Notes on buying in Costa Rica

Clear notes on buying in Costa Rica — process, diligence, and how a deal actually runs here.

• October 19, 2026

  Playa Grande and Las Baulas National Park: A Buyer's Guide to Tamarindo's Quiet Neighbor

  Leatherback season at Las Baulas starts Oct 20. What the park means for life, visits and buying a home in Playa Grande, next door to Tamarindo.

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• October 17, 2026

  How Much Does It Really Cost to Buy a Home in Costa Rica in 2026?

  Costa Rica closing costs 2026: typical transfer tax, registry, stamp and notary ranges, plus worked $500k and $1M examples for Gold Coast buyers.

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• October 6, 2026

  Join My Free Webinar: What $300K–$600K Really Buys in Tamarindo

  A free live webinar on October 29 about condos from $300K, homes from $500K to $600K, and how foreign buyers close in Costa Rica.

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• October 2, 2026

  Gold Coast Price Drops: Tamarindo Azul #6 Down $30,100, Plus Two More Exclusives Worth a Look

  Two Coldwell Banker Tamarindo exclusives just came down in price: a turnkey ocean-view condo in Tamarindo and a pool home near Playa Negra. Plus a 1.68-acre ocean-view lot in Playa Grande with its water letter in hand.

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• October 2, 2026

  Costa Rica Wants 15% of Your Income Back Home. Here's Who Would Actually Pay.

  A new bill would tax Costa Rica tax residents 15% on rent, dividends, interest and capital gains earned abroad. It is not law yet. Here's what it would mean if you buy on the Gold Coast.

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• September 21, 2026

  Costa Rica Just Ended the “2 Cars Tax-Free” Perk — Here’s What Imports Cost Now (and How Brokers Still Save You Money)

  Costa Rica’s Law 9996 two-car and household tax-free perk mostly ended in July 2026. What imports cost now, and how a customs broker still saves you money.

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• September 20, 2026

  Why Working With One Real Estate Agent Beats Shopping Five (Even Though It Feels Risky)

  Why buyers think hiring several Guanacaste agents is smart, why it usually slows you down, and how one committed local agent gets you further.

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• September 18, 2026

  El Niño and Guanacaste Real Estate: Why Water Matters More Than the View

  Guanacaste is heading into a strong El Niño. Ocean views still sell listings. A current water letter is what lets you build, live, and resell on this coast.

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• September 14, 2026

  A Simple Guide to the Purchase Process

  Congratulations on finding a property that interests you. Here is how a typical Costa Rica purchase runs—from offer and escrow through due diligence, inspection, costs, and closing.

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