in costa rica]]> costa rica land for sale]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> About Paradise Brokers Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report Now by visiting www.developingparadise.com

Costa Rica Real Estate for Sale - Success Lies Just North of Its Border

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

With a new international airport, a new, top-of-the-line medical facility and a major highway expansion. All of these projects are underway (or have been completed) in Costa Ricaâ€'s Southern Pacific coast. And all of them financed by the Costa Rican government. Why? Is it to make life better for the people of Costa Rica? Perhaps. Very likely, actuallyâ€¦in the long run. But more immediately, the governmentâ€'s actions are more than likely designed to create a repeat performance of the success in developing the nationâ€'s Northern Pacific coast. There are literally miles upon miles and hundreds of acres of land available on Costa Ricaâ€'s Southern Pacific coast just waiting to be developed. Much of it is ocean view real estate but the Southern Pacific coast terrain is diverse. Inland areas offer land on the edge of rainforests, views from atop mountains, and picturesque vistas from within charming valleys. This natural variety is what has piqued foreign investorsâ€' interest in Costa Ricaâ€'s Southern Pacific coast real estate. However, itâ€'s the manmade perks of the Southern Pacific coast region thatâ€'s making them buy into the region sooner rather than later. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> Costa Rica real estate for sale]]> Costa Rica real estate listing]]> Invest in real estate]]> Southern Pacific coast]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report Now by visiting www.developingparadise.com

High Hopes For An Encore Of The 'Liberia Effect' on Costa Rica Land

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

For years, Costa Rica was an island paradise enjoyed by Costa Ricans but in the last 15 years, itâ€'s become a favored haven for foreigners across the globe. Increased interest in real estate has certainly played its part in that. But the effect that the construction of Liberia International Airport had near the Northern Pacific coast certainly canâ€'t be denied. Before Liberia International Airport came along, Juan Santamaria International Airport was the only major airport in all of Costa Rica. Take a minute to imagine that. Costa Rica is about the size of New Hampshire and Vermont put together so before the Liberia International Airport, the environment was that of all the flights going in and out of both Vermont and New Hampshireâ€”domestic and internationalâ€”leaving from that one airport. Can you say congestion?â€ Well, the Costa Rican government could. They also said, opportunity.â€ When Liberia International Airport in opened in 1995, the government and real estate investors had high hopes for the facility. They hoped that more interests in tourism and development in Costa Ricaâ€'s Guanacaste region would come with the new airport. It did. Since 1995, the real estate market has been phenomenal along the North Pacific. **End Summary** Topics: Costa Rica real estate]]> about real estate in Costa Rica]]> Costa Rica Liberia International Airport]]> Invest in real estate]]> Southern Pacific coast]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report Now by visiting www.developingparadise.com

Want Hot Costa Rica Real Estate Investments? Head South!

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Just like the stock markets, the real estate market is cyclical. There are good times and not-so-good times. There are bad investments, good investments, and amazing investments to be madeâ€”the difference between each of those being a matter of timing. Take Miami, Florida, for example. There was no hotter market in the U.S. than Miami for two decades or more. Prices on real estate steadily rose until recently. Today, between the hurricanes and the sky-high real estate prices, the Miami real estate market is headed for a down swing. Miami isnâ€'t the only location North American city that was hot and has cooled off. Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York have also followed suit in recent years. So, what have real estate investors done in order to maintain their North American investments and to turn quick profits on new investments? Theyâ€'re building their real estate portfolios by investing in real estate another part of America: Costa Rica. Why Costa Rica,â€ you ask. Simple. Costa Rica is close to home. **End Summary** Topics: Guanacaste Costa Rica real estate]]> Real estate for sale in Costa Rica]]> bargain real estate in Costa Rica]]> about real estate in Costa Rica]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Paradise Brokers www.paradisebrokers.com is developing paradise in Costa Rica as a full service, turnkey real estate, development and property management company. For more information, contact 1-877 CRLand1, (1 877 275-2631) or in Dominical, Costa Rica call 506 787-0181. Grab your FREE 12-page report Now by visiting www.developingparadise.com