Visit Costa Rica in 2014 - A Resolution for Fun!

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New Year Resolution #1 Come to Costa Rica for Resorts, Surf, Sun.... ......and Tons of FUN! Click Here:  Download Our Free, 10-Page, 2014 Costa Rica Vacation Brochure (Travel/Real Estate Agents: Reply for unbranded version for clients, Referral fees available) Guanacaste, Costa Rica - Winter High Season 2014: Costa Rica continues to be one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, and the Guanacaste Province (in particular) offers some of the most perfect weather and gorgeous destinations for winter-weary foreign visitors. The winter high season has already started and keeps delivering tropical pleasures right on through the end of April. Don't miss it this time!  Check Vacation Rental Resorts Now! Your Fantasy Vacation Is Our Specialty! High Season Is Prime Time! And, not just because it is winter where you are now........, but it helps! From mid-November to April, enjoy the most perfect dry season weather, the maximum number of arriving flights, all resorts and staffs in peak condition, the widest variety of activities and attractions, mother nature at new extremes of beauty, and new international friends waiting to meet you! Link: Liberia weather right now! Link: Tamarindo Surf Report, too. Variety Nearby: Hot Springs, Volcanoes, Rainforest, Mountains..... It can be the "Spice of Life" on your vacation, too! Guanacaste is blessed with all of Costa Rica's most fascinating environments, and all are within a 1-3 hour drive from Tamarindo. Or, creative itineraries using "open jaw" airfares (allowing you to arrive at one international airport and leave from the other) can facilitate one continuous vacation experience across the entire country. Link:  Overview of Tours Prepare Before You Arrive! Contact us for free assistance before making your vacation plans! We will be glad to share our experience handling thousands of vacationers with you. We can help you decide which arrival/departure airport is right for your goals, which dates are most attractive because of weather, holidays, and local customs, and what advance preparation you need most, before you commit to dates and ticket purchases. Link: Contact us to get help planning your vacation. Tamarindo/Langosta - Global Tourism Hotspot..... All Guanacaste vacations need to include Tamarindo/Langosta! This epicenter of Costa Rica travel offers the broadest range of accommodations, amenities, eateries, and entertainment for a wide spectrum of tastes and budgets. Let us help you understand where to save and where to splurge for maximum vacation value. Link: Example - Crystal Sands Penthouse Flamingo, Conchal, Penca - Cool Spots, Best Beaches A world of difference just 20 minutes north of Tamarindo! This laid back section of Guanacaste's coast offers the province's most beautiful beaches and a full range of resorts without the high-energy activity that is more typical of Tamarindo. In the area, the first new resorts (built since the global crisis) are emerging to offer more alternatives in accommodations and amenities in the future. Link: Example - Casa del Sol Costa Rica Living? Interested in Real Estate? We offer free real estate investment, retirement, and relocation information with our partner, Costa Rica Real Estate Store (CRRES). Vistas, like the one above at Flamingo Towers, can become a regular part of your life as an owner of an ocean view condo or home. Arrange a free beach real estate tour during your stay near Tamarindo or Flamingo, and a CRRES REALTOR (NAR Member) will help you understand our real estate market, laws, taxes, and the ability to get residency with a $200,000 property purchase.  Link: Contact us with your real estate questions.

 

Flamingo Towers, Costa Rica - First New Ocean View Condos Since Financial Crisis!

Stunning Location and Design Offer Amazing Guanacaste Pacific Ocean Views...

Above: Typical Terrace View - Flamingo Towers Condominiums Flamingo Towers Ocean View Condominiums Stunning Cliff Setting on Flamingo South Ridge Today, we are introducing Flamingo Towers Condominium Residences - One of the first ocean view, beachfront (below ridge) condominium towers to become available on the Guanacaste coast in years. Unobstructed views can be yours from very large terraces in each condominium - offering the daily sunsets and Playas Brasilito and Conchal.  These never-before-occupied, 1250 square foot residences are available in 2 or 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, floor plans.    Flamingo Towers owners will enjoy two resort pools, indoor parking, central air conditioning, high ceilings, granite counters with custom cabinets, and elevated views of the coast from every great room and master bedroom. The first four residences are being released for sale at Flamingo Towers to the general public with prices starting at $375,000. As an Authorized Representative of Flamingo Towers, Costa Rica Real Estate Store (CRRES) has negotiated special introductory prices for its clients and referral partners, which will be available through mid-November. Reply to this email or call to discuss these unpublished, time-limited prices. You may visit the Flamingo Tower Homepage on www.costaricarealestatestore.com and take the featured links to individual listings from there. You may download a free, 8-page PDF brochure for Flamingo Towers by clicking this link: Download Flamingo Towers PDF. (Images from this brochures are included below.) Reply to this email to receive an unbranded version, which is available to colleagues and referral partners.  We look forward to working with you! Allen Lungo CRGAR - NAR - CIPS - NAGLREP - TRC Costa Rica Real Estate Store Tamarindo - Langosta - Flamingo (Aug 1) C: 8888-8123     O: 2654-5460     F: 2654-5405

Costa Rica Real Estate Development - Positive Conditions Returning?

Costa Rica Resort Trend - Demand for Moderately-Priced Condos Meeting Lower Land Cost and Competition in Construction to Create Opportunity!

It has been a number of years since the incentives to develop resort area property in Costa Rica have looked as positive as they are today. The first niche of opportunity is for moderately-priced, ocean view condos - and that goal may not be as impossible as most would expect.

Demand is strong.... for a basic 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished condo, priced under $250,000 (up to $200,000, if unfurnished), that offers attractive features for vacation rental clients. A wave of buying at that price point, since the end of 2012 has virtually cleared some markets. In global vacation destinations like Tamarindo, there are almost none available near beaches, except those that would face challenges attracting vacation rental business because of one or more negative elements.

Some sort of ocean view or walking proximity to beaches is a must.

Land prices are lower.... than they have ever been since the financial crisis began. Many investors in land, who may have held it for the last 5 years, are losing their patience, and are offering great deals. And, holding costs like property taxes are minimal. In the vast majority of Costa Rica, the property tax rate is 1/4 of 1% which translates to just $250.00 per year on a $100,000 real estate investment.

Construction pricing in resort areas can be competitive.... especially since real estate development has not been a driving force for several years. At the same time, reliability and performance of the contractor are crucial in any project, and using the best in Costa Rica would be worth a premium.

The property featured below represents the kind of opportunity outlined above. The per unit land cost could be less than $9,000 for condos with 1) an ocean view setting, 2) adjacencies to attractive beaches, and 3) a location in an emerging exclusive area near to a very desirable mega-project being marketed globally. The potential is definately there to take advantage of the demand for moderately-priced condos, which has been evident for the past year.

If you have been among those who have assumed the time is not right for development in Costa Rica, you may want to give this property, and others like it, a closer look.

Above: Eagles Nest from Pacific Heights Eagles Nest Ocean View Lot........ Ready for Townhome or Condo Development Sunset Hills Overlooking Playa Prieta Today, we are re-introducing: Eagles Nest Ocean View Lot, with an incentive price for condo and townhome developers. The market needs moderately priced, ocean view, residential units, and this property is ready to support such a project. It combines an incentive price and a high percentage of buildable area, with a location overlooking Playa Prieta, Potrero Bay, and Flamingo, and between Playa Penca, Pacific Heights, and Las Catalinas. Eagles Nest Ocean View Lot sits in the middle of one of the most desirable new areas of the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. This 2777 square meter property also enjoys mountain, sunset, and beach views in a sweep of the coast from Sunset Hills all the way around to near Sugar Beach. The paved, public road to Las Catalinas offers easy access and regular bus service to area beaches, and sports and entertainment centers like Playa Flamingo and Playa Danta. It wraps around the elevated pad of the property on the east and south, leaving options for the location of a gated entry for automobiles. Water and electricity are available. It is owned in a corporation. Eagles Nest is available for $189,000.00 (USD).  Offers are encouraged. Recent area news includes paving the Potrero road from Flamingo to Potrero Square. When complete, it will be possible to take paved roads from Eagles Nest to most Guanacaste destinations. You may see the detailed listing on the Costa Rica MLS at Eagles Nest Ocean View Lot.  The embedded, unbranded flyer (below) is available as a PDF by clicking this link: Download PDF. We look forward to working with you! Allen Lungo CRGAR - NAR - CIPS - NAGLREP - TRC Costa Rica Real Estate Store Tamarindo - Langosta - Flamingo C: 8888-8123     O: 2654-5460     F: 2654-5405

Costa Rica Ocean View Homes More Affordable Than Ever!

Dear Colleagues,

One example of the market opportunities availabale now! Costa Rica - on the Guanacaste Gold Coast!

Right-click to Open Images - Costa Rica Real Estate Store Like Us: Facebook         Unsubscribe Above: Infinifty Pool, Terrace at Casa Altos del Pacifico Price Reduction: Casa Altos del Pacifico Pacific Heights Ocean View Today, we are re-introducing: Casa Altos del Pacifico. This ocean view, Pacific Heights residence is now being offered for $499,000.00 (USD) for a quick sale. This home has 3900SF under roof including 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, 2-story living room, formal dining room, and infinity pool. The granite-stainless kitchen, breakfast area, and living room form a great room which opens onto the covered view terrace and pool.  This luxury home is featured at Casa Altos del Pacifico. Get an unbranded Casa Altos del pacifico flyer (below) at this link: Download PDF. Recent area news includes completing the unpaved sections of road from Flamingo to the base of the Pacific Heights mountain. You may see other detailed listings of ocean view himes in this area at Guanacaste Costa Rica Ocean View Homes.  We look forward to working with you! Allen Lungo CRGAR - NAR - CIPS - NAGLREP - TRC Costa Rica Real Estate Store Tamarindo - Langosta - Flamingo (Aug 1) C: 8888-8123     O: 2654-5460     F: 2654-5405 Like: Facebook - Subscribe: Blogger - Subscribe: Activerain - Follow: Twitter - Connect: LinkedIn Tamarindo Office #6 Sunrise Commercial Center at Sunrise Resort Langosta Office #1 La Fuente Commercial Center at Peninsula Resort Flamingo Office Next Door to Amberes Restaurant, North Ridge Hours All - Mon-Sat, 9-5, (Sun by appointment) Copyright © 2013 Costa Rica Real Estate Store All Rights Reserved   CostaRicaRealEstateStore.com - VacationRentalsofTamarindo.com

Costa Rica REALTORS® Announce Credentials Project to Inform Public of Proper and Improper Representations by Agents/Brokers

Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® to offer website and referral service identifying valid memberships and credentials of Costa Rica's real estate professionals.

First Such Effort in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica Realtor Credentials Project

CRGAR intends to take the responsibility to confirm of the accuracy of public postings that involve the credentials of real estate practitioners in Costa Rica. The first focus will be on portrayals of membership in CRGAR and NAR, and the public/online use of their logos and trademarks, like the word “REALTOR®”. The project will support realtors who portray their credentials accurately, and work to pressure those who do not, to comply or remove their misrepresentations.

    
                                                                    Event Weekend to Support Project

To be clear, only 2013 paid members of CRGAR are authorized to use any imagery or wording that even implies an association or training with our organization. Further, NAR membership in Costa Rica is only available through CRGAR or CCCBR, so membership in one, plus paid NAR membership is mandatory before displaying NAR credentials. Past memberships do not carry forward beyond the paid term.

CRGAR has already begun the Credentials Project project by:

1) Identifying the legal steps to be taken as the foundation for the project

2) Beginning the coordination process with NAR Global staff in Chicago

3) Reserving the URL, www.CostaRicaRealtorCredentials.com, to be launched as the CRGAR-supported platform offering project information to the online public

4) Scanning the internet to create a list of current realtor representations that may not be accurate and require confirmation

5) Offering the ability to link to this project, to other Costa Rica-focused websites, blogs, and media outlets that support CRGAR’s goals

CRGAR intends to use a portion of the net proceeds of its 12^th Annual “Fun and Fundraising”event weekend (Aug 9-10) to fund the Credentials Project. The event weekend is open to the public and CRGAR encourages real estate professionals, property owners, clients, consultants, and visitors, who support the project's goals, to participate.

Please send questions about the Credentials Project, or the event weekend to crresinfo@gmail.com.

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Costa Rica REALTOR® Association Offers August Golf, Sunset Party, Beach Club Luncheon, and Seminar!

The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR) Will Hold Its 12th Annual "FUN and FUNDraising" Weekend, August 9-10, 2013

The Costa Rica Global Association of REALTORS® (CRGAR) offers the details of its 12^th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraising Weekend, August 9-10, 2013. They invite you to join them for Sunset Cocktails at Pangas Beach Club (Aug 9), 18 holes of Golf at ReservaConchal (Aug 10), the Awards Luncheon at Conchal Beach Club (Aug 10), and a new event (Aug 9) at the Diria Conference Center, preceding sunset cocktails.

New this year, BLP Abogados will lead a REALTOR® Tax Seminar, with special attention to the seller's role in paying the professional services tax on real estate commissions and each agent/broker's role in acting as tax collector. Each attendee will receive a copy of BLP's overview and credit for taking the CRGAR Tax Course.

CRGAR invites everyone to participate as an Attendee, Sponsor, Golfer, and/or Raffle Prize Donor...........! 

Email to CRGAR AUGUST EVENTS to receive a detailed overview of the weekend, the documents to register your participation, and easy methods of payment. There are advance purchase options for everything from sponsorships to raffle tickets, and legal receipts for tax purposes will be available for supporters to download shortly after the events.

This year’s community beneficiaries are the CEN facility (Centro de Educacion y Nutricion) in Portegolpe, which helps local women and children with meals, pre-school activities, and day care, and Colegio Academico Playas del Coco, the public high school in Coco needing books and supplies. 

Why Is This Year’s, 12^th Annual Fundraising Weekend Important?

Each year, in addition to helping the community, CRGAR retains a portion of the net proceeds to invest in professional programs. This year, CRGAR will fund the Costa Rica REALTOR® Credentials Project, which will involve confirming the accuracy of online postings of Costa Rica's real estate professionals, as they pertain to memberships in, and use of trademarks belonging to CRGAR and NAR.

More information on the Credentials Project will be coming in the next blogpost.

We look forward to your support and attendance in August!