Costa Rica Real Estate Trends 2024: We talk with a 25-year veteran real estate agent in Costa Rica

[@yourpuravida]

What are your questions about buying or selling real estate in Costa Rica in 2024?

[@Kattywagon29]

Q: In terms of buying real estate for residency purposes, (as in it has to be worth $150k) how do you avoid overpaying for a property? For instance, I might see a property online for a certain price, but it might not appraise that way and could then fall short of what is needed for residency. Q: How do we avoid being Gringo priced for property? I am from the States but that doesn't mean I am made of money. My mom plans to retire here, but she doesn't want to spend all of her savings on a house and then have nothing to live on comfortably.

[@yourpuravida]

@@Kattywagon29 - I don't believe there are gringo prices. The cost of housing in certain areas has gone up for sure, and in particular for dwellings that appeal to expats in terms of style, amenities, etc. What you need is a quality realtor that truly understands what you are looking for and can help find that. It may mean compromising on amenities, or location - or being ok with the price and the location.

[@MichelleRidge-tl8fq]

So much valuable information. Thank you!

[@mkoschara]

I waited a month before I viewed this so I could be my most rational/objective self. Ivo Henfling is certainly the right person to do your first interview with, especially if the focus is on Costa Rica's real estate market that caters to "expats." The discussion has lots of sage advice, especially for someone that is a newbie to the "Pura Vida" way of life. However, there is a dark side to the real estate market here, which wasn't acknowledged except briefly ("It's easy to buy a property in Costa Rica but much more difficult to sell). I'll address this directly to you in an email, and then you can decide if any of my points are worthy of a second video. Pura Vida.

[@TobinOsusky]

Pura vida! 🌴

[@GringlesFacil]

I’m first! Great video gents. ¡Pura vida!

[@yourpuravida]

Love that! So glad the video resonated with you!!!

[@hevel4383]

I'm new to your channel and this is the second video I've watch. My husband and I are looking early retirement places. This was a great interview and I hope you have this gentleman return.

[@yourpuravida]

Thank you for watching and for the encouragement! If you decide Costa Rica is on your list, we're here to connect!

[@hevel4383]

@@yourpuravida Thank you!

[@EVERYTHINGCOSTARICA2024]

Great video guys! I’ve just subscribed and I’ll be watching as you post, thank you! I’ve been in Nicaragua the past four years and am in the process of opening a new factory to build guest homes in Costa Rica. I look forward to our paths crossing, for now I’ll be happily watching and learning from the pros! Thanks again

[@yourpuravida]

What a fantastic project - look forward to connecting and hearing more. Pura Vida!

[@directrue1742]

Great Video!! Palmares Alajuela is a Great town to live! low crime! "Great weather" 45 minutes to Airport 10 minutes to Hospital jaco 1:20 minutes puntarenas 45 minutes and still cheap... "Palmares is a town to make friends" is the old said. ..

[@tutornotepad]

I pay 75,000 colones a week for a room in San Jose only a mile from Sabana Park. I was paying 15,000 colones a day in La Fortuna. This room in San Jose is better, except for the location. The room is good enough for a perpetual traveller.

[@yourpuravida]

excited you have the right solution that works for you! And thank you for commenting and being part of the conversation. Pura Vida!

[@cherirubin8029]

1/21/24 4pm Excellent information exchanged. Listen to professionals to make a move successful. Rubin's

[@StephenVeach-w3x]

Will you be giving us the realtors info?

[@yourpuravida]

Links are in comments!

[@StephenVeach-w3x]

@@yourpuravida do not see them 😒 American European realtor? Might be i an viewing this 4 days after original?

[@samkurz]

I just want small piece of land with a tiny home.

[@laurel1865]

13:24 Yes! I was watching another gringo video about Costa Rica and those two had the lamest excuses for not learning Spanish. I was shocked because I learned Spanish while living in San Jose.

[@yourpuravida]

that drives us crazy - when in a country, there's ZERO reason not to learn and adapt to the language, culture, etc. If not, why be here?

[@kurt7617]

The guy in the middle MUST STOP that head knodding - so distracting!!!

[@steveokken8113]

3 talking heads? Boring!!

[@yourpuravida]

That’s what we do. You’ll find a ton of other KZbin creators with other formats. Pura vida!