Cost of Living in Costa Rica -PROPERTY DEALS - Buying Property and Property for Sale in Costa Rica

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

When you find a property, don't be afraid to DEAL... We've learned that most properties are WAY overpriced and most people are asking twice or even three times what they hope to get. But offering them WHAT you are willing to pay, you can easily get a great deal because...this is a buyer's market and EVERYTHING is For Sale. Motivated Seller prices are MORE accurate to the market value.

[@hartronstadt]

Great information, please keep it coming 👍

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

You got it!

[@brianmiller4998]

Love this video and any additional videos in this series would be great

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

I enjoyed it as well....I would love to do more of these type of videos....let's hope many others want the same.👍

[@boblazaar]

Yes please more videos like this! Great job!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it....we hope many others like it too and want more of this type of video!!! Please share with everyone you know!

[@NarsilRenewed]

A million thanks for the info, that was VERY useful! Please do show us more such comparison videos!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

More to come!

[@brokenocean4465]

well done, to the point and informative - very appreciated

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

We appreciate you saying so...thanks so much!

[@Charles-qt4hq]

Wonderful video! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

We appreciate you saying so... Glad it was helpful!

[@jdaddy39]

We would love to see more similar videos as we plan our eventual move to Costa Rica, thanks really enjoy your videos.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

You got it! Thanks for your input....we hope many others will want more of the same.

[@MichaelBrown-ny3et]

I’d like to see more listings. Your channel is a great resource for those of us looking to have a vacation/second home is CR. Very informative.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

You got it! On today's Premier video, we will be looking at a few listings in the Tinamaste and Platanillo area....while we go on a bike tour over the mountain. Join us for the premier at 8 PM EST

[@Musicismylove888]

Thank you for informative video. It looks like an absolutely beautiful place to live. Will be coming to check out Costa Rica soon.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Please do! I'm so glad you enjoy our video. Please share with everyone you know.

[@brynecreekmore3570]

Y’all have great info in your posts

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

We appreciate you saying so...thanks so much!

[@AppalachianHistoryDetectives]

Love the topic. We have been mulling buying/renting. Real Estate search engines only bring up well known companies. Would also like to hear something on HOA’s. We have been warned to stay away from those by about everyone.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Yes...HOA fees in MY OPINION is a scam, BUT, some places with reasonable HOA fees are worth the money because they are actually providing services and amenities ...i.e. lawn care, swimming pools, gym & etc. Just stay away from the scams that charge hundreds of dollars and don't really provide value for the HOA fees. I would definitely RENT before buying! You need to know what is actually happening in that location. i.e. The weather, THE DOGS, the utilities, the internet signal...etc

[@seanhogan6897]

No question - rent before buying. I was in Costa Rica for more than a year before I bought, and because of this I was able to sell for exactly what I paid, when I briefly ended up in a financial bind. Normally foreigners can't sell for close to what they spend because they buy without the insight of feet-on-the-ground experience.

[@seanhogan6897]

I meant to say exactly double what I paid.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@seanhogan6897 Yes...you are correct. Good for you!

[@robinbregman7540]

Do you have any knowledge about Playa del Coco? We were recently there and truly enjoyed our stay. It is one of the places we are considering retiring to. It seems to have much upward potential and already has some investment made into the town center. I’d love to know what you think of this area. Pura vida!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for your kind words...yes, I've been all over Costa Rica and really enjoyed it. Playa del Coco is a popular Tourist Destination, but it is NOT at all like MOST OF Costa Rica... Today would be a great day to get ALL YOUR QUESTIONS answered. I am hosting a Members ONLY (LIVE) Broadcast. I'll be answering every question that anyone has...I hope you will join us. Consider joining our members only community...You'll have direct access to me and you get to meet other people like you who are coming or are already in Costa Rica and LOTS of good information I can't share on KZbin. ​To discover videos that NOBODY else talks about.... ***JOIN NOW createdforsuccess.com/endorses/investcostarica

[@JackFrost-dy8if]

Love the show on rental property near the beach. Please show more or what is the site where I can see. Thank you

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it....I hope to do another soon.... In our free forum....we have a PDF you can download that shows all the real estate resources we use... livingincostarica.activeboard.com/t67204928/free-pdf-for-rental-tips-and-resources/

[@innsaeimaster]

very informative. what i noticed, there are a lot of houses like prisons to me, with fences and bars on all windows. living in a house, place like this would be an absolute no go for me. keep dooing what you love

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for your input.

[@innsaeimaster]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Costa Rica and Panama are still on my bucket list. can‘t wait until all covid restrictions have ended.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@innsaeimaster That's good...YES a lot of houses in CR look like prisons, but YOUR house doesn't have to be this way. Just depends on where you live.

[@marvettebaker498]

Wonderful videos! Thank you! The only problem I have found is that there does not seem to be any way to download the pdf files that you mention in these videos. When I scroll to the bottom of the screen there is no link to download pdf. My only computer now is my newish iPad Air, but I don’t think that is the problem. We will be heading to Costa Rica soon, to explore various areas and choose the area we would like to live. Then we will look for a home to purchase there. We are in the Bay Area in CA, so we will definitely be interested in a mountain home, with fruit trees and room for a garden. We already sold our home here and are staying with friends temporarily. Thanks again

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Greatly appreciated! As for downloading the PDF... Sometimes an error page shows up after you have entered your email address. I'm don't know why this happens sometimes. HOWEVER, please check your email. The PDF was sent. Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it in your email inbox. Anytime I mention a PDF, go down to the description below the video. You may need to open it to SHOW MORE, but then scroll down and you'll see a link that you can click on and get the PDF. Also, all our PDFs are easily available in our NEW "Living in Costa Rica" Community FORUM. You can download a free PDF in our new forum. livingincostarica.activeboard.com/t67204928/free-pdf-for-rental-tips-and-resources/ Always best to rent before you buy so you learn the area.

[@tammywalker4832]

Love this video! Thank you for all the great information! Please do more videos like this 😁 Are there places near Santa Elena, Monte Verde and/or the Tamarindo area? Are you familiar with these areas? Would love to hear your views!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, we are planning on doing more in those areas. It just takes time...but keep watching and subscribe. Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at Forum.CloudForestChapel.com

[@seanhogan6897]

Well done! My only suggestion (and I am sure you know this, even if it wasn't explicitly stressed) is that people should rent for some time before buying. Love the videos! Keep it up!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Good point! AND yes, you are correct, we do stress it and talk about in other videos. REALLY important for people to rent and learn the place before buying.

[@robinbregman7540]

Agreed though I acknowledge the fact that renting can be expensive and hard to find. Having lived in Brazil and a few states in the US, renting first to get the feel for the areas and what will suit your needs best is smart. When we moved to Maryland, I was anxious to buy a house immediately but we rented for 2 years. Where we rented, I could not imagine wanting to remain, but now I love it and can’t imagine living elsewhere for the time-being. That said, I dream of and can’t wait to move to Costa Rica. We’ve been a few times and I am absolutely head over heals in love with the country! The people and the land are beautiful and I feel at home very time I’m there. Pura vida!!

[@darent6910]

Great info. Are you going to do something on rental property and costs?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Yes....we are working on that video now...so it should premier real soon. 👍😎

[@mommabear7052]

Great video!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed it. Got another one like this coming out this Sunday...

[@sherrygoettler9747]

Love seeing the properties. I would snap up that beach property if it could go AirBnB. Keep it up

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

You could snatch up that Beach Property and turn it into an Air Bnb.... I think you could do well with an AirBnB on the beach. People are always looking for great places on the beach that is NOT too expensive.

[@shannonmurphy9790]

I just discovered your youtube channel and have now only watched 2 videos, but WOW! May I ask what your connection is to Costa Rica? You have mentioned you are not realtors, so I'm just trying to figure out what your motivation is to do all this wonderful work for those of us considering moving to CR in retirement. I absolutely LOVE the mountain cabin!!!!!!! I went to CR in Dec 2012/Jan 2013. I thought I rememered people telling me that sometimes when you purchase a home you do not actually "own" the land. Do you have any input on that? Thanks again - SO MUCH - for the great videos!!!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Hey Shannon, good question. Our motivation, is simply to help other people get the knowledge we WISHED someone would have helped us with. AND...in doing so, hopefully they will decide to join our Forum. The forum is free to chit chat, but we hope people will find the information so valuable that they will help support our efforts by becoming a Premium Member of the forum. Please Consider becoming a Premium Member transactions.sendowl.com/orders/78112125/5df5f51f981719561ad0f3e20730305f/1 It’s only $10 a month. Wow...that’s only about 33 pennies a day and a GREAT way to show your appreciation for our hard work. And more importantly, your Support.... helps us to continue to do the research, go places and create the high quality videos you’ve come to love and enjoy!

[@fertilevessel1271]

Very cool and helpful, informative video thank you. Love to know the legalities and safety of buying property in Costa, in other central/South American countries I’ve heard they can just turn up and say “this is mine now” and there’s nothing you can do about it!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Not here in Costa Rica....if you have a good lawyer, (honest lawyer) who has checked out the property and you have a title in your name or the name of your corporation. ... Then usually NOT a problem. Only possible thing is if...you go visit the US, or leave your property unsupervised...for a few months... Don't be surprised to find squatters on your property and it's hard to get them off or...come back and find the Ticos have stolen the roof off your house. VERY IMPORTANT to always have a housesitter when leaving your property for any length of time.

[@chefdanielecervi]

Wow big difference with what I could find from Canada!!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

YES...we discovered the same thing. Make sure to download the free PDF so you can find some great places to find the real deals.

[@Globetrotter5198]

Great content and info. Are prices similar in 2024? Glad me and my wife found your channel and planning to relocate soon

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Yes they are! You can still find great deals if you take the time to look in the outskirts.

[@miraarnold3666]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica is the pdf still available? Somehow I can't open the website 🤔🙏

[@melaniefreelight7111]

Thank you for this helpful video and for the pdf. . Do you have to do a covid test when you do the visa run in Panama or Nicaragua?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

At the moment...the land borders are closed, BUT if you fly into Panama or Nicaragua, they do require you to have a Covid test.

[@KilleenRealtor]

Great content! I will definitely share these videos. If you have a drone maybe adding some aerial footage ?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks and YES, it would make things even better with drone footage. I'm currently looking for a good quality drone.

[@brazah4987]

Which websites for buying or renting do you use there ?? Thanks in advance

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Download the PDF under that video...you'll get what you are looking for.

[@barbarasmith5127]

I’m looking to relocate. Please help. Love what you’ve shown so far. Looking to move by latest August next yr

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

That's awesome...best way to communicate with me is by subscribing to my email series. You'll learn a LOT of stuff and most importantly, you can reply back to the first email and we can begin talking and setting up a consultation to talk about relocating to Costa Rica. Contact Us - Subscribe to our Newsletter - Get Updates for Next LIVE Broadcast (we NEVER Spam YOU) createdforsuccess.com/endorses/contact I look forward to hearing from you.

[@melissacoolidge9782]

Hello. Thank you for all of your helpful videos. We are working with a Remax realtor near Playa Flamingo. She described the real estate market as a seller's market. Do you believe this to be true? Also, do you feel moving to Costa Rica, buying a property with rentals (2 casitas) and earning money that way is a good option? It sounds like we would not be able to work in Costa Rica so buying a commercial property seems to be an option. Thank you!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

This is MY opinion...I am NOT a realtor, but this is a Buyer's Market!!! A seller's market is where you don't have much to choose from and everyone is buying property. NOT THE CASE in Costa Rica. Here...EVERYTHING is For Sale and very few are buying. Even if YOU don't see a for sale sign and you are interested in the property, if you contact the owner...he will most likely sell. EVERYTHING is for sale and you can get CHEAP property...IF YOU ARE NOT dealing with a Realtor. I HOPE your realtor is honest, however, I have NOT yet found many honest Ticos and never found an honest Realtor. Everyone sees Gringos as a $$$ Dollar sign. Sorry...just stating the facts from my perspective. I strongly suggest talking to several different realtors if you insist on working with one. But knowing what I know NOW...I would find the properties...talk to the owner and make an offer myself. Common Sense says...A realtor gets paid on commision. Is it better to sell YOU a 500K property and make a big commission or sell you a 100K property and make a small commission. (food for thought) YES....buying real estate and renting is a great way to make income, or work online if you have the skills. Keep in mind...YOU will NOT get the same rental prices as in the US...so it will take a LONG time to get your investment back UNLESS you are in a very touristy location.

[@melissacoolidge9782]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Thank you for the information. I agree and we will proceed with caution on the real estate front. :)

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@melissacoolidge9782 That is great to hear... it is unfortunate, .but it happens too often, the locals and NOT just the locals, but Real Estate people, local or not, take advantage of unknowing new people.

[@teresarodriguez3749]

Bcz for Costa Rica people the life is very hard and expensive, they also start with the kind of business, meaning renting as Airbnb, renting rooms, etc The best thing is go explore all the provinces, see the pros and cons. Prices, life style, safety, dangerous, etc

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thank you, Teresa! Yes, Costa Rica is a great place to explore. Also...consider joining our NEW forum for more great tips and connecting with others who want to come to Costa Rica or others who are already here. Everyone in the forum is helpful. Join us today at Forum.CloudForestChapel.com

[@happyface4905]

What would you suggest, gated community or freehold? We're looking for a property in Atenas.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

If you are going to Atenas....very popular, touristy place...SO, I highly recommend a Gated Community. The more touristy...the more opportunity for petty theft and other crime.. JFY

[@happyface4905]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Thank you very much for your reply. We really want to avoid gated communities as they're not regulated well. Do you know a good safe location not too far from the San Jose hospital? like 30-45 minutes drive... Thank you!

[@seanhogan6897]

@@happyface4905 if you are in the San Jose area, do yourself a favor and look for a gated community. Most (not all) of the time this will make your life exponentially more relaxed in this area!

[@happyface4905]

@@seanhogan6897 Thank you!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@happyface4905 3o to 40 min from San Jose??? Not at the moment...but, I'll keep my ears open. Don't miss our LIVE on Sunday. I'm going to reveal something I think will be great for you.

[@ThingsIGotOnCamera]

Enjoyed :)

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed

[@brynecreekmore3570]

When do y’all have live feeds.. Thur or sun?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Now days, when we do a live feed, it's on a Sunday. We also have a forum, where we answer questions. You can join for free or become a premium member at forum.cloudforestchapel.com.

[@brynecreekmore3570]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica thanks again

[@samanthaleblanc9274]

The pdf file- link didn't work when I tried sending to my email

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

check and see if by chance the email went into your spam folder.... if you can't find it...put your email here and I'll look into it real quick.

[@samanthaleblanc9274]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica okay thanks! [e-mail]

[@samanthaleblanc9274]

It did work after all. The link appeared like it didn't process but my email shows that it did! Thanks

[@jeannemachold]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Hi - same - no pdf...just a link to cloudforest chapel in my email i received

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@jeannemachold You DO have to CONFIRM your email. After you confirm your request, then you will get the PDF. Unfortunately, you must confirm your request so that we are not accused of spamming anyone or sending anyone information without their approval.

[@youngboyneverbrokeagain5901]

the prices for these houses are in u.s.d or colons?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

I think....watch the video again, but I think these all say the prices in dollars. USD.

[@andresramos9207]

tried to download the pdf... got an error page after submitting my email address

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Check your email...and or junk/spam folder, the PDF went out...even though you got the error. NOT SURE why sometimes the error goes out?

[@edgar-j6h]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica same thing happened to me but found it in the junk mail.... thanks for the help :)

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@edgar-j6h the spammers have made email a nightmare. Glad you found it.

[@luisch3501]

We are planning to move to CR in few years. We were there few times and We are interested to buy some property close to the beach in Uvita or so. You have any suggestion?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

At the moment, I don't have any suggestions, HOWEVER, we have started finding good DEALS and putting them in the NEW FORUM. Forum.CloudForestChapel.com You can go here: livingincostarica.activeboard.com/f642764/properties-for-sale/ The forum is new...but we are growing it and listing great deals as we find them. If I were you...I'd keep my eyes open inside there and meet other people who may know of some good deals.

[@therealwellnesswarrior2493]

Hello from Canada! It seems when looking from here we cant find anything decent thats not over priced :( Where is that home on 4 acres? I have a family of 4 amd might want to build?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Unfortunately, it is difficult to find anything online. However, in our forum, we do have a GREAT FREE PDF that gives you some great online resources YOU probably can't see from where you are because they only show up in Costa Rica. I suggest joining our forum and getting this PDF Rental Tips and Real Estate Resources createdforsuccess.com/real-estate-links Also...you will find much better deals and prices if you come in person and talk to the locals or make deals with people who list their places on Airbnb.

[@TOMMYSURIA]

Are those Gringo or Tico prices?🤔

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

The prices you see in this video are regular prices that are listed. I'm sure a lot of the houses are owned by Gringos....but many are owned by Ticos. Almost always, Ticos will try to ask way too much, thinking that Gringos have too much money. So, it is best to make them an offer of what you are willing to pay. At the moment....EVERYTHING is for sale...so if they want to sell....THEY MUST come off the Gringo Price.

[@jossugonzalez8310]

Let me give another example of how expensive is Costa Rica...usually tourists think in terms of tours, hotels, food, transportation, etc...but for the people who want to retire or for the locals just see the following case...the price of a Toyota Yaris Sedan Core CTV 2021 in Costa Rica is 21,327 dollars...in Mexico is 13,745 dollars...

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thanks for your input...

[@karenferd1]

Unable to open link to get free PDF file that you included above. When I click on the link a pop-up appears that Says to put in my email address to get the PDF file but when I put in my name and email address I get message that says "OOPs something went wrong".

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Yes...that does happen sometimes.....BUT the PDF does come. Just check your email or spam folder....

[@karenferd1]

Found it in my junk mail, thank you!!

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@karenferd1 Glad you found it...add our email address to your contacts and the future emails should NOT go to junk or spam. We hope.

[@pfosinger]

Cannot download the PDF. Still available?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

As for downloading the PDF... Sometimes an error page shows up after you have entered your email address. I'm don't know why this happens sometimes. HOWEVER, please check your email. The PDF was sent. Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it in your email inbox.

[@peggysue3403]

Please show some upscale homes

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

You bet Peggy....how about telling me what your budget is and we'll find some Upscale houses within your price range to show you what is available. I think that would make a good video.

[@peggysue3403]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Are you a pastor? $400k

[@peggysue3403]

I really enjoy your videos. I think I prefer the west coast side. 2x Crime😳 on the Caribbean side.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@peggysue3403 I agree....much safer on the Pacific

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@peggysue3403 OK.....$400k budget, we'll find what you are looking for. That will be a great video and YES, I am a Pastor....good observation. :>)

[@peggysue3403]

I don’t see your pdf.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Did you go to the link below the video in the description? Click on that link and it will take you to a page where you can get the pdf.

[@peggysue3403]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica I did not see your link.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@peggysue3403 Go here.... forms.aweber.com/form/51/416107451.htm

[@jeannemachold]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica same - no pdf

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

@@jeannemachold check your spam or junk folder. If you properly filled out the form, then even though you got an error message, the pdf was sent to your email address.

[@esau82]

The first one is way overpriced. That little old house with the land is no more than $65k

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

YES, I agree... a lot of Tico houses are way over priced. Enjoy

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Why do YOU think so many Ticos OVER-PRICE their property?

[@esau82]

Not everyone. But if you want to buy, definitely get a local friend to help you. As soon as they hear your accent they are going to want to get the most out of you. Perez Zeledon has a lot o great and cheap properties. The best thing to do is just buy the land and build the house yourself unless the house is cheap. I just bought a small property 4300ft2 and will soon build a wooden cabin. I know the land is small, but good enough for a small cabin and I bought the land for $5k. The cabin will be around $15k. So that is only a $20k investment. I could then sell it for double that

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Do you think you paid the NORMAL Tico price for the land? Where was that land located? Was that land about 400 sq meters?

[@esau82]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica I think it was a little below the normal price. And yes, 400m2. I'm in SJ and for that same amount you will have to pay al least $30k so I find it dirt cheap hehe. I have seen heacteares for around 10million (18k$)

[@teresarodriguez3749]

We don't call all international people gringo, you are wrong, we call gringos only people from USA. How we can call European people gringos? Gringos to people from USA bcz the dollar is green color, u got it?

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Thank you for the information.

[@teresarodriguez3749]

You're welcome.

[@danaowen985]

:-) ❤

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Archimedes75009]

None of the constructions look great ... not sturdy at all.

[@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica]

In Costa Rica....you will see a lot of rough stuff....keep in mind that Costa Rica does NOT have building codes like the US. However, in the bigger cities...you will see some really nice buildings and homes. We'll do another comparison video soon on more upscale homes.

[@Archimedes75009]

@@UNBRIDLEDLivinginCostaRica Thanks. How can you tell how well built the houses are ? I'd be scared to leave in most of what you showed us. Pardon my 'Frenchness' as I am French, but the constructions I see in CR appear to be the exact opoosite of the old or even recent houses here in France. Thanks anyway, I am a very happy subscriber, and I really plan to move to CR, probably visiting next year, 1st.