Local perspective.
Useful questions.

Guide · 6 min read

What Is My Costa Rica Property Worth? A Seller’s Guide to Pricing

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

An asking price becomes more convincing when the evidence is clear. Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar explain how to compare properties and prepare a credible selling strategy.

Guide · 6 min read

Selling Property in Costa Rica From Abroad: What to Prepare Before You List

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

Prepare your property, documents, local responsibilities, and decision process before listing. Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar explain how remote sellers can organize a more informed sale.

Guide · 6 min read

Buying Property in Costa Rica From Abroad: A Practical Roadmap

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

International buyers can generally purchase ordinary privately titled property in Costa Rica without residency. Start with a focused search, independent legal advice, and a clear plan for viewing, funding, and closing.

Guide · 7 min read

Why Invest in Costa Rica Real Estate

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

Explore the case for Costa Rica property investment, from lifestyle and foreign ownership to rental income, location, and the details that shape a sound purchase.

Guide · 12 min read

Financing Property in Costa Rica

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

A practical guide to financing Costa Rica property for foreign, nonresident, and resident buyers: local mortgages, international lenders, owner financing, and construction.

Local story · 5 min read

Living in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone: Why Nicoya Feels Like Home

By Evelyn Bulakar

I lived on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, built a home there, and recently returned for a family celebration. Here is why it still feels like my future home.

Local story · 7 min read

Living in Costa Rica’s Western Central Valley

By Evelyn Bulakar

From cooler mountain homes in San Ramón to hillside living in Grecia and pool days in Atenas, explore the communities of Costa Rica’s Western Central Valley through a local Realtor’s perspective.

Local story · 8 min read

Living in Escazú and Santa Ana, Costa Rica

By Evelyn Bulakar

Mountain scenery, modern comforts, and beach days within reach. Explore Escazú and Santa Ana with Evelyn’s local perspective on the way you want to live.

Guide · 1 min read

Start with a better property brief.

The few decisions that make your search more focused, and your next visit more useful.

Guide · 7 min read

Costa Rica Rental Property: From Gross Income to Real Cash Flow

By Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar

Evaluate Costa Rica rental property income, operating costs, financing, and cash flow with a worked example from Justin Nielsen and Evelyn Bulakar.

Guide · 1 min read

Make your property easier to understand.

A clear information package helps buyers move from initial interest to a useful conversation.

Guide · 1 min read

Public, private, or non-exclusive?

Understand how a property is being marketed before deciding what to request next.

Local guide · 2 min read

Two coastal homes. Two ways to experience Playa Tivives.

A property-specific look at beach access, room counts, purchase terms, and the documents to request.