Author Archives: Geoff McCabe
Montezuma, Costa Rica
March 8th, 2013 by Geoff McCabeMONTEZUMA IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE… Today, Montezuma has become a desirable destination for people from all over the world. Recently, the Lonely Planet placed Montezuma on its list as one of the safest and most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica. What makes Montezuma so unique is its strong and growing international community. […]
Preparing Your Costa Rica Real Estate For Sale
March 25th, 2012 by Geoff McCabeDue to a competitive Real Estate market in Costa Rica selling property can be challenging and many homes stay on the market for long periods. Therefore it is important to show the property at its best and prepare it well before placing it on the market. Experience shows that Vendors who put in the effort […]
How to Buy a House in Costa Rica for 25% of Asking Price
September 23rd, 2011 by Geoff McCabeIn the many years selling real estate in Costa Rica I’ve learned a lot about what foreigners are really looking for when they come to Costa Rica to buy a house. These days, with money so tight, and all the negative news and fear in the markets in the developed world, escaping to a tropical […]
Offering Owner Financing for your Property
February 26th, 2011 by Geoff McCabeWith so many lots on the property, you may be wondering what you can do to help yours look more attractive to buyers. One of the best things you can do is to offer owner financing. . In the economy these days, many hopeful buyers are having trouble getting the home equity loans that they […]
Costa Rica Concession Land Explanation
February 6th, 2011 by Geoff McCabeMany people dream of owning a piece of beachfront land in paradise, but then get very confused once they start hearing about the concession process involved in such properties, and the various problems (and sometimes horror stories) from people who made made decisions regarding the purchase of this type of land (usually because of incompetent […]
Buying IDA Land: For Fools and Gamblers Only?
February 4th, 2011 by Geoff McCabeOh sweet IDA land. the forbidden fruit of real estate in Costa Rica. We’ve all heard the stories about people who have “bought” IDA land and ended up with a great property, titled in their own name, at a quarter the market price. It’s risky, but can pay off big time. How have others done […]
Selling Your Property in Costa Rica
November 14th, 2010 by Geoff McCabeHelp us to help you sell your property Let’s face it… since the worldwide financial crash, the market in Costa Rica has taken a hit like everywhere else. While Tropisphere still has many interested buyers, they are much pickier than before, sniffing out bargains and extra cautious about investing their life savings. As a property […]
Green Building
July 7th, 2010 by Geoff McCabeGreen Building in Costa Rica © Copyright 2010 by Geoffrey McCabe – Google+ Email: [email protected] Phone: (011-506) 8844-4726 Primary Considerations 1. Cooling Considerations Power is already very expensive here and is expected to continue to go up. With all the development coming, we should build so that AC isn’t required to keep a house or […]
Escazu History
July 7th, 2010 by Geoff McCabeThe name of Escazu comes from the indigenous voice ‘Iz-Kat-Zú’, which means ‘place to rest’. It was a strategic rest-stop located between Aserrí and Pacaca. In 1907 it obtained independence from Santa Ana province and in 1920 the government of Costa Rica granted San Miguel the title of “Escazú City” as the capital of Escazú […]
Escazú, Costa Rica
July 7th, 2010 by Geoff McCabeThere are many beautiful suburbs of San Jose in which you can choose to live. Among the most popular are Escazu, Santa Ana, Ciudad Colon, and Belen. These are all located on the West side of the city, just 10–15 minutes away from the center of San Jose, and just 20 minutes from the Juan […]
How to Score a Great Deal in Costa Rica Real Estate
February 4th, 2008 by Geoff McCabeMany people want something for nothing, and in the current real estate market, bargains have become scarce because there’s no shortage of buyers. Many foreigners living here have discovered that the surest way to make a good living is to invest in real estate. While prices seem to be going up everywhere, obviously we all […]
Osa Peninsula Green Building
July 12th, 2007 by Geoff McCabeThe Osa Peninsula is without a doubt Costa Rica’s leading area for green building. Especially in Matapalo, green building techniques have been used for years, not only because the foreign population who have moved there are so conservation minded, but because there’s no electricity – forcing solar power to be used and energy conservation. While […]
Osa Peninsula Photo Gallery
July 10th, 2007 by Geoff McCabeA rainforest giant The view of Backwash Bay Squirrel Monkey – ‘mono titi’ in Spanish View from the Lapa Rios Luxury Eco Lodge in Matapalo, Osa Peninsula A Green Parrotliving in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica Tierra de los Milagros Art by owner Brad Tierra de los Milagros Art by owner Brad ‘Hogs hole’ rocky […]